2007 GENEVA AUTO SHOW- Audi makes a prettier coupe than the Mercedes CL, BMW 6 and 335? First real photos

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2007 GENEVA AUTO SHOW- Audi makes a prettier coupe than the Mercedes CL, BMW 6 and 335? First real photos

WOW!

Every once in a while you see a new car and it BLOWS you out of the water!

These official photos are being played as an accidental leak but we know they were leaked on purpose by Audi, in advance of the 2007 Geneva Auto Show.

This Audi A5 Coupe is one absolutely beautiful car and we cannot wait to see it at the show!!!

Special thanks to NerdBuster for the tip.

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chewy - 2/20/2007 2:04:50 AMView My AgentSpace

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That is not it. This is fake stuff as the real A5 will be shown in 14 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes and 10 seconds.

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chewy - 2/20/2007 2:05:24 AMView My AgentSpace

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JK, someone will be fired for sure, maybe not. I like the outside, inside and everything.

Occarnut - 2/20/2007 6:54:44 AM

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YES, this IS it.

EL34 - 2/20/2007 11:36:33 AM

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Where is he link to the story?

Mazman - 2/20/2007 11:38:48 AM

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Doesn't the side profile kind of look like the new Skyline GT-R?

Mazman - 2/20/2007 11:39:24 AM

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I am refering to the A to C Pillars

EL34 - 2/20/2007 11:45:52 AM

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Mazman, if anything the side prfile looks Audi all he way and the Skyline GT-R looks like this new Audi.

Mazman - 2/20/2007 12:39:01 PM

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EL34, how could the Skyline GT-R look like the A5 when the A5 was released after the GT-R's design? You need to make some sense here.

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silverarrow2 - 2/20/2007 2:06:54 AM

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I am sorry to break your heart man, but the back of this thing looks just like the new 3ser coupes from Bimmer it even looks like the upcoming M3.

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truecarlover - 2/20/2007 11:02:47 PM

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If anyone recalls the Audi Nouvalari concept from 2003 they will clearly see the design comes from that. Of course there are similar desing elements among vehicles today - nobody wants to stick out like a sour thumb in the luxury segment. While it does look similar at the rear to the 3 Series to say they copied it is really rediculous.

MPower - 2/20/2007 2:22:00 AM

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If this is the car, they sure have done a good job...at blending audi with 3-series design.

If you audi people can't see a bmw from the rear-then you guys are blind.

All honesty its a great looking car.

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ryaajus - 2/20/2007 8:25:18 AM

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I must be Stevie Wonder..I don't see it. It looks good though.

Mazman - 2/20/2007 10:38:14 AM

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I think it has an Aston Martin touch to the rear quarter. I don't like the side profile of the rear quarter windows, they look too long. Looking at this car closer, you can see that the roof is longer than a typical coupe to support better rear headroom. Unfortunatley this long roof design detracts from the sport image this car is trying to portray.
I think I will wait for the 2008 G35 Coupe, lines are much sexier. Probably less headroom for the rear passengers in the new G35 coupe than this A5 but I would sacrifice the space of my rear passengers to add style to my car.

ThaR8Don - 2/21/2007 2:40:43 PM

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Every car is similar to evry car these days. The Acura MDX and RDX both share Q7 Elements especially in the tail lights. I think this looks better than the BM and while I do see similarities it's overall a different car. It will be closer in size to the 5 series as well so the difference become even greater.

js576 - 2/20/2007 2:34:03 AM

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js576 - 2/20/2007 2:34:25 AM

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NO PERSONALITY AT ALL, NO CHARACTER LINES. UNDESCRIPT REAR END

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webguy - 2/20/2007 2:45:20 AM

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Nice! Thanks 001. Hmmm.. . I like it! Just looking at those seats is making me comfortable.

I’m waiting for show debut for better judgment; but one thing kinda worries me. Why the Saab-esque placement on the Start/Stop button? That’s always been a peeve of mine about Saab and not a trait that any car company should mimic. Ever. I don’t want to reach for seat heating, or navigation or any of the other 20 controls next to the shifter, and accidentally turn the car off.

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jmrA480 - 2/20/2007 3:54:08 PM

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thers got to be a safety program where the car cant turnoff by the button if its not in park

IS3andME - 2/20/2007 3:37:44 AM

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Yep, I definitely see the 3 series coupe in the tail-lights. But it is kinda bland, only the back looks interesting

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six50i - 2/20/2007 3:38:54 AM

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Better design than a CLS?or a 6 series?. you have to be kidding me, this is a straight knock-off off the new 3series coupe', which i must say is such a beautiful car, everytime i see the new 3 series coupe' i stare with amazement, i have an M6 and me here driving in my badass car lol and along comes a hot chick driving the new 3series coupe'lol best sight ever!! This AUDI does look nice though, but come on not better than those that were mentioned!

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MunichRob - 2/20/2007 3:57:57 AMView My AgentSpace

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It's nice but I'm honestly a little disappointed with how it turned out.

The back looks like a mix of the G35 & 3er coupe, & it’s just not as nice as I thought it was going to be. Though I did feel the same way when I first saw the new 3-series coupe. As far as being nicer than the CL, 6-series, & 335i...I don’t think so.

The CL is a very elegant looking vehicle, the 6 is such a fascinating design to look at (I find new angles in which to look at it everyday), & the 3 coupe manages to looks way more striking than the new A5.

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chewy - 2/20/2007 4:07:53 AMView My AgentSpace

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The 6 series BMW is one of the ugliest of all. The rear is just not very good. The A5 looks good in almost all angles in the first photos. It will definitely look better in real life photos and in real life.

Kostin - 2/20/2007 4:07:02 AM

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Too similar with the 3 Coupe's back.It's nice though but i think the 3 is much better.It has more personality.

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MPowerDK - 2/20/2007 4:15:51 AM

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3 series coupe is so much more in one, this has some wrong lines, if you follow the one along the top of the side and bottom and look at the window line, i dont like that. It is a A6 indside and borring.
335i for me:)

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IS3andME - 2/20/2007 4:28:04 AM

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Hmmm, what will the RS5 look like. And will it be able to beat the M3? Especially since it will have Quattro and will weigh less than the RS4

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tecnopolis - 2/20/2007 4:56:20 AM

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When I look at this car, I am reminded of the first generation Mercedes-Benz CLK. I do like how Audi has morphed the grill once-again and taken a step closer to the feel of the original Auto Union grills.
I'm anxious to see the A5 offically debut.
-Alex

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antibmwnj - 2/20/2007 5:35:58 AM

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While this is a great looking car the photos don't see real. Check out the interior photos and the moving MMI interface, doubt audi would release photos like this.

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chewy - 2/20/2007 5:42:24 AMView My AgentSpace

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They are real. But I agree it is great looking. It would be very hard to make around 30+ official-like photos of a brand new car. There are two interiors featured. One base with no MMI control and one with MMI control.

sewingmachine - 2/20/2007 6:00:41 AM

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its looks kinda plain, stretched tt. but gotta wait for the real pics or in person to judge.

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NikolaiPetroff3333 - 2/20/2007 7:25:07 AM

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If you are going to go to this much trouble to produce a Nuvolari concept and the end result is basically the old A4 convertible with the A6 front and interior and TT seats, why bother?

Too plain, interior should be way more funky, not last gen A6.

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Larry - 2/20/2007 7:52:46 AM

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Audi is not competition for BMW, and Mercedes, Audi is more like Saab, Volvo. The only people in the US that Buy audi are people who can not afford a better car.

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smshnick - 2/20/2007 10:53:04 AM

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Let me tell you how wrong you are.. I've worked at Mercedes for 5 years and have owned 3 Audis. I could've owned a Mercedes for less than I paid for my Audis, but the Audi's are just better cars.

cynic - 2/20/2007 8:17:40 AM

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Even the 2008 Accord coupe looks nicer than this one.

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ryaajus - 2/20/2007 8:28:39 AM

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I see now that you people are a bunch of blind biased knuckleheads who couldn't be honest about the way a car looked it your life depended on it. I've never been an Audi fan. It looks good. It doesn't remind me of the BMW 3, G35 coupe or any of the others and I love both of those cars.

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BMW_DRVR - 2/20/2007 8:34:57 AM

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Just like all the other Audis except the R8.

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jmrA480 - 2/20/2007 4:01:33 PM

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maybe but it still looks better then your 3 series coupe

stevenv1999 - 2/20/2007 9:01:10 AM

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I am not sure what all of you consider a good looking car? There should be an unsaid rule when commenting on the way a car looks for this blog. Once you say something bad about the car, you then have to say what car in that same class is "good looking" and why? I think your criteria's elude me? As for Larry, Audi always eats away at Merc's and Bimmer's bottom line and they are knocking on both those companies doors.

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jmrA480 - 2/20/2007 4:08:31 PM

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i agree with you, looks are based on personal opinions , but for these other guys to sit here and say its ugly, blows my mind.

Rupert - 2/20/2007 9:02:29 AMView My AgentSpace

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I like it, and I like the interior.
But at least we're getting the 3.0tdi as well.
Bit chunky in side profile though, but many current coupes are.

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dayday - 2/20/2007 9:31:21 AM

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the front looks pretty cool!but for the rear... ...
looks just like an 3 serise coupe, but not as pretty as it. the interior is cool too. i like it.
overall, i think it is pretty, maybe prettier than the CL,but not the 335.

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matt635 - 2/20/2007 9:41:26 AM

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Audi makes a prettier coupe than the Mercedes CL, BMW 6 and 335???

No, simple.

However it is a good looking car, simply looks like a larger TT. Front and side look okay, back looks a little messy compared to A4.

IMO Audi are in danger of making their cars too similar. Yes they look okay, and yes it's good for brand identity which Audi will need to help achieve their desired growth... but I remember when BMW were criticised for just making the same car in 3 different sizes... people get bored with predictable looking cars - Audi should to be wary of this.

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mitchatlexusofmarin - 2/20/2007 9:43:06 AM

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This car is beautiful from every angle inside and out. I can't wait until there are enough of them on the streets that I see one or two a day to brighten my morning commute. Nice job Audi!

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senorgato - 2/20/2007 9:56:32 AM

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001 seems to have a habit of calling feminine designs "stunning".

This is mundane. It looks like Audi got pics of a Dodge Avenger, Honda Prelude, prev gen CLK, and a Mazda Millenia and mashed a car design togehter.
And that interior is attrocious. Nothing elegant or sporty about it.

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TheGenius - 2/20/2007 9:59:59 AM

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This is certainly not the real thing! This is a poor photoshop that doesn't even come close to the CLS. Even the M6 looks better albeit marginally. The link immediately below shows the official pictures from Fourtitude (they tend to publish reasonably accurate pictures)

http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/gallery3.php?mode=view&album=/Design/Photoshop%20Illustrations/George@Fourtitude&pic=022.jpg&start=&dispsize=800

Now edmunds has this below as the 2008 A5, but it is really the 2003 Nuvolari concept which was the A5 precursor anyway... Now that's a kick-ass coupe that blows away the CLS

http://www.edmunds.com/vehiclepicture.100543719.f.20103766.html

Now compare the original Nuvolari concept picture below to the fourtitude pictures and you'll see why I'll put my money on those pictures...They're close enough

http://www.seriouswheels.com/2000-2003/2003-Audi-Nuvolari-Quattro-Concept-F-1280x960.htm

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jmrA480 - 2/20/2007 3:55:24 PM

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its not suppose to compete with the CLS, thats a 4 door coupe, this is a 2 door. The A7 is suppose to compete with the CLS, if they come out with it

Brembo - 2/20/2007 10:33:25 AM

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OMG! It looks like an Audi!

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BobW - 2/20/2007 10:48:25 AM

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It's pretty apparent from the number of pictures of the mechanical bits visible beneath the skin that this is the real thing.
I think it's a nice car overall, okay profile (I particularly like the very thin roof line above the side windows), nice swoopy character line (unfortunately that line brings to mind the Toyota Solara), clean rear styling; on whole it's fairly cohesive. The front end is the best element of the design, it's interesting and aggressive and though I was an early critic of the huge grill, I guess I've become accustomed to it and it works with this car. However, the front design seem to fit the theme of the rest of the car. This design, like other Audi's, is a little too clean and sanitized, to the point that it's kind of plain (except the front end).
Also, why can't any other automakers build pillarless coupes like M-B?
Is it prettier than the other coupes? That's highly subjective, I think the Audi fans here will love it, it does look modern and distinct and will be received well by enthusiasts. I think Audi will sell everyone they can build.
BW

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BobW - 2/20/2007 10:50:16 AM

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Edit: The front design does not seem to fit with the rest of the car.
BW

Carboy - 2/20/2007 10:49:10 AMView My AgentSpace

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THis is sort of............plain.

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lewissalem - 2/20/2007 11:01:06 AM

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I like it. More could of been done with the headlight treatment.

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Larry - 2/20/2007 11:20:12 AM

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Audi is mostly Front wheel drive rebadged Volkswagens

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answer - 2/20/2007 11:27:48 AMView My AgentSpace

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Exterior = very nice

Interior = a little boring (maybe it's the color?)

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answer - 2/20/2007 11:28:52 AMView My AgentSpace

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Sorry about the double post. Damn computer.

EL34 - 2/20/2007 11:48:25 AM

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This car sort of looks beautiful and I'll bet it's fast.

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TauronB2G - 2/20/2007 11:53:43 AM

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I don't know if the words beautiful would come to mind when seeing it. Its okay at best. Looks like the 335 which itself isn't the most beautiful car on the roads.
T

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BMW_DRVR - 2/20/2007 12:16:27 PM

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This is supposed to be in a higher class that the 335i but i can't imagine myself spending more for this.

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S4cabriofoxone - 2/20/2007 5:41:46 PMView My AgentSpace

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It's not. Why does everyone get the notion that it's a step above the E92? The name?

It's a direct 3 Series coupe rival.

4wheelsnme - 2/20/2007 12:54:47 PM

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I agree with you js576! The car just looks plain, chunky, not appealing at all. The front has boring square headlights and the side looks a "clone" of the first gen Chrysler Sebring Coupe.I was expecting WAY much better lines. Boring car....

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AlexTx - 2/20/2007 1:46:45 PM

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Yeah considering that the engine is 5 inches back of previous models...yeah you are right and have a lot of credibility...
Looks like you never drove an Audi before.

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jmrA480 - 2/20/2007 4:00:53 PM

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have you ever been in an AUDI, Rock hard seats? The seats are just as comfotable as MB or BMW. Harsh ride? you must be a lexus fan, sorry its doesnt float on Clouds, its a luxury sports car.

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BMW4me4ever - 2/20/2007 1:29:34 PMView My AgentSpace

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i agree with most on this topic about it being a pretty nice car, but it is in now way a better looking car than the 335coupe, CLS or the 6-series ... The key to Audi's success with this car will be the pricing and the engines that are available. If they come out with a price more than the 335 coupe and less powerful, this car will fail ... This is a very touchy moment for Audi and its followers. As a side note, I dont really care for the mmi controller to be up on the dash the way it is. Why would they do that? For someone tall like me, it is a bit un-ergonomical to be reaching to change and adjust nav & radio settings while driving .....

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rg12345 - 2/20/2007 2:06:51 PM

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In the last pictures is at the left/rear side of the stick, just like the Bmw. But in the first pictures is on the dash .. something weird over there ..

BMW4me4ever - 2/20/2007 1:32:04 PMView My AgentSpace

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actually, now that I look at where it is positioned, it is plain dumb to its location. If Audi is going to put it there, why have it at all? It is right above the climate knobs and not conv at all. I liked where it is on the other models of Audi

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JUGNU - 2/20/2007 2:39:07 PMView My AgentSpace

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And Audi-fans make fun of Lexus SC430.
Just put it this way.Even Dated SC430 looks better than this Hyndai Sonata coupe.

Yuck.Soooooo ugly,boring.Pure crap.

BTW i notice that headlights are straight from New Toyota Aurion Sedan.

This shows,Audi copying Toyota,BMW,Infiniti G...etc

Very bad.As good the R8 is,this is the complete opposite.

BTW BMW 3 Coupe rules.Accept it.

JUGNU

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MunichRob - 2/20/2007 3:08:29 PMView My AgentSpace

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The more I look at it the more I like it, but even still I thought it was going to have more of a fastback coupe look to it. It looks stronger than a 3-series coupe but not as good.

The interior is great as usual, however Audi needs to quit making them all look like the A6's interior, they're starting to loose points on originality & ultimately in character too.

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KoruKinshi - 2/20/2007 3:20:04 PM

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Meh...it looks uneventful. Nothing really to write home about. However, I will say it does look better than the new 3-series. It's a bit more suttle, and refined than the 3-series.

I'd stick with a CLS though, personally.

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KoruKinshi - 2/20/2007 3:20:40 PM

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Or a CL. And the 3 should be replaced with a 6. Sorry about that.

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chewy - 2/20/2007 3:25:46 PMView My AgentSpace

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Here folks, compare the two side by side. I think the end result becomes clear when the A5 and the 3 series coupe are put side by side.

http://bil.feber.se/feber/art/11639/vi_jmnfr_bmw_3serie_coup_med_a/

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BMWRocks - 2/20/2007 3:49:38 PM

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I hope this car is not similar reletive to the A8 cost. Example, I hope the A5 does not cost $70K for base. Even as a BMW fan, I don't think the 6 series is worth the price.

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jmrA480 - 2/21/2007 9:04:48 PM

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this will not even be close to 70k, its a 3 series competitor, not a 6 series competitor. The RS5(if they make it) will be close to 70k, but not the A5

1970toyotamarc - 2/20/2007 4:01:45 PM

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