Audi RS5 Review - One Take

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  • Опубліковано 14 січ 2013
  • Matt takes the 450 HP Audi RS5 for a run up and down California's second most famous road: the "Snake" on Mulholland Highway. Is the RS5 good enough to compete with the BMW M3 and Mercedes C63 AMG? We find out, and Matt reviews the RS5 in exactly one take.
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  • @kennyhenry4039
    @kennyhenry4039 9 років тому +91

    I cannot get over how stunning this car looks. The Audi line looks good in general but the RS 5 line is just to die for.

  • @imaginarytoast
    @imaginarytoast 8 років тому +367

    Back when one takes used to have multiple camera angles and a chase car.

    • @dukedase7
      @dukedase7 8 років тому +13

      +Casey Weaver I like the new ones more.

    • @ScottZ370
      @ScottZ370 8 років тому +9

      +Casey Weaver Also back when they cars variety was less and channel output was lower. I think it's worth it tbh

    • @naperking
      @naperking 8 років тому +9

      +Casey Weaver Maybe you have no idea how hard it is to consistently produce videos like this. I have experience with it, and unless you have a very large budget, and unlimited time, it's much MUCH harder than simply sticking a go pro in the cabin. Wouldn't you agree, TheSmokingTire?

    • @ftffighter
      @ftffighter 8 років тому +3

      +KingPNW True, TheSmokingTire said in a comment on another newer one take that it costed way too much money to do a high quality shoot like this and was losing way too much money in each video. We should cherish these! I don't think they are going to do it again at least for a little while unless they decide to do some kind of special.

    • @naperking
      @naperking 8 років тому +3

      ftffighter I think more than anything, it's a huge time consumer. Sure, it costs a bit of money, but costs much more in man-hours.

  • @sebyfloristean9514
    @sebyfloristean9514 3 роки тому +35

    Now in 2020 it still looks stunning
    It just aged beautifully
    I bet this will go up in value as the rs4 b5 did

  • @jeffreydeasel9
    @jeffreydeasel9 9 років тому +108

    Did you hear that downshift "pop" at 2:05???? Are you kidding me??? That alone is worth buying the car, never mind the epic interior, but then again, it is an audi

    • @williamstrachan4023
      @williamstrachan4023 5 років тому +4

      One of the reasons why I bought one. Too much fun.

    • @juda210
      @juda210 3 роки тому

      @@williamstrachan4023 hope you’re still enjoying the car, it’s a dope ride 🤙🏿

    • @Flivex-ld4bw
      @Flivex-ld4bw 2 роки тому

      Buying one soon…

  • @imsgoalie1
    @imsgoalie1 8 років тому +363

    "It only had 350 horsepower, so it was a little underpowered."
    Must be nice!

    • @milliondollarhypejob4526
      @milliondollarhypejob4526 8 років тому +31

      +Ian Summers This guy hangs out with Rob Ferretti. After driving so many supercars, he has become desensitized to anything under 500hp. Lol
      ..... and yes, it must be nice.

    • @umpeetv746
      @umpeetv746 8 років тому +38

      I have a a4 220hp tubocharged and never driven anything faster so to me my car in sports mode is hella fast. Can't imagine what it feels like to drive a 400hp+ car

    • @zan3556
      @zan3556 8 років тому +7

      +Mika Ntuyenabo had a few cars around the 420hp range. They're definitely quick but not unimaginable. Just picture your car with slightly more acceleration. I love the a4 btw

    • @quattro5413
      @quattro5413 8 років тому +5

      +Ian Summers rs5 has way more than 350 hp

    • @quattro5413
      @quattro5413 8 років тому +2

      +Mika Ntuyenabo i went from a 220hp b6 a4, and i have a 340 hp b7 s4 now, its a great difference, but i definatly would take it to the next level.

  • @ShadowFalcon
    @ShadowFalcon 10 років тому +234

    For fun on the track I'd take the M3 (fun blonde)
    For some looneyness I'd take the C63 AMG (fiery redhead)
    And for the everyday drive I'd take the RS5 (brainy brunette)

    • @MrMlbfan6
      @MrMlbfan6 10 років тому +5

      This shit is two funny

    • @ShadowFalcon
      @ShadowFalcon 9 років тому +14

      *****
      Honestly, I think that one goes one of the Nissan Fairladies.
      The GT-R looks frankly gopping.
      If the GT-R was a girl, it'd be a Sumo wrestler. Sure it has plenty of skill and strength. But pretty it ain't.

    • @MrMlbfan6
      @MrMlbfan6 9 років тому +12

      Is kinda is like a asian girl with a good body but bad face.

    • @gileshinton4803
      @gileshinton4803 7 років тому +8

      I had an E92 M3 as my daily. Found it a bit numb to drive, just a bit too clinical, so tried the RS5 immediately after driving mine 80 miles.
      The difference was night and day. Where the BMW felt lively and nimble despite its weight, the RS5 felt slow and heavy in comparison, the suspension was way too hard in dynamic and in comfort it literally bounced down the road (optional 20" rotar alloys).
      It's a gorgeous looking car for sure, and it has the better interior and a huge boot, but it's just not worth the money - the M3 is the far superior car in terms of handling and all round performance.
      C63? Well....I'm off to look at one soon :)

    • @shadowrambo117
      @shadowrambo117 6 років тому +1

      Giles Hinton I drove a friends e92 and I loved it, that being said I know nothing about how the rs5 drives. Correct me if I’m wrong but I think the audi is AWD compared to the RWD of the bmw which kinda explains the “fun” factor people always talk about. In terms of performance, personally I think statements are highly subjective because I see no real difference
      fastestlaps.com/comparisons/fv0ho80dnhn9

  • @garygentel8158
    @garygentel8158 11 років тому +6

    Just bought an RS5 after having had two M3's. a very different experience--more substantial, more adult. Still getting used to it, but it is scary fast. It's great that Audio is not flooding the market. Makes it special car.

    • @ImmaTbagyou
      @ImmaTbagyou Рік тому +2

      Hey how's it going, how was the total ownership of the Audi?

  • @GuyRandom
    @GuyRandom 9 років тому +46

    There's just something about Audi that is so damn perfect. Can't get enough of them!

    • @t1f1kyxz
      @t1f1kyxz 9 років тому

      Guy Random the interior is always shit, not comparing to mercedes or porsche

    • @GuyRandom
      @GuyRandom 9 років тому +11

      t1f1kyxz I find the straightforward, German luxury designs found in Audis absolutely beautiful. No nonsense. Beautiful lines that are just so well put together with the right materials.
      They are not super cars, obviously. But they are damn good on both the outside and inside.

    • @marioiacolucci
      @marioiacolucci 9 років тому +1

      Truth in engineering I think that's how spell it if I wrote it wrong sorry

    • @poopipeboy3033
      @poopipeboy3033 8 років тому +6

      t1f1kyxz These are the kind of people who read spec sheets and claim that a car that does 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds is holy in comparison to a 'piece of shit' that does 0-60mph in 2.6 seconds.

    • @exposingdemocrats8370
      @exposingdemocrats8370 3 роки тому +1

      @@t1f1kyxz Porsche and Mercedes are Average cars. Every car looks the same and has the same motor. Audi consistently has AWD, Inline5t, 4.0tt, 3.0 supercharged, 3.0 single turbo, 2.9tt , 2.7tt , 4.2 and 5.2 V10..... cmon man

  • @just_cade
    @just_cade 8 років тому +129

    I would take this car solely for looks.

    • @JCT890
      @JCT890 8 років тому +15

      I agree! It's still a quick car though.

    • @BrawndoQC
      @BrawndoQC 8 років тому

      +Cade Del Rey It's a great, but boring car to be honest. Had an S5 and a RS5. Now enjoying a Mustang GT Premium 2015 manual.

    • @naperking
      @naperking 8 років тому

      Brawndo Interesting. I'm thinking of selling my RS5 for the 2016 Camaro SS. Have you enjoyed the transition to a pony car?

    • @BrawndoQC
      @BrawndoQC 8 років тому +1

      KingPNW Was weird at first, but I love it. You lose a bit of "finesse" and you gotta be careful cause they are tail happy cars compared to a quattro that you can literally slam the gas under rain doing a u-turn, a big no-no with the pony cars. But I do not regret my move at all. And I was happy as well to lose the "smug" feel of Audi. I've received more compliments on the Mustang in a few months than my S/RS5 in 4 years of ownership. The new Camaro is great, love the active exhaust.

    • @curethesmiths
      @curethesmiths 8 років тому +2

      +KingPNW I did the same. I went from a 2014 RS5 to a 2105 GT Manual. The RS5 is fine but my wife was able to drive it at any speed and it was a bit boring. The mustang I get more thumbs up everywhere, it feels more raw, and I love being in control of the car (even if it feels like I'm out of control). Also my wife is afraid of it. haha I drove the Camaro SS and wow! It doesn't look at good as the mustang IMO and the mustang interior is better but driving/performance wise the Camaro kills it.

  • @_Dandy_S
    @_Dandy_S 8 років тому +18

    Audi v8s sound so good. I absolutely adore this and the one in my s4.

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  10 років тому +3

    We've asked many times if people would prefer us to video every car we get, even if the video won't be as good, or if they would rather us make much fewer films and every film would be awesome. Overwhelmingly people said they wanted more films, even if that meant sometimes the quality isn't going to be as good. We do everything we can with the resources we have.

  • @hlscv6308
    @hlscv6308 5 років тому +22

    Audi' nailed this car, best looking car! Better looking than the new Audi's. Def my dreamcar.

    • @sebyfloristean9514
      @sebyfloristean9514 3 роки тому +1

      One of the most beautifull cars in the world rn
      I like all cars but this is something special

    • @alalal123421
      @alalal123421 2 роки тому

      best looking car ive ever seen personally idk why i just love it more than anything

  • @neverforgotten9354
    @neverforgotten9354 9 років тому +7

    Probably my favorite car in the Audi lineup. What a beauty!

  • @cairosodersten216
    @cairosodersten216 9 років тому +13

    I love that bark on the downshift I would buy this for the soundtrack alone, but I like 4 door sports audis they just look more balanced (sue me)

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому

    I use sennheiser mics, both on the exhaust, and for wireless lavs. In my headphones it sounded good, but a couple people have said I sounded a bit quiet. Were you listening through headphones or speakers?

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому

    more likely the editing, as this is only the 4th video I've ever edited. I listened again and it still sounds fine to me, but maybe I'll just make it louder next time.

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +3

    The M3 and RS5 have more of an "advanced" feel to them. Dual clutch transmissions, adjustable everything, lots of leather and carbon, etc. The Boss is raw. It's like a refined, modern NASCAR. It sounds like the end of the world, and it's fast because you make it fast, not because the electronics are smart enough to keep you from crashing. If I had to own one, I'd have the RS5. If I had one day left to live, I'd spend it in the Boss.

  • @carld738
    @carld738 9 років тому +12

    One of the best engines made

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +2

    that's a very good observation, and for the way most people would drive it, they would be better off with the new 4.0L TT V8. However, the "RS" models are all supposed to be track-bred, so I'm not surprised they went for the instant response of the N/A motor.

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +1

    the RS5's "Audi Drive Select" controller comes with an adjustment for the suspension, done through the MMI controller.

  • @fgxdx85
    @fgxdx85 7 років тому +3

    1:47 The sound of this car is insane. i just love it so much :D

  • @GregDeLuca
    @GregDeLuca 10 років тому +11

    I think that this is my favorite Audi. I would love to have one of these bad boys!

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому

    because the primary camera, the Panasonic HPX170, only goes to 720P. We can do full 1080 if we only use the 5D's, but then we can't get the exhaust mic, since the HPX is the only camera we have with two XLR inputs.

  • @XIIISlaughter
    @XIIISlaughter 11 років тому +1

    Holy crap, first time I actually read all of the credits. The quality to amount of people it took to film it is outstanding. Great work, Matt and gang.

  • @Amidat
    @Amidat 10 років тому +11

    This car just won the Superstars Touring Car series in Europe and Italy for the 2nd year running... Great chassis and engine!! Guess the "understeer" doesn't stop it from winning racing series.

    • @BoredLikeHelI
      @BoredLikeHelI 10 років тому +9

      ugh....those cars are heavily modified so many of the flaws the factory version has, the race version doesnt. different suspension, heavy aero work, etc. make a HUGE difference. a fucking chrysler 300c won a couple years ago, i wouldve came last if it was anything like the production version

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat 10 років тому +1

      BoredLikeHelI don't use modification for an excuse... it the same basic bones. If a 300 C won then that's a sad indictment against the competition. The FACT is this car beat out competition 2 years in a row that included many M3's and C63's while there were only 3 RS5's

    • @waclosh
      @waclosh 10 років тому

      BoredLikeHelI TRUE!!!

    • @waclosh
      @waclosh 10 років тому

      Amidat Yeah but look at how much money Audi throws into motorsports in order to be able to push their cars to the market. It is obvious, that if a company doesn't just want to take part and be seen, but actually needs to win and has the finance, they can make such a one-off car, that will beat anything. (see ClassB history).

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat 10 років тому

      waclosh so explain to me which car company who races doesn't spend huge money???? That's what racing is about. That said - most racing teams are private. Only the big series like Le Mans and F1 are truly factory teams.

  • @Undeworld667
    @Undeworld667 8 років тому +4

    This is one of the best shaped cars I've seen in the last 10 years. Beautiful lines down the side and great front + back. Just the screen inside looks really bad compared to a lot of newer cars :(

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +1

    @dhil1on the m3 and RS5 both have excellent transmissions. The C63's is average at best. It's hard to get that car to do what you want it to. I like the M3's best because its very adjustable

  • @Poorschedriver
    @Poorschedriver 7 років тому +2

    Matt you hit the nail on the head. I own an S3 and I feel like Audi needs a setting in between normal and sport just as you described. I've driven porsches with sport and sport plus and audi needs to do the same here. Hell add a feature in the drive select where you can select what RPM the transmission upshifts and downshifts.

  • @johnnyd83
    @johnnyd83 9 років тому +36

    I like Matt a lot, we're Delorean bros...but I gotta take a wee bit of issue with at least one statement regarding the S5 he had prior. Yeah, I own a 2010 S5, so I may be partial...
    He said the S5 was a bit underpowered.
    That just boggles my mind. Putting your foot down or doing a 0-60 run in an S5 (V8) is pure savagery. It is impossible not to mutter "God almighty" or "holy f**k" after you lift off the throttle. The acceleration is brutality incarnate. In the bends, you'll chicken out before the car loses its grip.
    I can only chalk his opinion up to getting spoiled in 500hp super cars! :) Lucky bastard! :D

    • @MrZyLeXx
      @MrZyLeXx 9 років тому +2

      this was in 2013 lol...

    • @xavier8991
      @xavier8991 9 років тому

      met pas des commentaire blasphematoire que tu vas regretter ...

    • @germanv8s877
      @germanv8s877 3 роки тому

      You have more torque then an RS5 btw.

  • @CameronsCarReviews
    @CameronsCarReviews 10 років тому +94

    Dear Santa,

  • @FK-wp3ig
    @FK-wp3ig 5 років тому +2

    In my opinion the RS5 is better than the M3 because nobody lives on a race track. I have never heard an M3 sound as good as an RS5 and the RS5 is not as common as an M3 or C63. A car like this will make you stand out from the crowd and everytime you upshift or downshift the sound it makes, makes everything worth while.

  • @2002C5Vette
    @2002C5Vette 11 років тому

    Great video Matt! I like the "One Take" direction you are going. Sounds more natural, and super informative! Great review all around! And the Launch Control bit was great...

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +4

    The 2009 S5 I owned was 3700 lbs. For a $57,000 "sports coupe," 350 HP (especially when it only made 325 lb/ft of torque way up at 3500 RPM) is slightly underpowered. It's enough to have fun with but certainly doesn't feel "fast"

  • @KJinVlogs
    @KJinVlogs 11 років тому +23

    Toretto with beard

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +1

    I think it doesn't make much torque, making it feel slow in around town speeds. Once you wind it up it's good and quick though.

  • @palishloko
    @palishloko 11 років тому

    Thank you for making awesome videos!!! I always learn a lot from you. Thanks I have always loved cars and videos like this make me learn more stuff every day.

  • @Raritytuber
    @Raritytuber 10 років тому +4

    This is my favourite video. The car sounds absolutely fantastic. The "blipps" make it sound really agressive & raw. Unfortunately you have to sell your soul to own a car like this in one of the richest countries in the world. The goverment of Norway don't want you to own a proper car. I envy you americans.
    Suggestion: Please take the Audi TT RS for a ride.

  • @nobby3265
    @nobby3265 9 років тому +3

    I like the new headlights and the grille on the rs5

  • @pabauza
    @pabauza 11 років тому

    I'm glad to see you keep making videos of your own on the smoking tire and not just on Drive Matt.

  • @OneIsDifferent
    @OneIsDifferent 11 років тому +1

    By actually driven the RS5 last summer, I can assure you that it is not fake and sounds even more glorious live in car. The video might sound a tad more growling than the tone actually is but it gives you goose bumps nonetheless! At least I was quite surprised with the level of sound Audi allowed the car to leave from the factory.

  • @riley12338
    @riley12338 10 років тому +20

    I love this so much that i ordered my own.

    • @funky3ddy
      @funky3ddy 9 років тому

      Erm, what if you'll not like it? I'm sure you will, but to be honest I believe that's a little bit stupid to order a $80,000 car without test driving it first.

    • @riley12338
      @riley12338 9 років тому +15

      funky3ddy I did. I saw this video, a day after I was at the audi dealers test driving one. 3 days later, I was ordering it.

    • @funky3ddy
      @funky3ddy 9 років тому +9

      riley12338
      Nice.
      Good luck with your car. Wish I could afford it, looks simply badass ;)

    • @riley12338
      @riley12338 9 років тому +1

      funky3ddy Thanks

    • @riley12338
      @riley12338 9 років тому +1

      funky3ddy It's a awesome car.

  • @Murderap
    @Murderap 9 років тому +5

    Beautiful car, and a beautiful Rolex Submariner!

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +1

    I've driven that road, and yes, it's dope. I also have some others that I don't talk about publicly that are equally ridiculous, the "double black diamonds" of roads, so to speak. They are empty, and I want to keep them that way.

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +2

    there honestly wasn't a noticeable difference between the S5 and RS5 in terms of daily driving ride quality. I'd rather have the RS5 than the S6, but if you need the back seat, the RS5 is real cramped back there and the S6 is really comfy.

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +8

    RS5: 2-door, 4-seat, V8 coupe.
    M3: 2-door, 4-seat, V8 Coupe.
    C63 (Coupe): 2-door, 4 seat, V8 coupe.
    The cars are direct competitors.

  • @OviWanKeno9i
    @OviWanKeno9i 9 років тому +4

    If you only have money (cost , insurance, maintenance, repairs) and space for one car and where you live has winter, AWD is necessary.
    This one or the S5 are pretty awesome. The new Merc C400 has such a nicer interior though. It's tough to choose the Audi interior over that one.
    I went with performance first ('13 COBB tuned stage 2 WRX STI) with some daily driver compromises. In the next couple of years I'll be ready to step up to performance and luxury.
    The STI is so much fun and so crazy and aggressive but not luxurious and super loud cruising on the highway. I wish I could keep it because it feels so mechanical and "manly", if that makes sense.

    • @OneOfOne
      @OneOfOne 9 років тому +8

      youll grow up someday

    • @OviWanKeno9i
      @OviWanKeno9i 9 років тому +5

      OneOfOne I actually bought a 535I xdrive as my second car since I posted that.
      Now next summer I can get my cafe racer bike I wanted.
      Growing up is progressive and I believe no one should ever fully "grow up". Within the next year I plan to move, take up a lower paying job in something more interesting and make the WRX into a track oriented car. The key to success was seeing up multiple income streams.
      I might know more about growing up than you...

    • @JCT890
      @JCT890 8 років тому

      +Ovi Wan Kenobi How are you doing?

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +1

    Never driven either of those cars, but the last thing a C63 needs is more power, unless you're planning on doing a wide body to get some more tire back there.

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +1

    Well, living in california, I'd probably buy the C63. It makes the most torque, so it feels faster than the M3 or the RS5 down low, which is where I do most of my driving. I'm not really an M3 guy, though the car itself is excellent, I just don't see myself owning one. And because I rarely drive in bad weather, I don't need the RS5's AWD system. They are all excellent cars, but the C63 makes me smile the most. If I lived in the northeast again, I'd go RS5 all day.

  • @bleensteen9331
    @bleensteen9331 8 років тому +12

    Glad you dropped the music on future one takes, it really added nothing here.

    • @yanndaman
      @yanndaman 3 роки тому

      That… comment made me laugh out loud!!!

  • @tsarcccc
    @tsarcccc 9 років тому +5

    might not have the fastest lap time on the track but its the best looking car out of the 3 u cant argue with that just look at it .......fucking art piece

  • @hanniballecter3293
    @hanniballecter3293 6 років тому

    Brilliant and clearly explained review my friend

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +1

    "It lacks dynamics" compared to two dynamically excellent competitors. By any other standard it's very, very good.

  • @ookuitore
    @ookuitore 9 років тому +61

    Dude looks ridiculous in such a sexy car.

  • @bbullard007
    @bbullard007 7 років тому +3

    This will be my next car. I live in Pittsburgh where there's only about 60 days of sunshine, blue skies kind of driving. Rain, snow and everything in between. Although the BMW and Mercedes Benz are superior cars, I like what this car can do in inclement weather. Have a Great Day everyone.

  • @americasace
    @americasace 8 років тому

    I really appreciate the detailed overview of his driving experience to the point that you almost know what to expect when getting behind the wheel yourself but I really wish he would have really gotten on the throttle at least some of the time to explain how it felt and handled at higher speeds.

  • @scoopmaster69
    @scoopmaster69 5 років тому

    I’ve got a Turo rental with one of these coming up soon. It’s got an AWE exhaust so I’m very excited about that

  • @civoreb
    @civoreb 10 років тому +6

    What Audi does is, make an "A" class of everything for luxury, then make an "S" class for those that want some sportiness with that luxury, and then give it to Porsche which helps make the "RS" class for pure adrenaline.

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat 10 років тому +3

      Porsche hasn't been involved in the Audi RS program for 20 years... the first RS2 was co-developed by Porsche - but since then it's been Audi on their own.

    • @waclosh
      @waclosh 10 років тому

      Amidat Yeah, Audi missing the point of RS on their own :)

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat 10 років тому

      waclosh yawn... I guess you think only the original RS2 was good..?

  • @DaikeFilms
    @DaikeFilms 10 років тому +4

    love the ending!

  • @ozatuba
    @ozatuba 11 років тому

    Thanks, keep up the good work love your reviews.

  • @BatNestor
    @BatNestor 8 років тому +1

    I love the way he changed his mind about acceleration from 0-60, the moment he found out how sick the launch control on RS5 is :D I wonder what he would say about revving in comfort mode, if he make it to try a RS5 with Capristo Exhaust... :D

  • @keithrinzema3453
    @keithrinzema3453 7 років тому +4

    These old videos are produced at a much higher quality than the new ones :(

  • @vladimirdebeljak3898
    @vladimirdebeljak3898 10 років тому +3

    mulholland highway CA; ultimate road for car fanatics! PERIOD!!

  • @AlmightyGTR
    @AlmightyGTR 11 років тому +1

    Hey Matt, great review. Thorough as usual. I agree with you that the car feels nose heavy under braking. The way I found to enjoy this car is to brake a little earlier and get on the power a little earlier, compared to what you would do in a rear wheel drive car. This keeps the car always on power in the bends and the TVD can give you the full advantage. Added bonus, out of bends, your exit speed is going to be higher than rear wheel drive car. Try it this way and let me know if you enjoy it.

  • @gregorysautov8935
    @gregorysautov8935 11 років тому

    Thanks for an awesome video. Would love to see your review of the RS6 when it becomes available

  • @EVILSPAWN1003
    @EVILSPAWN1003 9 років тому +5

    Bar the R8,the A/S/RS5 is hands down the most beautiful Audi to come out of Ingolstadt. It`s a design gem

    • @xboy4331
      @xboy4331 9 років тому +16

      The RS7 ain't bad looking either

    • @oliverheward2327
      @oliverheward2327 9 років тому

      Trygve Germo All of them are nice, if you get black edition of any of the A models, also the same with the S and RS

    • @drjd2real
      @drjd2real 9 років тому

      It looks bland as hell to me. It doesn't stand out at all. I'd rather buy a used 2004 Viper. A Corvette, 392 Challenger, newer Cls, Panamera, and 6 series Bmw is killing this car in the looks department. Audi is the king when it comes to leds and headlights. I like the a8l but it still doesn't look better than a 750li or s550. Also the 2 door Jag that looks like an Aston looks better. A Karma even looks better, but I will leave you guys to enjoy your acquired taste.

    • @EVILSPAWN1003
      @EVILSPAWN1003 9 років тому

      drjd2real No one asked for your bucket list,so feel free to leave at any time. It`s a schoolnight after all

    • @drjd2real
      @drjd2real 9 років тому

      EVILSPAWN1003 Female traits, I'm gone.

  • @nadiabilynsky9084
    @nadiabilynsky9084 8 років тому +5

    how long did it tke you to get in

    • @vladimerputin7911
      @vladimerputin7911 5 років тому +1

      He is large and obese he was not designed for this beautiful car. He belong in mustang

  • @wechhe
    @wechhe 11 років тому

    Thanks Matt for a nice video. I do like the One-Takes - they are somehow unfiltered and give me as a viewer a better understanding of the car. And by the way - best ending ever ;-)

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +1

    I like the BRZ; I think the upgraded interior is worth the $2k premium, but they are essentially the same.

  • @billyjenkins7951
    @billyjenkins7951 3 роки тому +4

    Anyone else here because of Throttle House's latest video?

    • @ericksanchez7787
      @ericksanchez7787 3 роки тому

      That may have influenced me to go to this video

  • @jaikee9477
    @jaikee9477 8 років тому +4

    Sorry, you can't say " it's not as good as the M3". What you can say is that it's different in this or that respect. Audi has a different approach/philosophy than BMW or Mercedes.
    All of them are great in their respective ways. It depends on what the customer prefers.

    • @jaikee9477
      @jaikee9477 8 років тому

      ***** Obviously you don't know what you're talking about.

    • @JasonIovino
      @JasonIovino 8 років тому

      Well said

    • @yoojastle3028
      @yoojastle3028 7 років тому +1

      Italian cars are junk

  • @FutureF123
    @FutureF123 6 років тому +2

    I remember when this first came out (I drive a B7 RS4) and despite it having a "better" version of the brilliant 4.2, I always felt it would never live up to the RS4. I've never had the opportunity to drive one but the combination of the rarity of RS4s where I live (mine's 1 in 300 in the USA) and the brilliance of the car itself, I don't think I could ever let it go because anything else probably wouldn't live up to the experience.

    • @x50dawg
      @x50dawg 5 років тому

      FutureF123 the RS4 is one of the all time greats...

  • @Nate4G63
    @Nate4G63 11 років тому

    Great video as always, Matt. I really like this car, and I love to watch your reviews because you review a car the way the average owner would drive it. It's nice to have a real world review on it instead of just track day numbers. I think you should stop dropping gopros though. lol

  • @melodicprogressivehousemph6429
    @melodicprogressivehousemph6429 8 років тому +12

    I almost came at 1:52.

  • @RichardRecupero
    @RichardRecupero 8 років тому +33

    lmao 8:00 sums up the whole thing. save yourself 8 mins. start at 8:00

  • @350gtrs
    @350gtrs 11 років тому

    Great video analysis Matt, you make it easy on helping people chose a car t buy..

  • @TheM40A3Emperor
    @TheM40A3Emperor 9 років тому

    Perfect daily IMO living in New England from someone who does daily it. And yes, snow tires made it a total monster, even with our terrible winter this year.

  • @hristiqndimitrov484
    @hristiqndimitrov484 9 років тому +6

    i prefer (for the money)s7 :)

  • @naperking
    @naperking 8 років тому +27

    I own a 2013 RS5. This car looks and sounds great, and that's about it. It inspires no emotion at all, it just goes from point A, to point B.

    • @theevilmeister
      @theevilmeister 8 років тому +2

      +KingPNW Agreed. If you are looking at an Audi, specifically an RS, you would be insane not to test drive the comparative Merc and BMW as well.

    • @juansebastianbaron1092
      @juansebastianbaron1092 8 років тому +17

      I can tell you dont know how to drive your car

    • @naperking
      @naperking 8 років тому +13

      Juan Sebastian Baron An 8 year old could drive the RS5 to its limits, which is why it underwhelms. You clearly don't own one, so I'll take your input with a grain of salt.

    • @FRonTLinES10064
      @FRonTLinES10064 7 років тому

      +KingPNW C63 or RS5?

    • @naperking
      @naperking 7 років тому +2

      FRonTLinES10064 I just traded my RS5 in on a Comp Pack E92 M3 with a 6-speed manual. It's so much more rewarding to drive than the RS5. I'd say the C63 would be the better choice, provided you don't want a manual.

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому +1

    already done it twice for G4's "attack of the show." vids are on YT.

  • @NikoBell12
    @NikoBell12 11 років тому

    These things are so beautiful in person. I remember spotting a grey one in traffic last week. People say that it takes a trained eye to tell an Audi from another but these are just so easy to notice.

  • @SuperJoobers
    @SuperJoobers 8 років тому +7

    Rs5 or the e92 m3 tough choice for me.

    • @playingfor4
      @playingfor4 8 років тому +1

      +Imma Gophermine
      I aboslutely love both ! I would go for the Rs5 ! Getting an exhaust system, some sick rims, lowering it and boom !

    • @scientificenigma
      @scientificenigma 8 років тому +3

      you want a driver's car the m3 all day no comparison...you want a more comfortable luxurious car get the rs5...ujust have to figure out ewhawt you're priority is

    • @stancedg3795
      @stancedg3795 8 років тому

      +trevor philips sucks the rs5 is awd itd be wayy funner and faster rwd

    • @yoojastle3028
      @yoojastle3028 7 років тому +1

      I hate Bimmers, but I'd rather have one than an Audi

    • @shadowrambo117
      @shadowrambo117 6 років тому

      Stanced G37 the rs5 is faster in straights and around a track.....

  • @MoneyHustlers2023
    @MoneyHustlers2023 5 років тому +6

    Who Let a Beamer Guy Drive this Baby ?

  • @heyijustfallinlove
    @heyijustfallinlove 11 років тому

    I like your videos.I found your channel today and subscribe :)
    Good job men keep going :)

  • @PinoyZo1
    @PinoyZo1 11 років тому

    Love your car reviews man

  • @ChillinLikeAVillainn
    @ChillinLikeAVillainn 10 років тому +5

    I would go for the Benz AMG C 63 507 Edition any day of the week.... betterl look, better interior, and better performance for the same price.

    • @findtomdotcom
      @findtomdotcom 10 років тому +17

      Not sure the C63 does look better (personal taste), has a better interior or is faster. The build quality is appalling and Mercedes customers service is the worst I have ever experienced. The C63's look good until you own one.....

    • @joaosoares3719
      @joaosoares3719 10 років тому +2

      Now you just need the money to buy one...

    • @GowthamNatarajanAI
      @GowthamNatarajanAI 10 років тому +1

      agree, merc AMG is better.

    • @rousseau327
      @rousseau327 10 років тому +1

      ***** voicing preference of another car over this car is not derailing this video.

    • @johnnyrex6218
      @johnnyrex6218 10 років тому

      Not so fast mate. Read my insight on 14 RS5 vs 14 507 video review.. better looking?..hmm..if your in love with 2005. Dated.
      Same price? You obviously haven/t priced out these cars.. 507 is between 5k-12k more than RS5..91k versus 78k.

  • @earlyetman2258
    @earlyetman2258 10 років тому +3

    BAD ASS ride!!! That 4.2 L V8 sounds like a mechanical symphony of sex! Any company can toss a turbocharger or supercharger on an engine and make pretty solid numbers. It is pure art to make an engine that will stay together at 8500 RPMs. For those of you that think that it is too "slow"...I could strap a Saturn V rocket to a shit wagon and make it really fucking fast, but would you want to drive it? The RS 5 is a lust inducing piece of engineering, sign me up!

    • @neillister9292
      @neillister9292 10 років тому

      The funny thing about those infamous 0-60 numbers is that they are not precise enough. The regular coupe is actually significantly faster (4.0 0-60) than the cab (4.8 0-60).

  • @N9olan
    @N9olan 11 років тому

    Danku Matt, it's always good to enlighten a person on the other variables of life!

  • @TheSmokingTire
    @TheSmokingTire  11 років тому

    Daily Driver: 2010 Ford Raptor 6.2. Also have 1998 Corvette heavily modified, 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, and the 1993 Mercedes S600 Bulletproof to shoot guns at.

  • @BBAERSTANCE1
    @BBAERSTANCE1 8 років тому +7

    How is 350hp for a 2 door coup under powered?

    • @OIR339
      @OIR339 8 років тому

      Because an inline 6 e46 m3 made that much power

    • @BBAERSTANCE1
      @BBAERSTANCE1 8 років тому

      Still not under powered

    • @bmxfrlife1
      @bmxfrlife1 8 років тому +4

      when a car is awd and 4000lbs it's under powered

    • @BBAERSTANCE1
      @BBAERSTANCE1 7 років тому

      Seems fine to me when I drive mine

    • @dcxSpartan117
      @dcxSpartan117 7 років тому +3

      Isnt the RS5 450hp?

  • @mpc007
    @mpc007 8 років тому +4

    Lolz, a 350HP car a little bit underpowered?!

    • @JCT890
      @JCT890 8 років тому +1

      +John Wilander Hp has literally nothing to do with how fast a car is you know..

    • @kanervatie
      @kanervatie 8 років тому

      +SnejaTheKing Not quite..

    • @Jez3134
      @Jez3134 8 років тому

      +MPC007 GAMING when it weighs 3300lbs, yes

    • @mpc007
      @mpc007 8 років тому

      Interesting argumentation.

    • @tomnguyen6830
      @tomnguyen6830 7 років тому

      350hp is nothing, especially when it weighs over 4k lbs

  • @Bleeding_Titanium
    @Bleeding_Titanium 11 років тому

    I like your channel you are one of the good cars channels on youtube keep it up the good work guys I love this car and I liked the review a lot thanks :)

  • @TexasMonster
    @TexasMonster 11 років тому

    Good review keep 'em coming. Question: chase car, what is it?

  • @keekeefries6298
    @keekeefries6298 8 років тому +30

    "not as good as the M3".....never trust a guy that wears his right-handed timepiece on his left hand so he can show everyone he has a Rolex in the video....His review is about as original as his watch....

    • @uchitvadher1836
      @uchitvadher1836 7 років тому

      Keekee Fries haha

    • @TonyC317
      @TonyC317 6 років тому +5

      Think it’s possible he’s left handed?

    • @CaptainPlow69
      @CaptainPlow69 6 років тому +1

      Keekee Fries sounds like you’re upset because the car truthfully is nowhere near as good as the M3, lol.

    • @Anonymous-qj3ry
      @Anonymous-qj3ry 5 років тому

      And it looks like it is upside down

  • @rizaaqibrahim3081
    @rizaaqibrahim3081 7 років тому +12

    I would chose to make love to an rs5 than any girl.
    #gaveMeAFuckingBonner
    #foreignCars #AudiForlife

  • @passionforcars2013
    @passionforcars2013 11 років тому

    Verrry good review guys, Big Up

  • @divejumpshooter6947
    @divejumpshooter6947 4 роки тому +1

    I love mine- I was able to get one earlier this year with less than 22K miles it is pristine and all around it is a great car. I live up in Santa Cruz mountains so every day I drive a better road than that road which does look nice. It really is a good car even in the summer with the fog the road is super wet in the AM but I always feel confident. I leave for work around 430 5 am to get to the city and there is never any traffic so I can do a bit of hauling ass and it never lets me down. Super comfortable- It isn't as fast as others in its class but I think that is only when really hoofing it so as that it fairly rare I am fine with the speeds and comfort. The other thing is I am 6-4 and I have tons of room and it is very comfortable. If you are thinking of picking one up for for it they are great cars and rare enough to be different once in almost a year I had another RS5 next to me.

    • @recklezz_9738
      @recklezz_9738 4 роки тому

      DiveJumpShooter if you dont mimd me askin, how much you got yours for? I currently own a 340 xdrive an looking into this as my next car.

  • @walkingdead9103
    @walkingdead9103 8 років тому +4

    Its better than M3 10 times!

  • @riorompero2095
    @riorompero2095 10 років тому +3

    350 HP underpowered? My car has 130 HP haha

    • @coreylong2353
      @coreylong2353 5 років тому

      Rio Rompero Mine has 140 and my old one had 87 😂😂😂😂

  • @gmdrummerboy
    @gmdrummerboy 10 років тому

    Weren't you on SpeedChasers? Great vids, bro. I'm not sure what all these other hacks are talking about, but I dig them.

  • @unknowndesconocido8325
    @unknowndesconocido8325 4 роки тому

    Hopefully I get mine in august can’t wait!!! 👍🏼