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Re: Car Magazine First Drive: Audi S5. - 04-24-2007, 05:18 AM
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Especially in US , German manufacturers including BMW had to soften the suspension and the steering wheel feedback since customers over there like the cars more comfortable and less sporty. Remember that in Automobile comparison M5 was rated behind S6 and E55 AMG because it wasn't practical enough for everyday use. Having a harsh suspension and oversteering at the limit may satisfy some hardcore journalists but surely is not ideal for the vast majority of the drivers.
I guess that is why M cars outsells S and AMG here in US - because the "vast majority" doesn't like them.

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the car will have top dynamics and drive like an Audi
And if any of these reviews are to be believed, that is an oxymoron.
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