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B5's age really well.

Old May 9, 2011 | 03:10 AM
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Default B5's age really well.

Is it just me or does the b5 age really well compared to other cars of it's age like the bmw 3 series and the benz c-class.

The bmw e36 looks so old compared to the b5, same with the c-class of the same year. Maybe its because of the more curvy lines of the b5?

Who feels the same way?
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 03:30 AM
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The B5 design is undeniably timeless, but I personally like the sharp edges of the E36. The older C Class is just nasty, though.
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 04:04 AM
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Some people thought my B5 was the newest Audi.

I love B5's.
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 06:40 AM
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My car, looks good, but you can tell she's getting up there... my buddy's B5 S4? Still looks new. Original paint and everything...
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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I've had people think my 01 was an 04-05.
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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Yep B5s are some great looking cars. My neighbor was blown away when I told him my S was 10 years old.
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Fully agree with you on this ,

i got complimented the other day on mine when we where out shopping

there was a few looking at it saying how nice it looks but the comment that got me the most was what type of Audi is it

the B5 certainly gives other cars a great run for its money in the looks deparment , and i still say avant rule lol
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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They definately do. I think the facelift makes a big difference though. With a nice modest drop and different wheels, people at my work thought it was only a couple years old, and I've got a 99.5. They're shocked when I tell them it was only $4500.
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by IanWPB
They definately do. I think the facelift makes a big difference though. With a nice modest drop and different wheels, people at my work thought it was only a couple years old, and I've got a 99.5. They're shocked when I tell them it was only $4500.
Haha yeah I was telling people about the B5 I was looking at, it had bluetooth, radar detector, ipod adapter integrated, and it looked brand new. It was actually a 1998 and $2000 I didn't end up buying it tho cause the 5 speed had a whine in 1st gear that indicated extreme wear (213k miles lol) otherwise it was a perfect car...
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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i did a facelift headlight job on my 98, people didn't even recognize it was the same car. facelift makes a big difference.
 


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