Still Undecided On Lexus Replacement

[Haf]

I was unable to actually test drive the 2.0D model as there seems to be none available yet. I ended up testing the 2.7 A5 (gorgeous drive with tiptronic) and then the A4 2.0D 170 manual (same engine/gearbox i was told). Again this was also a smooth drive and i even got 50+mpg on a 'economical' run. The manual gearbox seems a lot better then the 220D and I was using 6th gear quite often. I think its been 6 months now since i used 6th gear on my lexus (long story but I have to stick to speed limits to avoid the risk of 3 more points - hence never been above 70)

I know its a bit risky ordering a car without test driving the actual model ordered but I had to get my order in this week so decided to 'take my chances'.

I also haven't seen any reviews of the A5 2.0D yest so hopefully some of these will come out soon-ish as th emags get the hands on one...