Best Sports Cars

What a car! In short impressed especially given l was anti EV! I tested them all extensively nearly bought the Tesla Y then drove the Mach E GT AWD… Read more

(it has a range of 490klm the Premium one down gets 600klm range)……. The GT though was just next level drivers car 0 to 100klm in 3.7 seconds it is brutally fast when you lay the boot in but but it can be Dr Jekle and Mr Hyde depending on how you want to drive it my wife averages 18 to 19 kWh to the 100klm she loves it but drives it like driving Miss Daisy lol. Of all the EV brands l tested It was the stand out of the lot the best balance between Tech and driver ergonomics and vehicle controls. Ford nailed it but the reality they’ve been doing cars a long time now so you would expect nothing less. I did research for over 4 months before buying. Test driving was extensive from Chinese, Korean, Japanese, TESLA brands to Ford and the Ford was just right on information screens not to busy at all and the centre screen multi function knob is just brilliant. Now as a caveat as former Professional Driver and safety expert (high speed cars, transport industry etc) l am particular and a hard marker that l must admit coming from a V8 back ground, former regulator etc, motor bikes, tractors, truck / excavator and l eat red meat! You get the picture :)

Out of all the cars l drove the Ford Mach E was the only EV that got the steering, road holding and handling on the money and gives you the ability to also play and display some acts of unbridled irresponsibility from time to time even having an “untamed” button! LOL. I would say it is the best EV to transition from a petrol car as it is so user friendly. I have really struggled with the whole EV but got to say after living with it for some time now l absolutely rate it.

Caveat we have a large solar and battery system we go off the grid and zero dollars to power house and car (yes cost me nothing to drive now saving over a $$1300 to $1700 a month back on the table! Now we are regional so taking kids to town for sports and back 6 days a week, so reality we had to Earn $1000 a month for fuel before any other driving added into the mix! Also luckily we bought before petrol hit $3.30 a litre so we where lucky as would have sent us broke. There is nothing going between Sydney and Newcastle for free (most times) ….. magic amd before solar cost me around 1/3 the cost of petrol.

It is so cheap to run - l took to have service $140 that was it - it just keeps getting better. Ford service is excellent and peace of mind as l am. Consultant and drive regional or metro frequently but touch wood have never needed to use them but great to know.

The ride, comfort and fun factor to this car is just next level…. It is so easy to live with and now it costing us nothing to run is fantastic. A guy in the USA (on you tube) has travelled a ridiculous miles that equated too 426,000 klm - NOT one issue with Mach E - serviced on time, note the brakes still have 50% left on them as he uses regeneration brakes recharges back to battery so one pedal (still have brake) - note now l rarely use it now. Also battery degradation was minor and vehicle still going strong. So get over the myth of battery life it appears the battery will outlast the car.

Did l say that it’s a lot of fun to drive. I actually love to drive it. It really is a nice to be behind the wheel or as a passenger - the stereo Bang & Olsen with woofer is in a word sensational - clarity is amazing. There’s always something l discover or think my god Ford really thought this out. LOL even charging port where you plug in has a Mustang logo with “Horsepower” written subtly a really, really good build.

Out of all the EV cars l drove the Mach E has the best driver assist aids that are not annoying and are intuitive 10/ 10 also why l bought it - it just works. Now this is hard for me to say as l am a Holden my back in the day but l will say Ford are just genius compared to the rest. The Tesla is the tech king but when driving a car they have taken it too far and it was fiddly to use -like adjust mirrors, wipers, lights and not having the safety of turning on or off the vehicle (YouTube reviewers bagged it but they are not in industry safety etc -just smart really.

It is great for the whole family to travel and my son is 6ft 1 in the back comfortably and it is really deceiving on how much room there is give roof design (optical illusion the shape) it is however quite comfortable in the back.

A word on EV range - it is not hard at all reality to live with when l travel l plan my stops (plenty of stops on route to choose) when like me you know you routs and can program them in if you like, l really like the ford app it is fantastic, however from time to time l also use Waze and Apple CarPlay the works great too. There is a big from time to time on music cutting off but was app on my phone was set up wrong (my bad). I average 380 to 400 klm range depending on conditions freeway driving only (no city or metro) at constant 110 or more ;) the higher the speed the faster you drain your battery. I found 100klm to 110 the sweet spot but 100klm or 80kph if you want to extend range. I average around 20 to 21 kWh per 100klm so 91kWh battery you should get your 400klm range again dependant on conditions. Around Metro l get around 440 to 460 (me) to 500 (wife). Seriously when travelling far distances 600 to 700klm plus though l plan a break every 300 to 350klm to stretch and toilet break - when driving petrol on average most people stop around the 2 to 3 hour mark so no biggie really - it works. So that is why l say range isn’t a issue as l stop and charge while l go to toilet, get some food etc and check emails. On petrol l’d stop around 10 to 15 minutes fueling and fluffing around. I now charge to 80% charge as it’s the quickest and l also pick faster charges so average 15 to 20 minutes a stop to charge so not much outside a petrol which is negligible especially considering a 1/4 or 1/3 of the cost to fuel a petrol car. I normally eat lunch or dinner. Hint l aim to charge around the 20% mark in the event a charger is broken or unavailable- l have NOT since had this happen yet or hand a charger unavailable even travelling at Easter. For example my trip from Newcastle to Grafton one way cost $18 at Tesla fast at Port Macquarie charger note it took 20 minutes to charge - faster than what it took for me to toilet, buy and eat my dinner.

But the Mach E is easy to live with just remember short charging to 80% max at public charges as it is the quickest way to travel using fast chargers (150kw to 300kw chargers) and aim to charge around 20% as gives options

I will be buying a V8 sound attachment from Borla USA for safety (people can hear you) and fun factor. Seriously sounds fantastic you can’t tell the difference between a real V8 and this system when attached very clever but also people can hear you in the car park! :) look it up very cool. :)

So for me the Mustang Mach E GT is an exceptional quality car, l highly recommend it. 20k klm not one issue! Never thought l would say a nice word about and EV but $0 fuel cost today and a quality car with hundreds of service centres and support you can’t go wrong buying it. It really is worth every cent love it.

So I have come the full circle - l am now officially an Electric Cowboy and l love saddling up the pony to take he for a ride. Funnily the Mrs plugs it into the Sigenergy charging system and tell me she’s to feed the pony! LOL. FYI they are excellent across the range from base model to premium l could have lived with any of them - all have great Bang &Olsen stereo - l got the GT because l loved the magnaride suspension, sports interior and AWD handling - just a magic car :)

10/10 – This car slaps hard, it’s increased my drift points by hundreds! In all seriousness quality car, never had issues, had since day 1 about 10 years ago Show details

Had this car for 18 months, primarily used as a fun car to compliment the Subaru Outback I also have in the garage. I live on the South Coast of NSW… Read more

with great access to mountain and coastal twisty roads and this car absolutely shines for handling and balance. Great bang for buck and would buy again in a heartbeat.

Best bang for buck car I've owned – The 3.2 Litre V6 does not only sound awesome, the build quality is fantastic and reliable over the 4 cylinders. I had the MK1 TT and while the… Read more

original is more iconic and more unique, whereas the MK2 shares some parts from other Audis, the MK2 is more practical due to its size and has more creature comforts.

I also drive a diesel G05 BMW X5 and while it doesnt have self drive cruise control, I can say it is more pleasant to drive on the freeway due to less road noise. It also is more fuel efficient doing around 8L/100 on freeway but is thirsty around town average 12-15l/100 in city and traffic.

Given it also shares the engine from the R32 in a more luxurious and attractive package, im confident this will be a future classic.

So far has been exceptional to own, maintenance has been very affordable going to European specialists instead of Audi for servicing and I think it's held up well for its age both in terms of look and styling.

Wouldn't hesitate to buy another one - perhaps a TTRS next

I ordered a new Nissan Z in April, it's now August It was delivered to the dealer with 109km on the clock this week. Still in sports mode!!! … Read more

Nissan Australia say, it was delivered that way from Japan. Due to emissions testing.

I refused delivery. VIN JN1GBAZ34A0240015

It felt dodgy, Nissan Australia say it was randomly chosen for emissions testing in Japan prior to delivery. When I asked how many undergo this test before they enter Australia...

"I'm not a statistician"

The dealer....yeh na, never seen it. (His already returned it as can't sell as new)

Nissan "the dealer needs to be educated"

1000% felt dodge.

Probably an awesome car. I'll never know,.

I could write to NISSAN in Japan with its VIN, prove the emissions testing is rubbish or not ..So what?

If verbal rubbish. Don't trust Nissan Australia to deliver me a new car.

If It's NOT verbal rubbish. Don't trust Nissan Japan to deliver a new car.

Either way, no choice. Don't touch it right!

What a waste of four months of excitement.

Nissan Australia CEO, should be aware of this

Without direct oversight of the CEO of Nissan... wouldn't even contemplate a purchase.

Bloody shame.

Top value for money – I had 2 of the late models twin turbo vvti and got rid of 1 but im still keeping one and i cant fault this car its very true japanesse sports machine… Read more

for anyone interested in getting into the sports car scheme without getting a huge loan and i tell you its the most reliable car ive had, ive also had about 12 toyotas in past which include lots of soarers all ( turbo of course) mark ii turbos and i drove them like lunatic and i never had to see mechanic because they bloody never broke down on me, but i had to have the king of course Supra and i kept the excellent example it has 76000 on clock with twin turbo vvti and it puts me smile everytime i get into this power house i know i can push as hard as i want and i know it want brake down on me, in my house im from perth wa no other car comes in our garage if its not made in japan and yes they are old, and yes they still outperform all those fancy looking new toys out there in any way. i had bmw before, i had mercedes and they are puffy cars because every month i had to see mechanic and pay through the nose for repairs for owing that bloody merc,bmw badge. no more.

Great car for the price! – Upgrading from my first car (Mitsubishi 380), I wanted something sporty, but not too expensive. For around $15,000, this is the best looking car,… Read more

with great handling/performance car I believe you can buy. I looked at many other cars such as an E90 325i, Mazda RX8, Mazda MX5,b but for the price, nothing could come close to a Z4. Buying new may be a different story, as I believe these depreciate pretty quickly. But for a used E85, I couldn't be happier!

Shudder in Transmission – Transmission is causing car to shudder. HSV and all over the internet know this is a common fault but have been told to pay $500 to change transmission fluid and if that doesn't work replace or rebuild at my costs. Show details

A refined luxury coupe with an old-school motor – Main competitors in this space include BMW, Mercedes and Audi. These types of cars represent the old-school aspirations of those looking for a sporty… Read more

car that can also allow you to commute to your job as a business executive, while providing both daily comfort and a bit of flair for the weekend drive.

Lexus’ best foot forward is its build quality and high attention to detail. This is an essential part of Lexus’ success in the luxury car market, and it's certainly a highlight in the RC. The panel gaps are kept to a minimum, reflecting the high attention to detail on the outside. There’s a considerate use of quality paint and materials that impress you before you even step inside. The interior of the RC is the absolute highlight of this car. The craftsmanship found throughout the cabin is divine, with the quality and accuracy of the stitching being the biggest giveaway. The doors are trimmed with what feels like an art installation of leather with flowing stitches that just leave you gawking at the door trim. No squeaks or rattles can be heard even when cruising over the bumpier surfaces.

The whole cabin allows the front passengers to almost be in a reclining position, never really having to lift an arm past their reach. All of your controls are easily reachable and found when driving, without having to strain yourself to reach for buttons or a distant touch point on a screen. There’s an infotainment display far off into what feels like the distance. In reality, it's a non-touch full colour display that possesses all the information you’d expect in a car like this (navigation, audio controls, DAB, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto).

Controls for the screen are found just in front of the arm rest, and you operate this system like you would a laptop. Swiping on the Lexus branded trackpad is greeted with a haptic response, to help confirm your input.

It was priced from $70,739 before on roads, which was a fair price back then.

I say fair, as even though this is a relatively special engine in today’s world, not many people are going to appreciate the V6 over the similar performance they might get from a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder motor. Therefore, if you’re not looking for a unique power plant, you might find a better deal on either the cheaper RC200t ($67,990) or even some cheaper European variants.

Lexus offered a strange ‘in between’ warranty of 4 years/unlimited kilometres, which is more than the European 3 years, but less than others offering 5 years or more.

I was astounded at the level of sound isolation the RC was capable of. You really are in your own world when driving around in an RC. There’s minimal bleed of road noise and no wind noise intruding on the cabin’s ambiance.

The RC’s powerplant is able to remain at low revs when cruising, even under mild acceleration. The gearbox does its job effectively to ensure that the V6 delivers a premium sound experience when you don’t want to be listening to it roar. When listening to music, you’re engrossed in whatever you’re playing thanks to absolute clarity, depth and minimal amounts of distortion of this audio system. Adjusting the balance of the system, you’re able to get ridiculous levels of bass - enough to rattle your mirrors and shake your core.

There’s enough brake feel in the Lexus to give you the feedback to come to a complete stop seamlessly. There’s no need for a jerky initial brake bite, instead, you’ll have a buttery smooth stop at the lights - how elegant. This is a heavy car, weighing in at over 1700kg. This means under heavier braking you will start to feel the mass of this vehicle.

As I’ve alluded to already, the RC350 possesses a 3.5L naturally aspirated petrol V6, producing 232kW and 380Nm. As per a few publications, 0-100km/h times are claimed to be in the low 6-second range; around 6.2 seconds to be precise. Despite lacking a turbocharger, the V6 has plenty of get-up-and-go, as the engine rewards you when revving through to the redline, where you’ll access all of this motor’s power.

The 8-speed automatic used in the RC was a perfect pairing with this engine and platform. Similar to the brakes, you’re able to get the RC to perform with relative smoothness and precision when driving around town or out on the highway. What really sells the driving experience in the RC is its suspension and handling. This suspension setup is one of the best I’ve been in a while. Almost magic in its performance, you are kept in total comfort travelling down a bumpy street- you glide over speed-bumps, and traverse driveways seamlessly. I’ve been in plenty of cars down my own street, but none have performed quite as well as the Lexus RC did. It surprises me, as in tighter corners, you’re able to have the RC show off its performance chops as it can become direct in its handling. This is all thanks to possessing adaptive suspension, which changes depending on which drive mode you’re in. This allows for that duality of comfort and cornering performance.

Unfortunately, a unique motor like this is not long for this world due to its ability to guzzle petrol. This V6 was able to return some respectable consumption figures, but not without its moments. There’s a claimed consumption of around 9.1L/100km, but I just don’t think many city-dwellers will see this figure. Most of the time I was in the realm of 16L/100km, and only after some more conservative driving and highway stints, I saw that figure rest at around 10L/100km.

You’re greeted with 374L of boot space when you open the boot of the RC350. The boot is manual in its operation, however you can release the boot from either the key, the latch or from inside and it’ll ‘spring’ open. There isn’t a bunch of room back there, as the opening for the boot space is limited, unlike some vehicles that possess a hefty trunk. Rear seats can fold down in a 60:40 split, even though the second row houses only 2 seats. There’s enough space in here for a couple of suitcases or golf bags, but not quite enough for more than 2 people to head away on a long trip.

The RC offers you, the buyer, a financially more palatable version of the drop-dead gorgeous LC. For that, you get a car with style and plenty of substance.

I’d certainly recommend you go out and buy an RC against its current competitors for these reasons. If that fuel bill concerns you, I’d then skip any hybrid options and move onto getting an EV instead.

*Disclaimer - I work for ProductReview as their independent car and motorbike expert. I borrow new cars and motorbikes from manufacturers and owners to review. I am not paid or incentivised by these brands to post reviews. I write and create content to provide insight and information about any new or used vehicle I can get my hands on.

I've driven half way around our great continent in this car. The hybrid is very fuel efficient. You don't feel bumps like you do in the BMW X5. She's a keeper. Show details

Awesome car, awesome engineering, average value for money – We have a 2018 Audi TT, which is used as a daily driver to and form work, which is a 15km drive each way. The car is amazing fun and really well… Read more

made. It looks gorgeous and feels unreal to drive.

It did have a problem early in, but Audi fixed it under warranty. The water pump.

The wheels are so nice, but they wear pretty quickly from regular driving.

Resale is absolutely woeful as well.

Otherwise the car itself is very nice, if you ignore the money side of things.

Window regulators – In 12000klms have had to replace 3 window regulators. 2 packed up while having a service. the first one at 5000klms. what a joke. in 45 years of driving , has never happened before

no spare parts – I hit a POTHOLE in NSW.. the tyre was ruined and no one had any tyres. This car does not have a spare ! I had to get the only one available in… Read more

Melbourne especially brought up . Secondly I lost my key card. Lexus no longer make replacement key cards , nor do they stock them and they do not have any key Fobs either, nor can they obtain any. My car cost $230,000 and they do not have spare keys!! Say I was in Alice Springs !! These cars are not suited to Australia in my opinion

Mercedes W220 S320 ... the Best or Nothing? – I've owned many cars over the years & if you read my other reviews favor former Australian made cars like Holden. But I have a soft spot for… Read more

Mercedes. I've owned a W126 420 SEL, W140 S500 and now a W220 S320.

First of all good, clean examples of this model are hard to find at a 'reasonable price' without needing work.

The W220 is a much maligned model where Mercedes accountants overruled the engineers, hence reliability and quality come into question.

You can read about this elsewhere in detail, on the net.

These cars ARE COMPLICATED with multiple computer systems from rain detection windscreen wipers to infrared radar distance control on later models.

There were so many options that no W220 S Class is ever the same.

There is an S280, S320, S350, S430, S500 and the ultra rare S 55 AMG.

Mine is a series one S320 V6 M112 engine, 5 speed automatic with 190 000 kms on the clock.

I picked up my car at a cheap price as the airmatic system had failed and had multiple oil leaks.

But the body was exceptional as was the interior & the air cond had been replaced (by the previous owner) at great cost.

All the work I did myself & saved thousands in labor costs alone.

My high end scan tool determined where the airmatic suspension leak was.

I replaced the rear struts & an air line from the compressor to the air block (This distributes air to all four corners of the cars suspension).

My scan tool also recalibrated the suspension which needs to be done after strut replacement.

There are some common oil leaks which are easy to fix on the V6 M112 engine if you are prepared to get your hands dirty.

The previous owner had spent so much and simply could not afford the multiple repairs that were needed. So for me, it was a bargain.

The drains on the sunroof need to be kept clean as do the drains below the wipers. There can block, leak into the interior and fry the ECM, so check the footwells and pillars for dampness.

There are excellent aftermarket parts but do your homework and OEM Mercedes parts can be hunted down at good prices.

The V6 holds just over 8 litres of oil (yes eight) and there are two spark plugs per cylinder.

That aside ... everytime I drive this car it feels special.

There airmatic ride is exceptional, even with 18 inch low profile tyres, the 1999 infotainment system is ancient but retro cool and the factory Nokia analog phone is always a treat to show people.

The seats are extremely comfortable and if you are on the larger side you will love them.

These cars even mine were $100 000 plus when new ... so remember they are luxury cars (maintenance costs can be high if you can't wrench yourself).

In all honesty, many modern Toyota's, Kia's etc have many of the options these cars had (and more), are much cheaper to run and VERY reliable ...

But that's not what the W220 S Class is about ... it's about how it makes you feel ... it really is special ...

But go into ownership with your eyes wide open ... and invest in a high end scan tool that can read/diagnose the multiple systems that these cars have. It will save you much money and will pay for itself in no time.

Is there less than 1 star? I had a BMW 316i 2015 start falling apart as soon as its hit 75000kms. Everything went wrong from coolant, leaking oil and… Read more

now drivetrain. BMW refused to help although the car has been serviced by them until now. My friend had a Deawoo which is a better car than this BMW. Please avoid buying this so call luxury prestige car waste of money. No service and no quality. I refused to buy another BMW even if they sell it to me for $10000. Lots of stresses the day I got this lemon BMW. Less stress dont own a BMW

Quality is Slipping for BMW – I have owned the M2 Competition (purchased new) for a few years. Like the M3 before, it is a beautifully balanced and suitably powered sports sedan.… Read more

It has not broken down on the side of the road, so it is reliable. However, does it live up to the $120K price tag? It depends on who you ask.

I've had the clutch replaced due to a squeaking rubbing noise and shudder that everyone in the vehicle felt. But in their 'wisdom', the flywheel wasn't replaced. I think it is common knowledge among technically minded people that you only replace the brake pads with the rotors, as they are two halves of the same component. So, for the maximum benefit, the clutch and the flywheel should have been replaced together. The noise and shudder remain, but BMW Australia says it's within spec. The dreaded term - 'within spec' - can explain away all issues about a vehicle and refuse warranty work, even excessive oil consumption.

So, when the hill assists brake paddle started to 'click' loudly after the first 18 months of ownership, that was explained away with the familiar, 'within spec'.

Do the squeaks and rattles drive you nuts? Then, the BMW may not be the brand for you. Not anymore. This time, the explanation was, 'You have to expect that from firm suspension'. I owned a Renault RS 265 with a firmer suspension without any NVH (Noise, vibration, and harshness) issues experienced with the M2C. Oh, and get this. BMW says the NVH issues must be reported within the first month of delivery. After that, the warranty doesn't cover it. What if the noise develops after that period?

I still enjoy driving the car, and opening up sensibly onto the highway onramp does put a smile on my face. Then it starts to rattling and squeaking. I guess this is quality engineering at its pinnacle.

Best Car I have ever driven – This is a drivers car with a very responsive 3 litre Twin Turbo 6 cylinder automatic (also with Flappy paddle). So many drivers aid options you can… Read more

only get on more recent model cars. Eco/Sports mode. Lane assist, park assist. I drive this car for fun although occasionally i like to ferry the in-laws so it suits both racing and cruising. Fuel economy is always around 9.5 litres per 100 km although on the sedate long freeway runs i have attained 7.4 litres. I have had the car for 3 years and am still discovering all the features (like retuning automatic transmission). My criteria for a motor vehicle was it had to be rear wheel drive, with a bit of power that was fun to drive. Not disappointed in any way. Genuine parts and servicing can be on the expensive side though. My $1200 service at Mercedes cost $400 with local mechanic.

BMW 125i E82 Auto review – I bought a 125i auto brand-new back in the day. I have since had brand new 425i coupe and now own a brand new 330e. I would say my favourite car to… Read more

drive to date has been the 125i (I had an auto version). Absolutely no complaints and no problems during my two years owning it. If you are driving it hard around old bits of twisty road, it will be a bit twitchy on hitting bumps. I would advise being careful with right foot - especially in wet weather (same as any powerful rear wheel drive car).

Look the care is probably well intentioned. however the company has clearly extended the features beyond their skillset and the design is dreadful,… Read more

so things just don't work. Every time I take it out it feels like I have to fight my car.

This is my third - I owned a C350e and a C300e before but the new 2025 C350e is nothing like its predecessors. The designers have attempted to make the car so sophisticated without thinking things through that a previously wonderful model is one you will regret buying. I've gone from a brand-loyal advocate to a "never again" person who wants my 5-year old trade-in back.

There is no enjoyment with this car - driving/fighting it is a high stress experience in which you have to assume it's about to do something st^pid and that is not what you want.

For example:

1. It's supposed to be a hybrid but it often does not charge because the company remotely sends updates and every time they run they delete all my preferences and resets the vehicle to a factory default ("do not charge the battery"). Might sound like a little annoyance but the controls are so enormously complex that it takes a good half hour to turn charging back on. Not only that but having the vehicle silently reset itself to "default no charge period - 24 hours" is just so st^pid that it illustrates the poor level of design thinking inherent in the model. Worse, it means you leave it on charge and then take out out only to find you may not have the miles you expected because there is no warning that "I decided to stop being a hybrid last night".

2. Aside from charging, other settings just randomly reset. For example recently it just turned off folding the wing mirrors - no warning. It was dangerous and again took a good half hour to fix.

3. Tyres are very expensive and low quality. The first blow out was less than a day after collection. I had to get the vehicle towed as there is no spare. No dealers stock their tyres so I had to buy not one but TWO tyres - one to drive me to a place to get the Mercedes one. It cost well over a thousand dollars and I was left stranded by a road for hours.

4. I've given up attempting to use the radio. It is so hard to turn it on or off that it's a hazard.

5. It has an "answer phone" button. yesterday my phone had an incoming call. the car detected it - ringing was even brought up on the overhead display (and the system speakers) but the "answer" button on the steering wheel did nothing. Instead you need to click through about 5 or 6 screens on the console and even if that *were* possible before the call diverts to voicemail (it isn't) it's hazardous.

6. It randomly slams on the brakes and comes to a stop with sirens blaring as if you have hit a wall. It turns out it has an "emergency brake" that is triggered by all sorts of normal environmental things including a change in the angle of a road. My driveway is not a particularly steep one, but because an angled drive meets a level road, the brakes slam on at the bottom of the drive with screaming sirens designed to leave you shaken for the rest of the trip. It has already left me with a cut head by slamming on the brakes so hard while I was doing a shoulder check I was thrown against the window. It has slammed brakes on for other things too - I don't know what they are but you can be doing 40 and suddenly go from 40 to 0 (with screaming alarms and being thrown against windows) for no obvious reason at all. Fortunately that's less common but it does happen. Probably because the camera mistook something.

7. You literally have to "log in" to the vehicle to use it. There is an (undocumented) setting buried way down inside that lets you tun that off but it's the stupidest setting ever. You want to get in the car and drive it, but no. it wants you to enter your password? Seriously?? Don't ask me how I turned it off - I could never repeat the process but it did take multiple calls and a good hour of hunting.

8. It claims to read speed signs. It doesn't. It's right maybe 70% of the time but is wrong often enough that you just can't assume it's right ever so it's simply a distraction when it starts flashing at you for "speeding" when you aren't or randomly decides that it wants to go at 20kph more than the top speed limit anywhere in the state! Since you simply cannot use it, what's the point of this feature at all??

I could go on...

Frankly the 2025/6 C350e is a poorly designed and unsafe car due to the level of stress it delivers. Don't buy it and wait until they fix its design flaws.

Unreliable nightmare – Required a new engine after less than 30k. I knew there was a problem with oil consumption but was repeatedly fobbed off by Audi Richmond who told… Read more

me that using 1L of synthetic oil per week was “normal” :-). After repeat visits to the dealers they finally admitted that there was a problem and kept my car for 8 weeks whilst the engine was replaced. I found the service arrogant and irritating. I’ll never buy Audi again.

This car is somewhat comfortable, but in my experience the features and ownership experience don’t justify the ~$95,000 price point. Range /… Read more

interstate travel: As an EV, interstate driving became a major frustration. In real-world conditions, I found the effective range to be around 280 km per charge depending on conditions. On a Melbourne–Sydney trip, charging stops, limited charger availability and queues made the trip blow out significantly — in my case it took around 17 hours, including roughly 8 hours spent charging/charging-related delays. That made long-distance travel impractical for me.

Charging experience: 0–99% charging takes roughly 70–80 minutes in my experience, and charging slows down noticeably as it approaches 100% (it’s not a simple “0–80%” story). Even on fast chargers, the maximum charging speed I personally saw was about 90 kW, and it dropped quickly as the battery level increased.

Features vs price: For the money, I was surprised at the lack of some “basic” driver-assistance features I expected to be standard, such as active lane keep assist / lane-centering style assistance (at least in the way it’s implemented in many other cars). Having to pay substantially more for higher trims/options to get what feels like a more complete package is hard to justify.

Reliability / major failure: The biggest issue for me was reliability. Within the first year, the car suffered a sudden failure while driving and stopped on the road with multiple warning messages, degraded braking and acceleration, and what I believe was a serious safety risk. It had to be towed to a dealership and was diagnosed as a DSC unit failure. The process took around three months to resolve, and I was only provided a courtesy car after escalation (supplied through SIXT, a basic Kia).

Depreciation: Depreciation has also been a concern. Based on what I observed in the market and the buy-back discussions I had, the value appeared to drop sharply within the first year, which is something buyers should consider. (About half the original price)

Overall, between the real-world range limitations, slow/variable fast charging, missing features for the price, the major breakdown and the after-sales experience, I wouldn’t purchase this model again.