I agree, the 3.0 Supercharged S5 is such an absolute gem. I thought I would never like a car more than my e46 M3 but ever since I got the S5, it’s been my new favorite. It’s gorgeous, it’s fast, it’s tuneable, it’s reliable, it’s luxurious. Literally everything you could want in a sexy coupe package. Also I think the GTR comparison is fair, it feels like a German Skyline and I have the AWE touring exhaust and everyone says it sounds like an R35.
@@idrizkast1031 that’s true M cars are going up in value but I’m willing to bet the B8 & B8.5 are at the bottom of their depreciation curve. Used e46 and even e92 M3’s were cheaper than S5’s only a couple years ago, which is why I got the e46 back then. But as far as maintence goes there’s no comparison, my e46 and Dinan 650 both had catastrophic engine failures right around 120k miles and even before that they cost thousands a year to maintain. My S5 is now approaching 130k and hasn’t had anything break or any major services, just regular fluid changes and it runs like a brand new car (as well as out performs both the e46 and e92).
I love all cars but I listen to my follow friends, family, neighbors and machanics that work and some that wont even touch a Audi. Why do you think you got such a good deal, the last guy spend 20-30k and you spent 7k in a short while and you dont even drive it. Im a part time car dealer, I owned over 100 cars that I bring from Florida auctions to NY and im just trying warn you that its an expensive Volkswagen. My 2000 Jetta I spent so much money on that car and it was basically brand new, upgraded turbo R32 wheels, blow off valve that made the girls go crazy but when I went to start it one day like usual, the key broke. Same thing happened to my S320 w140 Benz but what im trying to say is good luck mate, maybe I am a hater or you should watch Flying Wheels on RUclips, his a dealer also and i try to warn him about Audi, his first bill was 7k also and than 5k a few visits after that never fixed the problem, he went to a friends shop and any audi mechanic knows a missfire can mean many things, audi is smart and cut off petrol to a bad cylinder and guess what? the dealer ship couldnt even figure out the problem after trying to charge him even more money but now his getting a new engine hopefully on a 70k mile car. The only audis he has that havent given him any pproblems yet is a RS3 he sold really fast (thats why no problems occurred) and his new E-Tron. Please stop thinkin you got a good deal, you got suckered into buying a good looking car that with only stay in ur garage because you admit already, your afraid to drive it because of the cost to maintain @@leon__feinstein
audi has been designing for the asian markets the last few years. more "sleek" and efficient. i have a bmw and love it but am buying a b8.5 RS5 because the world is done making good cars like this
Well young man, it is so nice to hear your enthusiasm and pride of ownership explaining the features. Your car is in incredible condition. This is the model that brought me back to Audi from Bimmer & Merc. Good for you. 🏁
100% agree, these are some of the most gorgeous cars ever made. I got an older model than you got, it's got the V8 still in it with a manual which makes it feel super analog. Just love riding it and I'd never give it away❤ I also enjoy the seats it's like they put a living room onto wheels🤗
This car has aged SO WELL. I have the same exact car in Estoril Blue Crystal- absolutely LOVE it! I also upgraded to the mesh grille, and I did a CarPlay/Android Auto retrofit so there's no new car that even appeals to me, lol. Great vid!
I have a 2013 S5k with 20 Vossen wheels on HR springs all carbon exterior looks amazing. Stage 2 plus with valved ECS exhaust great for cruising no drone closed, opened its much louder than your setup which I only run while paddle shifting to control the sound to exact perfection. This car is worth much more than its selling for, nothing else out there better bang for the buck by a long shot. I'm at 42k miles and have all the best parts on the car, would not let it go for anything less than what I paid. Prices should go up on these as its the most reliable engine trans combos to come from audi ever and IMO the best looking as well. These cars are no joke and be dammed to find something better for the money.... You wont.
Great Video, I own one in Phantom Black Pearl, spotless as I love to keep it in showroom condition. I have also done a slight upgrade in a stage 1 tune with a valvetronic exhaust system. Overall, to your point, it is an extremely beautiful and timeless design. Interior is the swan song as its a beautiful and rich place to be in. I've had mine for over a year and a bit and I love it 😀
I got mine 1 year ago, and still puts s smile in ny face. I have the carbon package so my steering wheel is all carbon fiber. I got compliments all the time, it's naked with no labels and all black
Nice video. I absolutely love my 2013 B8.5 S5. Got it at 99,000 miles and I’m at 118,000 now, I’ve spent about $3,000 on maintenance over 3 years and it’s been great to own. Mines a premium plus and I do not have drive select, I kind of wish I did but the car still feels amazing. I’ve got the 034 intake along with their Stage 1 ECU tune and their TCU tune and it always put a smile on my face.
@@idrizkast1031 it’s the only $3,000 I’ll have to spend on the car regarding major maintenance - the PCV valve was replaced and valve cover gaskets were replaced within this $3,000 that I spent. The car will be bulletproof now. Also, that’s about $1,000 a year on maintenance since I’ve owned the car. Not expensive at all considering it’s a German sports car that does it all. Decent gas mileage, 400 all wheel horsepower, looks amazing, sounds amazing and performs exactly the way I want it to. I bought a high mileage German car knowing what I was getting myself into, and to be honest it’s been very good to me in my opinion.
Imagine what the first owner spent to keep it maintained.. over 10-15k is my avg if not more. My 91 d'elegance brougham caddy lasted to 280k and only needed a starter and fuel pump.. had best brake Bosch 2 ABS standard triple black with gold package. Here is a review of the car... when cars actually didn't need a special tech to work on it. ruclips.net/video/f0f2RntUgH8/видео.html Please watch the review of the car.. my leather was perfect.. pillow (d'elegance package) seating was almost 10% of the cars msrp.. stock cd player and I pulled a 25 foot Sport Craft boat (6000lbs) with it with the 305 5.0 and it had the heavy duty suspension option because it was meant to be turned into a limo but I bought it right before they chopped it up. @@60SecondKicks I sell cars on the side now, bring them up from Florida to NY, the worst cars out of maybe almost 100 cars I have sold, VW, Audi, Saab are the worst cars ever made period. I also owned a 2000 Jetta when it was brand new, ill never forget when I was on a date with a girl for the first time and the key broke while trying to start it. I had the R32 wheels, upgraded turbo K04 Turbo, blow off valve.. I put so much money into that car and it was never abused. Sold it after 2 years and in those 2 years it spent 1 year at dealership getting things fixed constantly. Got a Rx7 now for 12 years with 60k miles and it only needed a fuel tank and fuel lines and fuel pump for sitting to long and rotary cars are suppose to be the worst if you ask anyone, but mine is non turbo 5 speed and never ever left me stranded, my 2000 BMW 740 has 17k miles and its a collectors piece so I only added 1000 miles in 3 years.. you can see pics of it on insta @1986_rx7.. old lady sold it to me with 16k miles and its a gem of a car.
Good video. Good info. Personally I am going to buy s4 b8.5 next month, but one thing I’ve noticed about audi drive select that you mentioned. Not every but most of premium plus trim level audi s4/s5 b8.5 also have drive select modes.
Yes. There are certain options that you could get from the dealer at that time. Premium plus cars had Prestige options. But overall you’ll find that Prestige trims exclusively came with that selection.
Im ready to get a B8.5 as well. Im looking for a 6spd manual, i already have two automatic sedans and ready for a nice little fun manual coupe to toss around. Hopefully i come around a nice one for good price before the summer time! Thanks for the great review!
Beautiful S5 mate 👌 B8.5 S4 here 6MT. Bought it in April '21 with 24K and currently at 38K. IE stage 1 with other supporting mods. Just installed a JXB short shifter. Love my S4. No touchscreens, tons of character and soul....and it makes whiny bitch noises that turn heads everywhere 😅😅 Can't see me ever selling it 💙🍻
I've got the '14 A6 same platform, the oil leaks are absolutely a nightmare, my second A6 and same oil leaks regardless of year. It is a great engine though, i'm nearly 100k miles w/ ironically the same o34 tune, and intake. It's a great car. I was looking at the 2020-1 S5 and this model hangs with it especially post o34 tune, I was kinda disappointed with it.
Hello, I currently own the same car same gen and everything and would like to buy a 034 stage one tune and an intake. Where did you get your intake from because it looks to be big in diameter allowing lots of air. I was looking into a 034 intake but they get quite pricey. Is your exhaust loud enough to attract people you wouldn't want attracting? Also does your exhaust remove any of the muffling systems such as the resonator, muffler and straight pipe?
The Intake I have is from I.E (Integrated Engineering) I got it for $350 (without the carbon fiber cover, do not get the cover it makes the supercharger more quiet) it also costs $650😂. I have the AWE Track Exhaust, and it only gets loud if you go into sport mode, during comfort mode it sits under 2,500 rpm and makes very mild noise. It deletes both the muffler and all resonators yes. For the tune, I bought it with the Stage 1 034 and the car did not come with a transmission tune. You do not need to upgrade the transmission in order to achieve stage 1 power out of the motor. However, once you go stage 2, that’s when you’ve gotta upgrade everything over the moon.
True! However, it lacks heavily in the reliability, technology, and overall timeless aspect of “newer design styles” The 2013 Audi RS5 would be perfect for you
@@tejanpillay8245 Lots and Lots of improvements came with the facelift. More than a lot of people know actually. Facelift was a giant upgrade, then came the updated MMI Systems with Bluetooth and other various amazing capabilities. Engines were seriously refined, all types and things were basically perfected. The only way I’d say the B8 S5 is better, is purely with the manual option. But then again, if you are willing to go through the troubles, just pair the manual to the B8.5 RS5 model
S5 was my dream car at 20 too, very simple straightforward design very beautiful and affordable in that price. But I went for Lexus Gs due to I need a car can last longer.
I have an interesting deal. Buddy of mine specializes in selling / building Audi’s especially 3.0T’s. He’s letting me have a fully specced 2014 s4 for 14k. But it does have a motor from a 2012 a6 same 3.0T. Trans has 120k and they did all the preventative maintenance to the new motor b4 putting it in. Should I get it ? Plus they can do repairs on it for me for a better deal.
Your mechatronics unit might have failed, and or mice chewed through your wires. A friend of mine experienced this with his S5. Audis have some common issues with mechatronics units in the old generation in which you have. If it isn’t the issue, check for chewed up wires. Best to get the car on a lift
In terms of the material quality of both the A and S Models. The S models 100% take the win, they have more metal and valuable materials all throughout the car. The plastic in the car is a lot different compared to other plastics. It’s a lot higher material, and from my experience no squeaking at all. The door handles are also made of metal.
I absolutely love my s5. It really sucks how expensive it is to insure these. My insurance company has been raising it by $140 a year. It’s dumb that my car cost more than my house to insure. Probably the only reason I will get rid of it.
Dependent on Mileage. Any types of problems may arise. This car is an average of $5,000 a year to fix. In my personal experience, I have spent over $7,000 in Shop Charges for parts that normally break after 10 years of use. If this car won’t be your daily, I recommend getting it. But if it will, just have an emergency fund just in case
Trying to find your insta, I was the kid last year at cars and coffee with the black a7 if you remember I just got a white s5 because of how much I liked yours when you showed me. We would always see eachother driving in aurora glad to come across your video g🤙
You should watch craig from flying wheels, i kept warning him. He got a bunch of audis and he loves them all and out of all his Audi's, even his a8 needed a engine out jon at 70k miles, sure the 4cyl 2.0t only made to last 60k miles tops if your lucky but the v8 you would think would last past 70k. Audi spends a lot of money on the interior and no money on anything else like the engine! And that's just to suck in the suckers.
I drive it over 4,000 rpm from time to time. I usually shift at around 3,500 to 4,000. I’ve pushed this motor hard, gaskets and all types of things have started breaking once I did that😅
I bought this at 16. Had a great experience with it. But if you are as picky about issues as I am, please do not get it. I have extreme OCD when it comes to the perfected condition of my cars, and with that comes noticing in every minor leak, dent, scratch, etc: Hence the reason why I also spent $10,000+ already on this car to maintain it. Then again, I did buy it at a significant mileage point and notable maintanence issues are starting to go at that type of age point. Buy a Honda or Lexus as your first car, or whatever car you get next. It’ll save you a headache. If getting a car like this to increase your status amongst a certain community you are around and you use it correctly in branding and marketing, it may be worth it. Similar to how I love cars, but also use my S5 as a brand and everything around it to help me achieve certain things in life.
Nah it ain my first car I’d say first luxury esc car never been a Audi guy fr but these v8 s5s have me in a chokehold but I’m very hesitant on the maintenance cost seems like getting a Mercedes would be less of an headache then this beautiful s5
@@bountyhunterd3001 v8 s5 is a time bomb. My car, which is the updated 3.0T series is notably the most reliable Audi motor. Regardless of reliability however, it’s labor and German parts that will kill you in cost over time. Go for a newer car with warranties still available. Or just get a B58 BMW😂
I was comparing the Sound of my Audi S5 to the GTR, if the GTR was ever supercharged. It being a V6 with a Supercharger. Sounds almost exactly like the VR38DETT
3:20 he said hey took car of the oil and coolant issues.. at 3:30 'I had to fix all the oil and coolant problems including water pump' etc. which cost him 7k, so how much did they spend to fix it before you got it? Prolly another 7.. 8k so before 100k miles the car prolly needed 20k just for it to drive... he said its regular maintenance LMAO. Car came with a check engine light from the factory.. face it you drive an expensive Volkswagen. Anybody who buys these cars is seriously delusional
Looks like you have nothing better to do than trash on other peoples cars and the best German brands out to date. I agree with the fact that this car, as well as pretty much every German car is a lot less reliable than the toyota and honda like counterparts. However, that's not why you buy one of these cars. Its craftsmanship, engine, interior, and exterior is what makes it all special and counter balances its unreliability. Go find something more productive to do than spamming my comments section with bs comments bud. Ok?😂
I spitting nothing but facts that you said yourself in the video.. you said they fixed most issues before you bought the car then you said you spent 7k on all the annoying issues all Audis have... that is all.. stop being a clown and admit you don't know shyt about cars first of all.. second you bought the worst car possible.. I rather drive a f-in yugo for F-in sakes
Then look elsewhere💀I’m truly not glazing. It’s just my true passion for this particular car. I also briefly explained the difficulties of keeping up with maintaining it, but as long as you do - everything is fine.
@@Hoserzzz I personally, key word there. Personally, believe that the timeless interiors of the B8.5 will outlast the B9+ digital tech interiors that age very quickly.
Well, we have a Toyota (Highlander 2009) and an allroad (2014) and shockingly, the allroad, which has 46 thousand miles more, has been more reliable and cost vastly less in repairs (I have only replaced the motor mounts and am getting ready to do the water pump at 150k). I wouldn't have thought that was possible if I hadn't witnessed it myself.. The Toyota...the entire rear suspension needed replaced (at 97k) the trans oil cooler lines gave out leaving us stranded, the power locks broke, the volume knob for the stereo doesnt work, one of the seat belts will not retract, and then theres the rust issues....
@@20vtechnik i guess they all break and weneed to face the reality. But you are right you nwver know when things will go out. Some people can drive thousands and nothing and sometimes it just doesnt last.
@@atlant2566 I hear you. I'm just shocked that a well maintained Toyota has cost me more in repairs than an Audi with higher mileage. I would not have bet on that!
'The problems started at 40-50k but a lot of work has already be done when I found this one but I still spent 7-8k fixing the other issues'. ROFLLLLL! AUDI SUCKS! GOD HELP US. Just Audi drivers are brainwashed.
Love this car. Personally I prefer the manual v8 which is in the era before this one. Ive had this year and loved it. Just wasn’t the prestige package haha.
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I agree, the 3.0 Supercharged S5 is such an absolute gem. I thought I would never like a car more than my e46 M3 but ever since I got the S5, it’s been my new favorite. It’s gorgeous, it’s fast, it’s tuneable, it’s reliable, it’s luxurious. Literally everything you could want in a sexy coupe package. Also I think the GTR comparison is fair, it feels like a German Skyline and I have the AWE touring exhaust and everyone says it sounds like an R35.
Yes! Thank you 👏🏻 perfectly said
@@idrizkast1031 Bro finds a way to hate on this car in any way he can. Clearly a hardcore bmw lover and hater in general 😭
@@idrizkast1031 that’s true M cars are going up in value but I’m willing to bet the B8 & B8.5 are at the bottom of their depreciation curve. Used e46 and even e92 M3’s were cheaper than S5’s only a couple years ago, which is why I got the e46 back then. But as far as maintence goes there’s no comparison, my e46 and Dinan 650 both had catastrophic engine failures right around 120k miles and even before that they cost thousands a year to maintain. My S5 is now approaching 130k and hasn’t had anything break or any major services, just regular fluid changes and it runs like a brand new car (as well as out performs both the e46 and e92).
I love all cars but I listen to my follow friends, family, neighbors and machanics that work and some that wont even touch a Audi. Why do you think you got such a good deal, the last guy spend 20-30k and you spent 7k in a short while and you dont even drive it. Im a part time car dealer, I owned over 100 cars that I bring from Florida auctions to NY and im just trying warn you that its an expensive Volkswagen. My 2000 Jetta I spent so much money on that car and it was basically brand new, upgraded turbo R32 wheels, blow off valve that made the girls go crazy but when I went to start it one day like usual, the key broke. Same thing happened to my S320 w140 Benz but what im trying to say is good luck mate, maybe I am a hater or you should watch Flying Wheels on RUclips, his a dealer also and i try to warn him about Audi, his first bill was 7k also and than 5k a few visits after that never fixed the problem, he went to a friends shop and any audi mechanic knows a missfire can mean many things, audi is smart and cut off petrol to a bad cylinder and guess what? the dealer ship couldnt even figure out the problem after trying to charge him even more money but now his getting a new engine hopefully on a 70k mile car. The only audis he has that havent given him any pproblems yet is a RS3 he sold really fast (thats why no problems occurred) and his new E-Tron. Please stop thinkin you got a good deal, you got suckered into buying a good looking car that with only stay in ur garage because you admit already, your afraid to drive it because of the cost to maintain @@leon__feinstein
@@idrizkast1031 I agree in full with you. The design is utterly stupid, but still a great car.
Still looks so sharp! Honestly just a cleaner look than any of the new Audis
audi has been designing for the asian markets the last few years. more "sleek" and efficient. i have a bmw and love it but am buying a b8.5 RS5 because the world is done making good cars like this
People are shocked when i tell them my S5 4.2 is a 2012. Absolutely beautiful car
Well young man, it is so nice to hear your enthusiasm and pride of ownership explaining the features. Your car is in incredible condition. This is the model that brought me back to Audi from Bimmer & Merc. Good for you. 🏁
Just bought a b8.5 s5 after driving a stock 03 wrx for 9 years. Im blown away by it
100% agree, these are some of the most gorgeous cars ever made. I got an older model than you got, it's got the V8 still in it with a manual which makes it feel super analog. Just love riding it and I'd never give it away❤ I also enjoy the seats it's like they put a living room onto wheels🤗
This video convinced me to buy a 2013 Audi S5. Thank you for your help! 👍
Ofcourse! Let me know if you have any further questions
This car has aged SO WELL. I have the same exact car in Estoril Blue Crystal- absolutely LOVE it! I also upgraded to the mesh grille, and I did a CarPlay/Android Auto retrofit so there's no new car that even appeals to me, lol. Great vid!
Hell yeah!😎
I have a 2013 S5k with 20 Vossen wheels on HR springs all carbon exterior looks amazing. Stage 2 plus with valved ECS exhaust great for cruising no drone closed, opened its much louder than your setup which I only run while paddle shifting to control the sound to exact perfection. This car is worth much more than its selling for, nothing else out there better bang for the buck by a long shot. I'm at 42k miles and have all the best parts on the car, would not let it go for anything less than what I paid. Prices should go up on these as its the most reliable engine trans combos to come from audi ever and IMO the best looking as well. These cars are no joke and be dammed to find something better for the money.... You wont.
amen!!
The B8.5 is definitely a timeless look.
And fixing a leaking water pump? That is what binds all Audi owners together haha
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And VW owners lol.... I'm yet to deal with my Audi water pump but maaannn have I burned through water pumps on my VWs 😂
I love my 2015 s5 , best thing I've ever owned !!!!!
Great Video, I own one in Phantom Black Pearl, spotless as I love to keep it in showroom condition. I have also done a slight upgrade in a stage 1 tune with a valvetronic exhaust system. Overall, to your point, it is an extremely beautiful and timeless design. Interior is the swan song as its a beautiful and rich place to be in. I've had mine for over a year and a bit and I love it 😀
Yo I love my s5. One of the best all around cars you can buy.
I got mine 1 year ago, and still puts s smile in ny face. I have the carbon package so my steering wheel is all carbon fiber. I got compliments all the time, it's naked with no labels and all black
hows the reliability been? im thinking of getting one
🔥🔥🔥 great content bro
This A5 is my dream car. I drive an Audi A3 8P currently but i cant wait for my A5 to be standing in front of my house
My dream car! So beutiful, perfect spec also!😍
Your right re the interior. I have an rs3 8p....and the interior is very much the same
Great build quality...no touchscreens....timeless interior.
I got mine 2 years ago, no issues. Heavily modded with APR
I love this car even now I would like to own one.❤
One thing with Audi don’t age. Love this car
I prefer the looks of the older gen over the recent.
Nice video. I absolutely love my 2013 B8.5 S5. Got it at 99,000 miles and I’m at 118,000 now, I’ve spent about $3,000 on maintenance over 3 years and it’s been great to own. Mines a premium plus and I do not have drive select, I kind of wish I did but the car still feels amazing. I’ve got the 034 intake along with their Stage 1 ECU tune and their TCU tune and it always put a smile on my face.
$3000 in less than 20k miles... what a joke a of a car.. Audi is trash mate
@@idrizkast1031 it’s the only $3,000 I’ll have to spend on the car regarding major maintenance - the PCV valve was replaced and valve cover gaskets were replaced within this $3,000 that I spent. The car will be bulletproof now. Also, that’s about $1,000 a year on maintenance since I’ve owned the car. Not expensive at all considering it’s a German sports car that does it all. Decent gas mileage, 400 all wheel horsepower, looks amazing, sounds amazing and performs exactly the way I want it to. I bought a high mileage German car knowing what I was getting myself into, and to be honest it’s been very good to me in my opinion.
@@idrizkast1031dude it had 100k miles what do u expect
Imagine what the first owner spent to keep it maintained.. over 10-15k is my avg if not more.
My 91 d'elegance brougham caddy lasted to 280k and only needed a starter and fuel pump.. had best brake Bosch 2 ABS standard triple black with gold package.
Here is a review of the car... when cars actually didn't need a special tech to work on it.
ruclips.net/video/f0f2RntUgH8/видео.html
Please watch the review of the car.. my leather was perfect.. pillow (d'elegance package) seating was almost 10% of the cars msrp.. stock cd player and I pulled a 25 foot Sport Craft boat (6000lbs) with it with the 305 5.0 and it had the heavy duty suspension option because it was meant to be turned into a limo but I bought it right before they chopped it up. @@60SecondKicks
I sell cars on the side now, bring them up from Florida to NY, the worst cars out of maybe almost 100 cars I have sold, VW, Audi, Saab are the worst cars ever made period. I also owned a 2000 Jetta when it was brand new, ill never forget when I was on a date with a girl for the first time and the key broke while trying to start it. I had the R32 wheels, upgraded turbo K04 Turbo, blow off valve.. I put so much money into that car and it was never abused. Sold it after 2 years and in those 2 years it spent 1 year at dealership getting things fixed constantly. Got a Rx7 now for 12 years with 60k miles and it only needed a fuel tank and fuel lines and fuel pump for sitting to long and rotary cars are suppose to be the worst if you ask anyone, but mine is non turbo 5 speed and never ever left me stranded, my 2000 BMW 740 has 17k miles and its a collectors piece so I only added 1000 miles in 3 years.. you can see pics of it on insta @1986_rx7.. old lady sold it to me with 16k miles and its a gem of a car.
@@idrizkast1031 appreciate the info man I think I'm gonna save for a new Lexus is350 instead I'm in ny so I want reliability, awd and some fun
i love my s5 its perfect in every way amazing reliablity and always fun beating every car from a dig :)
You know it!😎
Nice car man. I have the 13' A5 Premium Plus. Its no S5, however I love everything about it. Curious what cold air intake you have?
Good video. Good info. Personally I am going to buy s4 b8.5 next month, but one thing I’ve noticed about audi drive select that you mentioned. Not every but most of premium plus trim level audi s4/s5 b8.5 also have drive select modes.
Yes. There are certain options that you could get from the dealer at that time. Premium plus cars had Prestige options.
But overall you’ll find that Prestige trims exclusively came with that selection.
I learned the hard way. Keep a car before the warranty expires, then move on. I do love my Audis, when they run.
dream car fr man
Such a great platform I got my 2014 s4 2 years ago
People stress about chains tooooo much the 3.0t chains don’t usually have problems from personal experience
Im ready to get a B8.5 as well. Im looking for a 6spd manual, i already have two automatic sedans and ready for a nice little fun manual coupe to toss around. Hopefully i come around a nice one for good price before the summer time! Thanks for the great review!
I have a 6MT S4..... just did the JXB might as well be gated short shifter.... you need to do this as your 1st mod. It's absolutely amazing 🤙🍻
Beautiful S5 mate 👌 B8.5 S4 here 6MT. Bought it in April '21 with 24K and currently at 38K. IE stage 1 with other supporting mods. Just installed a JXB short shifter. Love my S4. No touchscreens, tons of character and soul....and it makes whiny bitch noises that turn heads everywhere 😅😅 Can't see me ever selling it 💙🍻
Clean spec
yah I wish i got your paddles as it is much easier to find aftermarket ones for them
very pretty in white with a chrome front grill
Technically not every feature, one very rare one is radar cruise. Very hard to find on an S5 but they do exist.
I miss my Audi s5 had three and traded my last one for a Q8 but I miss it
I've got the '14 A6 same platform, the oil leaks are absolutely a nightmare, my second A6 and same oil leaks regardless of year. It is a great engine though, i'm nearly 100k miles w/ ironically the same o34 tune, and intake. It's a great car. I was looking at the 2020-1 S5 and this model hangs with it especially post o34 tune, I was kinda disappointed with it.
will this series be good as a daily driver?
Where did u find the white grill. It's fire
Also my interior is different. It’s two tone.
Black leather w gray stitching With gray suede
The Audi 3.0T is a well built engine. When not beat on they last for many miles.
Thank you!! Someone had to say it
Even if they blow you can get one for about $3.5k and just replace it lol from an a6
where can I get this insane grill?
I’ve got the dreaded engine rattle 1 second on cold start up
Can you elaborate more on the carPlay that you've installed or use? Is there an AndroidAuto alternative to it?
I was wondering the same! He didnt bring it back up lol
Hello, I currently own the same car same gen and everything and would like to buy a 034 stage one tune and an intake. Where did you get your intake from because it looks to be big in diameter allowing lots of air. I was looking into a 034 intake but they get quite pricey. Is your exhaust loud enough to attract people you wouldn't want attracting? Also does your exhaust remove any of the muffling systems such as the resonator, muffler and straight pipe?
Do you have to start altering your transmission with just a stage 1 tune?
The Intake I have is from I.E (Integrated Engineering)
I got it for $350 (without the carbon fiber cover, do not get the cover it makes the supercharger more quiet) it also costs $650😂.
I have the AWE Track Exhaust, and it only gets loud if you go into sport mode, during comfort mode it sits under 2,500 rpm and makes very mild noise.
It deletes both the muffler and all resonators yes.
For the tune, I bought it with the Stage 1 034 and the car did not come with a transmission tune. You do not need to upgrade the transmission in order to achieve stage 1 power out of the motor. However, once you go stage 2, that’s when you’ve gotta upgrade everything over the moon.
for me the S5 needs to be the na V8 with the manual is just the perfect combo
True! However, it lacks heavily in the reliability, technology, and overall timeless aspect of “newer design styles”
The 2013 Audi RS5 would be perfect for you
@leon__feinstein The RS5 didn't come in manual though. Also the B8 S5 looked almost the same as the 8.5 . Mostly headlight change?
@@tejanpillay8245 Lots and Lots of improvements came with the facelift. More than a lot of people know actually.
Facelift was a giant upgrade, then came the updated MMI Systems with Bluetooth and other various amazing capabilities. Engines were seriously refined, all types and things were basically perfected.
The only way I’d say the B8 S5 is better, is purely with the manual option. But then again, if you are willing to go through the troubles, just pair the manual to the B8.5 RS5 model
it's not the DQ500 transmission. It is the DL501 DSG
Oh! I did not know that. Thank you for letting me know
S5 was my dream car at 20 too, very simple straightforward design very beautiful and affordable in that price. But I went for Lexus Gs due to I need a car can last longer.
I have an interesting deal. Buddy of mine specializes in selling / building Audi’s especially 3.0T’s. He’s letting me have a fully specced 2014 s4 for 14k. But it does have a motor from a 2012 a6 same 3.0T. Trans has 120k and they did all the preventative maintenance to the new motor b4 putting it in. Should I get it ? Plus they can do repairs on it for me for a better deal.
If you have money for repairs. Why not. A franken build, kinda suspicious. Not a daily driver I would say
Yooo… how do I get that front grill?
I have the 2008 A5 3.2L V6 Quattro automatic but it does not want to select reverse gear any suggestions?
Your mechatronics unit might have failed, and or mice chewed through your wires. A friend of mine experienced this with his S5.
Audis have some common issues with mechatronics units in the old generation in which you have. If it isn’t the issue, check for chewed up wires.
Best to get the car on a lift
@@leon__feinstein Thank you very much this response
What do you use to keep that steering wheel so fresh?
It’s a spray called “Work Horse”
$5-10!!
Cant get over the white grille tho. Regards fellow S5 owner
It’s so nice!! Right😏
Isn't the Audi A4/A5 B8/8.5 pretty plasticy on the interior? I've seen models and the door handles kind of squeek.
No hate intended, I've been with an S5 as well and I fell in love with it, it's on my list ^^
In terms of the material quality of both the A and S Models. The S models 100% take the win, they have more metal and valuable materials all throughout the car.
The plastic in the car is a lot different compared to other plastics. It’s a lot higher material, and from my experience no squeaking at all.
The door handles are also made of metal.
I absolutely love my s5. It really sucks how expensive it is to insure these. My insurance company has been raising it by $140 a year. It’s dumb that my car cost more than my house to insure. Probably the only reason I will get rid of it.
Stop getting tickets
Why do you have an RS5 grille on it though?
Honeycomb Grille looks better than the Stock S5 Grille. Almost every Audi S5 Owner does this.
How expensive are these to own I'm 21 and I'm looking to get one but if it's ode I'm not doing it I'll get a new Lexus instead
Dependent on Mileage. Any types of problems may arise.
This car is an average of $5,000 a year to fix.
In my personal experience, I have spent over $7,000 in Shop Charges for parts that normally break after 10 years of use.
If this car won’t be your daily, I recommend getting it. But if it will, just have an emergency fund just in case
Same mine has 80k now and spend about 7k already this year
what color are those wheels? i want to powder coat my peelers that color lol
They’re almost like a Bronze to Dark Bronze Mix.
I am putting silver rims on this car soon. Gotta have it all matching
Whats the exhaust setup? Sounds like a V8
AWE Track Exhaust with Stock Cats. Beautiful Sound😎
You can’t even tell this model was from 2013. wow
우리나라에도 저 년식의 스포트백으로 가솔린이 나왔으면 ㅜ
Trying to find your insta, I was the kid last year at cars and coffee with the black a7 if you remember I just got a white s5 because of how much I liked yours when you showed me. We would always see eachother driving in aurora glad to come across your video g🤙
Instagram is leon__feinstein. Hit me up! Love to hear it😎
You should watch craig from flying wheels, i kept warning him. He got a bunch of audis and he loves them all and out of all his Audi's, even his a8 needed a engine out jon at 70k miles, sure the 4cyl 2.0t only made to last 60k miles tops if your lucky but the v8 you would think would last past 70k. Audi spends a lot of money on the interior and no money on anything else like the engine! And that's just to suck in the suckers.
ok??
Wrong actually. 3.0T is very reliable
Great car until my timing chain went ….
I don’t think they put the 3.0t in a panamera
They did. They put it in the 2016 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. Got the chance to have access to one. Very interesting
the car won't break if you go past 4000rpm bro just try it once
I drive it over 4,000 rpm from time to time. I usually shift at around 3,500 to 4,000.
I’ve pushed this motor hard, gaskets and all types of things have started breaking once I did that😅
Bro said he put it in Manuel mode cuz he wants to shift himself and then didn’t shift once
You must be blind. Re-watch the video. I used the paddle shifters on my steering wheel on ever shift
Damn u Shlda got a warranty
I’m 18 years old u think I should be lookin at this type of car mainly speaking about costs of having it
I bought this at 16. Had a great experience with it. But if you are as picky about issues as I am, please do not get it. I have extreme OCD when it comes to the perfected condition of my cars, and with that comes noticing in every minor leak, dent, scratch, etc:
Hence the reason why I also spent $10,000+ already on this car to maintain it. Then again, I did buy it at a significant mileage point and notable maintanence issues are starting to go at that type of age point.
Buy a Honda or Lexus as your first car, or whatever car you get next. It’ll save you a headache. If getting a car like this to increase your status amongst a certain community you are around and you use it correctly in branding and marketing, it may be worth it. Similar to how I love cars, but also use my S5 as a brand and everything around it to help me achieve certain things in life.
Nah it ain my first car I’d say first luxury esc car never been a Audi guy fr but these v8 s5s have me in a chokehold but I’m very hesitant on the maintenance cost seems like getting a Mercedes would be less of an headache then this beautiful s5
@@bountyhunterd3001 v8 s5 is a time bomb. My car, which is the updated 3.0T series is notably the most reliable Audi motor. Regardless of reliability however, it’s labor and German parts that will kill you in cost over time.
Go for a newer car with warranties still available. Or just get a B58 BMW😂
I’m looking into the c350 coupes I feel like it’s the cheaper route with decent power nd quality u got any opinions on the e400s also?
Nd I’m jus scared of bmws lol I hear the most about them outa these three
r35 gtr supercharger ? 11:55
I was comparing the Sound of my Audi S5 to the GTR, if the GTR was ever supercharged. It being a V6 with a Supercharger. Sounds almost exactly like the VR38DETT
@@leon__feinstein semi agreed, litre size would have an affect but the vision is close i can hear it 🤣
3:20 he said hey took car of the oil and coolant issues.. at 3:30 'I had to fix all the oil and coolant problems including water pump' etc. which cost him 7k, so how much did they spend to fix it before you got it? Prolly another 7.. 8k so before 100k miles the car prolly needed 20k just for it to drive... he said its regular maintenance LMAO. Car came with a check engine light from the factory.. face it you drive an expensive Volkswagen. Anybody who buys these cars is seriously delusional
Looks like you have nothing better to do than trash on other peoples cars and the best German brands out to date. I agree with the fact that this car, as well as pretty much every German car is a lot less reliable than the toyota and honda like counterparts. However, that's not why you buy one of these cars. Its craftsmanship, engine, interior, and exterior is what makes it all special and counter balances its unreliability. Go find something more productive to do than spamming my comments section with bs comments bud. Ok?😂
I spitting nothing but facts that you said yourself in the video.. you said they fixed most issues before you bought the car then you said you spent 7k on all the annoying issues all Audis have... that is all.. stop being a clown and admit you don't know shyt about cars first of all.. second you bought the worst car possible.. I rather drive a f-in yugo for F-in sakes
Do yourself a favor get a Lexus or Infiniti.. or even a BMW before an Audi.
This car isn't my daily driver. I have other vehicles
Its not your daily because it would cost you an arm and a leg to daily. What a laugh!@@leon__feinstein
@@idrizkast1031 I do not disagree. But then again. Is this all you do all day?😂 just talk mad crap
Im barely on here thats why it took me over 3 days to reply. Nice try though bruv!!@@leon__feinstein
Let us know when that 12 year old Adi starts braking down and starts costing you thousands a month just to run.
Already happened sir👍🏻
@@leon__feinsteindid it I was looking to buy one but I won't be able to afford that lol
@@60SecondKicks maintenance is heavy once things start to break. That’s just purely Audi Markup
bro quit glazing, I was looking for an unbiased review.
Then look elsewhere💀I’m truly not glazing. It’s just my true passion for this particular car.
I also briefly explained the difficulties of keeping up with maintaining it, but as long as you do - everything is fine.
@@leon__feinstein just because you don't like the tech doesn't mean newer audis don't have categorically better interiors.
@@Hoserzzz I personally, key word there. Personally, believe that the timeless interiors of the B8.5 will outlast the B9+ digital tech interiors that age very quickly.
Making me just sell my 17th A4 and go back to toyota and forget about repairs😅
😂I know how you feel
Well, we have a Toyota (Highlander 2009) and an allroad (2014) and shockingly, the allroad, which has 46 thousand miles more, has been more reliable and cost vastly less in repairs (I have only replaced the motor mounts and am getting ready to do the water pump at 150k).
I wouldn't have thought that was possible if I hadn't witnessed it myself..
The Toyota...the entire rear suspension needed replaced (at 97k) the trans oil cooler lines gave out leaving us stranded, the power locks broke, the volume knob for the stereo doesnt work, one of the seat belts will not retract, and then theres the rust issues....
@@20vtechnik i guess they all break and weneed to face the reality. But you are right you nwver know when things will go out. Some people can drive thousands and nothing and sometimes it just doesnt last.
@@atlant2566 I hear you.
I'm just shocked that a well maintained Toyota has cost me more in repairs than an Audi with higher mileage.
I would not have bet on that!
'The problems started at 40-50k but a lot of work has already be done when I found this one but I still spent 7-8k fixing the other issues'. ROFLLLLL! AUDI SUCKS! GOD HELP US. Just Audi drivers are brainwashed.
I put deposit on S5 but then decided not to drive a new nice sports car but to drive a shitty old diesel A4 piece of shit that would stop working.
Old news
Love this car. Personally I prefer the manual v8 which is in the era before this one. Ive had this year and loved it. Just wasn’t the prestige package haha.