Not true. That was possible on older models (pre facelift) but they seem to have removed the ability to get air out of those vents. Just got an S5 and was very annoyed when I was unable to open them 🤣
No you can't. Maybe you could do it in the previous models but in this one there's no way of using them. Go to your local dealer and trynit for yourself ;)
1: I had a similar issue with the start stop. turns out I just wasn't pressing the bakes hard enough. Start stop activates depending on how much brake pressure you apply. 2: the vents they cover at the front of the car can't open anymore, if they did the car would actually preform worse. its a weird balance they have to strike between design and functionality. Every other complaint I 100% agree with. 👍
I use autostop for the most part in traffic and don't hold the brakes with my foot and this is when it happens to me. Front vents I know that they had to do something like that and I rather this design than smaller intakes
The current RS5 has the same HP but way more torque ...it’s a much quicker car and I don’t think it fare to compare it against the competition versions from BMW and Mercedes. The RS5 is a way more comfortable car to daily drive and you can drive all year round !
Jee’s, the amount of car reviewers moaning about fake vents, who cares? Anyone who sees a beautiful RS5 pass them would be wanting it, not worrying about a fake diffuser.
Yep. In 9 months, I’ve had over a dozen people comment on the car to me. And I’ve caught several people walk around the car and check it out. (Something I still do. 😂). 🤘🤘🤘
RS5 is amazing but The biggest problem with the RS5 is the S5, Audi made the S5 too good and now with the face lift it looks more like the RS5 as well. Of course the RS5 is better but for half the payments you can have an S5 that's 80% as good as the RS5. Audi should take a page from BMW how they differentiate their true M products from their "M powered products."
I'm total opposite then on agreeing this. I've had all the S models and RS is actually night and day in driving comparison. Yes I love the S and yes it's cheaper in all respects but the driving just isn't anything like in the RS.
Yeah but who wants to spend 130k and drive a silent car, I do not want that. Nope. I need the broom broom. If I wanted a Tesla plaid for speed, other than electric charging and autonomous driving, I’d go on a roller coaster ride.
I don’t disagree with you. Most Tesla stay on the slow traffic lane with no ac and windows down when having to travel a bit further then usually. Still the plaid is a monster wich can’t make a 250 miles journey at 80 miles per hour in summer time. These range data are calculated at 55 mph with no a/c or heating.
As for the power complaint just wait for your tunes and aftermarket turbos. Tunes alone will get you almost 100hp more with loads of torque, the pop up infotainment is going away for safety reasons. If you have a backup camera then you have to have it active before a certain time period or before you start going into reverse. The pop up screen was eliminated due to this reason.
where did you hear this? my S6 screen pops up when you put in R and shows backup camera just as fast as when i start the car and put in R. It goes back down once put back into Drive if I have it off.
@@gmoney2437 heard it from Audi of America rep during some training on the new models prior to release. The new infotainment systems were getting a little too quick for pop up screens. Plus the fixed screens are less hassle down the road. Either way I prefer the fixed screens.
I also have a 2021 RS5 Sportback and my brakes make a lot of loud noises at very low speeds too, so much so that my son busts out in laughter every time he's riding with me and it happens.
Mine are getting replaced by Audi. Will see what happens with replacement. It's the near side passenger ones that are getting fully replaced. Only done 900 miles. 🤔😳
The big one is the display which should definitely hide when the car is turned off. But you missed the number one overarching problem in my opinion, and that is the cupholders. They are way too close to the front of the controls, and if you put any large cups in there they get in the way of the buttons and even bang into the buttons. 🤯🤯🤯
Really? I never had that problem with the cupholders! I usually carry small bottles of water with me but that s great shout! Will be careful of that in the future
@@Snowcatsrtwell I’m with spin here: my S5 had the dial, but now I’ve just got an open cubby in the RS5. Haven’t figured out how to best use it… but the dial delete bought back like 3” of open space for my 32 ouncers of cold brew. Was a design flaw a few yrs ago, no need to overlook it now that the space is free lol. 🇺🇸 big cups for hours-long drives, unite 👊! like no island nation can. 😆
Habibi. You can turn off the start stop on the engine. Press the A with the circle next to your drive select. No more auto shut off which I find annoying as hell on my 21 S5. Only thing though you have to remember to always press it when you turn on the ignition. If you didn’t know this already… now you do, hope you enjoy. Beautiful car brother. I agree with everything you said. The car has more interior rattling than I would like too
Yes I know haha. It also turns off automatically in dynamic mode but still. I like helping the planet and turning the combustion engine off at traffic lights but having the engine switch on and off 3 times is ridiculous 🤣
I drive the 2019 RS5 and I have ceramic brakes on it and close to 6,000 miles on it, I can only imagine the angst of squeaky brakes for such a powerful car. It is very fun to drive and look at. Good review for the 2021, I think I will wait to see what they will come out next. I do like that there is a touch screen with the newer ones and they may integrate the indash screens in the RS5 like the 2022 A6.
Hey dude! Looking at buying one of these and loving your reviews - super helpful....and strangely balanced! Quick question for you: in the console where the dial and touchpad used to be, it looks like you have some sort of ashtray situation. Is that what it is? Or just a nicely covered storage space??
@@TerryStewart32 probably in 2025ish? Usually Germans like to completely redesign every 8 years with a refresh half way through that but nobody knows 100%
My hates. 1. The soft limiter, 2. The fact that you cannot lock it while it's running, 3. The removal of the rotary controller, 4. The piano black scratch and finger print magnet trim.
Just my opinion, but I think revving your engine while sitting still, is the most douchey thing someone can do. I’ve never starved for attention so bad that i needed to rev my engine at a red light 🤷♂️. With that said, I LOVE soft limiters lol.
I don't rev my engine either at red lights. Using launch control as well is weird as you need to build boost, but I would like to hear what my car sounds like as people compliment the sound and I have no idea personally what it's like
@@Snowcatsrt now launch control is a place where I have to give someone a pass. That just kind of has to occur to execute launch control. My comment is just a general one and not aiming at you. I’m talking mostly about the aventador guy that revs at redline for 5 straight minutes. Btw, I absolutely love your RS5 SB 👍
@@Snowcatsrt Also I am not shitting on the car.Audis and germans build great cars.I just do not get why they keep scoring so low on reliability and so high on frequency of repairs.When I go on business trips--I specificaly rent audis--mainly the A6.
Another one, my front brakes squeek terribly, but I changed brake pads for new ones, original Audi, couple weeks ago and they are silent. Try to complain it (I couldn't, my car is out of warranty alredy).
I have had my 11 evo since 2015 and idk man it’s like I’m maturing and want a real performance car like a m3 or a rs5, only thing that scares me is the reliability. On my evo i only had to replace the battery, other than that it ran like a champ! But the Germans do know how to make a luxurious sports car
This is one of the reasons why I bought this car. I wanted a little bit of that German luxury with the performance they bring. Yeah it's not easy to tune but damn is it a good daily!
@@Snowcatsrt i assume maintenance for these cars are the same across the board, i.e uk, us, Asia, Middle East etc. will you be doing an update on like how much you spent for maintenance? Thanks
No man in the Middle East service is very expensive compared to Europe. I have a service package alongside the warranty but I will be updating on anything that happens to the car along the way.
your hilarious, i love it 🤣 I actually went to look at one of these in 2020 and I ended up not buying it because the dealer would not budge one dollar on it, I ended up getting a Lexus LC and there’s only two things I hate about that car simply lovely
I don't care about the fake, I just feel its over designed especially the front part , they should have maintained a big grill not that sharp pointed front .
The RS5 Sportback is the best GT car for under $100K USD. I agree with the power comment but Audi's make use of the power better than M/AMG counterparts.
You are right that they are efficient to som extent but with the stricter regulations coming through and more safety requirements translating to more weight.. they could have foreseen this problem. Unless they knew about it but were upselling the more expensive models
How did you fix the squeaky part by the window on the door that you rest your elbow on when you drive? I have exact same car as you and it's bugging me.
Made a video on this earlier but the gist of it was to go to the dealership. They have insulation tape supplied by Audi and use it to firm up spots that may creak. It took them under a couple of hours to get it done. It was really annoying!
For a start stop solution ... I can send u a link to aliexpress with a quick fix to disable it. Btw, stock navigation gets updates every week where I live. It's quite up to date.
I bought the S5 Sportback instead and love it. I didn't get the MMI for the reason you stated, no need to spend the extra money. The infotainment set up could be much better integrated, why they didn't do that is beyond me, and the fake vents need to go. The exhaust on mine sounds great though.
Agree. Would be nice if it was better integrated into the center stack. But the whole screen going up and down thing is just silly. You use the screen almost all the time even for simple functions so having it retract into the dash does not make a lot of sense.
@Just Ty At 25k miles, 0 issues. The interior has held up great, mechanicals and electrical systems working as they should with no hiccups. Two bits of advice: 1) get the front of the car paint protected (PPF) abs 2) if you get the Black Optic Pkg 20" wheels change the tires from Continentals to Michelin Pilots. The ride is 10 times better, and handling is better. And with the added sidewall, much more protection of the rims. Also, get the tire and wheel along with maintenance warranties.
I love this car and I am going to buy it. I appreciate your honesty but you forgot the back windows that don't roll all the way down that is stupid from Audi
I have the same car and pkg...love it as well! My only issue is that my MMI turns on and off whenever I use android auto. Not sure if it's the off brand usb-c cable, but that's the only time it happens. Annoying.
Idk why people hate on it so much. It’s honestly a smart place to have it. High up on the dash so your peripheral stays as aware of the road as possible while using it.
You shoulda gotten a 2019 B9 RS5-SB with a smaller screen, CF trim instead of piano black, and silent CCB, like mine. ;) Oh, and you can take care of that fake AC vent with a set of Bosch Passenger Sport Gauges.
Yeah man I am still having this issue till today. I am changing brake pads soon hopefully next week if not then next year as I am travelling for the Christmas break. Will do some updates next year too!
Nice. I am thinking about going EBC. Had them on some previous cars and enjoyed them loads. Especially because now I have aluminium wheels and brake dust is an issue 😅
@@advocado7373 which ones did they try? I had some that squeaked like a motherfucker but I switched compounds and never had an issue with noise and dust. It depends per car per compound I guess.
Lmao you wouldn’t even be able to hear it without the soft limiter either. Not even with a friggen aftermarket exhaust. They remapped the cylinder firing in the tune. So even with performance exhaust and valves stuck open 100% of the time, it still sounds like a euro bitch mobile instead of an RS car. Imagine getting a brand new 2019 RS3 delivered, seeing the emissions on your window sticker before buying and thinking US cars were safe, then hearing your new toy sound like it’s powered by a hamster running on a wheel. Yeah, fuck you Audi.
@@jamess303 your nickname is Santa Claus 😅 nah this is a video just focused on the things I don't like. Thankfully the things I like heavily outweigh the things I do not :)
@@Snowcatsrt I'm slow.....lmao sweet! I was looking at the same car myself but then I saw the things you disliked before actually driving the car and now I feel torn haha.
That middle vent I think is the most infuriating thing they did. It looks good and then you find out its just for show...like, shit, this is a 90k car. Run the ducts and have it blow air ffs.
Haha design failures all over. But that free revving is probably the worst when you a have a performance car and can’t rev the engine and hear the exhaust.
@@Snowcatsrt Quick AF to upshift, but not so much to downshift. Torque converter automatics are great if you're focused on 1/4 mile times at the drag strip. The DSG (and DCT's in general) are much better for road racing, where your focused on the corners. Another great feature that the DSG in my RS3 has (C8 also can do this) is that they will jump down to the lowest possible gear if you hold the paddle instead of sequentially hitting each gear. Same on up-shifts, but I've never needed to use that. I'm pretty sure your automatic can't do either.
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@@timothydugan2546 love it!
@@Snowcatsrt lmfao😂
@@timothydugan2546 I can't stop laughing I need to sleep wtf 🤣
@@Snowcatsrt im sorry I had to 😏
Those are not fake air vents, they can be opened by going in to the aircon setting or using the aircon buttons.
Oh, someone knows about it, thanks!
wtf?!?!
Not true. That was possible on older models (pre facelift) but they seem to have removed the ability to get air out of those vents. Just got an S5 and was very annoyed when I was unable to open them 🤣
No you can't. Maybe you could do it in the previous models but in this one there's no way of using them. Go to your local dealer and trynit for yourself ;)
@@jsb0321 an S5 is not the same as an RS5 tho
1: I had a similar issue with the start stop. turns out I just wasn't pressing the bakes hard enough. Start stop activates depending on how much brake pressure you apply. 2: the vents they cover at the front of the car can't open anymore, if they did the car would actually preform worse. its a weird balance they have to strike between design and functionality. Every other complaint I 100% agree with. 👍
I use autostop for the most part in traffic and don't hold the brakes with my foot and this is when it happens to me.
Front vents I know that they had to do something like that and I rather this design than smaller intakes
Your last comment pretty much sums up performance Audi's - the pure driving experience and enjoyment exceeds the design flaws.
The current RS5 has the same HP but way more torque ...it’s a much quicker car and I don’t think it fare to compare it against the competition versions from BMW and Mercedes. The RS5 is a way more comfortable car to daily drive and you can drive all year round !
Jee’s, the amount of car reviewers moaning about fake vents, who cares? Anyone who sees a beautiful RS5 pass them would be wanting it, not worrying about a fake diffuser.
So true. I literally don't give a rip
Yep. In 9 months, I’ve had over a dozen people comment on the car to me. And I’ve caught several people walk around the car and check it out. (Something I still do. 😂). 🤘🤘🤘
RS5 is amazing but The biggest problem with the RS5 is the S5, Audi made the S5 too good and now with the face lift it looks more like the RS5 as well. Of course the RS5 is better but for half the payments you can have an S5 that's 80% as good as the RS5. Audi should take a page from BMW how they differentiate their true M products from their "M powered products."
Totally agreed. I've driven both and the S5 for the price you pay is just as much fun to drive as the RS5
I'm total opposite then on agreeing this. I've had all the S models and RS is actually night and day in driving comparison. Yes I love the S and yes it's cheaper in all respects but the driving just isn't anything like in the RS.
I just got a 2021 rs5 sportback the car is awesome,come on man stop crying
Awesome man. Congratulations!
He only says what he doesn‘t like
Electric? I own a 2019 RS5 and got absolutely owned by a Plaid. It felt like I was driving a Corolla…
Yeah but who wants to spend 130k and drive a silent car, I do not want that. Nope. I need the broom broom. If I wanted a Tesla plaid for speed, other than electric charging and autonomous driving, I’d go on a roller coaster ride.
I don’t disagree with you. Most Tesla stay on the slow traffic lane with no ac and windows down when having to travel a bit further then usually. Still the plaid is a monster wich can’t make a 250 miles journey at 80 miles per hour in summer time. These range data are calculated at 55 mph with no a/c or heating.
You Fu3ked my head up with the vacuum cleaner noise 🤣🤣 I still love it tho
As for the power complaint just wait for your tunes and aftermarket turbos. Tunes alone will get you almost 100hp more with loads of torque, the pop up infotainment is going away for safety reasons. If you have a backup camera then you have to have it active before a certain time period or before you start going into reverse. The pop up screen was eliminated due to this reason.
Can't wait to tune I am just waiting to get some good miles in before I void the warranty
where did you hear this? my S6 screen pops up when you put in R and shows backup camera just as fast as when i start the car and put in R. It goes back down once put back into Drive if I have it off.
@@gmoney2437 heard it from Audi of America rep during some training on the new models prior to release. The new infotainment systems were getting a little too quick for pop up screens. Plus the fixed screens are less hassle down the road. Either way I prefer the fixed screens.
I also have a 2021 RS5 Sportback and my brakes make a lot of loud noises at very low speeds too, so much so that my son busts out in laughter every time he's riding with me and it happens.
Haha well at least he's enjoying it!
Mine are getting replaced by Audi. Will see what happens with replacement. It's the near side passenger ones that are getting fully replaced. Only done 900 miles. 🤔😳
My 23 a5 makes a squeak noise too. I thought it was just me lol.
The big one is the display which should definitely hide when the car is turned off. But you missed the number one overarching problem in my opinion, and that is the cupholders. They are way too close to the front of the controls, and if you put any large cups in there they get in the way of the buttons and even bang into the buttons. 🤯🤯🤯
Really? I never had that problem with the cupholders! I usually carry small bottles of water with me but that s great shout! Will be careful of that in the future
@@Snowcatsrtwell I’m with spin here: my S5 had the dial, but now I’ve just got an open cubby in the RS5. Haven’t figured out how to best use it… but the dial delete bought back like 3” of open space for my 32 ouncers of cold brew. Was a design flaw a few yrs ago, no need to overlook it now that the space is free lol. 🇺🇸 big cups for hours-long drives, unite 👊! like no island nation can. 😆
Great review! You brought up some really good points 😄👍.
Habibi. You can turn off the start stop on the engine. Press the A with the circle next to your drive select. No more auto shut off which I find annoying as hell on my 21 S5. Only thing though you have to remember to always press it when you turn on the ignition. If you didn’t know this already… now you do, hope you enjoy. Beautiful car brother. I agree with everything you said. The car has more interior rattling than I would like too
Yes I know haha. It also turns off automatically in dynamic mode but still. I like helping the planet and turning the combustion engine off at traffic lights but having the engine switch on and off 3 times is ridiculous 🤣
I drive the 2019 RS5 and I have ceramic brakes on it and close to 6,000 miles on it, I can only imagine the angst of squeaky brakes for such a powerful car. It is very fun to drive and look at. Good review for the 2021, I think I will wait to see what they will come out next. I do like that there is a touch screen with the newer ones and they may integrate the indash screens in the RS5 like the 2022 A6.
Hey dude! Looking at buying one of these and loving your reviews - super helpful....and strangely balanced! Quick question for you: in the console where the dial and touchpad used to be, it looks like you have some sort of ashtray situation. Is that what it is? Or just a nicely covered storage space??
It's a covered space in mine. It's got a nice press lid that pops it open. I think you can add smoker pack tho
Yeah it's covered storage. Great spot for remotes and keys
@@Snowcatsrt when is the new generation of RS5 coming out
@@TerryStewart32 probably in 2025ish? Usually Germans like to completely redesign every 8 years with a refresh half way through that but nobody knows 100%
My hates. 1. The soft limiter, 2. The fact that you cannot lock it while it's running, 3. The removal of the rotary controller, 4. The piano black scratch and finger print magnet trim.
I hate that you can't lock it while it's running especially in hot countries you are absolutely spot on about that!
Love my B8.5 RS5, nothing beats the 8.3k redline w/ an aftermarket exhaust 😋
Fake vents don't bother me at all. If they could have been real vents then they would be, there is obviously a reason there not
With the start stop mine only turns off when the a/c is off if the a/c on it won’t turn off
Audi needs to offer a full leather interior option (leather wrapped dash/door cards).
My brakes don’t squeak, i have the 19 sportback rs5
Trade it in for the new rs3. BTW I use to visit Bahrain a lot. Small but golden country ! Big ups dude keep grinding !
The new RS3 is awesome!
I'm lucky I have a 2019 white A5 Sportback, before they "improved" it...🤔🤔😳🇬🇧
s5 with a tune is a better/wiser option than rs5. am I wrong?
Just my opinion, but I think revving your engine while sitting still, is the most douchey thing someone can do. I’ve never starved for attention so bad that i needed to rev my engine at a red light 🤷♂️. With that said, I LOVE soft limiters lol.
I don't rev my engine either at red lights. Using launch control as well is weird as you need to build boost, but I would like to hear what my car sounds like as people compliment the sound and I have no idea personally what it's like
@@Snowcatsrt now launch control is a place where I have to give someone a pass. That just kind of has to occur to execute launch control. My comment is just a general one and not aiming at you. I’m talking mostly about the aventador guy that revs at redline for 5 straight minutes.
Btw, I absolutely love your RS5 SB 👍
Your gonna HATE you first repair after the warranty runs out and Audi finds 1k worth of stuff wrong every oil change.
I can imagine! 🤣
@@Snowcatsrt Also I am not shitting on the car.Audis and germans build great cars.I just do not get why they keep scoring so low on reliability and so high on frequency of repairs.When I go on business trips--I specificaly rent audis--mainly the A6.
Another one, my front brakes squeek terribly, but I changed brake pads for new ones, original Audi, couple weeks ago and they are silent. Try to complain it (I couldn't, my car is out of warranty alredy).
yeah I heard new brake pads would do the trick. I'll see if I can't speak to them about that
I Agreed about the stereo it’s so big and looks cheap right on your face when you drive, Mercedes Benz is way better in so many ways
My dream car, have a 19s3. Would love an rs5
Dope ride though 😎🔥🔥👌👌
thanks man. Agreed!
I have had my 11 evo since 2015 and idk man it’s like I’m maturing and want a real performance car like a m3 or a rs5, only thing that scares me is the reliability. On my evo i only had to replace the battery, other than that it ran like a champ! But the Germans do know how to make a luxurious sports car
This is one of the reasons why I bought this car. I wanted a little bit of that German luxury with the performance they bring. Yeah it's not easy to tune but damn is it a good daily!
@@Snowcatsrt i assume maintenance for these cars are the same across the board, i.e uk, us, Asia, Middle East etc. will you be doing an update on like how much you spent for maintenance? Thanks
No man in the Middle East service is very expensive compared to Europe. I have a service package alongside the warranty but I will be updating on anything that happens to the car along the way.
What do you do for work?
Currently I edit videos and produce commercials. I also build classic cars and trade second hand vehicles 🤙
LOLOLOL great video brother and great humor funny af
Soft limiter is the worst car part designed by the engineers so far . 😂
They must hate people 😅
Is this mode in USA as wel?
your hilarious, i love it 🤣 I actually went to look at one of these in 2020 and I ended up not buying it because the dealer would not budge one dollar on it, I ended up getting a Lexus LC and there’s only two things I hate about that car simply lovely
Lexus make great cars and can't go wrong with them that's for sure! The V8 sounds great on the LC
ohhh. I was lucky, found a CPO loaded 2019 nardo gray spotback with 3k miles, for $72,000. 🙌🤘🤘🤘
@@spindrift2009 #Lucky
Should have ranted about how the Nappa Leather doesn’t come with the ventilated seat option as well. You have to downgrade your seats to get them. :/
I don't care about the fake, I just feel its over designed especially the front part , they should have maintained a big grill not that sharp pointed front .
This was a hilarious video!
The RS5 Sportback is the best GT car for under $100K USD. I agree with the power comment but Audi's make use of the power better than M/AMG counterparts.
You are right that they are efficient to som extent but with the stricter regulations coming through and more safety requirements translating to more weight.. they could have foreseen this problem. Unless they knew about it but were upselling the more expensive models
Better than the C63 AMG?
Can you show us the headlights at night?
I think they went backwards with the front bumper face lift. 18'-19' looks meaner. I think itd rather go with that
I agree that both look good but the previous model looks more aggressive in terms of the front lights.
How did you fix the squeaky part by the window on the door that you rest your elbow on when you drive? I have exact same car as you and it's bugging me.
Made a video on this earlier but the gist of it was to go to the dealership. They have insulation tape supplied by Audi and use it to firm up spots that may creak. It took them under a couple of hours to get it done. It was really annoying!
Hey do you have a tune? I see you tach at 7k mine tacos at 6.5k
Hey man. No tune it's stock :)
@@Snowcatsrt I’m in USA maybe we get less revs here lol
Maybe too many functional vents is a bad thing? Aerodynamics?
yes I believe that is the reason yet so many brands can include functional vents into their designs.
damn my 2019 rs5 sportback didn't have that rev limiter on it. i was shocked to see that man
Really? Lucky guy!
I think this only applies to European models
This fake AC vent is not fake and You can open it or close it via AC control.
Where?
For a start stop solution ... I can send u a link to aliexpress with a quick fix to disable it. Btw, stock navigation gets updates every week where I live. It's quite up to date.
I believe you can turn off Auto start-stop option. I have that option on my 2020 AMG C43 and I have ability to turn it off in S+ mode.
Yeah I can. That's not the point. I want to use it but it turns on and off too often unlike other cars :)
@@Snowcatsrt I see, I hate it, that’s why I completely turn it off
So the 2021 doesn’t let you rev? My 2019 RS5 rev just fine!
2019 is the last model that let’s U rev!
@@gurrrrrrrrra I guess you can code it out, (new not always good) lol jk*
Have you seen the Ferrari digital cluster thing you can put in place of the fake AC vents on the passenger side? Looks amazing
I need to check it out!
I bought the S5 Sportback instead and love it. I didn't get the MMI for the reason you stated, no need to spend the extra money. The infotainment set up could be much better integrated, why they didn't do that is beyond me, and the fake vents need to go. The exhaust on mine sounds great though.
Agree. Would be nice if it was better integrated into the center stack. But the whole screen going up and down thing is just silly. You use the screen almost all the time even for simple functions so having it retract into the dash does not make a lot of sense.
How if your Audi s5 holding up in planning on getting one this winter
@Just Ty At 25k miles, 0 issues. The interior has held up great, mechanicals and electrical systems working as they should with no hiccups.
Two bits of advice: 1) get the front of the car paint protected (PPF) abs 2) if you get the Black Optic Pkg 20" wheels change the tires from Continentals to Michelin Pilots. The ride is 10 times better, and handling is better. And with the added sidewall, much more protection of the rims.
Also, get the tire and wheel along with maintenance warranties.
Thanks. I'm still going to try to talk my wife into letting me buy the sport back to replace my 2011 Lexus IS-F.
She'd love it. My wife tries to steal it all the time
I currently own a 2011 ISF considering the same switch looking at these videos lol did you end up getting it? And if so, how did it compare?
I love this car and I am going to buy it. I appreciate your honesty but you forgot the back windows that don't roll all the way down that is stupid from Audi
ah yeah! must be because of the coupe conversion. I haven't ridden in the back yet
I would love to meet you when I'm in bahrain bro , sick car 🤙🔥
Thanks man 🙏 I can't wait until the car meets are back and we can finally meet people again
Mustang GT500 Sound good bro
valid audi connect license = updated google maps with virtual cockpit (just saying)
I have the same car and pkg...love it as well! My only issue is that my MMI turns on and off whenever I use android auto. Not sure if it's the off brand usb-c cable, but that's the only time it happens. Annoying.
honestly I have never had that issue. Sounds worrying though I'll try to pay attention if it ever happens
i would change the usb c cable. the oem usb c cables work best. i had a few loaners and the cable turned out to be the issue
@@Gadgettime thx.
Unitronic stage 1/2 when it's ready. rev limit will be gone
Could you PPF the inside black ?
I actually don't know if black PPF exists but I did do a clear PPF on the inside trim
@@Snowcatsrt yea clear
Yes you can. I did it do the interior carbon fiber, piano black and screens. It really helps with finger prints
Same break issue in my 2018 S6. It's so embarrassing when stopping.
No heated front seats?
Nope. Don't need them in the middle east but would love to have ventilated seats 😅
Bentley will press adjustable brake pedal if your too weak lol
Great review again.. I agree about your 5 or more..lol.. hate things especially i hate the iPad on the dash
Idk why people hate on it so much. It’s honestly a smart place to have it. High up on the dash so your peripheral stays as aware of the road as possible while using it.
You shoulda gotten a 2019 B9 RS5-SB with a smaller screen, CF trim instead of piano black, and silent CCB, like mine. ;)
Oh, and you can take care of that fake AC vent with a set of Bosch Passenger Sport Gauges.
Ooooooh I'm gonna look that up! Thanks man. Didn't know the center console can be specced separately in CF 🤔
@@Snowcatsrt It's a third-party accessory that I got from Europrice.us (europrice.us/display-package-sport-passenger)
@@dougborg8882 looks awesome! Will look into it thanks man!
Think it has the carbon trim
Your brakes squeak bc of your disc that are a bit crooked.
Since you got so much complains You can teach Audi a lesson by signing over the ‘paid in full’ title to me. That will teach them.
Love it! 😅
Agree with you 100% on all !!
Just tune the ecu and your fine
Facts I was thinking the same thing!
whats the ecu?
I HATE MY CAR, BUT I love my car...sounds like a case of borderline personality disorder.
Myes
I have a B9.5 S5 ... and the brake squeaking. I f*** hate it.
Yeah man I am still having this issue till today. I am changing brake pads soon hopefully next week if not then next year as I am travelling for the Christmas break. Will do some updates next year too!
@@Snowcatsrt I'm going to replace them with Hawk pads. Proven to be way better.
Nice. I am thinking about going EBC. Had them on some previous cars and enjoyed them loads. Especially because now I have aluminium wheels and brake dust is an issue 😅
@@Snowcatsrt haven't tried them, but my friends used them in the past. None were liked for street use.
@@advocado7373 which ones did they try? I had some that squeaked like a motherfucker but I switched compounds and never had an issue with noise and dust. It depends per car per compound I guess.
The middle console looks literally slapped on after the fact. It's horrible looking.
2018 i knew from the begining
Rich People Problems
I just can’t let go my V8 RS5……..
I want one sooooo bad. Just nervous about maintenance issues with buying a 6 year old used german car.
They sound so good
Great review!
Thanks man!
Actually you should thanks to God because own Audi RS5 when someone else could not own it because of money matter...Thanks God i also own it..🤲🙏👍🏻
I am very greatful that I am in a position where I can own one
I have the same car and I actually have the same squeaking brake problem as you .. annoying
Man this like having a model wife only to find out she had all kinds of botox and plastic surgery, lol..
M340i will smash this thing and better appointed
Chinese: Y would I do this shit design LOL
I hate their price 😂
Lmao you wouldn’t even be able to hear it without the soft limiter either. Not even with a friggen aftermarket exhaust. They remapped the cylinder firing in the tune. So even with performance exhaust and valves stuck open 100% of the time, it still sounds like a euro bitch mobile instead of an RS car. Imagine getting a brand new 2019 RS3 delivered, seeing the emissions on your window sticker before buying and thinking US cars were safe, then hearing your new toy sound like it’s powered by a hamster running on a wheel. Yeah, fuck you Audi.
did u get a 2019 rs3 delivered?
Any Audi needs a tune to be what it should be
100% agree!
Hi bro, how can I be as successful as you?
Bro you need to get the satellite view for the map it will automatically put both on google maps and is so much cleaner looking
Will check it out!
How do you get that view I have 2018 rs5
Fantastic car
Men 👍😇😄😄😄😄🙏🙌👋👏
It's better than donkey mr moonshine 🤣🇵🇰💪
Why did you buy it then? lol
You gave it to me for Christmas
@@Snowcatsrt I'm not sure I follow....I assume maybe you found all these things after the fact?
@@jamess303 your nickname is Santa Claus 😅 nah this is a video just focused on the things I don't like. Thankfully the things I like heavily outweigh the things I do not :)
@@Snowcatsrt I'm slow.....lmao sweet! I was looking at the same car myself but then I saw the things you disliked before actually driving the car and now I feel torn haha.
That middle vent I think is the most infuriating thing they did. It looks good and then you find out its just for show...like, shit, this is a 90k car. Run the ducts and have it blow air ffs.
It’s for continuity, i don’t think it looks bad. But good thing they are changing it up with the upcoming gen
Put the Bosch Passenger Sport Gauges where the fake AC vent is. I did - it's fantastic.
It’s not for show though it serves a purpose. Look it up.
@@leeeinfield Its literally just a plastic piece. It serves no functional purpose. Look it up.
@@timothydugan2546 how do you know they’re changing up the vent? I’ve heard nothing about next gen rs5 yet
The screen not being in the dash is one of the main reasons i domt like the audis
Good video bro
Thanks bro!
No more BMW or Audi's...waiting for the new VW R
The new RS3 is going to be insane though
Just rev it in neutral
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lol what!
Haha design failures all over. But that free revving is probably the worst when you a have a performance car and can’t rev the engine and hear the exhaust.
Reving on parking mode ? Lol
Neutral is the same
German can't think like the Japanese.in practicality
#1 no DCT, #2 WLTP shit exhaust sound on US cars #3 go back to #1
Doesn't need a DCT. The transmission is quick af
@@Snowcatsrt Quick AF to upshift, but not so much to downshift. Torque converter automatics are great if you're focused on 1/4 mile times at the drag strip. The DSG (and DCT's in general) are much better for road racing, where your focused on the corners. Another great feature that the DSG in my RS3 has (C8 also can do this) is that they will jump down to the lowest possible gear if you hold the paddle instead of sequentially hitting each gear. Same on up-shifts, but I've never needed to use that. I'm pretty sure your automatic can't do either.
@@troymuni6120 yeah you are right about that they are faster to downshift but honestly for daily use I rather a torque converter.
@@Snowcatsrt They save your brakes too. I've got over 50% left after 30k miles and I hammer it.