I just bought a 2018 S5 with 27k miles. A little concerned because my wife had a 2015 Q7 with some issues and they were all costly. Have you had any engine issues? What are your thoughts on general maintenance? Is this a car you feel comfortable taking to a 15 minute oil change place?
I'm checking one out next week. A 2011 S5 with about 100K miles. Only 1 owner, always maintained at the Audi dealership garage. Any specific things / issues to pay attention for when test driving it?
Awesome review! I went ahead and purchased my Audi S5 b8.5 with 57,000 miles, it is a 2015 manual. I left a comment before and you left a great recommendation and thank you for that. I am a huge Audi guy (VW GROUP) and I was looking at the car anyways, but your videos really helped nudge me in the right direction. Thanks again and keep up the Great work!
@@Djay_699 Still going strong. I'll look to change out the timing chain within the year. I'm at 85k miles on the clock & I'm hearing the rattle when I start it up
Informative video thank you. Love the S5. Only problem is those “small” issues like an inconveniently placed pot hole wind up costing 4x more than you would think with an Audi. I had an A4, loaded, incredible car - style and driving experience fantastic. Around year 4, repair costs started piling up. Yet here I am, considering the S5 watching your video lol.
Just got the 21 S5 prestige and let me say don’t second guess it and just get one!!! It’s such an amazing driving experience I actually find reasons to go out now just to sit in the cockpit of this fine piece of machinery! Just pure excitement 😎
I like how 60kmiles is considered to be some kind of reliability milestone. Well engineered car should not break down at 60kmiles, since when this is even something to make a video about? I could understand if it was about hitting 160kmiles, but realistically it won’t hit it without transmission repairs, blown cats and other b8 s4 ownership “pleasures”. I do now think that for an s4, 100kmiles is really high, though
Here’s my take on the Audi A5 . I have a 2012 3.0 tdi Sportback auto ( moonlight blue, great colour ) with 70,000 miles I have owned the car for 2 years and dine 12,000 miles.. Firstly as an ‘older guy’ here in the UK I am not looking for anymore power than is not already available in this car. In those 2 years I I have never needed the to drop the auto into sport to overtake anything, the power is simply enough to overtake any normal car and to push it further would be simply racing. I understand others may simply enjoy the availability of further power. Here’s my real reason for posting is to explain that I have had zero maintenance issues with this engine and I don’t think this is unusual here in the UK. As long as a normal maintenance programme is followed it is bulletproof. It is also an economic car to run and looks awesome as you know. Just a few words to explain that you don’t necessary need the extra HP to enjoy the A5 experience ( but maybe stick with the auto 3.0 litre tdi). Happy motoring.
Audi was my fist car and loved it. Fast forward 35 years of many cars owned I’m considering purchasing 2013 s5 stick shift. It’s going for 24k. Thank you for the review and lets see how it goes later this morning.
I'm at 95k with no major issues. Just the slow stop bucking (no trans tune), tight parking lot turn transfer case binding (apparently normal says audi), and cold start chain rattle for 5 seconds. Ill almost certainly be removing the engine soon.
I’m at 115k with my 2014 s5. It’s honestly been so reliable and maintenance hasn’t been that bad so far (knock on wood) just regular oil changes/fluids/ brakes/tires. One thing I personally want is more power should I try to upgrade to the rs5 or should I try to mod the s5.
I just cancelled my order for a 2011 RS5 B8 to get the 2016 S5 B8.5 and I think I’ve made the right choice! This has a lot more drivability and it is cheaper to run, insure and tax! Also it’s the facelift model with extra mod cons!!
Made the right choice in my opinion. Best of luck with the purchase! Plus, the 3.0TFSI can rip right around the same as the RS5. I'm confident you'll be pleased with the performance. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@KevG glad you approve! Yes I think you’re right, the RS5 was preforming best at high RPM I think the S5 supercharged engine will have a lot more pull in the lower Rev range. I can’t wait! Any recommendations for exhaust? It has the adjustable valves already but I may remove one set of silencers and get a stage 1
I’m buying a 2013 S5 62k miles... came across this video. Must be a sign. Please tell me the positives and negatives, it’d really be appreciated. I just had an A5 butttt it got totaled lol
Sorry about the A5.. This car has been great for me. Like I mentioned in the video, the only major expenses were avoidable (potholes and rotors from overheating). The only real downside is wanting to add more mods constantly😂The potential power gains are awesome with this platform. Feel free to check out my other videos for things like tuning, performance, 0-60, etc. I also daily drive this is Michigan so it’s nice to have good snow tires with the Audi Quattro. Just keep up with regular maintenance like oil and you should be good✊🏼
Well i am not so lucky, 2015 s5 convertible, engine mounts, valve cover gasket, pcv, control arm bushings, wheel bearing, convertible top cylinders leak's, car have only 63 k miles
hey, so i’m really starting to like the S5. I’m stuck though, because I love the V8 version but i would like a dual clutch trans. do you know if the S5 V8 has a 7-speed S-Tronic trans or a s-tronic in general?
@@KevG Have you had any sorta regrets with the s5? I'm torn between the s5 and golf r. I know the s5 is a bigger car and a way better sounding engine but the golf r is just so "zippy."
@@67GreenBay not a single regret so far, I love owning this car because I can drive it year-round. Let me know any other questions you have! And good luck in your search
Makes me wish I didn't trade my 2016 s5 with a manual for my current 2019. Like the engine in the 2016 better and miss the manual more than anything. But I couldn't stand looking at the old interior anymore and the mmi system compared to the 2019 along with the virtual cockpit isn't even close. But as a drivers car the 16 was better. Could be just because of the manual though. Biggest mistake Audi ever made was not offering a manual anymore. Never had any issues with the 2016 other than needing new tires. I had the 20 inch factory wheels with the black optics plus package and it seemed like every single little bump i hit would make a tire go flat
What a crappy German car...German vehicles are unreliable and unquality.Yes,I can say that,I own a mercedes for 14 years by now.From now,I am buying only Japaneses.
Thanks for watching my 60,000 miles review on my B8.5 S5! If you have any other questions about maintenance or cost, leave a comment✊🏼
I just bought a 2018 S5 with 27k miles. A little concerned because my wife had a 2015 Q7 with some issues and they were all costly. Have you had any engine issues? What are your thoughts on general maintenance? Is this a car you feel comfortable taking to a 15 minute oil change place?
I'm checking one out next week. A 2011 S5 with about 100K miles. Only 1 owner, always maintained at the Audi dealership garage. Any specific things / issues to pay attention for when test driving it?
65k MT here. Had it since 9k. Can never let go.
Awesome review! I went ahead and purchased my Audi S5 b8.5 with 57,000 miles, it is a 2015 manual. I left a comment before and you left a great recommendation and thank you for that. I am a huge Audi guy (VW GROUP) and I was looking at the car anyways, but your videos really helped nudge me in the right direction. Thanks again and keep up the Great work!
Great to hear! Love reading comments like this
@@KevG keep doing what you're doing man, I know that you are motivating many others as well.
How is your car running, looking at a 100km 2015 S5 blk
@@Djay_699 Still going strong. I'll look to change out the timing chain within the year. I'm at 85k miles on the clock & I'm hearing the rattle when I start it up
I got a 2013 Audi S4. Bought it at 19k. At 49k now. No problems so far
Good to hear!
Informative video thank you. Love the S5. Only problem is those “small” issues like an inconveniently placed pot hole wind up costing 4x more than you would think with an Audi. I had an A4, loaded, incredible car - style and driving experience fantastic. Around year 4, repair costs started piling up. Yet here I am, considering the S5 watching your video lol.
Love to hear that! And yup, hahaha makes sense
Just got the 21 S5 prestige and let me say don’t second guess it and just get one!!! It’s such an amazing driving experience I actually find reasons to go out now just to sit in the cockpit of this fine piece of machinery! Just pure excitement 😎
I like how 60kmiles is considered to be some kind of reliability milestone. Well engineered car should not break down at 60kmiles, since when this is even something to make a video about? I could understand if it was about hitting 160kmiles, but realistically it won’t hit it without transmission repairs, blown cats and other b8 s4 ownership “pleasures”. I do now think that for an s4, 100kmiles is really high, though
I’m just making videos as I go! Definitely expect updates at higher mileage 👌🏼
what is a blown cat lmao
@@ITm4n the catalytic converter can literally break of the side of the exhaust manifold randomly. Fixed a couple of them lol
Keep these videos coming and your Fan Base will grow.
My Ibis White 2014 S5 agrees with this message!
I appreciate that!!
Here’s my take on the Audi A5 . I have a 2012 3.0 tdi Sportback auto ( moonlight blue, great colour ) with 70,000 miles I have owned the car for 2 years and dine 12,000 miles.. Firstly as an ‘older guy’ here in the UK I am not looking for anymore power than is not already available in this car. In those 2 years I I have never needed the to drop the auto into sport to overtake anything, the power is simply enough to overtake any normal car and to push it further would be simply racing. I understand others may simply enjoy the availability of further power.
Here’s my real reason for posting is to explain that I have had zero maintenance issues with this engine and I don’t think this is unusual here in the UK. As long as a normal maintenance programme is followed it is bulletproof. It is also an economic car to run and looks awesome as you know. Just a few words to explain that you don’t necessary need the extra HP to enjoy the A5 experience ( but maybe stick with the auto 3.0 litre tdi).
Happy motoring.
Been looking to get a s5 soon, and ran into your videos. Super helpful. You got a new subscriber from NY 👍
Thank you!! That’s awesome, hope your search for the right car goes well👌🏼👌🏼
Audi was my fist car and loved it. Fast forward 35 years of many cars owned I’m considering purchasing 2013 s5 stick shift. It’s going for 24k. Thank you for the review and lets see how it goes later this morning.
Yes. Absolutely buy it, get a tune and intake
I'm at 95k with no major issues. Just the slow stop bucking (no trans tune), tight parking lot turn transfer case binding (apparently normal says audi), and cold start chain rattle for 5 seconds. Ill almost certainly be removing the engine soon.
I’m at 115k with my 2014 s5. It’s honestly been so reliable and maintenance hasn’t been that bad so far (knock on wood) just regular oil changes/fluids/ brakes/tires. One thing I personally want is more power should I try to upgrade to the rs5 or should I try to mod the s5.
Mod the S5! Tons of power potential with the supercharged V6
Mod it. You can make it faster than an RS for not that expensive
I would mod it I have a 2014 audi s5 with a stage 4 tuner chip it’s fun to drive
I just bought my 12’ S5 141k miles and i have check engine lights for the air intakes are dirty gonna takle it myself
Nice video man! 🤟🏻
❤️
I just cancelled my order for a 2011 RS5 B8 to get the 2016 S5 B8.5 and I think I’ve made the right choice!
This has a lot more drivability and it is cheaper to run, insure and tax!
Also it’s the facelift model with extra mod cons!!
Made the right choice in my opinion. Best of luck with the purchase! Plus, the 3.0TFSI can rip right around the same as the RS5. I'm confident you'll be pleased with the performance. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@KevG glad you approve!
Yes I think you’re right, the RS5 was preforming best at high RPM I think the S5 supercharged engine will have a lot more pull in the lower Rev range. I can’t wait!
Any recommendations for exhaust? It has the adjustable valves already but I may remove one set of silencers and get a stage 1
I just Bought a audi s5 2011 v8 manuel. low miles and good !! love it
Good choice!
Awesome and very needed video!
Thank you! I appreciate it✊🏼
Do you think buying a 150-170k mile s5 is a good idea?
Love the videos. Keep it up!
Thank you! Means a lot✊🏼
Great content I’m going to look at one next week
I appreciate it! Good luck
Your video helped me out so much new sub out here in Cali
Love my Cali fam
Liked the video. Two categories for maintenance routine maintenance and repairs. Damaged wheels repairs, rotors and pads routine maintenance
I am a mustang guy but this is my second love
Great to hear!
Nice vid man looks to buy a b8.5 s5/s4 can’t wait but not sure which one to choose
Thank you! Best of luck on your search
Any problems with the audi s5? I am looking for an 2015 - 2016 s5 or a 2016- 2017 s3. Any tips?
I’m buying a 2013 S5 62k miles... came across this video. Must be a sign. Please tell me the positives and negatives, it’d really be appreciated. I just had an A5 butttt it got totaled lol
Sorry about the A5.. This car has been great for me. Like I mentioned in the video, the only major expenses were avoidable (potholes and rotors from overheating). The only real downside is wanting to add more mods constantly😂The potential power gains are awesome with this platform. Feel free to check out my other videos for things like tuning, performance, 0-60, etc.
I also daily drive this is Michigan so it’s nice to have good snow tires with the Audi Quattro. Just keep up with regular maintenance like oil and you should be good✊🏼
I’m thinking to get a S5 coupe B8.5 2013 year model with 83K miles. The previous owner is good taking care of the car. Shall I get it?
Yes get it :)
could you do this with your b9 s4 and the s6 please? i’m looking to get either of these and not sure which to choose
I will be doing the catch can due to intake needing cleaning
Idk why audis get some much shit, they're absolute tanks if they're taken care of
I love my 12 6speed v8 S5
60 000 miles is nothing, i got 130000 miles and all good 👍
Great to hear!
S5 or S3 what would be the biggest difference and better pic?
S5 for the V6 supercharged! S3 would be a turbo 4. I recommend the 3.0t
Well i am not so lucky, 2015 s5 convertible, engine mounts, valve cover gasket, pcv, control arm bushings, wheel bearing, convertible top cylinders leak's, car have only 63 k miles
hey, so i’m really starting to like the S5. I’m stuck though, because I love the V8 version but i would like a dual clutch trans. do you know if the S5 V8 has a 7-speed S-Tronic trans or a s-tronic in general?
bro when u say mods..whats under the hood? not tinted windows brah
How much did you pay for your s5, i'm just curious to see how much prices have went up due to covid
Not sure prices are changing a lot, but I got this car for around 30k in 2018 with 38000 miles
@@KevG Have you had any sorta regrets with the s5? I'm torn between the s5 and golf r. I know the s5 is a bigger car and a way better sounding engine but the golf r is just so "zippy."
@@67GreenBay not a single regret so far, I love owning this car because I can drive it year-round. Let me know any other questions you have! And good luck in your search
Makes me wish I didn't trade my 2016 s5 with a manual for my current 2019. Like the engine in the 2016 better and miss the manual more than anything. But I couldn't stand looking at the old interior anymore and the mmi system compared to the 2019 along with the virtual cockpit isn't even close. But as a drivers car the 16 was better. Could be just because of the manual though. Biggest mistake Audi ever made was not offering a manual anymore. Never had any issues with the 2016 other than needing new tires. I had the 20 inch factory wheels with the black optics plus package and it seemed like every single little bump i hit would make a tire go flat
Excuse me? $1700 for two tires and rims? The tires are like $200ea. So your rims were $650ea....?
This included a tow! Sorry, should have explained
What year Is dis car?
2013
Police like I'm watching you
He was cool😅just wanted to check out the car
What a crappy German car...German vehicles are unreliable and unquality.Yes,I can say that,I own a mercedes for 14 years by now.From now,I am buying only Japaneses.
@MELLOW you didn't maintended properly...😅😂 Haha How to maintain electronic components or metal you dumb fool?
U don’t know how to take car or a car it’s all good tho
@@juanr6951 foff youfcn tortillas!!!You know nothing!
learn to spell too while you're at it
@@ProdByDame Look who's telling me...read your comment... HAHAHA 😂😄..Go back to your playstation child.😀😀😄😄😂😂🤣🤣😅😅
What brand tires for the summer and winter. I live in Colorado. Appreciate the information from your video
Bridgestone blizzaks for winter and Firestone firehawk indy 500 for summer
@@KevG aah thank you