Selling My Audi S5 2014 - Review & Ownership Costs

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  • čas přidán 30. 05. 2020
  • Here's my review of the 2014 Audi S5 and what it's cost me to own this car for the past 8 months. Overall the car is fantastic, but has a few annoying flaws I address throughout this video. The repair costs are at the end of the video.
    Must Know Tips:
    -Budget about $1,000-$1,500 a year for maintenance and repairs.
    -This Audi is actually extremely good on Gas getting 28 mpg on my long distance trip
    -Tuning is super easy on this car (links below)
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    Repair costs - repairpal.com/cars/audi/s5/2014
    Mods for S5 - blog.modbargains.com/tech-6-b...
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  • @austinharley4073
    @austinharley4073  Před 3 lety +11

    Hi all - car has been sold already for anyone that has commented

    • @wesleyjericho3766
      @wesleyjericho3766 Před 3 lety

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      I was dumb forgot my password. I would love any assistance you can give me!

    • @braydencason8359
      @braydencason8359 Před 3 lety

      @Wesley Jericho instablaster =)

    • @wesleyjericho3766
      @wesleyjericho3766 Před 3 lety

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      Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

    • @wesleyjericho3766
      @wesleyjericho3766 Před 3 lety

      @Brayden Cason it worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
      Thank you so much, you really help me out :D

    • @braydencason8359
      @braydencason8359 Před 3 lety

      @Wesley Jericho glad I could help :)

  • @felixthecat4584
    @felixthecat4584 Před 4 lety +164

    8:40 is when he starts cost of ownership.

  • @syncsummit
    @syncsummit Před 3 lety +22

    This is a great review. I have a 2013 model, not that many differences if any to the 2014 model. The car is very reliable and a lot of fun to drive, and to most people, it looks and feels much newer than it's age. The key is making sure you maintain it properly.

    • @GgDdd-op4hv
      @GgDdd-op4hv Před rokem

      How was the fuel in a daily drive?

  • @scgamerd
    @scgamerd Před 4 lety +5

    Thanks man. Awesome video. Same with my Infiniti Q50. Everything is good, but wear and tear things happen from time to time (tires, brakes, wheel alignment, oil changes ), which are normal, problem that i have with ALL luxury cars is the up charge that comes with it just because it’s luxury class

  • @wolfmanracquetball
    @wolfmanracquetball Před rokem +2

    thanks for the vid. I have a 2013 S5 (volcano red). The funnest car I have ever driven. Fast and nimble. Magma gets a lot of attention and looking forward to upgrading her some more. The outside never looks outdated, but the tech on the inside can get out dated quickly. Adding RSNAV to my ride was a great investment to keep it more up to date.

  • @kevinadams3368
    @kevinadams3368 Před 4 lety +3

    Great review Austin, enjoy watching your CZcams channel. With all the great information I have been able use it towards making somethings a lot easier for me. Thanks

  • @terryrutherford2114
    @terryrutherford2114 Před 6 měsíci +1

    We bought an Audi in 2018. It's a 2013 S5 cabriolet Prestige. It is awesome. After 5 years we are very satisfied with it.

  • @Wot_potatoes
    @Wot_potatoes Před 3 lety +6

    2:58 your clear coat said 🌪

  • @mikefieselman
    @mikefieselman Před 4 lety +11

    10:38 -thats what i’m talking about bro! That side bar of info is BEAUTIFUL 😍

  • @scxblackmamba
    @scxblackmamba Před 4 lety +30

    I am glad I came across this video I have an s5 just got it for 22gs myself. Great advice definitely love the car its a blast.

    • @bzak2016
      @bzak2016 Před 3 lety +6

      $22k, what were the miles & year if you don't mind me asking?

    • @vmaund33
      @vmaund33 Před 3 lety +2

      ^^

    • @bradcollier1091
      @bradcollier1091 Před 3 lety

      @@bzak2016 I’m out the door on mine for 21,900 101k I’ll be the second owner, it was traded into a Range Rover dealer.

    • @bretc3473
      @bretc3473 Před 3 lety +2

      @@bradcollier1091 where are you located I’ve seen some for 14k

    • @christianbenitez5631
      @christianbenitez5631 Před 2 lety

      i just got a 2010 s5 97k miles for $5,000 🥲

  • @autogsport6815
    @autogsport6815 Před rokem +2

    How reliable is it in terms of engine and mechanical ?

  • @deadstockgarage
    @deadstockgarage Před 4 lety +1

    just wondering what you sold it for ?

  • @deepindian3399
    @deepindian3399 Před 2 měsíci

    I’m considering to buy a 2014 S4 with 140,000 kms on it. Would you recommend it?

  • @7urbine
    @7urbine Před 4 lety +6

    1:27 funny, my Brother has the same red Lexus IS 250 and I have an Audi S5 as well, so this frame is a familiar sight 😂

    • @Zaysav
      @Zaysav Před 3 lety

      Funny I have a 250 Lexus IS 2013 and I’m getting a 14 Audi s5 😂

  • @tkhut6387
    @tkhut6387 Před rokem

    @AustinHarley what u end up upgrading to ?

  • @andrescott2305
    @andrescott2305 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video Austin. I have four cars now and I plan to get a S5 next. I wished I had seen this video sooner. I would have bought yours for sure if the price was right...LOL

  • @untitleditem2334
    @untitleditem2334 Před rokem +2

    I hope you've realised by now that even if the suspension components did a good job of isolating the rough ride of a flat tire, it certainly doesn't mean they didn't fuck up the components themselves. GG for giving the next owner a crapton of bills.

    • @pasindutharaka1548
      @pasindutharaka1548 Před rokem +1

      lol GG

    • @zzoinks
      @zzoinks Před rokem +1

      He had run flat tires so it wasn't like actually driving a flat tire. They aren't supposed to be driven on for a long time though

  • @mikefieselman
    @mikefieselman Před 4 lety +9

    I got a mazda 6 sport 2019. No downpayment, 328/mo if you want tire protection 348/mo. Highly recommend if you want to lease. It’s a sick looking ride, at a very affordable price

    • @foam27
      @foam27 Před 3 lety +5

      "sick looking ride"--lol

    • @tradenchill9123
      @tradenchill9123 Před 3 lety

      I'm trying to decide between Mercedes CLA (2015), Audi A5 (2018) or Mazda 6 (2019). The cost of owning a German puts me off a lot, the general consensus online seems to be that they break down at some point, but I'm drawn to the badge and looks... where as people praise the Mazdas and the 6 actually looks sick - even though it's not a mercedes or audi. Thanks for your comment, going to test drive the Mazda and see if I like some Japanese quality over the German looks.

    • @mikefieselman
      @mikefieselman Před 3 lety +1

      @@tradenchill9123 I had a bmw before the mazda, you seem like you got some cash so get the mazda grand touring which comes with the headsupdisplay, and the low profile rims, leather and everything. It's dope bro.

    • @tradenchill9123
      @tradenchill9123 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mikefieselman Heading out today to test drive this www.autotalli.com/vaihtoauto/38059558/Mazda/6/2019/Espoo?pos=2&page=1&searchType=usedCar
      Comes with the HUD, not full leather though. There's a very limited supply of Mazdas here unless you buy new, can't even find a "Grand Touring", might be renamed to something else.

  • @user-gr7pm7iz8w
    @user-gr7pm7iz8w Před 3 lety +5

    How are the dsg’s on these generation S5’s? My b8.5 S4 along with many other S4 owners all suffer from mechatronics failure which can cost anywhere from $600-$4000 to fix depending on what needs replaced.

  • @naveedasghar6040
    @naveedasghar6040 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh wow I’m in chantilly and I’m thinking about getting one of these

  • @johnjuarez8005
    @johnjuarez8005 Před 2 lety +2

    I bought 2015 S4 new. The major cost other than maintenance was motor mounts. Both went bad within 4 years. Other than that, it has been a horse.

  • @propack99
    @propack99 Před 3 lety +3

    I had an audi B8 and i hated the obnoxious beeping when having your door open. Over all it was a fun car

  • @piky1983
    @piky1983 Před 3 lety +2

    Still for sale?

  • @kikoderoos2880
    @kikoderoos2880 Před 3 lety

    @austin harly, is it sold?

  • @YounGWaRd91
    @YounGWaRd91 Před 2 lety +1

    This was kinda funny because I’m looking to buy a black s5 from Virginia I live in the DMV and also daily drive a Lexus is250 lol 👍🏽

  • @ed.otz.8349
    @ed.otz.8349 Před 3 lety +1

    Sold?

  • @bryfilthybucket5398
    @bryfilthybucket5398 Před 3 lety

    Can I buy it

  • @jamieji1418
    @jamieji1418 Před 4 lety +2

    I got a 2014 Audi A6 3.0T. I’m looking for a audi S5. Do you think I can trade in without paying.

    • @austinharley4073
      @austinharley4073  Před 4 lety

      I think the S5’s are just a tad more expensive (3-5k) put a low downpayment and watch my other video : czcams.com/video/NQrL2C4uIzs/video.html

  • @tommydeggerino4995
    @tommydeggerino4995 Před 3 lety +6

    Wheel alignment in the US ~$300
    Wheel alignment in the UK £35
    Does your garage use single use tools or something?

    • @gangatalishis
      @gangatalishis Před 2 lety +3

      dishonest mechanic. They see a luxury car and think they can finesse the person.

  • @raulcastro.realestate
    @raulcastro.realestate Před 3 lety

    Car still
    For sale?

  • @cassiecarbajal5622
    @cassiecarbajal5622 Před 4 lety +6

    Joe: I love your cat 🐈

  • @UncleTito34
    @UncleTito34 Před 4 lety +1

    Gorgeous car & awesome video! Have you sold yet??

  • @east_ken2706
    @east_ken2706 Před 3 lety +2

    Should have tuned it💯 would have been a totally different vehicle🥵🔥🙏🏿..

  • @Snipingbentleys
    @Snipingbentleys Před 11 měsíci

    My car has only 50k and I’ve already spent over 3k on repairs. Being the NVLD sensor, Water Pump + Thermostat and lastly got another check engine light for a small leak 🙄. Love the car, but boy it’s though to own when you live in a city…

  • @gangatalishis
    @gangatalishis Před 2 lety +2

    man $140 bucks for an oil change is kinda nuts.

  • @nickmannino8466
    @nickmannino8466 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve been saving up for a while you think this will be a good first car?

  • @ronnierosales6750
    @ronnierosales6750 Před 2 lety +4

    Hey Austin! Would you recommend getting a s5 2013 for 120,000 miles?

  • @Coldheart1903
    @Coldheart1903 Před 3 lety +4

    Excellent video. I own an ‘11 S5 V8 myself and everything u mentioned is true. 👍

    • @austinharley4073
      @austinharley4073  Před 3 lety

      Thanks and nice. Wish I didn’t sell it but on to bigger and better things 😪

  • @zzzgarage2704
    @zzzgarage2704 Před 3 lety +2

    is it the stock exhaust?

  • @sciencefact
    @sciencefact Před 4 lety +2

    They did make s5 4 door in this shape I think they didn’t bring them to America

  • @anutamang9191
    @anutamang9191 Před 4 lety +2

    Aww she is so cute 😍

  • @thenotoriousjoey9956
    @thenotoriousjoey9956 Před 3 lety +1

    I have an a4 2009 but I want to get a newer Audi an s model I’m thinking s4 s5 s3 which one is cheaper to own ?!

    • @abassi1173
      @abassi1173 Před 3 lety

      What year? Ideally 2013+ is what you’re looking for as those are most reliable for S4 and S5. The 2008-2012 S4’s and cabriolet S5’s had some tranny and engine issues. The v8 S5’s are great but need to be carbon cleaned every 50k miles or so and id recommend oil changes every 5,000 miles vs 10,000 miles. Idk about the S3 but in terms of reliability ur best bet is B8.5 S5/S4

    • @thenotoriousjoey9956
      @thenotoriousjoey9956 Před 3 lety +2

      @@abassi1173 I ended up with a 2015 s5 for 22k 45k miles

    • @abassi1173
      @abassi1173 Před 3 lety

      @@thenotoriousjoey9956 Nice! That's a pretty good deal. How's it been treating you? My last car was a B8 S5 with the V8 and I'm considering a B8.5 S5 now.

    • @thenotoriousjoey9956
      @thenotoriousjoey9956 Před 3 lety +1

      @@abassi1173 it’s been pretty good very fun car !

    • @abassi1173
      @abassi1173 Před 3 lety

      @@thenotoriousjoey9956 Good to hear; I’m assuming no major reliability concerns right? Heard the B8.5 gen is better in that regard.

  • @solo86818
    @solo86818 Před 2 lety

    Ma boy over here gettin skimped for alignments lmaoo. I live in cali and anything over 100 is a rip off

  • @Tidepool
    @Tidepool Před rokem

    This guy doesn’t even post anymore :(😢

  • @davistorresreyes9950
    @davistorresreyes9950 Před 3 lety

    I live in Virginia too

  • @DchaseCho
    @DchaseCho Před 3 lety

    Found a 2012 with 62k for 19,900 🙏🏾

  • @cmbambafu7625
    @cmbambafu7625 Před 2 lety

    Such a great car but after only 8 months and selling makes no sense.

  • @vanessasurrell9489
    @vanessasurrell9489 Před 2 lety

    You look a little like Justin Timberlake. Anyway I enjoy your Chanel.

  • @jpaz9991
    @jpaz9991 Před 2 lety

    His mom def bought it for him.

  • @georgepapaioannou5115
    @georgepapaioannou5115 Před 3 lety

    If you own an Audi, get yourself a VCDS

  • @chumadoshi6987
    @chumadoshi6987 Před 4 lety +1

    14k. Let me know.

  • @christianbuczko1481
    @christianbuczko1481 Před 3 lety +2

    Thats only a v6, my mate bought an 08 plate V8 version with a custom exhaust. Thats got 450hp+ as it tuned too. I personally had an A5 3.0tdi, it looked stunning but was dull to drive, handling was solid, very good grip but boring despite its power, which was plenty at 240hp. The s5 is faster, but otherwise similar, and i dont think its price justifies paying several thousand more than an A5. If you like these, get the 3.0tdi, its quattro, and with a set of 20inch wheels looks as good and does 40mpg combined, 50 on motorway. Cost of ownership is horrific for an A5, if anything goes wrong, bills of £1500 can be expected for a timing chain, clutch ect. Gearbox would be expensive. Service charges ridiculous, lightbulbs are £180 for a headlamp. Swapping parts requires coding, and that means paying for it, about £500 to swap rear lights, parts are not easy to get too. They cannot get aftermarket exhausts cheap, you have to get manufacturer oem, and thats expensive. A custom made one would be cheaper at that point.

    • @WeI3I3y
      @WeI3I3y Před 3 lety +5

      2013 V6 Supercharged S5 is by far the way to go with these. The V8's are much slower plus have timing chain issues which can cost a fortune to fix, 8k+ not to mention tuning is out the window. Anything 2012 and under can have trans issues that cost 4k and under to fix. The 2013 S4/S5 B8.5 is the way to go. Performance, mods, reliability, anything else is an up hill battle guaranteed.

    • @christianbuczko1481
      @christianbuczko1481 Před 3 lety

      @@WeI3I3y id still pick the tdi v6 over the petrol versions just because there isnt a significant difference to justify the extra costs, the A5 tdi is awesome and has tuning potential upto 400hp for a relatively cheap cost of a few k if the 242hp isnt enough. They even sound amazing straightpiped..

    • @WeI3I3y
      @WeI3I3y Před 3 lety +4

      @@christianbuczko1481 I have an S5 and the supercharged 3.0t is easily the top pick when it comes to aftermarket including the RS5. Rated the most reliable available from Audi and most bang for the buck when upgrading. To each their own they are great cars but like I said certain years have major faults that were fixed after 2012.

    • @christianbuczko1481
      @christianbuczko1481 Před 3 lety

      @@WeI3I3y its overall costs, the tdi is £6000 with a 400hp tune, which is cheaper that the newer S5's. When the a5 is so good, paying more for something abit better is hard to justify finacially for me. If i was going to pay that much for a car, id be looking for a lotus elise which is the only thing i regret not buying instead of the a5. It was lambo orange, k swapped turbo full track spec for £10k...

    • @WeI3I3y
      @WeI3I3y Před 3 lety

      @@christianbuczko1481 I also have a K swapped turbo Honda, been sitting in my garage for 20 years now =)

  • @googlewebsite5953
    @googlewebsite5953 Před 3 lety

    car still for-sale (ik this is a longshot)

  • @BuRt0nRid3R
    @BuRt0nRid3R Před rokem +4

    “It’s way better than the Manual” .. WRONG!

  • @bandowok
    @bandowok Před 3 lety

    I love virginia

  • @Luvofmarz
    @Luvofmarz Před 3 lety

    Your eyes are very captivating, like babydoll eyes

  • @CHRIS_CREATIONS
    @CHRIS_CREATIONS Před 2 lety

    Lol WOW, Problem with Young People Today is Do the Work Yaself and Save yourself a Fortune. Buy a Auto Scanner and do most of the Repairs instead of Paying Huge Cost's in Labour or Dont have a Garage.....I find it Funny when People have a Car Garage but can't do any work on there own cars lol.....Very Sad

  • @bobbybo1245
    @bobbybo1245 Před 3 lety

    $399.99 wheel alignment at Audi of Lynbrook

  • @arvetadamberg4786
    @arvetadamberg4786 Před 3 lety

    1,5k per year... yea... sorry normal people cant afford that probably :D

  • @henrymatthews9365
    @henrymatthews9365 Před 2 lety

    Hmmmmmmm 1300 dollar front bushing @ less than 60kmiles?😂 Coil packs and other issues. Bro just get yourself a 2014 es350 and just drive it and change the oil. 105k lexus es350 (Matador red).
    Bought it @20k miles on it 0.0 issues still rides like new and now it's got 105k on the clock not even a check engine light. 🤔 Lexus reliability unbeatable as long as you get one that'll was made in Japan. Anyway 1200 a year to own a vehicle not including monthly car payment in my mind is a lot but look where I'm coming from. Anyway get your audi to over 100k for just oil changes and 1 set of tires then talk to me about reliability.

  • @jesselewis5699
    @jesselewis5699 Před 2 lety

    Looks good for age but such garbage car.

  • @gray09r56
    @gray09r56 Před 3 lety +17

    You got that all wrong... Manual is way better than an auto trans any day. I prefer to drive the car, not let the car drive me.

    • @christianbuczko1481
      @christianbuczko1481 Před 3 lety +3

      The manual is about 1 sec to 60 slower than an auto gearbox

    • @dj9887
      @dj9887 Před 3 lety +15

      Grow up. Nobody cares about manual lol especially on a luxury vehicle.

    • @morgenglende-michalski369
      @morgenglende-michalski369 Před 3 lety +3

      @@christianbuczko1481 depends on the driver, and there are upgrades to decrease that as well

    • @morgenglende-michalski369
      @morgenglende-michalski369 Před 3 lety +6

      @@dj9887 yuh keep up the culture of laziness and automation. I’m happy to spend less money, have more reliability, and have an automatic anti-theft device that makes me smile with every shift. What are your reasons? A tiny bit faster and more convenient? Aight then..... kinda like Velcro shoes lmao

    • @dj9887
      @dj9887 Před 3 lety +1

      @@morgenglende-michalski369 I don’t gotta have a reason lol it’s just my preference. Tf do I owe you an explanation for 😂

  • @robertdaone
    @robertdaone Před rokem +1

    No European car is cheap to own. They are all very high maintenance and difficult to work on when compared to Japanese or Domestic vehicles. That Lexus is definitely more reliable and cheaper to own and will out last the Audi.

    • @zzoinks
      @zzoinks Před rokem

      But does Lexus compare to Audi ?

    • @robertdaone
      @robertdaone Před rokem

      @@zzoinks I'd take a Lexus over an Audi any day. I can say this because I own both and Audis have way more issues than an Lexus. I have 260k Miles on my Lexus and not one single issue. Do routine maintenance and that car keeps going, the Audi not even close. All sorts of issues and shody parts on the Audi that are made of plastic that should be made of metal and do not last.

  • @ganuv
    @ganuv Před 3 lety

    I bought it from a dealer, a trade in or lease or something like that ... that’s when you know the guy is laying and full of shit !

  • @juanr6951
    @juanr6951 Před 2 lety +1

    Nah I found it kinda funny how you are launching in low gas 🤌 before the re up I feel it man

    • @giancarlosserna4587
      @giancarlosserna4587 Před 2 lety

      that called my attention as well.. how crazy... hahahaha ruining the gas filter 3. 2.1...

  • @estebanlema532
    @estebanlema532 Před 3 lety

    Still for sale?