I owned a 2008 v8 s5 for 2 years.. running costs wernt that bad.. road tax was alot and obviously drunk fuel.. but you know that before you buy it.. other than that it's no more expensive than a normal car to run... I never had any issues with it. Still miss the old girl...
Got one of these, 2008. Bought it for £10,000 ! Less than 80k miles with almost full Audi service history. Absolutely love it, on going project car that you can do so much with.
That's not bad to be honest. I've driven these but with the 3 litre V6 supercharged engine and that is quick. Think I'd get it with this engine as it's easy to tune and get over 100hp from a stage 2 map with supporting mods
I have one, white, black rims, 2008 V8 manual, I love it, borla exhaust, decat, intake and revo stage 2 makes it a real gt that can go comfortable for a long cruise and still make you grin with performance and sound when needed. Fantastic ride, fully equiped and a pleasure to stay in and drive along. The only issue is italian possession taxes, but it's worth the good time it gives.
@@RK1FX no, nothing except that the stock clutch is a little weak, so improving the torque by significant values can cause heating issues if you launch at high revs, then the clutch slides a little in 1st to 2nd gear change. I am thinking of upgrading it once it wears out with a more robust one, like composite organic/kevlar and stronger spring.
Revo stage 2 takes it from 350 to 355-365....are u seriously trying to say that's made a difference? These cars cam barely hit 400 without spending cost of another s5 on a supercharger which still only gives less than 450! Car is not for upgrading, no point doing anything to it whatsoever. Not really sure why you're lying about it being fun with performance? They're slow! Sure they sound nice but can't even enjoy the sound at slow speeds coz it's too quiet
I have a 2008 A5 3.0tdi V6, private plate on and people always things it’s newer than it is... they’ve aged very well, I would love a V8 but need a diesel for commuting 300+ miles a week. I’ve seen these go with high miles on for 6-7K, but with a map on mine and a standard one of these the difference is nothing.... (apart from the noise)😂
I’ve got one with 2000 miles on the clock along with several other Audi’s, and as an owner of 2 of them in my past, you can pick them up for cheap, but bloody hell they cost to run, not cause they break down, but petrol
I had one identical to this sold it 6months ago I liked it but the £555 road tax was a total rip off , I also found it a pain to drive in traffic clutch was really annoying Sounded good with a milltek system and your right the b &o sound system is great 👍🏻
Nice cars. My old 2007 Mk2 TT 3.2 V6 manual also sounded great (Miltek) but paying £500+ for the car TAX wasn’t so fun. The crazy thing was that an identical car with the auto/dsg was £200 a year less 🙄 Quite tempted to pick one of these up tbh 🤔 The Audi AWD Quattro system is a peach in all the VAG cars imo.
If you can't afford 500 quid mate maybe you should get a push bike. Just saying. Weeks wage spent on tax that lasts the entire year is hardly an issue is it. Insurance is usually what people moan about not tax! 🤣
I’ve got my eye on one of these now, a 2010 plate. I’m not into the infotainment system though. Can it be upgraded to something with Apple car play with a modern screen without making the dash look a mess. Anybody here done that? Thanks in advance.
@@kellensekker the maintenance prices will actually be very similar. I have the s5 and have been fortunate enough to have had but one issue in my year and a half of ownership. It is the lock mechanism. I can lock it, but it doesn't unlock via the key fob anymore.
I had a 2011 TDI 3.0 Black edition sportback, now in a 2008 S5, its a completely different animal, totally different car and so much more fun to drive. Its a great move, you won't regret it.
@@UnWrecked alright after im done with school work ill check it out also intrested in some other things i saw on your channel ill send you a reply when im dont watching as ill probably have some questions, for example what do you think of it as a daily driver with the manual? I decided if i want an automatic id go b.5 stronic and swap in a v8 if manual I'd go for the s5 b8 manual but i just dont know whats a better daily driver transmission
Thanks for the review. I had a manual V8 S5 for 2 years. It is anything but a GT car. I've driven it across the continent three times. It is noisy on the Autobahn and needs constant attention to keep it well behaved at high speed. You usually arrive at your destination thinking how good it is that it is over. In all other occasions, a magnificent and very unique piece of work!! But not a GT car car ;-)
My friend has ONE and i dr ove it was a today and strong . Most beautiful A5 is first gen and engine is so usuble best interiors ... he trade it to s8 D3 W12
2008 S5 is what I got, It’s incredibly fast, but cheap? No way, sensors, oil changes, gas if everyday driver is like a 2500 truck. Let’s not forget this whole car is basically plastic with a beast motor. God forbid the starter goes out or alternator, look up where those are located n how “cheap” it is to fix. I still won’t part with mine though, love when Honda’s n Toyota’s with lawnmower mufflers roll up n rev their p.o.s. Whistlers, by 3rd gear objects in rear view are actually smaller than they appear!
I bought one a few years ago after looking into maintenance costs, insurance, etc. It really is not as bad as you would think. However, The one thing I never looked up was the clutch replacement for the 6 spd. This is the only V8 I've heard of that requires the engine to be taken out to remove the transmission. I have a nice $3700 bill from Audi to pay next week when I pick it up. I'm in the U.S. for those wondering.
in shitty condition probably, on mobile.de the S5 starts from 10k euro, i think it’s the biggest german car online market. they’re so cheap in UK also because the sterring whell is on the right side.
notmanynamesleft yes and no. Everything is relative. Obviously it’s a high performance sports coupe so yes it will drink oil/fuel and parts will be under more wear/tear. But this is expected and obvious to any buyer. But as a VAG car theyre very reliable. Got mine for 8.8k and she’s great.
@@wilkinsonyachtbrokerUK nice, yea they're without doubt fantastic machines but will drain you a bit maintaining them which is why I now drive a 535d which will keep up with one of these and return 40mpg rather than high teens if you drive hard, all I miss is the v8 soundtrack, I would buy one of these if I only used it at weekends and I do intend to own someone similar to this in the future 👌
I beg to differ. I just bought a 2008 one and although the tax is high in the UK (£570 for the year), insurance wasn't bad at all and I have been getting 25+mpg on a run... I am far from wealthy.
Extremely rare and barely heard of with the S5. Anything can go wrong with any car no matter how reliable so I'm not going to say no one has suffered from it but if you Google it not much comes up. B6 and B7 s4 is a different story though, very common on those
DO NOT buy a used S5 (or any German luxury vehicle) if you only have enough to purchase. Buy a Toyota/VW/etc. Buying a cheap S5 just because you can afford the purchase price will have you riding the bus when it needs a new clutch/starter/etc. A new clutch alone will cost you as much as a good used Honda. $2k-5k easy all day long. Love my 2010 manual S5 (138k miles), but bring money once things start to go. Simple wear-and-tear items can cost dearly. I need a new starter. The part costs maybe $200, but the job costs about $1,500. A simple starter replacement is an engine-out procedure. Overall it's been extremely reliable. Almost no issues. By far the best car I've ever owned. Just a warning about wear and tear items and repair costs. Cruising down the highway you'll get 22-26 mpg (US) all day long.
@@danieljohnson4530 If it's a manual, see if/when clutch was replaced and the electricals are in good shape. Also the stsrter. Too my knowledge there aren't any well known issues aside from carbon build up that can rob some power. Mine has 138k miles and I haven't noticed any loss of power.
Good looking cars, but not very fast or tuneable. Definitely not a drivers car , more just a good fast cruiser, you can feel it’s size when driving it , not to mention the huge front bonnet . Sold my facelift S5 for the MK7 Golf R and it’s miles better , especially how much nimble/precise the steering is.
P B hatchback pocket rocket vs a classy sports coupe. Depends on your age I guess. But if I’m over 30 I don’t want to be seen in a hatchback. I had a golf too and I know they’re awesome. Actually more comfortable than my s5. And no understeer
Forme it’s the opposite , I wouldn’t wanna be in something like a Civic type R/Focus RS if I’m over 30 whereas the Golf R has subtle styling. If I could be seen in an S3 there I don’t see the difference with the R . Funny you say that because the only people I ever see driving R’s are in their 30’s and 40’s
@@ace3up mate the 4.2 v8 thats in the UK version from the year 2007-2009 .. that audi S5 had the same engine as the lambo that was in production ..the V10 was an optional upgrade .. the RS5 came well after but who wants a turbo charged car.. a naturally aspirated engine can never loose power like a turbo!
@@Adz_Win sorry but the uk and us version b8 s5 have the same 4.2, the b8 rs5 had a n/a 4.2 v8 as well but a different one entirely, the only audis that share engines with the lambos are the old v10 a8s and the r8 v8 and v10
Your living on cloud cuckoo land if you think this is a budget car. They are cheap for a very good reason. Audi parts are infamously expensive and the cars are so complex that the labour is increased.
Owned my 58 plate for a year now and WOW!! if your thinking about getting one buy the V8 4.2l. Mine is finished in sprint pearl blue with silk nappa leather (sprint pearl blue was £1700 option in 2008.) Just buy one
@@RK1FX no, I've heard that the manual box can be notchy plus the tiptronic box is responsive enough for me. The car is a beast and I've got no regrets:-) I've owned it for a year and it sailed through the MOT! It's my daily driver and I still smile every time I drive it! It's my personal opinion but it's one of the nicest looking cars Audi ever made. The Brazilian designer who designed it said it was the most beautiful car he ever designed and I agree :-) Its different from other Audi's with alot more curves.
Compared it to a BMW 335i twin turbo. V8 Audi got smoked. There close to 5 sec. 0-60, that's slow. Most iof any of it's competitors are faster. That's why they 2012 was the last year for the S5 4.2 V8.
They're cheap because nobody wants them. They're slow, no upgradability whatsoever without going SC and even that doesn't get you as much as a simple remap does to a 335i. They're AWD which removes all the fun, should have been RWD. Quattro makes the car slow and completely removes character and they're dull to look at. Worst thing is the V8! Should have gone V6 with supercharger or something instead of the shit slow v8s. No idea why they even bother with v8s since they're so slow without turbos. 370z is v6 Similar spec with less torque yet is a faster car than these. Once these get to 120mph they struggle like crazy to keep going. Low end torque is not good, nowhere near what you'd expect from the 300 or whatever lb-ft. It's an a5 with a different sound, barely any faster either. My test drive I would have guessed it was maybe 250bhp maybe 275. When he said it was 350+ I was shocked, feels so slow. When I say it's slow I mean I had a Clio rs200 last and s5 was slow compared to that in a straight line.....not even kidding. I would much prefer the feeling of going fast than actually going fast, that's where fun is. Seen plenty of these with around 85k miles going for 6.5-8k because nobody wants them except maybe older guys in their 50s. Its an old man car. Honestly I'm only so mad because I wanted one for ages! Saved up on little money then the test drive actually made me so gutted! I thought it would be perfect and it was just not at all. Why buy a 350bhp V8 just for 140bhp diesel leon to wipe the floor with you......
It’s incredible how many times he says incredible 😂😂😂
Considering he considered it so many times in his opinion on the back roads 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Considering he considered it so many times in his opinion on the back roads 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Also incredible that he made a review to a V8 and didn't open the hood to see the engine! (Though he made several close-ups to the V8 badge! :D)
I owned a 2008 v8 s5 for 2 years.. running costs wernt that bad.. road tax was alot and obviously drunk fuel.. but you know that before you buy it.. other than that it's no more expensive than a normal car to run... I never had any issues with it. Still miss the old girl...
That's exactly right. More people should realise this and not be so scared to try one.
If you unleash the v8 with a proper
exhaust, the fuel is worth every penny :) still got my ‘08 since last year.
Got one now. Its not cheap but by no means a money pit. I love it to death.
Whats the reliability like
@@K33EEE no issues for me..
Just picked up a 2009 S5 for $12,000 couldn't agree with you more!
This is the ultimate Audi pretty much. Would love to have the RS4 v8 manual
INCREDIBLEY INCREDIBLE.... incredible, just incredible
Adam you lucky bastard! tho im not soo fond of red interior but everyone's got their own style/type
The most beautiful Audi ever made 🙂
Yeah! Because all of them are crap now.
@@mohammadtalha5134 You're not wrong. They look like a Ford Mondeo lol 🤷♂️
R8, RS7, RS6 to name a few better looking ones 😀
I have one with same colour combo, love em
Got one of these, 2008. Bought it for £10,000 ! Less than 80k miles with almost full Audi service history. Absolutely love it, on going project car that you can do so much with.
That's not bad to be honest. I've driven these but with the 3 litre V6 supercharged engine and that is quick. Think I'd get it with this engine as it's easy to tune and get over 100hp from a stage 2 map with supporting mods
Still driving it?
@@halo091 absolutely 💪
Have one 👍🏻 same colour but black leather, love it
The Panorama Roof only pops up, because of the shape of the Roof in general. The designer wasnt budging on the roofline so that was the compromise
i wouldnt mind this car i actually want one after watching this video
New drinking game down pint every time he say incredible ☺️
I have one, white, black rims, 2008 V8 manual, I love it, borla exhaust, decat, intake and revo stage 2 makes it a real gt that can go comfortable for a long cruise and still make you grin with performance and sound when needed. Fantastic ride, fully equiped and a pleasure to stay in and drive along. The only issue is italian possession taxes, but it's worth the good time it gives.
Did you have any problems with the manual trans?
@@RK1FX no, nothing except that the stock clutch is a little weak, so improving the torque by significant values can cause heating issues if you launch at high revs, then the clutch slides a little in 1st to 2nd gear change. I am thinking of upgrading it once it wears out with a more robust one, like composite organic/kevlar and stronger spring.
@@davidesetti1341 thank you for the info
Revo stage 2 takes it from 350 to 355-365....are u seriously trying to say that's made a difference? These cars cam barely hit 400 without spending cost of another s5 on a supercharger which still only gives less than 450! Car is not for upgrading, no point doing anything to it whatsoever. Not really sure why you're lying about it being fun with performance? They're slow! Sure they sound nice but can't even enjoy the sound at slow speeds coz it's too quiet
Amazing video and car as per usual MR FYD
she is a looker sweet car (first comment) :)
Yesss... Awesome wagon!!! V8 all day long
I have a 2008 A5 3.0tdi V6, private plate on and people always things it’s newer than it is... they’ve aged very well, I would love a V8 but need a diesel for commuting 300+ miles a week. I’ve seen these go with high miles on for 6-7K, but with a map on mine and a standard one of these the difference is nothing.... (apart from the noise)😂
Joe Wilson Exactly the same..I bought tuned 300hp 3.0 TDI and instanty beated my friend’s S5 😄
I’ve got one with 2000 miles on the clock along with several other Audi’s, and as an owner of 2 of them in my past, you can pick them up for cheap, but bloody hell they cost to run, not cause they break down, but petrol
V6 isnt too bad
I had one identical to this sold it 6months ago
I liked it but the £555 road tax was a total rip off , I also found it a pain to drive in traffic clutch was really annoying
Sounded good with a milltek system and your right the b &o sound system is great 👍🏻
555mroad tax. That's insane
Would pay 555 no bother, tax is the only thing that's putting me off the car in Ireland. It's 1800 a year...
555? per month?
Love the s5
I love my 2008 S5 but some drop kick nicked the V8 badges form my wings :/
The 4.2 is definitely better with a manual box. The automatic gearbox in the 2007 S5 is the old automatic transmission not a S Tronic
Got a 2007 manual s5, absolutely f*cking love it!
Just got a 2010
Same Here! Last month I got a 2010 Prestige S5 Manual with 90K miles - I want to drive it every day LOL
The car is now over 10 years old and it feels newer than many other cars
@@Its_freemund how do you like it bro? I'm thinking about picking one up 115k miles
@@huiunit There are days where I just want to get in and drive with nowhere to go.. It's just a great car to drive or be driven in
Incredible
Are we modding it?
I was going to get one of these they are lovely cars. I went for a bmw 650i instead tho. Just felt faster. Great car tho nice to see it on the channel
@Lukas Gröndahl well I bought a 2018 650i so it looks good and is up to date as I didn't want an old car.
@Lukas Gröndahl they became beautiful in 2013 imo
Nice cars. My old 2007 Mk2 TT 3.2 V6 manual also sounded great (Miltek) but paying £500+ for the car TAX wasn’t so fun. The crazy thing was that an identical car with the auto/dsg was £200 a year less 🙄
Quite tempted to pick one of these up tbh 🤔 The Audi AWD Quattro system is a peach in all the VAG cars imo.
If you can't afford 500 quid mate maybe you should get a push bike. Just saying. Weeks wage spent on tax that lasts the entire year is hardly an issue is it. Insurance is usually what people moan about not tax! 🤣
@@honesttroll3463 Maybe I’d be crying if my wages dropped to £500 a week. Otherwise no.
Dam the design aged well
Just bought my 2008 S5, picked her up for £7k with Milltek fitted. Love it
🔥
very cheep
@@MultiEski I got mine for £5700, 2008 135k miles full main dealer history and every single option + Milltek!
I LOVE CJ the s5 is good now ?
I’ve got my eye on one of these now, a 2010 plate.
I’m not into the infotainment system though. Can it be upgraded to something with Apple car play with a modern screen without making the dash look a mess. Anybody here done that? Thanks in advance.
Just bought a 2010 manual with cream seats !
How thirsty is it? 😂
@@fabiolima1948 I thought my gas tank had a hole in it at first.
Getting my credit ran as I type! Black with the red interior quatro prestige!!!!
@@danieljohnson4530 6 speed?
What mpg did u get?
Wish I had a quid for every time he says incredibly!
Is it rear wheel drive?
I'm trying to decide between one of these or a BMW 335i what would you recommend ? Or can you do a video on a n54 335i please 😁👍
Depends on your concerns. The 335 will be the better sports car. The s5 will be the better gt car.
same problem here. 335 is RWD better for drift, S5 AWD. Mainteance costs will be 2x greater for audi. Both cars are awesome.
@@kellensekker the maintenance prices will actually be very similar. I have the s5 and have been fortunate enough to have had but one issue in my year and a half of ownership. It is the lock mechanism. I can lock it, but it doesn't unlock via the key fob anymore.
@@Anonymous-qj3ry Thanks for info
@@kellensekker no problem. I love my s5, but in a place where weather isn't an issue, the 335 might be the better experience.
INCREDIBLE AMAZING INCREDIBLY AWESOME INCREDIBLY CHEAP INCREDIBLY OBTAINABLE INCREDIBLY FAST INCREDIBLY NIMBLE AND YOU CAN POSITION IT INCREDIBLY
I've got the 3.0 TDI quattro sport atm butt thinking of upgrading to the S5, would anyone (who knows them both well) recommend the switch? Thanks 👍
I had a 2011 TDI 3.0 Black edition sportback, now in a 2008 S5, its a completely different animal, totally different car and so much more fun to drive. Its a great move, you won't regret it.
Considering he considered it so many times in his opinion on the back roads 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I just got a 2009 S5 just like that but with a black interior on my channel for $1600!
wot wot wot 1600 or 16000? i see them for 10-14k where i live but nothing like under 4k
@@isea_ you heard me right, I bought it for $1600 after fees. You can see it on my channel
@@UnWrecked alright after im done with school work ill check it out also intrested in some other things i saw on your channel ill send you a reply when im dont watching as ill probably have some questions, for example what do you think of it as a daily driver with the manual? I decided if i want an automatic id go b.5 stronic and swap in a v8 if manual I'd go for the s5 b8 manual but i just dont know whats a better daily driver transmission
Have you ever noticed how often you say, “incredibly”?
Well, it’s more of a GT car than not. I’d say calling it one is fair
With the carbon build-up.. 300bhp? Otherwise a lovely looking car and comfy.
Thanks for the review. I had a manual V8 S5 for 2 years. It is anything but a GT car. I've driven it across the continent three times. It is noisy on the Autobahn and needs constant attention to keep it well behaved at high speed. You usually arrive at your destination thinking how good it is that it is over. In all other occasions, a magnificent and very unique piece of work!! But not a GT car car ;-)
My friend has ONE and i dr ove it was a today and strong . Most beautiful A5 is first gen and engine is so usuble best interiors ... he trade it to s8 D3 W12
Arnt these cars renowned for tensioner issues and a rear chain meaning engine out? If you want real financial ruin there’s an RS5 on AT for 16k.
Yes
Timing chains / guides are not an issue on the B8 S5. That was on earlier versions like the B7 S4.
This car doesn’t have the timing chain issue. That was with the B7 S4. The S5 has the detuned engine from the RS4 which is different
Watch out for the chains!
harry gloyn it’s the tensioner that’s weak, I have the same issue on mine. It’s rare they go but if they do? Boom...
@@wildeheart2996 und kaputski...
Only on the b6/7 s4
2008 S5 is what I got, It’s incredibly fast, but cheap? No way, sensors, oil changes, gas if everyday driver is like a 2500 truck. Let’s not forget this whole car is basically plastic with a beast motor. God forbid the starter goes out or alternator, look up where those are located n how “cheap” it is to fix. I still won’t part with mine though, love when Honda’s n Toyota’s with lawnmower mufflers roll up n rev their p.o.s. Whistlers, by 3rd gear objects in rear view are actually smaller than they appear!
Apart from the initial purchase cost there’s nothing *cheap* about that car.
I bought one a few years ago after looking into maintenance costs, insurance, etc. It really is not as bad as you would think. However, The one thing I never looked up was the clutch replacement for the 6 spd. This is the only V8 I've heard of that requires the engine to be taken out to remove the transmission. I have a nice $3700 bill from Audi to pay next week when I pick it up. I'm in the U.S. for those wondering.
What? The engine doesn't need to come out for transmission removal. Whoever told you that never ever let them touch your car as they lack experience.
Miss my s4 2003 V8😎
Do you miss the fuel bill tho that's the question?
@@notmanynamesleft he didn't say he drove it.
@@derekporter66 he just fucking looked at it?
@@notmanynamesleft tasted it. Smelt it. Hit it. Pictured it. Washed it. Dried it. Sat on it.
i had never owned an Audi, even a A1
You can pick these up for around 6k now
in shitty condition probably, on mobile.de the S5 starts from 10k euro, i think it’s the biggest german car online market. they’re so cheap in UK also because the sterring whell is on the right side.
So they normally just sound like that ?
Sounds like it has a cat back exhaust .. I may be wrong
Purchasing may be attainable but maintaining and running unfortunately is only an option for the wealthy.
notmanynamesleft yes and no. Everything is relative. Obviously it’s a high performance sports coupe so yes it will drink oil/fuel and parts will be under more wear/tear. But this is expected and obvious to any buyer. But as a VAG car theyre very reliable. Got mine for 8.8k and she’s great.
@@wilkinsonyachtbrokerUK nice, yea they're without doubt fantastic machines but will drain you a bit maintaining them which is why I now drive a 535d which will keep up with one of these and return 40mpg rather than high teens if you drive hard, all I miss is the v8 soundtrack, I would buy one of these if I only used it at weekends and I do intend to own someone similar to this in the future 👌
I beg to differ. I just bought a 2008 one and although the tax is high in the UK (£570 for the year), insurance wasn't bad at all and I have been getting 25+mpg on a run... I am far from wealthy.
I've had my 2009 s5 for over a year now and the maintenance has been more than that of your average car, but it has been reliable and well worth it!
@@og7277 I get nowhere near 25 mpg though.... average maybe 18
What does the 2012 have that the 2007 don't have?
The V8
Best a5 ever it pukla from every fear torqy
I came back to watch this video ... i so so want one so badly 😁 but cant afford to buy one 😒 one day I will own this! Inshallah
انشا الله brother!
Inshallah brother
Are these turbo charged?
No mate. Its a 4.2 V8 naturally aspirated engine
Do these engines suffer the same timing chain issues as the V8 S4 ?
Extremely rare and barely heard of with the S5. Anything can go wrong with any car no matter how reliable so I'm not going to say no one has suffered from it but if you Google it not much comes up. B6 and B7 s4 is a different story though, very common on those
Different engine mate, no not a problem on the s5
typo maunal should be manual in title
U change gear a lot 🤣 just an observation
Maunal
DO NOT buy a used S5 (or any German luxury vehicle) if you only have enough to purchase. Buy a Toyota/VW/etc. Buying a cheap S5 just because you can afford the purchase price will have you riding the bus when it needs a new clutch/starter/etc. A new clutch alone will cost you as much as a good used Honda. $2k-5k easy all day long.
Love my 2010 manual S5 (138k miles), but bring money once things start to go. Simple wear-and-tear items can cost dearly. I need a new starter. The part costs maybe $200, but the job costs about $1,500. A simple starter replacement is an engine-out procedure.
Overall it's been extremely reliable. Almost no issues. By far the best car I've ever owned. Just a warning about wear and tear items and repair costs.
Cruising down the highway you'll get 22-26 mpg (US) all day long.
Really thinking bout getting one in a few weeks, whats the one thing if any to look out for in the beginning
@@danieljohnson4530 If it's a manual, see if/when clutch was replaced and the electricals are in good shape. Also the stsrter.
Too my knowledge there aren't any well known issues aside from carbon build up that can rob some power.
Mine has 138k miles and I haven't noticed any loss of power.
FIESTA??? Sell that boat of a SUV??? What happened to buying a MK2 focus??? Or was it all for imaginary internet clout.
you do no js carless dont you
I’d rather have a Vauxhall manaro vxr. 6.0 litre v8 and 400 bhp. £10000 would get u a nice one. Audi’s r too common these days.
Kristian Spencer yes i agree. Cheaper to maintain too.
Saw a VXR8 the other day, it sounds brutal, I'd have one over an S5 any day.
You’d take a Vauxhall over an Audi? Hahahahaha wtf is wrong with you
way more expensive than an S5
AJ K it’s a Holden.
Awesome car. So much better then the 3.0 v6 the newer gen came with
Good looking cars, but not very fast or tuneable. Definitely not a drivers car , more just a good fast cruiser, you can feel it’s size when driving it , not to mention the huge front bonnet . Sold my facelift S5 for the MK7 Golf R and it’s miles better , especially how much nimble/precise the steering is.
OLewis i had one also, 4.2 v8 manual with milltek's i sold it too. A lot of noise but not very quick, golf r much better
P B hatchback pocket rocket vs a classy sports coupe. Depends on your age I guess. But if I’m over 30 I don’t want to be seen in a hatchback. I had a golf too and I know they’re awesome. Actually more comfortable than my s5. And no understeer
CharlesXavier thats true mate, i went from s5 to stage 3 s7 now a stage 2 rs7, but as i say golf r class car too, i just turned 30 in october
Forme it’s the opposite , I wouldn’t wanna be in something like a Civic type R/Focus RS if I’m over 30 whereas the Golf R has subtle styling. If I could be seen in an S3 there I don’t see the difference with the R . Funny you say that because the only people I ever see driving R’s are in their 30’s and 40’s
OLewis thats true, whats the price of the 3 of them new? Rs, type r and golf r?
£630 tax on these is just getting silly
I think he forgot this engine was in a lambo also course its a bad boy engine lol
haha no it doesn't, its not even the same 4.2 as the rs5
@@ace3up mate the 4.2 v8 thats in the UK version from the year 2007-2009 .. that audi S5 had the same engine as the lambo that was in production ..the V10 was an optional upgrade .. the RS5 came well after but who wants a turbo charged car.. a naturally aspirated engine can never loose power like a turbo!
@@Adz_Win sorry but the uk and us version b8 s5 have the same 4.2, the b8 rs5 had a n/a 4.2 v8 as well but a different one entirely, the only audis that share engines with the lambos are the old v10 a8s and the r8 v8 and v10
ace3up ok it’s to early to argue I work soon lol
Crazy cheap until you find out the insurance cost! 😂
Or the maintenance and running costs, not practical to daily at all.
My insurance halved on this car the day I turned 25 as I wasn’t a ‘young person driver’. It’s a good price now.
As a 44 year old with no points or claims this costs twice as much to tax as it does for me to insure.
300 a year
Your living on cloud cuckoo land if you think this is a budget car. They are cheap for a very good reason. Audi parts are infamously expensive and the cars are so complex that the labour is increased.
VAG parts are pretty reasonable compared to most
Owned my 58 plate for a year now and WOW!! if your thinking about getting one buy the V8 4.2l.
Mine is finished in sprint pearl blue with silk nappa leather (sprint pearl blue was £1700 option in 2008.)
Just buy one
I did 6 months ago 👍
You have a manual? Any problems with the car?
@@RK1FX mine is a tiptronic auto but it does have the manual mode with the flappy paddles.
I do wish it was manual but the auto is pretty quick
@@imadadbestjobintheworld5259 any issues with the auto? So do you regret getting it auto VS Mt?
@@RK1FX no, I've heard that the manual box can be notchy plus the tiptronic box is responsive enough for me.
The car is a beast and I've got no regrets:-)
I've owned it for a year and it sailed through the MOT!
It's my daily driver and I still smile every time I drive it!
It's my personal opinion but it's one of the nicest looking cars Audi ever made.
The Brazilian designer who designed it said it was the most beautiful car he ever designed and I agree :-)
Its different from other Audi's with alot more curves.
Compared it to a BMW 335i twin turbo. V8 Audi got smoked. There close to 5 sec. 0-60, that's slow. Most iof any of it's competitors are faster. That's why they 2012 was the last year for the S5 4.2 V8.
Lovely car but the 335i of the same time was the better car.
They're cheap because nobody wants them. They're slow, no upgradability whatsoever without going SC and even that doesn't get you as much as a simple remap does to a 335i. They're AWD which removes all the fun, should have been RWD. Quattro makes the car slow and completely removes character and they're dull to look at. Worst thing is the V8! Should have gone V6 with supercharger or something instead of the shit slow v8s. No idea why they even bother with v8s since they're so slow without turbos. 370z is v6
Similar spec with less torque yet is a faster car than these. Once these get to 120mph they struggle like crazy to keep going. Low end torque is not good, nowhere near what you'd expect from the 300 or whatever lb-ft. It's an a5 with a different sound, barely any faster either. My test drive I would have guessed it was maybe 250bhp maybe 275. When he said it was 350+ I was shocked, feels so slow. When I say it's slow I mean I had a Clio rs200 last and s5 was slow compared to that in a straight line.....not even kidding. I would much prefer the feeling of going fast than actually going fast, that's where fun is.
Seen plenty of these with around 85k miles going for 6.5-8k because nobody wants them except maybe older guys in their 50s. Its an old man car.
Honestly I'm only so mad because I wanted one for ages! Saved up on little money then the test drive actually made me so gutted! I thought it would be perfect and it was just not at all. Why buy a 350bhp V8 just for 140bhp diesel leon to wipe the floor with you......
I get your points but a lot of people just want a v8 with a manual gearbox, there’s nothing else like it
lush car