2012 Audi S5 Review - Buy it, and buy it now
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2011
- Sitting in traffic, an E550 Coupe crawls onto the highway and parks just a few cars ahead and a few lanes over. It certainly is original looking, but you can't help but feel a little sorry for the folks at Mercedes. How can you compete with a car as beautiful as the Audi S5?
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I remember watching this video when I was considering a S5. Bought it 2 years ago and yes, I am glad I bought the Audi S5.
Me too. Love my 2010. No regrets. Not even terrible on gas (when I'm a good boy).
johnnyd83 2010 great car my boy
its pretty hard to resist not to drive a maniac on this when I got a AWE exhaust system
Byronic Tonic, can you tell me a bit more please, I’m looking to buy one soon, I need advise on what to lookout for and which is more reliable manual or auto? I’m in the UK. Thanks
@@ImperialHDGaming manual is allways more reliable, faster and just so much fun.
Last S5 with a V8. That alone makes me want it.
Last S5 with 6 speed V8 sounds even better to me:)
Trash car
@@100cvcv8 A trash car go from 0-100km/h in 5 sec.
It's actually 354 HP with the V8; he switched the 5 and 4 lol.
Who’s here in 2019?
Now you can find these all day under 20
😂
@IAmKing720 how you planning on doing that? They only way to get those numbers , is supercharging it. Those start around $10,000 us. Unless you get the V6 model.
2020 and in lockdown
Big fax copped one for 17 😤 u can get these to 450 with headers, downpipe, Tune, full 3inch exhaust. Im grabbin magnaflow shits crazy madd flames these have rs5 potential
"Which will cost you an extra $5900 bucks". I could get a daily with that extra $5900.
DZL or a 3.2 Audi a5
Audi is not for you then, friend.
I just paid $1,199 for 75k service and $600 on top for what issues were discovered along the way. And that's normal for Audi.
Just saying.
"You should buy it" you know what you are right. I am 21 years old, full time student, on my way to the dealership right now! Wait, my bank accounts has 3 pennies. Do they accept nonexual love as payment?
Hahaha. He did say several times "If you're in the market..."
I’m a 21 year old full time student, 4 years after this comment posted I just bought one lol
Ok who asked
@@sugabopp your mother.
@@mschrage618 lmao bro good stuff, I just got into pharmacy school, and 3 years ago bought an IS350, but I was so close to buying an S4
I have a 2011 S5 4 door 7 speed automatic with dual clutch and s-tronic shift. 333hp v6t. Love driving it!
The v8 engine is bullet proof. You will still see these with 100-120k miles and still worth nearly 20 grand.
Thats right, i consider bying one of those beauties, there are a lot on the market with past 300k miles, so you know this engine is awesome.
For around 20k bucks, i think this is one of the best V8 GTs you can get on the market.
oldsql which market ?
Pre covid they used to be 20k Australian dollars now they go for 32-38k I'm heart broken haha
I just bought a 2010 S5 six speed manual with AWE track exhaust ... sounds sick
I have the AWE exhaust also on my 09 S5. Sound amazing. I love it.
Any engine problems?
Bought a 2010 Cabriolet in Moonlight Blue with the gorgeous Sienna Brown/Black combo interior. The Sienna Brown is more like a brick red. I get whiplash looking at the car. Simply the most gorgeous - and hottest - thing on the road, hands down. Nothing touches this car in looks or performance.
Can we appreciate the fact that this was like a legit movie trailer in the first 40 seconds 😂😂❗️
I really like your reviews, thanks a lot !
Ontario represent !
Great review, thanks Autoguide!
Can't afford this one, but I am buying an A5! I'm excited like a little kid over it, too! : )
I just bought one and I love it!!
HawaiiRebel how much was it in your country?
No doubt that Audi is sooo much nicer than ANY BMW inside and out!!! Classy lines and a throaty exhaust. BMW is starting to look like a car an 80 year old would drive in the slow lane.
I've never seen this reviewer, but good job
i always listen to dubstep in my car,you have chosen good exaplme for those speakers,thanx :D
Some of the best roads in Toronto.
You literally drove past my house in this vid. :-p
JDOG1337 wait where is this in toronto? Scarborough?
Simple, elegant, high quality interior. And no, i'm not a big fan of the new one, THIS version is the one i fell my heart into
For some reason, I feel like this reviewer is saying a lot but not telling me anything, possibly because he's talking so damn fast.
Beautiful car. My neighbor bought this, and I am so jealous right now.
Beautiful car! Being a convertible lover, I would definitely go for the cabrio and that wonderful dual clutch tranny. Thanks for the good review and the hat tip to its little brother the TT. This might turn out to be my next car, but that is years off since my TT continues to make me SMILE!!!
Considering getting a 2008 Audi S5 soon.. Any serious problems or reasons I shouldn't? Thanks
A very professional and helpful review! Does anyone know up until when exactly did the V8 S5 was produced in Europe and USA, prior to the restyled, downsized and ugly S5?
Cheers
great reviewer, already subscribed to this channel :)
Bought one last year and I love it. Mines the convertible model.
How's the maintenance? And is it reliable ? I'm new to Audi and German cars
2 doors. AWD. 6 Spd manual. N/A V8. The perfect recipe. I think I found my next car..
get it its awesome. i just got mine.
@@wilkinsonyachtbrokerUK How is the reliability on this one? I considering buying one oh those, i earn just over 3k a month after tax, i think the 4.2 is one of audis best engines yet. Littlebit afraid of maintanance but i could do a lot on my own
@@oldsql725 I dont earn that much and it's fine. Its just the mpg that attacks the wallet. Best I can get is 25mpg on cruising. City is 15-20mpg. Which is pretty bad. It's expensive if you drive far. Maintenance is minimal, VAG cars are solid. Mine is 92k and touch wood, shes very good.
@@wilkinsonyachtbrokerUK Thank you very much, i drive like 5k Miles a Year so this should be finde :) Getting it till march 2020, very excited!
@vlurton correction, I visited my local Audi dealership and they informed that for next model year 2012 the V8 will be put to rest also in the A5 model as it has already been done in the A4 and Q7 range. The 2012 model coupe S5 will also be powered by the supercharged V6
I have the 6-speed DSG in my 07 A3 and I love it! Yeah a new user name is in order!
Thinking about a 2010 s5 110k miles everything done except control arms and water pump and engine what do you guys think?
Haha I liked how they whipped out the dubstep when they demo'd the B&O system.
Where did you film this review? I would love to go there.
I must have this!!! Priorities re-aligned... Initiating
How is this car long term, am about to buy a 09 but it has like 266km is this a good buy or walk from this car?
amazing car. does it have a moonroof option?
great handling car really impressed.
was not impressed with the power.
drove one today on a test course.
Thank you very much. I haven't found "the one" yet, so I might be asking you some questions before I decide.:)
I'm not anti BMW, but you don't buy an Audi just for the HP or 0-60. You buy it because it's an Audi. It's classy, it's not a little boy's M3.
Lol. BMW shits all over Audi in every category.
Matt Budesa you made his point
Matt Budesa I have had BMWs in the past and switched to Audi a couple years ago and can say yes, Audi’s are better. Just my opinion though
@@Bigboycase That's ok your entitled to your opinion. I've had some Audis in the past too. BMW makes better drivers cars. Specifically the M cars. Not sure what BMWs you owned. I'm assuming lower trim cars. Just depends whats more important to you in your driving experience.
Pretty cool everyday driver. I can't think of one that's much better, especially for living in a region with stupidly snowy winters.
I just bought one nearly identical to the one in the video. I pick it up tomorrow. Can't wait.
Update: THE WORST car I have ever owned. 20000kms of sheer, unbridled misery.
As of January 9, 2019, I have had the car for 165 days. 43 (and counting) of those days, the car has been off the road for repairs. That is 26% of the time I have had it.
Check engine lights, misfires, random misfires, wheel bearings, fucked up repairs by audi, new battery, blown ECU, motor mounts, coolant bottle, new spark plugs, new coils (still misfires), proximity key sensors in both doors stopped working, audi doesn't update the nav on the older ones so that is useless as well. At the moment, with a blown ECU, I am staring down the barrel of a $2000 second attempt at a REPAIR. If that doesn't work, I am looking at $3000 plus tax for a replacement ECU.
It gets the best fuel, the best oil, oem or better parts, rust proofed, fully detailed regularly, and, maintained by a shop that specializes in audis.
So far, I have spent more on repairs, than I have paid off of the loan to buy this PIECE OF SHIT.
I wouldn't take another audi (brand new, or used) if it was free.
At this point, I can't wait to pay it off, so I can get rid of the fucking thing, as quickly as possible.
Be warned!
@@eat_a_dick_trudeau How many miles does your car have and what problems have? I'm really interested because I'm looking to buy one! thx
@@Kaiser911GT2RS 157000kms (97000 miles).
As if today, I picked the car up 181 days ago. 59 have been spent in the shop. 32% of the time I have had the car. It coudln't be driven.
Currently it is out of commission for a blown stock ecu. They attempted to fix it twice, and, it won't work. A new one is $2900. With the work they already did, plus the new one, and, programming it, I will be out roughly $5000. I haven't seen my car in 37 days now. They estimate it will be ready next week.
The scary thing is; they don't know what caused it. It could blow another ecu ten minutes after I pick it up.
It always has misfires, and check engine lights. I, and, the shop have gone through it with a fine tooth comb. There is no reason for it. Wheel bearings go frequently on these cars. My proximity door locks stopped working, randomly. Blind spot switches itself off at will. Codes, codes, errors, errors...it never ends.
Can you afford to have a car that maybe works 68% of the time? Can you afford $3000 ecus, which the 4.2 S5's eat for breakfast? Can you tolerate a car that constantly has CELs on, random misfires, and, electrical gremlins? How about wind whistling from the windows, which don't seal? Navigation, they won't update? Keys that randomly de-program themselves?
Audi themselves say they just guess at fixing them. They also love to say "we recognize there is a problem. We don't know how to fix it, and, we aren't going to try."
These cars are beautiful, but, they are CRAP.
@@eat_a_dick_trudeau Thank you for the comprehensive reply! I'm sorry to hear all these problems. It seems that it has all the common issues of the S5 and more.. I wonder if a sub-100k km car is a safer bet or not, but i'm not to sure at this point. Anyway I hope you can sort out the main things and enjoy a bit that big V8!
@@eat_a_dick_trudeau i was just about to pick one of these up 115k miles. had most of the maintenance done but needs rear differential drain, fuel induction cleaning service, tramsission drain and fill service, spark plugs, strut assembly front and rear. Do you still do not recommend this car?
@stickdiggler, my 2012 CDN model S5 just arrived at the dealer. It does not have the new style headlights. They could of course still update sometime in the fall, but mine IS a 2012 model year (this was the first one ordered at my dealership back in May).
@DvidzS5
I agree mate, I have the 3.0V6T supercharged engine in mine, less BHP but more accessible power makes it faster then the old V8 engine. But overall I think she is a great looking car but I have decided to chop it in for a Mercedes C63 AMG coupe which I am looking forward to getting.
I love my S5.
Mine is a 2010, does anyone know if there is an update that can be done to the MMI system? That will maybe improve its interface? Thanks in advance
@CarbineGuy i hope the rs5 will use the v8t from later s6, and s7 instead of current v8, that will be good
Doesn't Audi 4.2 V8 have the potential timing chain guide/tensioner issue that costs at least $6000 to repair? Or ones in S5 different from S4???
6 speed manual. That's the only choice in my book. What's the point otherwise? Just get an automatic Jetta.
only other option iwould consider would be the S-Tronic.But since they don't offer it with the coupes, then manual it is.
winterstellar,
I bought a 2013 A5 a few months ago. It's a great car, but if I had to do it over again, I'd get the '13 S5. I test drove the '13 S5 and to be honest was a little underwhelmed by the power and I just didn't see $13k difference between that car and mine, but I guess I want it now for the prestige of it. Let me know if you have any questions on the A5. Good luck finding the one you want!
good cinematography
The seats look awesome. I'm saving up for the M3 tho
BMW all way ✊🍻
its just me or is that steering wheel super fat?
all girth no length.
Ronn Lukaku lmaoo i thought the same
I think you can get the DCT in coupe form but not with the V8 it is paired with the same V6 Supercharged motor that is in the Cabriolet.
Very well said!
Could you please let me know where you get your jeans? And i'm being serious. Thank you.
That camera is sick. What is it?
which is the most reliable s5 engine? be honest please :D
Because they're amazing!
@DvidzS5 That's the one thing I'll really miss, plus you can always put money into it, and a V8 could potentially have a lot more power than a V6
I know that abandoned shipping warehouse, it's in Oshawa - I taught my kids to drive there. Sadly, not in an S5.
I found one of these hiding behind a business and I have been searching for the owner frantically. It looks like it was parked then forgotten or maybe the owner passed, the only number I have to track down the title holder is the VIN. I need tips that go beyond the obvious, I have been searching for 2 months with only dead ends. Thanks in advance , also the car is located in Central FL.
please review the S4
2013 and on have the 7-speed dual clutch S-Tronic. Incredible little auto - seamless shifts even at redline! I test drove the S5... but bought the A5 S-Line instead... slight regret but loving the A5! Ignore my username, since that car ('08 G37S Coupe or JDM Skyline 370GTS) was sold months ago in anticipation of a new car... gotta change it... thinking "Audi Nuthugger" now... :)
r u gonna review the 2013 model?
Bi turbo would be insane. But sick. And insane.
Great video ✌🏿💥💥💥✌🏿
Make sure you get the later ones with the direct injection redesign. The first cars with direct injection were plagued with carbon built up on the intake valves every 25K miles or so.
www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/336187-S5-FSI-engines-doomed-due-to-intake-manifold-carbon-build-up
does the diesel motor suffer from it too ?
Just got one a week ago and I love it
What year? Currently looking at a 2010.
@@dontworryaboutit7817 2011 Premium plus
How many miles?
@DvidzS5 Do you know are they getting rid of the V8 in favor of the Supercharged V6 forever? I would hate to see the V8 go :(
@evans4you The 2012 Coupe is still a 4.2 liter V8. The cab is a supercharged V6 (as it has always been).
ughh. right now i'm deciding on whether to get an 09 A4 for practicality, or an 09 S5 for its amazing looks and sound!
i know i should get the S5, but the thing is it has really high miles, and idk how much money i'll be putting into it over the next year or so. uuughh im so torn between the two. someone help me decide :(
The V8 in the S5 has carbon buildup issues that are going to cost you a lot of money on a semi regular basis. Get the A4 and save yourself from a lot of headache
+Jordan F thanks for the help. But is it really that bad? Can I clean it myself with seafoam?
flintlights I'm having the same situation. I'm stuck between an a5 or s5 both with high miles and I don't know which one to get 😩
This guy must have the best job in the world!!
still have it? how's your gearbox goin???????
3 more years and this is mine!
hahah lucky you!
Tom Young did you get it ?!
DID YOU GET IT???
Did u get it??
did you get it??
@FitnessSurrender I already answered this once. In USA you still got the V8 for the S5 while in Europe they have already put the V6 in it.
I'm so used to them I hardly know they're there now. Maybe if it was a clear reflector it would be better. What messes up a look of a car is those dark gray plastics that Audi used to put on the outside of some of their cars in like 2002ish. They had them as side skirts too ugh
last sunday i finally went to have a look at an s5 am thinking s5 or bmw m3 my brother has always bought bmw..for me bmw is a fantastic machine any class..a far from a bmw hater i love them cars...but on sunday i went to the car dealer sat in the car i fought this is me and when i turned on the v8 we became lovers..i will not look at any other car..audi s5 v8 black will be on my drive soon...around the end of may..truely magnificent class of its own
I want one now
nice car does it transform?
NO DSG on the 4.2 v8 = sadness. Why available only for the 3.0T?
This looks really old fashioned the new one looks great
Bugatti is also a glorified VW.. Oh, and Bentley.. as well as Porsche... and don't forget Lamborghini too, because it's owned by Audi, which is owned by VW
I bought one and then
I WRECKED IT !!!!!
lol how did that happen? too fast?
huiunit Drunk !
Was this filmed in rouge park?
@BigCivic - Correct - so far at least! Maybe there will be a 2012.5 model year in US/Canada if you've seen different pictures showing up though? Who knows (see my other post below)
@gar4ett3141 ok you are partially right. In USA you still got the V8 while here in Europe the new S5 got the V6 engine. (We also used to have the V8) And probably sometime in the future the S5 in USA will also have a V6.
Is it RELIABLE that is the only thing I am interested in knowing.
Light Surfer no
Heck, it’s a VW. What does that tell you? Nothing good. I have had my own share ( 4) of VW.
Jeez. Never again
Last Passat I put so much money into it, spent probably 5 weeks at the dealer, and yet couldn’t be fixed. Electrical problems that would shut down the engine or mess the ECU
Audi are the same. And also, slower than a Passat ( because of weight)
@ManULover07 you re talking about the rs5 right there
@Rock7132 The 2012 coup is still a V8....the headlights look the same to me...the audi rep said there was little difference between my (late year) '09 and the 12 when I was at the dealership last month.
Last of dying breed refers to the V8 and also probably the 6MT. Both are on the way out. Audi has gone to the Supercharged 6 for the 2013 model S5.
is that leather the Magma Red color?
0:30 that understeer lawllll bodyroll too
copilot7777: As he mentions in the video, you can get the 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission in the Cabriolet model, which is what I just bought.
Is pushing a button somehow less cool than turning a key?
Check out the C class and E class Mercs. Lots of plastics there too. Btw, the plastics in audi's, bmw's, merc's, etc. are not "cheap."
fair enough a stupid question, can you rice up a stock A5 S line to have an exterior look of an S5??
No, major changes: the front grid is different, more exhaust pipes on the S5 than on the A5 and your side mirrors are grey on the S5. These cannot be changed on the stock model... You can always try to find someone to pimp it to look like the S5 :)
(but why would you? if someone challenges you, you don't have the power to compete...)
Mumbo Jumbo i hope you get it soon ;)
how much do these cost new?
cause the headlights are awesome