Audi S5 B9 Sportback - 3.0 V6 Turbo
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macron said:
Cool!
Do you have much call for the back seats? Long distance comfort for passengers is of interest, and these do seem to offer some VFM.
If you do go looking and want a look at mine let me know. Do you have much call for the back seats? Long distance comfort for passengers is of interest, and these do seem to offer some VFM.
Front seats are epic, great support, electric lumbar, electric bolsters, fully electric adjustments, heated and massaging!
The rears are pretty good, not had any complaints but they’re used infrequently in mine. The sloping roof doesn’t impact headroom too badly as the seats are quite low. Think the tallest person I’ve had in the back was 6ft and they were definitely ok.
Sportback has 3 rear seats, think the coupe has 2?
Great thread and just read throughout after purchasing a B9.5 s-line in Navarra Blue coupe over the weekend (albeit not an S-model, or sportback).
First job after reading this thread will be checking the leaf deposit box! Also will be going ahead with the all-in package Audi are currently offering with 2 services, MOT's, warranty and roadside assist for £602.
Mine has done 33k miles, can I ask where do you get the information from as to when things are due? You said the sparkplugs at 40k for example.
Lovely car and if I wasn't doing so many miles a year I would have definitely looked at the S5.
First job after reading this thread will be checking the leaf deposit box! Also will be going ahead with the all-in package Audi are currently offering with 2 services, MOT's, warranty and roadside assist for £602.
Mine has done 33k miles, can I ask where do you get the information from as to when things are due? You said the sparkplugs at 40k for example.
Lovely car and if I wasn't doing so many miles a year I would have definitely looked at the S5.
Abc321 said:
Great thread and just read throughout after purchasing a B9.5 s-line in Navarra Blue coupe over the weekend (albeit not an S-model, or sportback).
First job after reading this thread will be checking the leaf deposit box! Also will be going ahead with the all-in package Audi are currently offering with 2 services, MOT's, warranty and roadside assist for £602.
Mine has done 33k miles, can I ask where do you get the information from as to when things are due? You said the sparkplugs at 40k for example.
Lovely car and if I wasn't doing so many miles a year I would have definitely looked at the S5.
Cheers! I had a coupe 9.5 A5 as a courtesy car and it was lovely. In fact think there’s a pic of it earlier in the thread. Have had that, an SQ2, TT and A6 from them so far - all great except the TT which I felt was cheap inside. First job after reading this thread will be checking the leaf deposit box! Also will be going ahead with the all-in package Audi are currently offering with 2 services, MOT's, warranty and roadside assist for £602.
Mine has done 33k miles, can I ask where do you get the information from as to when things are due? You said the sparkplugs at 40k for example.
Lovely car and if I wasn't doing so many miles a year I would have definitely looked at the S5.
Think that was in the online manual in the Audi app I saw it. Not sure if 40k is normal for plugs or not as despite this being my 24th car I don’t think I’ve ever had to change them before!
Had a good read through of this thread. I have a Navarra blue S3 and I do agree that this paint seems to show up any flaws a lot more than any other colour I have had. I had a hairline scratch running the whole width of the car and Audi took it back and sorted it without really any issue at all.
I am also thinking of blacking out the chrome, have found somebody near me who will do it for a reasonable price if you are in the south east. Can let you know how i get on!
I am also thinking of blacking out the chrome, have found somebody near me who will do it for a reasonable price if you are in the south east. Can let you know how i get on!
I don’t miss my S5 all that much, but there’s no denying it’s a very pretty and good looking car. Completely understated too.
Fantastic engine with tonnes of torque. Always got good MPH on a run as well.
If I ever had one again, adaptive dampers and a sunroof would be key for me next time. I’d have the matrix LEDs again - they were fantastic.
Fantastic engine with tonnes of torque. Always got good MPH on a run as well.
If I ever had one again, adaptive dampers and a sunroof would be key for me next time. I’d have the matrix LEDs again - they were fantastic.
Great looking car. I've been reading through some Pistonheads threads on these, I have a 2017 M4 Competition Pack at moment which has been a great car for me, but am finding it a little stiffly sprung for the commutes I'm doing now, which involve a lot of back roads (often poorly surfaced) and could also now do with 4 or 5 doors.
Don't want a diesel or SUV, and would still like a car with some pace and performance prowess but maybe not as focused as a //M car or RS model - these seem to tick a lot of boxes and represent very good vfm. And relatively easy to get decent power out of too with a stage 1. How do you find the ride quality?
Don't want a diesel or SUV, and would still like a car with some pace and performance prowess but maybe not as focused as a //M car or RS model - these seem to tick a lot of boxes and represent very good vfm. And relatively easy to get decent power out of too with a stage 1. How do you find the ride quality?
carguy45 said:
Great looking car. I've been reading through some Pistonheads threads on these, I have a 2017 M4 Competition Pack at moment which has been a great car for me, but am finding it a little stiffly sprung for the commutes I'm doing now, which involve a lot of back roads (often poorly surfaced) and could also now do with 4 or 5 doors.
Don't want a diesel or SUV, and would still like a car with some pace and performance prowess but maybe not as focused as a //M car or RS model - these seem to tick a lot of boxes and represent very good vfm. And relatively easy to get decent power out of too with a stage 1. How do you find the ride quality?
Cheers! Don't want a diesel or SUV, and would still like a car with some pace and performance prowess but maybe not as focused as a //M car or RS model - these seem to tick a lot of boxes and represent very good vfm. And relatively easy to get decent power out of too with a stage 1. How do you find the ride quality?
In terms of ride quality on the whole it’s ok, but to be honest I do find it a little hard for my liking and the driving I do/ local roads.
Some have adjustable suspension but assuming the settings are soft, medium and hard, I don’t know where the standard suspension falls (presumably medium).
I recently had a ride in Funk’s coupe and then I did the same journey in my Sportback with him as passenger.
Pretty sure the rear of my Sportback feels harder on bumpy roads than his coupe, but I think sound plays a part. The coupe has more separation from the boot area whereas the Sportback is closer to an estate with a different shape hatch. Read, Sportback isn’t as refined imho.
But I am a fussy bugger and hellbent on rattles and noises that I can’t figure out!
carguy45 said:
Great looking car. I've been reading through some Pistonheads threads on these, I have a 2017 M4 Competition Pack at moment which has been a great car for me, but am finding it a little stiffly sprung for the commutes I'm doing now, which involve a lot of back roads (often poorly surfaced) and could also now do with 4 or 5 doors.
Don't want a diesel or SUV, and would still like a car with some pace and performance prowess but maybe not as focused as a //M car or RS model - these seem to tick a lot of boxes and represent very good vfm. And relatively easy to get decent power out of too with a stage 1. How do you find the ride quality?
We got rid of ours and my wife found it too firm a ride. Great cars, but it is a let down. Don't want a diesel or SUV, and would still like a car with some pace and performance prowess but maybe not as focused as a //M car or RS model - these seem to tick a lot of boxes and represent very good vfm. And relatively easy to get decent power out of too with a stage 1. How do you find the ride quality?
Try and find one with the adjustable suspension and see if that suits you.
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