Audi S5 B9 Sportback - 3.0 V6 Turbo
Discussion
DiscoSINGH said:
Great write up OP!
I have a 2018 SQ5 3.0 tfsi, so same running gear as your S5 SB!
These are great cars, mine on the day I collected it (owned for 3.5 years now)
Cracking car - I must admit I didn’t look at the SQ5 as A) My wife had a Q3 , which she has since sold anyway and B) I stupidly assumed they were diesel still. I have a 2018 SQ5 3.0 tfsi, so same running gear as your S5 SB!
These are great cars, mine on the day I collected it (owned for 3.5 years now)
They were probably dearer than the Sport Back anyway so may not have been viable but I’ve never had an SUV and is likely the box I tick next, hopefully not anytime soon though.
joropug said:
Cracking car - I must admit I didn’t look at the SQ5 as A) My wife had a Q3 , which she has since sold anyway and B) I stupidly assumed they were diesel still.
They were probably dearer than the Sport Back anyway so may not have been viable but I’ve never had an SUV and is likely the box I tick next, hopefully not anytime soon though.
Yeah these petrol SQ5's are rare, only made in MY 2017 - 2018 with a few registered in early 2019 before going back to diesel. I had a choice of either an SQ5 or a X3 M40i as I wanted a petrol SUV, but in the end I went for the SQ5.They were probably dearer than the Sport Back anyway so may not have been viable but I’ve never had an SUV and is likely the box I tick next, hopefully not anytime soon though.
OP - might not be of immediate use, but I just extended the warranty with Audi on mine for a year, costing what I thought was a reasonable £400.
I know folk will say “oh, just put the money in a bank account”, but 400 quid ain’t gonna touch the sides for a big ticket failure on something like this….
I know folk will say “oh, just put the money in a bank account”, but 400 quid ain’t gonna touch the sides for a big ticket failure on something like this….
Nelka said:
OP - might not be of immediate use, but I just extended the warranty with Audi on mine for a year, costing what I thought was a reasonable £400.
I know folk will say “oh, just put the money in a bank account”, but 400 quid ain’t gonna touch the sides for a big ticket failure on something like this….
That is excellent, I’m sure they mentioned 600-800 roughly when I asked but it was a bit woolly. How do you organise it ? I know folk will say “oh, just put the money in a bank account”, but 400 quid ain’t gonna touch the sides for a big ticket failure on something like this….
I bought the servicing package the other day following an email from Audi with a great offer.
She said that normally two services and a brake fluid change was circa £750 , the offer was 25% off two services (one minor one major) and a free brake fluid change. Even better, 0% interest. £18.72 a month I think it is, circa £450. Great value and keeps the full Audi history.
joropug said:
That is excellent, I’m sure they mentioned 600-800 roughly when I asked but it was a bit woolly. How do you organise it ?
I bought the servicing package the other day following an email from Audi with a great offer.
She said that normally two services and a brake fluid change was circa £750 , the offer was 25% off two services (one minor one major) and a free brake fluid change. Even better, 0% interest. £18.72 a month I think it is, circa £450. Great value and keeps the full Audi history.
They emailed me the offer about a month before the approved used warranty expired.I bought the servicing package the other day following an email from Audi with a great offer.
She said that normally two services and a brake fluid change was circa £750 , the offer was 25% off two services (one minor one major) and a free brake fluid change. Even better, 0% interest. £18.72 a month I think it is, circa £450. Great value and keeps the full Audi history.
Just had a bit of a result today - I ticked off a few of my ideas for the rattle detection!
Started with the number plate surround, pulling it and releasing it causes it to twang against the bodywork. There’s padding behind it but not enough. I’ve removed it and drilled some old plates directly on.
Added some more felt to the parcel shelves
Added felt to the metal hinged bit where the boot patches in.
Realised one pillar panel wasn’t 100% clipped in - possibly from when Audi did a PDR on the roof (lining was removed)
Went for a road test….suddenly it was worse than ever which prompted me to stop and take a look - the parcel shelves weren’t interlocking so they were sat on one another.
And that seems to be 95% of the problem! I’d removed the shelves lots of times but was hearing what I now think was the number plate, so had ruled them out but they too were problematic.
Still going to look at opportunities for the final 5% but it feels so much better driving it as it is now than it ever has done.
Started with the number plate surround, pulling it and releasing it causes it to twang against the bodywork. There’s padding behind it but not enough. I’ve removed it and drilled some old plates directly on.
Added some more felt to the parcel shelves
Added felt to the metal hinged bit where the boot patches in.
Realised one pillar panel wasn’t 100% clipped in - possibly from when Audi did a PDR on the roof (lining was removed)
Went for a road test….suddenly it was worse than ever which prompted me to stop and take a look - the parcel shelves weren’t interlocking so they were sat on one another.
And that seems to be 95% of the problem! I’d removed the shelves lots of times but was hearing what I now think was the number plate, so had ruled them out but they too were problematic.
Still going to look at opportunities for the final 5% but it feels so much better driving it as it is now than it ever has done.
Finally, I have definitively found and resolved the rattle!
There were quite a few little noises that I have improved but the main one always remained, I was constantly waiting for it over sharp bumps and the noise made the car feel cheap/too hard.
It was..... two rubber boot stops for the tailgate. I was pretty convinced that the tailgate was moving but I couldn't ever replicate it. All I had to do to resolve was remove the rubber stop, opened each one a full turn then replaced the rubber cap.It must have been moving mm's but the weight of the huge tailgate over the sharp bumps must have shaking it's innards.
(Not my car)
So happy it's resolved as it was ruining my experience of the car.
Overall my impressions remain unchanged, I love it. Have stretched it out quite a bit recently and it really brings a smile to my face.
MPG is averaging about 24 over a tank, little higher if I do some motorway in that. The tank feels very small for the size / consumption of the car - it would annoy me if I was doing more miles.
There were quite a few little noises that I have improved but the main one always remained, I was constantly waiting for it over sharp bumps and the noise made the car feel cheap/too hard.
It was..... two rubber boot stops for the tailgate. I was pretty convinced that the tailgate was moving but I couldn't ever replicate it. All I had to do to resolve was remove the rubber stop, opened each one a full turn then replaced the rubber cap.It must have been moving mm's but the weight of the huge tailgate over the sharp bumps must have shaking it's innards.
(Not my car)
So happy it's resolved as it was ruining my experience of the car.
Overall my impressions remain unchanged, I love it. Have stretched it out quite a bit recently and it really brings a smile to my face.
MPG is averaging about 24 over a tank, little higher if I do some motorway in that. The tank feels very small for the size / consumption of the car - it would annoy me if I was doing more miles.
When I bought the S5 the dealership offered the ‘paint protection’ package - I declined this as I had heard it was a rip off at the best of times, but I could also see the paint needed a proper correction which they wouldn’t do.
After buying the car, during my first wash, I also noticed:
-Small scratch on the OSF wing
-Small scratch on the OSF Bumper corner
-Small scratches on the roof (roof rack or cat I reckon)
-Small scratch on the NSR door
-Small scratch on the NSR wing
-Light hazing after the bonnet respray where I think a dirty cloth was used when the paint was soft.
The paint was due for some love. A local detailer had the following package and had photos of a black S5 Cabriolet on his profile, it looked incredible so gave him a go.
The package included:
-One full day of detailing
-Full deep clean of exterior
-Engine bay deep cleaned
-Arches deep cleaned
-Paint decontaminated
-Single Stage Paint Correction (machine polishing)
-3 year gtechniq crystal serum light ceramic coating
I was sent a few preview pictures and videos throughout the day and things were looking great after just the paint correction:
Collected at the end of the day, wow is all I can say. The paintwork looks incredible, Navarra blue is a really awesome colour that flips between Navy, bright blue and purple depending on the light.
Will let the photos speak for themselves.
After buying the car, during my first wash, I also noticed:
-Small scratch on the OSF wing
-Small scratch on the OSF Bumper corner
-Small scratches on the roof (roof rack or cat I reckon)
-Small scratch on the NSR door
-Small scratch on the NSR wing
-Light hazing after the bonnet respray where I think a dirty cloth was used when the paint was soft.
The paint was due for some love. A local detailer had the following package and had photos of a black S5 Cabriolet on his profile, it looked incredible so gave him a go.
The package included:
-One full day of detailing
-Full deep clean of exterior
-Engine bay deep cleaned
-Arches deep cleaned
-Paint decontaminated
-Single Stage Paint Correction (machine polishing)
-3 year gtechniq crystal serum light ceramic coating
I was sent a few preview pictures and videos throughout the day and things were looking great after just the paint correction:
Collected at the end of the day, wow is all I can say. The paintwork looks incredible, Navarra blue is a really awesome colour that flips between Navy, bright blue and purple depending on the light.
Will let the photos speak for themselves.
Edited by joropug on Monday 17th April 20:34
Dr G said:
Looks great, you must be pleased with that!
Navarra is a lovely colour, but does seem to both highlight and pick up more than its fair share of minor marks.
Over the moon it looks brand new. Navarra is a lovely colour, but does seem to both highlight and pick up more than its fair share of minor marks.
Yes I must admit - I have always swerved darker colours as I find them hard to look after. Our driveway has changed from a white C Class and a white Q3 to a navy Audi and black Mercedes. Difficulty has increased a notch!
There’s a video here which shows the quality of the work:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrMa_EeLWdS/?igshid...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrMa_EeLWdS/?igshid...
Looks epic in that colour, but I’d be scared to park it anywhere with so many careless door bangers. 
Did they give you/recommend any products to maintain it?
I’m a big fan of Gyeon Wet Coat, so easy to apply and really does work well as a last step product on paint, wheels and glass etc.
I’ll keep an eye out for the car as those pictures were taken very close to where I live, it’s a small world
Did they give you/recommend any products to maintain it?
I’m a big fan of Gyeon Wet Coat, so easy to apply and really does work well as a last step product on paint, wheels and glass etc.
I’ll keep an eye out for the car as those pictures were taken very close to where I live, it’s a small world
DirktheDaring said:
Looks epic in that colour, but I’d be scared to park it anywhere with so many careless door bangers.
Did they give you/recommend any products to maintain it?
I’m a big fan of Gyeon Wet Coat, so easy to apply and really does work well as a last step product on paint, wheels and glass etc.
I’ll keep an eye out for the car as those pictures were taken very close to where I live, it’s a small world
Thanks! I am a paranoid parker, so it's always as far away from danger as possible! Yes I'm near Poole, sadly not Sandbanks though! Wanted to get a few photos whilst it was still light as it will never look as good as this again. Did they give you/recommend any products to maintain it?
I’m a big fan of Gyeon Wet Coat, so easy to apply and really does work well as a last step product on paint, wheels and glass etc.
I’ll keep an eye out for the car as those pictures were taken very close to where I live, it’s a small world
I'm going to ask him what products he recommends actually, good shout.
Bought a wireless CarPlay kit this week - great bit of kit so far! No loss of audio quality, boots quickly and bridges the gap between phone and car. Connects automatically.
Given the phone is no longer in the armrest (awkward to open and shut/connect the cable) I also got a brodit mount for my phone as already had the iPhone half of it from my last car:
Given the phone is no longer in the armrest (awkward to open and shut/connect the cable) I also got a brodit mount for my phone as already had the iPhone half of it from my last car:
Gave the car a thorough interior clean today, interior is now spanking. Every cubby has a removable rubber mat, so took them all out to clean too.
Seats treated to Dr Leather wipes, these are amazing if you haven’t heard of them. Simultaneously cleans and treats your leather. Even got some slight blue dye transfer from my jeans out without any fuss.
Exterior also washed - my god it’s so much easier to clean after the ceramic! A thorough snow foam , jet wash, careful hand wash and dry with a freshly cleaned thick microfibre.
Far less water on the car to dry off and less dirt stuck to it in the first place.
It was when sticking the pressure washer head in the wheel arches I noticed that it was tighter on one side than the other at the rear. I got the measuring tape out and was shocked to see there was approximately 2cm difference in the wheel arch gaps.
Interestingly, I have looked at my many photos of the car….I think it was like this when I bought it! I have just never noticed it before.
Will be phoning Audi in the morning and making use of the warranty I expect. Hopefully something simple, maybe even the part that Nelka mentioned:
Seats treated to Dr Leather wipes, these are amazing if you haven’t heard of them. Simultaneously cleans and treats your leather. Even got some slight blue dye transfer from my jeans out without any fuss.
Exterior also washed - my god it’s so much easier to clean after the ceramic! A thorough snow foam , jet wash, careful hand wash and dry with a freshly cleaned thick microfibre.
Far less water on the car to dry off and less dirt stuck to it in the first place.
It was when sticking the pressure washer head in the wheel arches I noticed that it was tighter on one side than the other at the rear. I got the measuring tape out and was shocked to see there was approximately 2cm difference in the wheel arch gaps.
Interestingly, I have looked at my many photos of the car….I think it was like this when I bought it! I have just never noticed it before.
Will be phoning Audi in the morning and making use of the warranty I expect. Hopefully something simple, maybe even the part that Nelka mentioned:
Nelka said:
The rear lower spring mounts are prone to splitting. I just replaced my near side one at 27k miles. Some info on page 4 of my thread below.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
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