Audi S5 (pictures)
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Hi All,
I got her in April and I was asked for some pics then... anyway here they are...
LP
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I got her in April and I was asked for some pics then... anyway here they are...
LP
|http://thumbsnap.com/1eZ5kapd[/url]|http://thumbsnap.com/1eZ5kapd[/url]Edited by Lostprophet on Monday 3rd September 16:49
Many thanks for the compliments.
I have Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's all round. I read that the dunlops were causing vibrations so I had them changed before I bought the car.
Its Phantom black I believe, with cream cream leather and graphite panels... only had 19k on the clock when I bought it.
I have Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's all round. I read that the dunlops were causing vibrations so I had them changed before I bought the car.
Its Phantom black I believe, with cream cream leather and graphite panels... only had 19k on the clock when I bought it.
CSK423 said:
Snap ! Same as mine, phantom black ? Are the tyres a lower profile than the OEM Dunlops ??
Nice!Its nice to know that the RS5 is not much quicker than a S5 0-60 and also by the looks of it on public roads there is prob not too much in it between the cars. Apparently the S5 is a better place to be in... however I love the look of the RS5... I don't think its worth the premium on the used market over the S5.
Cupramax said:
Lovely car but seriously, scrimping on tyres by putting the wrong size on a car like that... 
You do realise they should have been 255/35's 
Someone pulled a fast one.
Edited to add, not having a go but you do realise those tyres are also below the correct load rating (150kg a corner under) for the car dont you!!
They should be 96Y on 19's.
I did not know that. The dealer put them on! I have no clue about tyre size etc etc You do realise they should have been 255/35's Someone pulled a fast one.Edited to add, not having a go but you do realise those tyres are also below the correct load rating (150kg a corner under) for the car dont you!!
They should be 96Y on 19's.Edited by Cupramax on Tuesday 11th September 19:13
I have just researched it and found it cound invalidate my insurance in the event of a claim.
Edited by Lostprophet on Wednesday 12th September 00:05
On the motorway I get about 27mpg approx.
It has been as high as 30.3mpg on a 200 mile trip, on the way back I drove a bit (ahem) faster and got 24-25mpg so overall on a 400 round trip I got so approx 27.5mpg.
Now for a 4.2L V8 27mpg is not too bad.
Around town I get approx 19mpg.
Our other car is a Toyota Prius which gets 56mpg all day long, so the way I look at it our family combined consumption averages 34mpg between the 2 cars we own The V8 suddenly looks quite good thanks to a bit of creative accounting!
It has been as high as 30.3mpg on a 200 mile trip, on the way back I drove a bit (ahem) faster and got 24-25mpg so overall on a 400 round trip I got so approx 27.5mpg.
Now for a 4.2L V8 27mpg is not too bad.
Around town I get approx 19mpg.
Our other car is a Toyota Prius which gets 56mpg all day long, so the way I look at it our family combined consumption averages 34mpg between the 2 cars we own
The V8 suddenly looks quite good thanks to a bit of creative accounting! Cupramax said:
Lostprophet said:
I did not know that. The dealer put them on! I have no clue about tyre size etc etc
I have just researched it and found it cound invalidate my insurance in the event of a claim.
Indeed, I'd be having a word in the ear of whoever fitted them for you to ask what they thought they were playing at, if you had a shunt or one of the tyres gave out if you had to make a severe manouevre I'm not sure I'd want to be in your shoes.I have just researched it and found it cound invalidate my insurance in the event of a claim.
This will be the second time I will be taking a car dealer to court, and hopefully winning!
Edited by Lostprophet on Wednesday 12th September 20:19
Just an update.
The car has now only 23,000 miles on the clock. It is due for its service now.
The BMW dealership where I bought the car from paid for a new set of tyres, this time the correct size. I actually made a sneaky profit on the tyres
Since owning the car I have averaged 18.4mpg. This is mostly town driving, approx 75% of it so far. Come summer there will be more motorway driving. I only do approx 5k pa.
So far there have been no issues with the car. No faults or problems.
I did notice however when its extremely cold and frosty the drivers door does not shut properly. I need to de-ice the door with warm water (I am sure a de-icer would do the same things too). I believe the drivers window snags on something, all frost/ice related.
I am quite pleased with the mpg on the motorway. I get 25-27mpg. That's quite good for a 4.2l V8.
the B&O sound system is very good, however I am sure Bose is better.
The boot is a good size but shaped a bit funny as its quite shallow. It is a coupe after all. If you put a push chair in it will have to go across the boot which literally cuts the space up diagonally. It is not an issue as there is still plenty of space to eat up all the other stuff a father needs.
The steering is prob one of the few things I dislike. I find it quite vague. I had a Honda S2000 before the S5 so it is quite a change. Even in dynamic mode the steering does not feel right, its weighted but lacks feel.
The power is great on the motorway however the car never feels hugely fast, its defo a cruiser. It is greatly comfortable, lovely to be in, and it accommodations 2 adults and a toddler without much of an issue. The seats are great, same seats as you get in the RS6, RS5 and prob the RS4. Big and comfy. Passengers always say how fast it is, maybe I am just use to the raw feel of the S2000 and the adrenalin rush I use to get from it. I do feel the S5 could do with a bit more power. Maybe another 100bhp.. hmmm RS5?!
I was looking at changing the grill to the RS5 front, and also upgrading the exhaust system too. However I am moving shortly so I could not justify the price. If I was the car to sound better I think the best way to do that would be to buy a RS5.
The looks have grown on me. I have to say this car is a slow burn.... it grows on you.
It is coming onto nearly a year of ownership. The car has only cost me in fuel, road tax and now a service with I have had a quote at £185 plus I will supply the oil, this is from a specialist Audi garage in Woodford Green.
Would I buy the car if I had a second chance... definitely. I like the external look and feel of the M3 E92 however the interior is dull and the running costs are too high. Furthermore the 4 wheel drive system in the S5 is great to have especially with kids in the back. If I am in a position to be able to afford one in 4 years time I think I would upgrade my S5 for a RS5. It makes sense to me... well here's 4 years and counting.
The car has now only 23,000 miles on the clock. It is due for its service now.
The BMW dealership where I bought the car from paid for a new set of tyres, this time the correct size. I actually made a sneaky profit on the tyres
Since owning the car I have averaged 18.4mpg. This is mostly town driving, approx 75% of it so far. Come summer there will be more motorway driving. I only do approx 5k pa.
So far there have been no issues with the car. No faults or problems.
I did notice however when its extremely cold and frosty the drivers door does not shut properly. I need to de-ice the door with warm water (I am sure a de-icer would do the same things too). I believe the drivers window snags on something, all frost/ice related.
I am quite pleased with the mpg on the motorway. I get 25-27mpg. That's quite good for a 4.2l V8.
the B&O sound system is very good, however I am sure Bose is better.
The boot is a good size but shaped a bit funny as its quite shallow. It is a coupe after all. If you put a push chair in it will have to go across the boot which literally cuts the space up diagonally. It is not an issue as there is still plenty of space to eat up all the other stuff a father needs.
The steering is prob one of the few things I dislike. I find it quite vague. I had a Honda S2000 before the S5 so it is quite a change. Even in dynamic mode the steering does not feel right, its weighted but lacks feel.
The power is great on the motorway however the car never feels hugely fast, its defo a cruiser. It is greatly comfortable, lovely to be in, and it accommodations 2 adults and a toddler without much of an issue. The seats are great, same seats as you get in the RS6, RS5 and prob the RS4. Big and comfy. Passengers always say how fast it is, maybe I am just use to the raw feel of the S2000 and the adrenalin rush I use to get from it. I do feel the S5 could do with a bit more power. Maybe another 100bhp.. hmmm RS5?!
I was looking at changing the grill to the RS5 front, and also upgrading the exhaust system too. However I am moving shortly so I could not justify the price. If I was the car to sound better I think the best way to do that would be to buy a RS5.
The looks have grown on me. I have to say this car is a slow burn.... it grows on you.
It is coming onto nearly a year of ownership. The car has only cost me in fuel, road tax and now a service with I have had a quote at £185 plus I will supply the oil, this is from a specialist Audi garage in Woodford Green.
Would I buy the car if I had a second chance... definitely. I like the external look and feel of the M3 E92 however the interior is dull and the running costs are too high. Furthermore the 4 wheel drive system in the S5 is great to have especially with kids in the back. If I am in a position to be able to afford one in 4 years time I think I would upgrade my S5 for a RS5. It makes sense to me... well here's 4 years and counting.
In April 2012 I bought a 2009 09 S5 fully loaded with extra including rear heated seats, 19k on the clock for £24,500 and I had a refund of £900 so it costs me £23.6k.
I do not look at S5 values I do not care how much it is worth right now as I am not planning on selling it.
You might be right, the B&O might be better than the Bose. Maybe I think to fondly of my Bose in my old TT 225 coupe. I loved that sound, it was defo better than the sounds from my friends HK system on his new E46 M3. This is going back quite a few years now. I feel the B&O lacks solid bass, having said that my friend did adjust it down... hmm I need to investigate!
The ice thing was a bit annoying. I hope its a one off. I remember reading a similar thing on a 6-series coupe a few years back.
I do not look at S5 values
I do not care how much it is worth right now as I am not planning on selling it. You might be right, the B&O might be better than the Bose. Maybe I think to fondly of my Bose in my old TT 225 coupe. I loved that sound, it was defo better than the sounds from my friends HK system on his new E46 M3. This is going back quite a few years now. I feel the B&O lacks solid bass, having said that my friend did adjust it down... hmm I need to investigate!
The ice thing was a bit annoying. I hope its a one off. I remember reading a similar thing on a 6-series coupe a few years back.
DibblyDobbler said:
^^^ Liking that!
I'm running a B8 S4 at the moment which I love but am hankering after a v8 - anybody got a view on whether a v8 S5 would be a decent upgrade? I've looked at other stuff (older C63, M3 etc) but am balking at the running costs and would miss the quattro traction. How much of a rumble does the v8 S5 give out of the box ?
The rumble is not really noticeable. Its quite timid IMHO.I'm running a B8 S4 at the moment which I love but am hankering after a v8 - anybody got a view on whether a v8 S5 would be a decent upgrade? I've looked at other stuff (older C63, M3 etc) but am balking at the running costs and would miss the quattro traction. How much of a rumble does the v8 S5 give out of the box ?
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