The S5 lease thread
Discussion
TomScrut said:
In fairness the B9 comes with a lot more standard kit than the B8 did
Yes. And we're early in the model's lifecycle, with no "black editions"or similar which bundle a load of options at a heavy discount.B8 S4s only got satnav as standard on the runout "Nav" models in mid-2015.
silentbrown said:
Yes. And we're early in the model's lifecycle, with no "black editions"or similar which bundle a load of options at a heavy discount.
B8 S4s only got satnav as standard on the runout "Nav" models in mid-2015.
Wow, not even on the 8.5? Mine was an early B8, no nav, no parking sensors, SS seats extra, bluetooth extra! But at least there was a flat red available as standard!B8 S4s only got satnav as standard on the runout "Nav" models in mid-2015.
Edited by TomScrut on Monday 24th April 09:18
fatgus said:
I did consider it but I have it on my current car and to the best of my knowledge I've never used it... unless of course I've just never noticed 
Still, it's only £75
And I saw a very lovely grey A5 this morning...
If it helps I havent missed it from my Golf even though I used it all the time on it. Being an auto massively reduces the need for it IMO. In the Yorkshire dales the other week I needed to dual peddle a bit but I have two feet. In a manual with the electronic parking brake this would have been a nightmare.Still, it's only £75
And I saw a very lovely grey A5 this morning...
I have had my SB for 2 weeks now, overall really impressed with the cars ability its not a sports car by any means but its a multi talented car capable of great pace and its road holding is going to be superb in all weathers i'm sure, i got a black, with red leather, love the combo but black is going to be hard to keep clean (as everyone mentions), got VC which is a must i think, reversing camera also so convenient, folding mirrors not great as i cant get them to fold automatically when locking the car, privacy glass, wouldn't have it without makes the back end of the car,Flat bottom steering wheel also a no brainer not functional but looks better, would of had the B&O if i was ordering again find the standard system a bit gutless, love the sound it makes if a little muted most of the time, MPG is low i am averaging around 20 which is lower than i expected, got Hankooks on mine so much better then continentals, had them for years on Mercs and never liked them.
simonbamg said:
I have had my SB for 2 weeks now, overall really impressed with the cars ability its not a sports car by any means but its a multi talented car capable of great pace and its road holding is going to be superb in all weathers i'm sure, i got a black, with red leather, love the combo but black is going to be hard to keep clean (as everyone mentions), got VC which is a must i think, reversing camera also so convenient, folding mirrors not great as i cant get them to fold automatically when locking the car, privacy glass, wouldn't have it without makes the back end of the car,Flat bottom steering wheel also a no brainer not functional but looks better, would of had the B&O if i was ordering again find the standard system a bit gutless, love the sound it makes if a little muted most of the time, MPG is low i am averaging around 20 which is lower than i expected, got Hankooks on mine so much better then continentals, had them for years on Mercs and never liked them.
MPG does get better with time. After 2 weeks I was averaging 18-20, but now after 1200 miles I'm averaging 22-24. I don't think it will get any better than that now though. You can get the mirrors to auto fold on lock using VCDS. A friendly VW/Audi garage can do this for you in 5 mins if you ask.simonbamg said:
I have had my SB for 2 weeks now, overall really impressed with the cars ability its not a sports car by any means but its a multi talented car capable of great pace and its road holding is going to be superb in all weathers i'm sure, i got a black, with red leather, love the combo but black is going to be hard to keep clean (as everyone mentions), got VC which is a must i think, reversing camera also so convenient, folding mirrors not great as i cant get them to fold automatically when locking the car, privacy glass, wouldn't have it without makes the back end of the car,Flat bottom steering wheel also a no brainer not functional but looks better, would of had the B&O if i was ordering again find the standard system a bit gutless, love the sound it makes if a little muted most of the time, MPG is low i am averaging around 20 which is lower than i expected, got Hankooks on mine so much better then continentals, had them for years on Mercs and never liked them.
My car hasn't arrived yet but I also chose the folding mirrors. I would have thought they should fold when you lock the car, and it is why I paid for the option. My friend has previous generation a5 sportback and new a4 saloon - and they both include this option. Would have thought the s5 also had that function...Mo-mo said:
My car hasn't arrived yet but I also chose the folding mirrors. I would have thought they should fold when you lock the car, and it is why I paid for the option. My friend has previous generation a5 sportback and new a4 saloon - and they both include this option. Would have thought the s5 also had that function...
Yes, very surprised you'd need VCDS for this. It's easily configurable from the MMI on B8 models. I'd double-check your manual!MPG: Over nearly 2 years/20K miles of B8 S4 ownership, my average according to the computer is 25.9mpg, running on regular unleaded with no mods. Driving conditions (and style...) probably make more difference than anything else. My driving is probably 10% urban, 10% motorway/DC and 80% brisk rural A/B roads.
Once the novelty of launch control wears off, your MPG will improve
silentbrown said:
Yes, very surprised you'd need VCDS for this. It's easily configurable from the MMI on B8 models. I'd double-check your manual!
MPG: Over nearly 2 years/20K miles of B8 S4 ownership, my average according to the computer is 25.9mpg, running on regular unleaded with no mods. Driving conditions (and style...) probably make more difference than anything else. My driving is probably 10% urban, 10% motorway/DC and 80% brisk rural A/B roads.
Once the novelty of launch control wears off, your MPG will improve
Good point on checking the manual, there's an awful lot in there to absorb. I don't have the folding mirror option so never seen it in the MMI, but I know you can enable it in VCDS if it's not there, but IMO it should be an MMI option like the B8.MPG: Over nearly 2 years/20K miles of B8 S4 ownership, my average according to the computer is 25.9mpg, running on regular unleaded with no mods. Driving conditions (and style...) probably make more difference than anything else. My driving is probably 10% urban, 10% motorway/DC and 80% brisk rural A/B roads.
Once the novelty of launch control wears off, your MPG will improve
silentbrown said:
MPG: Over nearly 2 years/20K miles of B8 S4 ownership, my average according to the computer is 25.9mpg,
Is that a B8 or B8.5? Sounds high for a B8! My usage was similar you yours but I only got 22 mpg over 3 years! Getting 28 out of the S5 on average. I am a bit older now so could be driving it a bit more nicely though.IJB1959 said:
Good point on checking the manual, there's an awful lot in there to absorb. I don't have the folding mirror option so never seen it in the MMI, but I know you can enable it in VCDS if it's not there, but IMO it should be an MMI option like the B8.
Ah, understood. I thought you said earlier that the folding motors weren't fitted? Or am I confusing reverse dip with folding mirrors?TomScrut said:
Is that a B8 or B8.5? Sounds high for a B8! My usage was similar you yours but I only got 22 mpg over 3 years! Getting 28 out of the S5 on average. I am a bit older now so could be driving it a bit more nicely though.
Sorry - yes, it's a B8.5 and a late CREC engined one, at that. silentbrown said:
IJB1959 said:
Good point on checking the manual, there's an awful lot in there to absorb. I don't have the folding mirror option so never seen it in the MMI, but I know you can enable it in VCDS if it's not there, but IMO it should be an MMI option like the B8.
Ah, understood. I thought you said earlier that the folding motors weren't fitted? Or am I confusing reverse dip with folding mirrors?TomScrut said:
Is that a B8 or B8.5? Sounds high for a B8! My usage was similar you yours but I only got 22 mpg over 3 years! Getting 28 out of the S5 on average. I am a bit older now so could be driving it a bit more nicely though.
Sorry - yes, it's a B8.5 and a late CREC engined one, at that. VCDS options:
Auto fold when locking (if fitted with auto fold option)
Reverse dipping (all B9 models)
TomScrut said:
Could do with that!
I had it enabled by default on my Landrover and hated it, but fortunately for me you could turn it on/off in the LR functions menu. I do think though that an MMI system as sophisticated as the S5's there should be these basic options as standard in the MMI menu.IJB1959 said:
I had it enabled by default on my Landrover and hated it, but fortunately for me you could turn it on/off in the LR functions menu. I do think though that an MMI system as sophisticated as the S5's there should be these basic options as standard in the MMI menu.
Well if its like the Golf it only does it when you have the knob pointing at LQuick Audi Connect question for those that have their cars already -
The delivery driver from JCT Audi called today ahead of tomorrow's PM delivery (via trailer).
I asked him to confirm he would have both keys and the plastic fob with the scratch off Audi Connect code so I can activate Connect Services (which is how I thought it worked), but he knew nothing of this and said he def had 2 keys but no plastic wallet key or code.
I explained what I thought and he was going to ask fleet to see if he was missing anything.
Have I lost the plot or what should I expect to receive key/code wise on delivery?
The delivery driver from JCT Audi called today ahead of tomorrow's PM delivery (via trailer).
I asked him to confirm he would have both keys and the plastic fob with the scratch off Audi Connect code so I can activate Connect Services (which is how I thought it worked), but he knew nothing of this and said he def had 2 keys but no plastic wallet key or code.
I explained what I thought and he was going to ask fleet to see if he was missing anything.
Have I lost the plot or what should I expect to receive key/code wise on delivery?
Justhe-1 said:
Quick Audi Connect question for those that have their cars already -
The delivery driver from JCT Audi called today ahead of tomorrow's PM delivery (via trailer).
I asked him to confirm he would have both keys and the plastic fob with the scratch off Audi Connect code so I can activate Connect Services (which is how I thought it worked), but he knew nothing of this and said he def had 2 keys but no plastic wallet key or code.
I explained what I thought and he was going to ask fleet to see if he was missing anything.
Have I lost the plot or what should I expect to receive key/code wise on delivery?
It should be with the keys but mine wasnt and I know a few other people on here never had theirs. I had to go back to Sheffield Audi and complain. They reached out to the factory and got another plastic fob sent. I received it 2 weeks after complaining the fob was missing. Melissa at Fleet Services went above and beyond again. The delivery driver from JCT Audi called today ahead of tomorrow's PM delivery (via trailer).
I asked him to confirm he would have both keys and the plastic fob with the scratch off Audi Connect code so I can activate Connect Services (which is how I thought it worked), but he knew nothing of this and said he def had 2 keys but no plastic wallet key or code.
I explained what I thought and he was going to ask fleet to see if he was missing anything.
Have I lost the plot or what should I expect to receive key/code wise on delivery?
fatgus said:
All ordered. Very, very happy. I don't generally 'do' excited, but September (optimistic??) can't come quickly enough!
I think my problem is going to be keeping away from the Best Least Deals thread...
I'm in the same boat as you...ordered last week for Sept delivery! And I keep coming back to this thread to further torture myself...I think my problem is going to be keeping away from the Best Least Deals thread...
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