Audi S5 (V8) Manual vs Tiptronic

[va1o]

What's the Tiptronic box like in the S5, is it generally Ok or best avoided? I've had a trio of 6-speed DSGs recently and wondering how similar it would be. Any common issues or preventative maintenance required?

Looking at early-ish (circa 2009) examples. Seem to be a lot of 2007/ 2008 Manuals for sale and then loads of newer Automatics.

[Dr G]

As hard as nails. Smooth, reliable, and needs virtually no maintenance. Audi says nothing at all but an oil change at 100k is probably a good bit of preventative maintenance.

Lacks the instant shifts of an S-Tronic box but by no means a slouch.

Early cars are all manuals.

[Scuffers]

given the choice, manual every time.

it's nothing like DSG, it's basically a conventional slushbox, fine if that's what you like, but IMHO has no place in anything supposedly sporty.

[va1o]

Well just to close this of, I got one!

08-plate Tiptronic in Quartz Grey with Black leathers. Nice spec with Nav, Cruise, Bluetooth, KESSY, Heated seats, Parking+, Interior light pack and Auto dimming mirrors. Only thing its missing really is B&O.

Done 300 miles so far and loving it. Pleasantly surprised with 28mpg too! I'll take some pics over the weekend...

[Dr G]

Good. Two things:

Order a Milltek.

Leathers:



Leather seats:



Sorry, pedantic pet-hate but the term 'leathers' makes my teeth itch

[Captainawesome]

va1o said:

Well just to close this of, I got one!

08-plate Tiptronic in Quartz Grey with Black leathers. Nice spec with Nav, Cruise, Bluetooth, KESSY, Heated seats, Parking+, Interior light pack and Auto dimming mirrors. Only thing its missing really is B&O.

Done 300 miles so far and loving it. Pleasantly surprised with 28mpg too! I'll take some pics over the weekend...

28mpg???? How??? Just how? I have the manual V8 and can maybe nudge that figure pootling on the motorway. Most of the time 15 is the figure I see if I'm feeling brave enough to look at the OBC.

[va1o]

Captainawesome said:

28mpg???? How??? Just how? I have the manual V8 and can maybe nudge that figure pootling on the motorway. Most of the time 15 is the figure I see if I'm feeling brave enough to look at the OBC.

I wasn't trying at all! I was making full use of the quattro and 355bhp, including a fast launch from the M6 tolls

From first full tank I've done 300 miles and its still showing 25 miles remaining on the DIS. I didn't buy it for the economy though as keeping my GTD for that.

First job is a set of new rear tyres this weekend then the real fun will start!

[Dr G]

Best I've done is a tickle under 31 on the computer; Aberdeen to London (including stretching its legs where conditions allow).

They're thirsty but only really horrible in urban stuff.