Audi A5 S5 (2007 - 2017) S5 Quattro Coupe 2d (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Stylish.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice looking car. Best coupe this side of a AM Vantage.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No too costly to run. Not sporty enough more of a GT car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Porsche 997 911 Carrera S.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£35,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Average - about the right price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
30th Birthday Present to myself.
What was the dealer like?
Terrible. Turned up to collect the car on a Sunday, sat around for an hour and then eventually told the car hadnt been taxed and the PO wasn't open on a Sunday. Was told that the cruise control had been fitted as requested, but it wasn't. Salesman tried to fob me off that its part of the indicator stalk - hello do I look that stupid??
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quattro 4WD epic in the wet and snow. Pretty quick, but the steering lacked proper feel.
What's it like to park?
Quite difficult as the S5 coupe is almost as long as the A6.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Central Air Conditioning unit stopped blowing out hot air. Not great in winter... Fuel cap malfunctioned so had to be opended manually. Not great on a 20mpg car...
What's most practical about your car?
Large boot. Front and back parking sensors.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Big comfy leather lumbar supported seats.
