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@loukorpas66587 жыл бұрын
Porsche boxster
@deinoficial3 жыл бұрын
What exactly A5 model do you recommend (second-hand with a budget of about 15 thousand euros)? Automatics do not stop reading that they give many errors ... Thank you very much in advance!
@philter3701 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to test drive a 2014 A5 with 67000 miles what should I check for on test drive?
@andreirusu69985 жыл бұрын
"If you take care of the car, the car will take care of you"
@cammac27534 жыл бұрын
This is facts!!!
@mooauto23884 жыл бұрын
😂 you think that cars are like girl bruh there are some cars no matter how well you take care of them it will have problems
@andreirusu69984 жыл бұрын
@@mooauto2388 Duno maybe just bad luck. But I see plenty of plebs driving with really good cars (german cars) that have various small faults that are cheap to fix even at a garage but keep on driving like that treating it like a piece of trash, I wouldn't bet those are the same people who bitch about cars being unreliable.
@TommyLive624 жыл бұрын
Been saying that for years... simple enough but people don't do it.
@JohnDoe-cz3dh4 жыл бұрын
Facts
@kevinl62314 жыл бұрын
Fast forward to Jan 2021. I test drove a 2012 2.0 with a 6MT and I was extremely impressed. I was going 85 before I knew it. They’re doing good things with 4 bangers nowadays so I know not to underestimate.
@marcusmorrison32926 жыл бұрын
A modern day classic in the making. If these cars are serviced regularly by Audi approved mechanics or someone who has a clue about Audi's then you can own them for a lifetime. I love mine and wouldn't part with it.
@cm51916 жыл бұрын
Im getting a 2010 audi a5 next week is there any major things to worry about in your experience besides the oil consumption I did some research but I would love to hear advice from a owner of the a5
@cosmotect6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I love mine too, but i haven't been mercifull with it, Hopefully it will survive until I make enough money to completely patch it up.
@danielfl.93476 жыл бұрын
What engine do you have?
@cm51916 жыл бұрын
@@danielfl.9347 I got the 3.2l I was on edge with the 2.0t but after doing more research I went with the 3.2l hell of a motor this thing is built tough
@samsung51816 жыл бұрын
Yup, I have a 2012 and its a joy to drive. Spark plugs every 4 months, motor oil every 3. Its Zippy, great on gas and reliable.!!!
@Justjayafc4 жыл бұрын
Owning an A5 2011, the regulator for the windows is a def check, my regulator went and window dropped down, had it replaced but had to take the car back to have the window recalibrated as the garage didn't calibrate the window for closing properly. So if you do replace the regulator for your window, always double check the window closes properly after it is replaced. Other than that, I've not had any other issues and it still drives like a dream.
@jwinaz7 жыл бұрын
Perfect car video. .... concise, tell me what to look for, tell me the good stuff, show me a high mileage example. Good job.
@differentcarreview-dcr7 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@centuriontwofivezeroone27944 жыл бұрын
My wife bought a beautiful 2 door A5 on a 2010 plate, three years ago. I love the stance, the ride height (or lack of) and handling. The cabin is snug, fits like a glove and the Bang & Olufsen stereo is awesome. Had some issues though, first the clutch went, I swapped out the dual mass flywheel too, just to be thorough. Then my AC unit died, followed by my drivers window coming off the rail and the motor, or servo (I think) needed replacing, that was expensive.. Now I'm getting exhaust fumes leaking into the cabin, my brakes need replacing and the rear shocks... All said and done though, this car has done over a hundred thousand miles, my wife is just the second owner and I don't begrudge the small fortune it's costing to fix these problems. The reason.. This car will run for thousands of care free miles as long as we keep looking after it, most of the things that could go, have done and been replaced now, the original parts lasting far longer than you would expect. This is one of those rare cars you never want to give up and at ten years old, the sleek modern design makes most people mistake her for a new motor. This was a great video about an awesome car. Well done.
@samuelcostache4 жыл бұрын
what engine do you have? (asking in relation to the fumes inside cabin)
@centuriontwofivezeroone27944 жыл бұрын
@@samuelcostache 1.8 TFSI
@MMOplayeerr3 жыл бұрын
Obviously if you pay a lot it will work... every car will work if you pay a small fortune to keep it going...
@centuriontwofivezeroone27943 жыл бұрын
I sold it when they told me the price to fix my timing chain. Bought a Soda Octavia VRSi 2ltr petrol.. it's a rocket! wished I'd had one years ago.
@zureai Жыл бұрын
@@centuriontwofivezeroone2794How much was the timing chain??
@damianosfr.85567 жыл бұрын
Hello all. I bought an Audi A5 2009 convertible 2.0TFSI before 6 months. I did 3.000km or 1900 miles and i refill only 0.3 lit of oil (audi official is 0.5 lt per 1000 miles)The car is very good, the manual gearbox is working good. The car has done 130.000 km or 80600 miles.
@stocksxbondage7 жыл бұрын
Damianos Z. Glad the gearbox seems reliable. Looking at a manual 3.2
@tadejsadar70334 жыл бұрын
I have 330k km. Clutch had to be changed, otherwise no other major problems. 2.7 diesel
@The-Real-Ando6 жыл бұрын
Knowledgeable, no bs, great work again. Thanks mate.
@markjones25174 жыл бұрын
I thought at first it was Count Dracula, but my fears soon vanished as I realized it was still light outside and everyone knows the the Count always sleeps during the day...
@karlmeadows49863 жыл бұрын
Count out of sesame Street lol
@danatito1356 жыл бұрын
Absolutely perfect review. This is exactly the info I need to know! thank you
@randywatson83475 жыл бұрын
As for 2019, since the 2012 update it still looks up to date. I'd go for the sportsback.
@barrackobama61534 жыл бұрын
Randy Watson : models before 2012 can look brand new just from a new grille
@trueagentt4 жыл бұрын
You are the best man! Bought my a5 based off of your info.
@goncaloaraujo66444 жыл бұрын
Are you liking the car?
@goncaloaraujo66444 жыл бұрын
@@TheTankCrew thinking of saving to buy. Here in Portugal a 2008 A5 tdi is 15 000 euros :/
@goncaloaraujo66444 жыл бұрын
@@TheTankCrew we have a very high import fee, if i bought an A5 for 8 000 euros I'd end up paying about 18 000 euros for the fee. So about 26 000 euros for the car :/
@goncaloaraujo66444 жыл бұрын
oh, i just looked it up to make sure and its actually 24 000 plus the 8 000 of the car :(
@nostromo97976 жыл бұрын
I´m happy with my A5 (2.0 TDI) from 2012. Got 55 000 km now. It has been Reliable and economic to own.
@stefania243305 жыл бұрын
Until now, have any problems? Fuel economy?
@strawfrog19955 жыл бұрын
6 liters on highway,been changing oil every 10 000 km no problems so far,chip tuned it and straight piped it,amazing. 2013 3.0TDI owner.
@misterlove62254 жыл бұрын
@@stefania24330 it has 55.000km, what do you expect? Worry about reliability after 150-200.000km, not after 50...
@bigjase34 жыл бұрын
I never read about anyone undersealing there audis. I own a 3.0tdi Quattro 2008 I've owned it 4 years now 48,000 miles on the clock full history. It's still worth doing these cars as they will eventually start to rust some people hsve this issue already so worth protecting your investment guys . Anyone modded there a5's yet I've finally started mine .
@shadowhadz67814 жыл бұрын
Not had mine 1 year yet but its awesome. V6 3.2 QUATTRO Manual coupe. Will be chipped and tuned, dropped and 20's from Vossen. Bullitproof!
@UpTownSmoke5 жыл бұрын
I have a 08 I bought 4 yrs ago. Love it! 3.2 s-line 122000 miles
@andreblackaller35605 жыл бұрын
Alex Clarke is it reliable man?
@Br99klynINg24_85 жыл бұрын
@@andreblackaller3560 his silence answered the question
@andreblackaller35605 жыл бұрын
BrOOklyn LOOking My best friend got one and the transmission went out in 3 weeks haha, that also answered
@Br99klynINg24_85 жыл бұрын
@@andreblackaller3560 sounds about accurate lol
@didaannn3 жыл бұрын
@@Br99klynINg24_8 hahaha
@evilsmurf2k86 жыл бұрын
I have had the 2013 A5 3.0 TDI S Line Black Edition for over a year now. 60,000 miles and runs like new,zero problems so far and car is of a very high quality inside and out. Good mpg,pulls like a train and looks awesome. Brilliant car.
@reventon22c6 жыл бұрын
If you have a timing chain save up for when it will eventually need to be changed it costs around 1,000 plus to have the work done.
@ryanh32855 жыл бұрын
Is it quattro?
@joecamel66702 жыл бұрын
hows the car doing now?
@MoreRuralStuff13 күн бұрын
It’s December 2024, I just bought a 2009 Audi A5 2.0 tfsi. 15 years old but has only done 40k miles. Lovely car to drive. Good tip with the frost on the frameless door windows I’ll watch out for that.
@darenderose26163 жыл бұрын
Will be picking up my 2008 A5(manual) on monday! 80k miles, looking forward to it
@lvnglxveant172 жыл бұрын
Update? How is it?
@SanAntonioNewHomesForSale2 жыл бұрын
Update
@darenderose26162 жыл бұрын
@@lvnglxveant17 good, 87k miles on it now. Getting ready for my summer tune up. I had an oil leak, took 1-2 weeks to locate the leak.... ended up costing me $15 to fix just had to replace the oil pan cap and $300 to diagnose😕
@darenderose26162 жыл бұрын
@@SanAntonioNewHomesForSale alls well., happy with my purchase. loving the stick shift!!
@cristianfranco62883 ай бұрын
@@darenderose2616What about now mate?
@spankycsgogamingmore5426 жыл бұрын
I bought my A5 Sportback (2012,altough it is the 2011 model) with 168.000km and i am still happy 2.0 TDI 170hp
@mls2fye9785 жыл бұрын
✯ Spanky ✯ CS:GO Gaming & more I’m trying to find a sport back 🤧
@travisporter1944 жыл бұрын
Any problems with it brother?
@spankycsgogamingmore5424 жыл бұрын
@@travisporter194 not at all now it has 182.000 kilometers [113k miles] and no problem so far the only thing i need to change is the windshield i got a big ass crack on it lol As a car guy i know a lot about cars, I you are looking for a car you must buy a diesel one, the best diesel enginges are the ones from mercedes and then the one of audi. I dont know where you are from but me as a guy from Austria [EUROPE] the most taxis are mercedes with diesel engines, there are hundreds of mercedes with more than 300k miles on it inserated on websites here which is insane! Just for info the petrol a5 up to 2012 had problems with pistons and they consume a lot of oil.
@travisporter1944 жыл бұрын
@@spankycsgogamingmore542 , I'm from Singapore and you should know by now, the cars in my country is the most expensive in the world. A new A5 2.0 sports will cost me €134,000. I was looking at this used 2010 A5 2.0 Sportback. 2 previous owners and the current mileage is at 86,000km. It'll cost me roughly £46,000. Because of the cost and mileage, I'm just afraid that the car will have alot of problems. I don't know if I should buy it. Any opinions? How's audi reliability compared to Mercedes??
@spankycsgogamingmore5424 жыл бұрын
@@travisporter194 yeah i know that a lof of asian countries have high "luxury" taxes on cars and other things. Well you mentioned it is a 2.0l enginge but is it petrol or diesel (tfsi or tdi)? Audis are very reliable like mercedes or porsche. Never really never buy a BMW they break down a lot i have many friends with 3er and 5er bmw and they break down like 3 times a year. The mileage is pretty low for a car of 2010 but if it is a petrol it will have the problem with the pistons. I would like to tell you that i bought my car for 16,500€ at the age of 18. I do not want to judge your life but i would try to leave asia in go to europe if i was in your position. 46.000 pounds for a used audi a5 is insane. I have the original bill from Audi from the previous owner and my car cost 65.000€ new with full options. I dont know a lot about singapore but audis, mercedes and bmw might be very rare for it or not idk. Here in Austria with 46.000 pounds are aobut 50k€ i could buy a Tesla model 3 with that. In your position i would not spend the money on a car, i would move to another country without this useless taxes which exploit people
@73mtba4 жыл бұрын
NEVER AGAIN Finally done with my a5 quatto convertible After replacing the turbo (Waste gate issue) at 65000 miles then the timing chain jumped time at 72000 miles. This car burned oil at an alarming rate from day one. No leaks just blowing it out the turbo. If you are not a mechanic with a lift and knowledge like me you will spend a ton of money keeping this car on the road. Your dealership will love you
@a883044 жыл бұрын
Had mine for 6 years now. That shit with the freezing doors is real man, no joke. Common problems are door lock actuators, vacuum pump leaks, wheel bearings and valve cover gasket leaks
@TommyLive624 жыл бұрын
I had a 2010 A5 and still have a 2011 A4, both with the 2.0 TFSI engines. I will state as fact that the turbo goes bad at 109,000 miles. Happened to both cars, like they were on a timer! And all because of a little flap in the turbo. Great engines, great cars, but it's a little uncanny the turbos went bad at almost exactly the same mileage.
@CBAxXx2 жыл бұрын
So I should replace the turbo?
@TommyLive622 жыл бұрын
@@CBAxXx How many miles does the car have?
@TommyLive622 жыл бұрын
@Sammy Sideburns I'm glad to hear that, they ain't cheap!
@NaNa-wj8tw Жыл бұрын
Simple fix. Rebuilds are cheap.
@TommyLive62 Жыл бұрын
@@NaNa-wj8tw I put a rebuild in my 2011 A4 and had to change it after it failed within 6 months.
@Road3707 жыл бұрын
WARNING read this before buying ! I do own this car for couple week now and here my feedback. Buy this car only to a proffessional dealer with a waranty this will avoid you expensive repears, right after buying it go to audi dealer ship and make a diagnostic to see if there is engine overconsuption of oil, in most case they admit that its a factory probleme and have to change it. if the car behave unproperly check the gearbox before the waranty end and if Audi say the gearbox is dying you should immediatly call the warranty both these appen to me and this is how the problems will be fixed otherwise the law is with you in some country you can sue the dealership for hidded malfunction and get back your money. Gearbox problems and overconsuption are the cancer of this car but if are lucky Audi will have to change the engine at least if they cant solve the problem by changing the pistons. This problem does'nt occure on all the engine but can on the 2.0 tfsi thats a common problem of Wolkswagen engine of this period
@georgegogoladze7 жыл бұрын
Road370 so a 3.2 v6 should be more reliable?
@Road3707 жыл бұрын
george gogoladze yes it should be, only the 1.8 and 2.0 are to avoid as well the tiptronic gearbox the S tronic is more reliable but be sure to buy a warranty with it and a diagnostic at Audi dealership to avoid expensive surprises
@georgegogoladze7 жыл бұрын
Road370 yeah in georgia(the country.) you dont get dealers.only private sellers.it's 2009 a5 with 120k km on the cloxk and it's a 3.2FSI manual.it should be good right?
@what94187 жыл бұрын
I have owned a 2007 3.0 TDI Coupe for 7 years now. Paid EUR 2500 to fix water leakage, 2500 to fix oil leakage, 3500 to fix intake and EGR cooler, 700 to fix passenger side, window mechanism, 250 to fix fuelvalve. Expensive car yet it pains me to trade it in for a much faster SQ5 TDI
@georgegogoladze7 жыл бұрын
Nvm i found a 2001 clk320 for about 4k.it has aftermarket headand tail lights,18 inch rims and amg body kit.
@21Kemps7 жыл бұрын
I have a twin car to the one at 40 seconds in. Car is absolutely amazing m. Bought it with 19K miles it's a 2011. Car has so much potential. I get more compliments than I can handle (also could be because of my age) but the car gets a lot of attention. It's not slow but not fast. It does everything well. I highly recommend it!
@multipierre107 жыл бұрын
Hi Alec, i was looking forwad to buy one aswell at my 19 birthday! do u really recomend the car? do u have any major problem with the car?
@21Kemps7 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Oliveira it's literally the best car I could of asked for! I love it more than really anything... knock on wood have never had to put a dime into it now in the 25K mikes I've put on it. Car doesn't do anything wrong everything from tail light to transmission are perfect!
@21Kemps7 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Oliveira when you are looking. Do not buy one that hasn't had services done on time. These cars require services when they are due that's my only tip for yab
@creativesymon6 жыл бұрын
White is the best. You says it's not fast...is yours the 2.0? I'm after a white 3.0 tdi manual.
@mladabitanga26776 жыл бұрын
I got 2004. Golf 5 2.0 140ps, I would love 2010. Audi A5 2.0 TDI Sportback next
@alexgeorge49337 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, I really like this car and finally best review for it
@Lukerr2396 жыл бұрын
My 2010 Sportback, 2.0 tfsi, had the piston part rebuilt in 2014. Engine is super reliable besides that. Other than that, nothing but a bad PCV valve and clutch soon to be replaced - for the first time in its 8 years though.
@uksuperguy5 жыл бұрын
I have the 2.0 tfsi quattro special edition. My engine was replaced is 2013. Clutch went in 2016 (had Audi extended warranty thank god). Car still consumes oil, maybe a liter every 3k miles or so. Rear suspension springs were replaced 2017 due to rust (one had snapped). But as it stands the car is sweet and I've looked after it very well so don't see any reason I won't have it for many year to come. It's a solid car and a joy to drive.
@ricsim782 ай бұрын
My wife has a 2010 A5 Quattro with the 2.0T we have only owned for less than 2 months now. Car is constantly having problems, the more money we throw at it, the more it goes bad. It was leaking oil, fixed that with the timing chain cover gasket. Bad intake, changed that out. New coil packs, spark plugs, now it is misfiring and needs a camshaft position sensor. Had to clean all the carbon build up in the engine, which was bad. The more we do, the more else goes wrong with it. If you get one of these, go with the V6, because the 2.0T is a complete piece of junk that will end up nickel and diming you to death. We have done all the labor ourselves and still have put over $800 into it, and it needs more. Her Turbo is under-boosting too, so whatever merits the car has are overshadowed by the fact we bought a mechanical and electrical sensor nightmare. We plan on getting it to a working state and selling it.
@Japplesnap7 ай бұрын
Purchased mine new in 2016. Still have it today and it hasn't had a single problem to date. I've only done oil changes, one new battery and two sets of tires. I'm even still on the original brakes!
@ricsim782 ай бұрын
You must not have the 2.0T. My wife and I bought her a 2010 A5 Quattro with the 2.0T and we have had to replace most of the upper engine, sensors, coil packs, clean the carbon out of the engine, oil sensors bad. We replaced the entire intake, spark plugs, coil packs, and it is still misfiring due to a camshaft position sensor that decided to go bad after all the work we put into it. The 2.0T is a junk engine, great concept (speed and fuel economy), but ours has been a complete nightmare. My dad has worked on family members 2.0T Audi/VW and they all have the same common problems. Now the turbo is under-boosting, my wife was excited at first, beautiful looking car and when it runs good, it's great. Now, less than two months later, one thing is going wrong after the other with it and she has been sad because she is convinced she bought a total POS! And it is not just this car, these are common problems with ALL of the VW/Audi/Skoda 2.0T engines.
@Japplesnap2 ай бұрын
@@ricsim78 I do have the 2.0T. No such issue here. If these engines are properly maintained, they are gems.
@ricsim782 ай бұрын
@@Japplesnap Sorry, my dad has worked on four of them (mostly VW versions). What year is yours? Because the pre-2016 2.0T is junk, carbon build up no matter what you do. My dad has worked on a 2011 Tiguan, 2012 A4, 2011 VW Beetle, all with the 2.0T. Now he works on my wife's 2010 A5 Quattro, which has been a nightmare. No idea how well ours was maintained but it has been a money pit, and we have spent nearly every weekend working on it. They drink oil and leak oil too. I know it 2016 they finally got it better. But especially the first and 2nd gen versions.
@Japplesnap2 ай бұрын
@@ricsim78 Mine is a 2016, like I said in my comment above. It's been incredible so far.
@ricsim782 ай бұрын
@@Japplesnap Ah, when I read your original post I missed the "bought NEW in 2016". It's a beautiful car, sad that the older 2.0T are so problematic. My wife is very sad because she wants a reliable car and we have had to work on it every week since we bought in nearly 2 months ago. I bought mine in Late August 2024 and it's been frustrating, we fix 3 issues and 3 more happen.
@RB-sb9nj5 жыл бұрын
That shit with freezing windows is real problem :D. I had to go through trunk once. Now in winter i don't fully close one door window.
@joe10toes4 жыл бұрын
Spray silicon on the door seals (helps stop the sticking).
@ryanh32853 жыл бұрын
I have had a 2008 2.7tdi for over 2 years no issues with the cvt infact its the smoothest most relaxing drive I've ever had for the average drive around town or on motorways and it beats most things from a traffic light standing start the power is instant.Only issues is with door handles and dodgy sensors setting of fault codes mostly fixed by myself.
@seanyworny1042 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at a 2.7 cvt right now. You say that it's been a nice ownership? I'm just looking for something comfy, good auto and good amount of torque. Plus some reliability helps haha.
@ryanh32852 жыл бұрын
@@seanyworny104 I'd say mechanically they are realible I would immediately get the autobox serviced at Audi its about 200 quid but not a job you can do youreself.Mines been realible apart from both door handles which i took apart rebuilt and replaced the bowden cable's and a window regulator which I replaced myself. Wind the windows up and down and if its really noisy its likely to break at somepoint.Im actually looking to sell mine soon for something cheaper to run as i do more miles than i did when i brought it.Good luck
@seanyworny1042 жыл бұрын
@@ryanh3285 Why can’t I do the gearbox service myself? Is it a really complicated oil change? And good to hear yours has been good, and good to know about the windows. I try and do as many fixes as I can myself too.
@ryanh32852 жыл бұрын
@@seanyworny104 It needs the perfect amount pumping in at the correct temperature with specialist tools it's up to you i do alot of work on cars but it's not one I'd attempt on jack stands on the driveway theres some videos on KZbin of the process my thinking was I'd only need to get it done once in ny ownership so I'll get it done straight away
@seanyworny1042 жыл бұрын
@@ryanh3285 Okay cheers for the advice mate. Timing chain/tensioner and water/fuel pumps anything to worry about? Sorry for more questions
@JuggaloJoe6654 жыл бұрын
I have had my A5 for 2 years now and it has only gotten better
@didaannn3 жыл бұрын
what engine?
@miatheimmortal4 жыл бұрын
I have 2010 a5 sportback version and replacing timing chain on 190K(around 700e replacement),if you want to buy this car and run it down to its life you better get ready to change those pistons,i paid 1500e for replacement.Other than that TSFI till 2012 are very nice cars,they are beyond comfortable and ride very smoothly
@michelevirgilio69783 жыл бұрын
About the 2.0 tfsi you can exchange the pistons for 4000-5000 ( if you dont wait to long, so no follow up damage is caused) and you will have a nice looking and reliable car for +- 15k good thing in my opinion
@markusandreassen78776 жыл бұрын
Just buy the diesel TDI they are solid
@lestrem113 жыл бұрын
Correct, bulletproof and flying machines that are reasonably affordable to run.
@MichaelKatide3 жыл бұрын
Steering issue on pre-facelift models is a thing to look out for. The MMI on older systems can be slow to process high bitrate music files and large folders. Aftermarket Audi Music Interface Bluetooth accessories help with playing music from the phone.
@Cires7896 жыл бұрын
EGR valve, yup. Window regulators, both broke. Filler cap, check. Mine also eats wheel bearings!
@danielfl.93476 жыл бұрын
Eric Gordon what engine
@danielfl.93476 жыл бұрын
Thank God for the invention of the internet then@Armando Sturzenegger
@Ariesbuddha4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely bang on right there, looks lovely, drives lovely but they are bloody money pits xxxxxxxxxxxxx
@misterlove62254 жыл бұрын
@@Ariesbuddha they are when you take them to stealerships for a fucking tire change. Any retard with access to Internet and some basic tools can change the window regulators. Instead of paying 1-2 grand in a shop.
@Ariesbuddha4 жыл бұрын
@@misterlove6225 totally agree, I do try and learn some repairs and upgrades/modifications as you quite rightly pointed out the dealers really do rip folk off specially if they think you know nothing about cars, I try and pretend I'm an expert at the garage just to try and throw them lol 🙏 xxxxxxxxxxx
@christopherlambert29472 жыл бұрын
Great review, looking at buying a 2010 a5 2.7 tdi and this review was very helpful. Thank you
@thomasheart13373 жыл бұрын
You make fantasticly helpfull video's my friend! Meny thanks to you!
@AndyReader-e8y Жыл бұрын
I owned a 2012 A5 Quattro cabriolet from 2020 , I wanted to replace the roof canvas following vandal damage, the cost of the complete roof including all the mechanisms and the other panel and glass damage, declared the car a total loss,...I was earlier trying to replace two seals in the power steering rack, nope you have to buy, at minimum, a reconditioned rack. The car had done 133000 k's the electronic gearbox fault was also apparent. It was a beautiful car to drive especially in fine weather. Very expensive to maintain check your extended warranties options.
@sabrecruz67214 жыл бұрын
To the point, clear and easy to understand!
@WassKhan326 жыл бұрын
got the 2013 a5 quattro 3.0 tdi v6 quattro with the dsg/stronic. do not buy the quattro dsg model if it has high milage, the DL501 gearbox will need repair costing £700+ due to melted printed circuit board. I have had this done. the gearbox still sometimes throws an error up when put into reverse so it didn't completely fix it. Also the 3.0 tdi engines sometimes have a failing rubber seal in the engine which causes a water leak, it is also a labour-ious repair. Buy this in a manual if possible to save you the headache. a full gearbox rebuild can set you back a few thousand pounds.
@Bihigh3 жыл бұрын
One of your reviews contributed on getting mine, the one with the v8 tho. after seeing it for my self I was like he was right, thanks.
@Dunkelzeitgeist3 жыл бұрын
+1 for intro alone! But seriously nice car, even though old; can’t wait to get mine
@DuBstep1156 жыл бұрын
To add B&O systems suffer from water dmg. because water leaks on the amp. repair cost 300e -> 2000e
@wadimk51525 жыл бұрын
Great review. I wish most of car reviews would be like that, so you know what you get and don't get surprised by specific models illness. Thank you!
@Best.TopP.10 Жыл бұрын
Thank you this was genuinely useful
@silence99664 жыл бұрын
Thx this helped alot since I'm getting a 2010 Audi RS5. Thank you very much.
@atlshoota7 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2010 a5 2.0t with 115k miles and it lasted a week before the engine started flickering under 2000rpm it was a one owner car with all carfax service records and has been in the shop for 2 weeks after owning it for 3 weeks
@callmetheb0ss7 жыл бұрын
Tupac Shakur what up pac
@nayz-7 жыл бұрын
What happened after?
@atlshoota6 жыл бұрын
medialync I put it a new engine for about 6k total and it's repair after repair now with the 100k junkyard engine I put in
@cm51916 жыл бұрын
My brother has the same thing but it's audi fault so they put a brand new engine you should of took it to audi told them to fucking fix it
@dougdanzeisen96084 жыл бұрын
Great review, just what I was looking for. Thank you
@Pro-habits7 жыл бұрын
Always great reviews and updates
@MrEthanQuinn3 жыл бұрын
Have a 3.0l tdi and I’m swamped with starting issues. Battery drains extremely quick
@radutzu373 жыл бұрын
Being honest, I would prefer this generation than the newest one.
@DaGuetta16 жыл бұрын
Well thats why i have a heater for my windows 😂
@droppingjewels69814 жыл бұрын
For when it’s cold out side the Windows can defrost
@Tony_G6577 жыл бұрын
The comments and video is pretty helpful. As i imagined, buying an a5 would be a gamble. I want or wanted one for a daily but I rather not have 2 cars to dump money into. My budget for this is 10k tops but all I'm seeing is your typical short sleeve shirt and tie salesman dealerships with these
@Dreamlink912 жыл бұрын
As long as you do not use 2.0TFSI engines you have nothing to worry about.
@crozzportugal83643 жыл бұрын
I have the 2012 a5 coupe...still greath...and looks good ir better then manny new cars
@r5gtturbo1976 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the 3.0 diesel and had to fix the window regulator, wind coming through windows needed fixing , the fuel cap door doesn’t open sometimes, the dpf light comes on every couple weeks which means wasting diesel driving up motorway to regenerate it, the dashboard plastic squeaks, It’s lost 4 thousand pound in value over 2 years , can not wait to sell it !!!
@fionabanyai49716 жыл бұрын
R5gtturbo how much was it to fix the window regulator. I have 2012 3.0 diesel. Bought it at 68k ks its now sitting at 71k on the clock. Only thing thats wrong. Or not even. I can see the tinting is ever so slightly scratched on both windows. I dont ever put my windows down anyway. So im assuming something is out of allignment inside. Brilliant car. I love it.
@Akac3sh2 жыл бұрын
Such a good quality video
@TheSuccessBlueprint7 Жыл бұрын
very good video, I am 17 years old, turning 18 in 4 months, my goal is tu buy this audi A5, I found one in germany. Audi Audi A5 Coupé S-tronic Quattro 2012 for 10,5k euros. I will try my best to be able to buy it.
@Ario26012 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the hints
@alexsautorepair7 жыл бұрын
MY AC COMPRESSOR BROKE IN MY 2013 A5 AFTER ONLY 40000 MILES IDK HOW COMMON THIS PROBLEM IS
@trueagentt4 жыл бұрын
I DONT KNOW. PROBABLY AS COMMON AS PEOPLE WHO TYPE IN ALL CAPS
@maurodestefano58304 жыл бұрын
Tyler Barnes lol
@ballysohal97704 жыл бұрын
Same issue on my vw mk7.
@Jobaa875 жыл бұрын
That's the most unfitting intro music for this car
@TRICKYBYRD5 жыл бұрын
Lol it does roll out to something youd see in a Truck commercial as it splashes through offroad potholes, climbs a 70° rock hill and launches over a downed tree
@ejgccfc3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video brother
@purplekush0793 жыл бұрын
I am looking to buy the A5 2009 1.8L, i saw some good prices on them. Any advice from anyone is highly appreciated
@itzcarrot80083 ай бұрын
any updates ? id love to know :)
@iannicholson44376 жыл бұрын
GREAT video! Very useful! Thanks!
@karlsantiago46285 жыл бұрын
how much does it cost on maintenance on the more recent models? 2014 and on, more than average mileage 12k+ a year? I'm planning to buy one used
@atrothe8 ай бұрын
From what i have seen the V6 diesels are a disaster when they get the miles up.
@robertloughran6740 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2010 3.0tdi Quattro coupe beautiful to look at .listen to ,and drive
@christianbuczko14815 жыл бұрын
Another good review. Im going to see one on saturday with 3ltr manual tdi quattro...
@deinoficial3 жыл бұрын
What exactly A5 model do you recommend (second-hand with a budget of about 15 thousand euros)? Automatics do not stop reading that they give many errors ... Thank you very much in advance!
@iansummerfield5 жыл бұрын
Purchased new at £36K. Value after 3 years, £14K. Impressed? Didn't think so. Check depreciation values, after diesel cheating Audi's drop faster in value that Lancia's did in the 70's!
@christianbuczko14815 жыл бұрын
So that just means theres lots of bargain price cars to buy now. Thats good for the buyer not those selling now.
@iBlista6 жыл бұрын
Thank You Very Much. Very informative.
@TharshanYogeswaran5 жыл бұрын
I have a5 2018 model 2L. But I don’t have any problem until now .
@GD_Fraser7 жыл бұрын
Do not buy a pre 2012 2.0 TFSI unless it has had a rebuild with the later pistons. Ditto for the STronic (DL501) gearbox. In the early versions, the materiel in the printed circuitry melts and must be replaced at great expense. If you must buy a pre 2012 - get a really good warranty. Other than that (and the shit Nav system maps & lack of streaming Bluetooth) not a bad car🤔
@BashToks7 жыл бұрын
Ed Roy Hi, So overall, would you recommend a post 2012 2.0 TFSi model of this car? No major Gearbox, carbon build up issues?
@audimattro6 жыл бұрын
2012+ models have fared better with oil consumption issues since Audi addressed it. There have been a number of pre-2012 2.0 motors that were fixed by Audi, but you'd have to have proof of that verified by the previous owner. Important note about the 8 speed tiptronic transmissions on 2013-16 quattro models - you may read somewhere that Audi owner's literature says these are sealed with lifetime transmission fluid and do not require service. BS! ZF manufactures these transmissions for Audi and has recommended they be serviced between 50k-70k miles (that would be roughly 80k-110k km for you metric folks), so have it serviced. They're great transmissions but really need to be serviced. It's an expensive service due to the cost of the fluid, but still far cheaper than a new transmission.
@stephenmitchell50Cal6 жыл бұрын
I had to replace clutch plates on my A -5 Quattro 2012 still get irregular gear changes. What a lemon.
@uksuperguy5 жыл бұрын
I purchased a 2010 tfsi 3 years ago. It had the engine replaced due to the piston issues by Audi a year before I purchased it. The car now has 91k miles on the clock and drive a treat. I do have to keep an eye on the oil but otherwise it's a very solid car and I love it.
@dinudaniel2617 жыл бұрын
i own one of these for the last 4months and yes...those door locks area f**ng pain.the 3.0 tdi is a good silent engine,but does not pull that well,quattro sistem is making it a bit heavy and slow and increase fuel consumption.if you live in an area with snow or any other slipery surface is useful,if not is just a pain...i use to own only bmw untill now,and if i will have to choose between bmw and audi it will be bmw definitely.audi is more expensive on parts and to much electronics for no reason witch will go crazy at some point.even if the v6 engine is smaller than a straight six from the bmw,engine bay if full and you have absolutely no space to work on it.
@creativesymon6 жыл бұрын
Disappointing to hear the 3.0tdi isn't fast. It should be.
@minky7346 жыл бұрын
Mine is. I guess its just based on what you had before. I went from a 1.9 Avant remapped to 180bhp which seemed fast at the time till I got the 3.0 A5.
@creativesymon6 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Should have mine soon :D
@thorticus88646 жыл бұрын
Idk what is up with your car i own the 3.0 tdi, 0-100 in around 5 seconds, have hit 248km/phr in the car, i always get over 600km per 50L tank. That is also with playing and doing hard acceleration. I have 94,000km on mine. If you use launch controll the car is a weapon. My mates are surprised how quick the car is for a diesel.
@lestrem11 Жыл бұрын
I have a 3.0 tdi. auto. It goes like a rocket. Take yours to a garage and get it checked.
@thetruth98246 жыл бұрын
I'm absolutely in love with my A5 S line special edition 2.7 V6 TDI
@tadejsadar70334 жыл бұрын
I have the same type and motor :) Black one.
@Mrloverloverrr4 жыл бұрын
Great vid well done
@anderssvingholm52674 жыл бұрын
Perfect review
@nonegiven95794 жыл бұрын
They rust around the front arches and get cam chain rattle on the 3.0 TDI with higher mileages that costs a fortune to fix (engine out job as chain is at the back) Buyer beware.
@krazyhartin6 жыл бұрын
This is helpful, thank you.
@ep32176 жыл бұрын
Whont be buying one now
@lirimmisini2952 Жыл бұрын
I will buy an audi a5 2.0 tdi 2013 next month what are key things i should be aware of?
@cheymanny87879 ай бұрын
I wouldn't get an S5 unless you wanna pay a tech 4 days labor to remove the v8 from the car for its timing chain maintenance!
@ibrahimjihad3144 Жыл бұрын
I have Audi A5 2014 never faced any issue, don't lsn to this kumar shankar, almost 10 years now and I all what I changed for 10 years (fuel pump and i guess because i was using 91 instead of 95, radiator thermostat because I got a recall on it, rare hatch lift-sock struts X3 times because when i wash the car the water goes in and they get rusty and damaged, consumables parts) spare & consumable parts not even expensive considering the durability and quality. almost same price as HONDA accord ( i had accord 2014 before).
@DCSKATEBOARDING995 жыл бұрын
5k a good one in UK now
@ryanh32855 жыл бұрын
He recommends the quattro but you should consider the extra costs of repair work for things like clutch change on used a5 with 4 wheel drive.
@tommior95535 жыл бұрын
Audi is only audi if its quattro. Also torsen is very realible and doesnt need maintance.
@isakwilkinson24916 жыл бұрын
That's what I was looking at buying two of these used one is a 2011 and one's a 2012 sedan model here in the United States. They're decently priced I've got about a hundred twenty thousand miles on them. But thank you so much for the video it definitely is an eye opener as me and my wife are getting older we want to just to buy some used sports cars get a pair of them we looked at BMW we just didn't want the cost of a BMW with that BMW before. I've had one Audi in my entire life and it was an Audi A4 station wagon avante. Love that car that car went really fast it was a 5-speed I could blow the doors off a most guys around town. She really liked the Audi also. sorry I meant to say Audi A4 Quattro but all you others out there you know what the avante is
@luxxlady5485 жыл бұрын
Adore my 3Litre Black Edition A5 Coupe from 2012 ... just wow! But it has its issues... the front wing mirrors are meant to tilt downwards automatically when placing into reverse gear - they only sometimes do this which is very annoying as it’s an intermittent fault! I’m wondering if it just needs some lubrication?! Also the worst part is the over-light steering, the wheel is constantly jigging around and requires a firm grip to correct this, which is not pleasant and feels like there’s no room for any error!
@MonsterPartsRc2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at a 2012 Premium Plus right now with 135k mi.... I haven't gone to see it yet, but II found one I like and I have to go look at it before I get my hopes up... the ad doesn't have the mileage on it and I would have to pull the CarFax to find out the maintenance history (to see if the timing and transmission was done)
@vusiselani74394 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at buying the 2017 model next year , I'm actually torn between A5 and A7
@frshamrll95183 жыл бұрын
a5 coup3 , a7 sportback
@evilante81282 жыл бұрын
Having 2013 a5 sp 2.0tdi 177 manual.He has 150k km and need to replace clutch and flywheel, cost about 1000 euros, of course not in audi service
@blvckboss96777 жыл бұрын
Hellooo I very like your Chanel it's help us understand many things !!! Can you do video for Audi A6 2000/2003 !))) i want to buy the A6 2.8 petrol 2000 years
@differentcarreview-dcr7 жыл бұрын
I actually have this video, however this was my very first used car review, so it's not that good as this A5 review kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGjQfWmoes-kftE&list=PLnjZEPzIhimLOT0Skzh57qzApRvrOoQGY&index=53
@johnyuen21073 жыл бұрын
So, is it worth buying a 2012 A5 TDI Multitronic Sportback/ 2014 A5 S Tronic Quattro Sportback? Cause I really like the total design of the vehicle.
@entitledunfortunately49844 жыл бұрын
*Question for car guys:* I found an 2007 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro with 100k miles and no prior car incidents and nothing that would indicate an issue. My friend says it’s not worth it and will die but I wanna know if he’s just trippin or not
@javingrape85804 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of buying for my first car what year is the best and most reliable?
@differentcarreview-dcr4 жыл бұрын
if you want one with the 1.8 TFSI or with the 2.0 TFSI engine then cars made from 2013 are ok, since they fixed most of the issues during 2011-2012
@zauryusifli6 жыл бұрын
nicee review ...i like this channel
@laivopilotas4 жыл бұрын
So all A5 with 2,7 engine came as multronic ?
@MA-dm4xy4 жыл бұрын
I own a 2015 2.0T quattro. Thermostat housing and coolant reservoir were damaged and had to be replaced. Luckily had extended warranty otherwise i would have forked out over 2K. Never own euro that is out of warranty!
@axelarkin6445 жыл бұрын
you forgot the 2.0 TFSI 165kw 225hp engine in the face-lift