THE TRUE COST OF AUDI S5 OWNERSHIP

[@Teddymac86]

Everytime he drives off, gotta imagines he's gotta go back get the camera 😂😂😂

[@a5ad_m]

Trust me

[@06KK12]

Fckn made my day 🤣🤣🤣

[@WildDanHibiki]

Truth lol

[@therealjoshtodd]

Ha. I thought the exact same thing

[@Scythra]

Thats why the effort Mat puts in these video's is really showing of, great presentation!

[@kronenburg5936]

Best KZbin car content by far. You're not only humble and chill but you also try to share with us all your knowledge and you sort of make us part of the project. Keep up the great quality man, hard work pays off and you really work your ass off mate!

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Thank you man! 👍

[@lrms6772]

hes truly taken off now

[@steveb4012]

Well done young man, as others have said, nothing seems to phase you and you remain good humoured throughout. I am severely sight impaired and no longer drive. However, I'm still a petrol head at heart and channels such as yours have become my new, "car magazines" because I cant see to read anymore. Keep it up, I look forward to seeing how the Q5 turns out. 😎👍 Steve

[@d0nger_]

I was expecting a detailed breakdown mate as an example: £800 wheels £300 engine mods £550 wrap £600 coil overs But with the price of a mechanic that's going to be around £3,000? Something like: ££££ custom mods ££££ essential maintenance Would be ace to see this combined with fuel costs over 6months? I know these things can all be found online and are easily calculated with online tools but it would have been ace to see it in the video. Thanks for the content Mat, keep it up!

[@jakeschrag]

Depends on how much and where you drive it. I have to say it's hard to keep under the speed limit. I've never drove a car that can tease you into giving it gas like this thing.

[@finnmiddleton9251]

Love how real this video is like no beating around the bush on anything just straight up, and the filming is so good. Love this channel ❤️

[@dutchvanderlinde6448]

This guy is entertaining and nice. Compared to the bigger youtubers, this guy puts more work into his vids and cares about his community. Much respect my dude 👍

[@Ant3_Exedy]

2 years later and he still does the same.

[@UncleBaz]

Fantastic series this S5 has been, I've been glued from the start and loved every minute of each episode. You're a sound guy Matt, I think that's what makes it even more enjoyable to watch. 👍🏻

[@ishhussain2099]

Love this bloke! So down to earth and no bravado!! 26 years old? Dude, that’s young.......I wish I was 26 again 😊

[@CarsandCoding]

I was seriously thinking dude was at least 40. Must have lived a hard life. When I saw his bike trick i was thinking dude youre going to break a hip!

[@100cvcv8]

He look like Joe Exotic

[@johnhenry4449]

@@CarsandCoding No guy with this many tattoos haven't had a drug problem. Drugs age you.

[@britishbluetess]

@@100cvcv8 😂

[@teggieguy]

First off, great video and content as always. Hello from Alberta, Canada. I'm 40. I pay 1200 CAD for full coverage insurance, 94 per year to plate it. My 09 s5 has push button start. I did have to replace the door handle sensors for keyless entry. There aren't many places for aftermarket Audi stuff here. If you do find something, its very expensive. I didn't know that the timing guide issue was fixed. Thanks again for the great content. Stay safe.

[@bytpoet3205]

The sound of the exhaust calms me

[@jamesaddison81]

Towan The Poet it excites me if ya know what I mean 🤣

[@s5sammie446]

if your into audi i got a cool s5 on my channel. be sure to check it out and subscribe

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

There is no depth to the sound though when you hear it in person (especially for a v8) as they are muffled and filtered to death. Also the auto gearbox makes the sound very flat and unexciting. Listen to an e.g. TVR Chimera, that's how a V8 should sound.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

it does the opposite to me,ive got a third leg right now

[@almehgub]

Been a subscriber since the very first TT vid. Seeing your channel grow this much in such a small period of time is absolutely reasonable, and you deserve more than that to be honest. Keep the great content; we’ll keep the nonstop support. Much love Mat.

[@Winnister]

I rate the honesty in the video mate, love the Chanel, keep up the good work!

[@dreads2987]

4:29 “reliabiliteh” recognised that Leicester accent

[@Still-ill-Trill]

Very wholesome content. No clickbait, not afraid to admit mistakes, just content

[@adamrichmond7796]

Keep up the good work mate! Love watching these videos. From one car man to another, your work on these cars is spot on, really impressive!

[@evansnr]

Top man admitting getting free and discounted stuff. As others have said a detailed cost breakdown would have been useful. Keep up the good work dude!

[@brettwainwright512]

So Mat.. The big question.. Are you going to raffle it?? Loving the videos.. Thanks👍👍

[@gf4509]

PVC issues are tricky. For me i had hesitation at 2k rpm. Fuel pumps, carb clean, sparks, fuel injectors, 60k miles. So far runs well.

[@EmptyPocketsXotics]

Depending on year/model, they turned the 4.2L V8 around to better fit the engine compartment. But as a result, it's an engine out service if you have to replace the timing chain guides. This can run you $4-5,000 😢

[@VIDSbychris98]

The S5's got upgraded guides for the timing chains, it was the older 4.2's in the s4 that had the timing chain issues.

[@s5sammie446]

if your into audi i got a cool s5 on my channel. be sure to check it out and subscribe

[@jareddesousa225]

I have a 2010 s5 4.2 v8. Best advice I can give is don’t cheap out and skip on maintenance.. one thing Audi loves is their maintenance!!! Keep up with and she’ll love ya in return :) such a little amazing car!

[@MrWebsie]

Watching this series again, just as good second time round. You are a legend Mat!

[@atha9993]

Bought myself an S5 on the strength of your videos had it a month and love it

[@Time2031]

Mat, I have really enjoyed watching your videos. I admire your tenacity and determination. Keep it up.

[@bognarattila4685]

Great vids Mat, thank you! Im using an s5 since 2016, and i spend about 2500 euro for maintence and service.

[@k27-z5y]

Loved the whole progress you made with this Audi Mat. Especially the "brave" colour scheme which turned out fantastic. Hopefully its mine after the raffle is done

[@akaTidy]

I had a 2010 s5 for my first car, had it for several years and didn't have any issues, just kept up with services and it was great. insurence was just over 3k but was at 1700 when I sold it

[@jf710]

Jesus, my insurance for my S5 is £235

[@gigglesaregood]

Hey Mat, can you do a live Q&A, I think that would be fun with a guy like you? Cheers Mate.

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

I'll be down for that!

[@gigglesaregood]

@@MatArmstrongbmx that'd be fun, questions about BMXing and Euro Cars

[@DanielKainth1994]

Mat, loving yours vids man, great content and a sound guy, you deserve alot more subscribers, keep up the great work 👍🏼 Idea for the next project . . . BMW E82 (preferably 135i) -> 1M Conversion (With Valencia Orange Wrap 😍) The car is so rare.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

My S5 has 113000 miles on it, I paid £8500 with FSH, running well, no noticeable loss of power, manual box feels good, good clutch, the only thing I have had to do in 6 months ownership is adjust the drivers window as it wasn’t sealing properly, common fault on frameless doors. It’s my daily driver, fuel is a killer, I get 23mpg and use Tesco momentum 99ron fuel. The only mod I’ve done is a custom cat back exhaust with x pipe and resonator delete. Sounds epic. Love the car, but I’m moving abroad so I’m going to have to sell it soon. As a car it is fantastic, looks great, sounds great, goes well, is supremely comfortable and fun to drive, it grips like a grippy thing on planet grippy. It’s no B road blaster, my modded mx5 is more fun, but slower, on back roads but as a daily it’s Fantastic. By modern standards it’s down on power but 350hp and a sub 5 second 0-60 is still plenty quick enough for most people. I bought mine on a whim because I fancied a manual V8 car and i don’t regret a single moment of ownership. As a 45 year old with a good history I pay £250 for insurance, the tax is a bit of a sting though. Best part of £600 a year.

[@headgask3t166]

i know u commented this a long time ago but what year is yours?

[@williamhackett5713]

Man like Matt on his bmx, fair play mate you've got skills

[@james5415]

This is so accurate with the common problems. A5 2008 here and I can say - Yup, had to replace 1 door lock. Yup, had to replace upper arms which are 4 in total. The chain is actually good but what makes noise in my car is the belt tensioner. But thats part of the timing chain. So even the chain itself is good, your engine, transmission, exhaust, everything has to go out of your car. But I never heard of nor had any manual transmission issue myself.

[@jackstraughan2652]

Was just waiting for your mrs to turn around in Aldi and say “HOW MUCH!?” 😂😂

[@durexjim]

gotta say im not into cars but watched you do all the mods on this car from the start and really enjoyed watching a big thx and look forward to more of your vids in the future.Stafe safe and wish you all the best

[@shaundragt6870]

Thanks for the great content. Big ups from South Africa

[@Noor_Jacobs03]

A fellow South African✌✌. Awe ma se kin😂😂.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

The microswitch inside the door lock is really "fun" one. You can get the switch alone and it costs about 3 €. However, to replace it, you need around 4 hours per door minimum. If there was as an upgraded switch that would last, it would be worth doing. Most of the time, it's easier to replace the whole lock (which still takes hours) and the lock body should cost around 70 € if I remember correctly.

[@jamiea69]

Quality vids and build mat. Keep up the good work on both the cars, i first joined when u bought the S5 and thoroughly enjoyed it all. A lockdown saviour haha

[@despaterson8918]

The only channel I have the bell notification on for. Great content

[@MikkoRantalainen]

The front OEM suspension arms are not solid enough. WHEN you replace those, always go for aftermarked upgraded parts even if you use it as daily driver. Some say that you can reduce the wear of those suspension arms a lot if you don't rotate the wheel while pressing the brake at parking lots. This supposedly causes damage to nylon inlining within those ball joints.

[@askyamum8842]

Been here since the beginning and you deserve more subs than you have mate. Keep it up. Positive vibes only!

[@rsebik]

S5 was my first car and I bought it 3 years ago for 18k 2010 in white + red leather interior, some carbon fiber trim. Insurance was total rip off 1300£ quote on go compare, but ended up paid 2600£/annually due to "lack of driving experience" I commute 35miles to work a day + some social driving what cost me around 300£ for petrol (shell V Power) Due to this I sold car after 6 months of ownership, but it was by far the best car I ever driven. Currently have Jaguar XFS, but still missing "fan" part of the Audi.

[@fordfreda]

nope manual are reliable, i have had a s5 for 7 years and no problems with gearbox

[@setantampiwa4684]

What about the engine and suspension?

[@Moped-garage]

Any issues to mention? Keen to know

[@AlvieeG]

Never heard of this guy...just looked up Audi S5 and he came up....glad I found him...keep up the good production work!

[@ghengiskhan9498]

I bought a 09 s5 with the v8 6spd manual like 3 months ago and I’m already like 17 thousand into it going back and forth breaking and fixing stuff lol worth it though

[@Yoshimatsu414]

I mean, those "common problems" mostly sound like regular maintenance stuff lol. Except for the door lock thing, and people with clutch problem on manuals probably self inflicted lol.

[@mattmoreland9133]

N/A V8 is music to our ears man! Quality content as usual mate. Keep it up!

[@RB-sb9nj]

I have A5. 3,2 fsi. Now for 1 year. Only problem is winter. Those windows have to lover so that doors could be open. But that glass freezes. Sooo yea, there were 2 times i had to go thought trunk. Now in winters i left one window a little bit open.

[@gerryfinegan]

The twin stripe is growing on me. The sound of the exhaust is delicious....Great channel.

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@altop7614]

Not from UK, live in Canada, I own a 14 black optic S5. Maintenance wise you are way off. Parts are not cheap if you are getting the quality stuff, you can get cheap parts for it but you will be fixing your car again very soon. If someone wants a quick breakdown of what you are expecting for “regular” maintenance parts that I have done, here it is: (prices in CAD) Spark plugs OEM: $30/plug x 6 Coils OEM: $55/coil x 6 Rotors OEM: 4 rotors - $900 + $180 for pads Didn’t buy those, I bought EBC dimpled and slotted rotors with yellow stuff for $1000 roughly, much better quality. Air filter OEM: $80 Bushings: $40-$50 Upper Control Arms: $300 Strut bearing: $20 Oil synthetic + filter: $190 Those are costs of the parts, if you are not doing the work yourself it’s pricey. Take for example the strut bearing, it’s a $20 part but you have to drop the suspension to do it. Mechanic will charge you $200-250 for the labour easily. Buy this car if you are okay with spending some money to up keep it. That being said the car is a blast to drive and 2013 and up can be flashed to the point of RS5 and above if you include an upper and lower pulley. It’s a much better platform to modify. Btw nice car, love the colour, the sound I am going to assume is a lot more throatier than your camera can pick up.

[@andrew19682008]

Maybe also add a video with the vagcom and unlock a few hidden features? Excellent content as usual. Or you could possibly do a bit of carbon fibre with the boys from easy composites uk? 👍

[@maisondav1d]

What would you pick between 2010 S5 vs 2014 E350 reliability wise and cost?

[@marcinmagiera102]

Finally! BMX riding plus car bla bla blas 😊 cool flair 🎉 Hope to see some more in Your present video's ❤

[@shadowhadz6781]

The true cost is learning to drive chilled like, as fuel goes quickly. I have the manual shift V6 3.2 and love it on the German Autobahn. Will chip her soon to improve the beast! Like the wrap colour and grill bruv! Good job.

[@andiquill8069]

Just goes to show what can be achieved i really like what mats done to this audi great guy great channel 👍

[@bensummerton102]

Thanks for the info! So good to know actual costs from someone who has been there & done that.... Pink top, roll on the MAN sponsorship 🙌🏼

[@archievision4331]

Love my Audi S5 2010 , i put ArmyTrix Valve-tronic exhaust on it and it sounds so Fucking amazing. I don't even listen to the stereo anymore , witch is Bang & Olefson, just the sweet sound of the exhaust.

[@Enginesetc]

Another great video Mat, hope one day I'm making videos on something V8 and petrol! Keep the content flowing

[@suppal1981]

great video.. keep it up. really enjoyed it. i have the A5 in red, but too scared to modify it as i dont want the insurance to increase an also dont want to mess up the car functionality, i would love to modify the car door to open with audi lights showing on the floor, fold out mirrors and some other inspirational stuff.

[@jamarrbullock9967]

Just bought one!! Looking at exhaust options 😰🤑🤕.. Love the sound of yours, which exhaust is that?

[@dt3963]

The way you did the shots and editing at the start reminded me of a Top Gear review. Can see why you have so many subs

[@Thatannoyingvoicetoldyoutodoit]

Another awesome video, would love t know what sort of money you make doing KZbin vids to fund the awesome content. Looking forward to more Q5 vids in the future 👍

[@jacktrow117]

A lot of time for you and your channel Matt ! Been watching awhile now, too lad :)

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Legend!

[@paolosacco9731]

You've made a not so good car a great one. Money well spent. If I was 26 again I'd consider buying yours. Keep on enjoying it.👏👏

[@adrianzaharia8885]

The high pressure fuel pomp piston needs to be changed each year. It's a cheap part(20eur) and super easy to change. Takes 10 min. Otherwise it can break and fall in the engine...then you can throw out the engine.

[@sebastianvendrig5698]

here in 2024 bcz im about to buy a s5 and I remember watching this when I was 14 :)

[@ray5952]

Hey mat great video! Only thing annoying me is that old steering wheel you have. Make sure you change it to the flat bottom steering wheel 👍🏼💪

[@shiugen676]

Love how insurance costs everywhere are just random numbers the insurance companies chose to rip us off. I am over 30, never had so much as a parking ticket, driving since 18. Driving a GTI (no mods) and pay 4100 Euros for insurance in Ireland.

[@djsthemetereman]

Rest assure this car will be $5000 or higher here in the U. S. New Jersey to be specific which has some of the highest in the country

[@martytdd1606]

Been looking around for one. Some nice ones for sale at the min, cheap too. I thought my 3.2 V6 A4 sounded good, that V8 is amazing 👌

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

You say ‘but they are manual’ like that’s a bad thing.

[@prcheese]

Because it is unless the car is only a weekend car for taking around lanes. S-tronic is a great transmission, launch control is awesome, daily driving is easy and the paddles are still fun around lanes.

[@TeeRMN]

Shooooooooooooooooooosh

[@thebeast12333]

@@prcheese Yeah manual is still better

[@prcheese]

Agree to disagree. I do 25k miles a year in mine. I’m not messing about with a gearstick. I used to say I’d never drive auto then I had one... I will never buy a manual again.

[@Mr_Glenn]

@@prcheese dsg's are fuckin awesome.

[@1994TINIE]

Slowly becoming my favourite channel I’m subscribed too

[@jnock4725]

Yo! Started watching your videos over a month ago now! Save to say I’m hooked, got me wanting S5 god dam it! Dammmmmmmmmm lad keep it up 🤘🏼

[@AdeReeves]

Walnut blasting ....narrr a few hours of spare time and a few cans of carb cleaner ...(did mine recently)....just the trick....Nice car & vids BTW 😄

[@TruckingElvis]

Love your videos great content keep them coming

[@jackburtonstwin]

Great videos on the S5. I have a 59 plate S5 and love it. I will be taking a different direction to Matt for two reasons: 1. Without discount, and even if I do the work myself, the costs of modding an S5 can mount up very rapidly. 2. The V8 S5s will be something of a dying breed. Normally aspirated, large capacity V8s were a brief flash of wonderful in the 00's. It couldn't last long before the killjoys got their knickers in a bunch and either taxed or legislated the car makers back into the land of boring 4 and 6 cylinder fare. Over time I feel that original, stock V8s will become, like an unmodded Mk1 Golf GTi, increasingly quite rare and difficult to find. I have kept mine completely stock other than running the RS4s 20in alloys rather than the 18/19 inch that were stock for the car. Even my exhaust is OEM (probably the first thing that new owners kick to the kerb). In time I think original V8s will become much more desirable than the later supercharged V6s (in spite of the V6 being arguable the better vehicle). In the land of forced induction a big, breathy V8 will become a king.

[@kennethfinnegan2937]

I have a 1973 MK1 Ford capri 3 litre and its road tax exempt so that's free because it is over 40. Insurance is £87 per year (£7.25) per month.

[@phil-1477]

Thanks for the video, it looks like you make a lot of interesting content. Awesome

[@ch4nfu]

1200 pound insurance? Third party? Fully comp? Excess etc?

[@darrellbrixey5341]

Awesome video Mat 🤙🏻

[@thomaspowell1149]

I came across your vids when you first started the s5 project got to say love your content and watched 99% of your vids keep up the great work and vids and fcuk the haters 👍

[@SirSmolex]

Love the videos man! Keep it up, makes me want to get a project car.

[@TACTICALTURNIP]

I’m with Adrian flux also, I’m only 18 and they did a really good deal for me!

[@xlewis1209x]

These A5/S5 are great looking cars , had a black edition for 3 years and for my first car then sold for a golf R. Do miss it though

[@EVILGT]

Very good editing, nice work 🤘👍👌

[@pushnpow]

That door lock actuator is a really common Audi/VW problem. In everything, from Amaroks to Golfs to Rs4s, everyone seems to have the issue at some point!

[@chris.creationmachine]

Had an S5 that hit the jackpot of common issues with these: Rear timing covers Intake manifold flaps Control arms

[@DutchDukeMan]

around what milage did you have those problems?

[@chris.creationmachine]

@@DutchDukeMan ~70k miles. Honestly it didn't appear the car had been well-cared for...

[@aminaturkia151]

You deserve 1M follower such a pro man

[@harrysmith5353]

Most people start youtube because they want to get rich . This guy has done it to i guess build skills with cars weather its to mod buy or fix them . You need to really get a clean design and get merch . Keychains air fresheners maybe some car sponsors.

[@georgepalmer20]

Was there a video on upgrading the MMI or sound system that I missed? My S5 still has a CD player 🤷‍♂️

[@someoneuknow1753]

He's come a long way.

[@johnschweiger1079]

That insurance isn’t to bad at all was expecting it be sky high this is definitely going be worth me doing

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

Top as always Matt. Always enjoy.

[@marcinstawczyk5377]

One more question to bye 4.2 or 2011 3.0 - V6 which one to go for thank you if you’re replying all the best to you mate really like your video

[@grimtrymvlogs7510]

Great video man! Have really enjoyed following the build 😎 Let’s hope all your knocks on wood come through 😅

[@matthewbonner645]

Only happened to stumble accross a one series episode and got sub’d instantly and went back and watched everything else. The content is absolutely spot on here like and as mentioned here definitely a very likeable relatable guy who hasn’t let the KZbin life go to the head. Keep it up and keep smashing it. Can’t wait to see what comes next. More subs than other similar channels and not a mention of fucking patreon in sight 🙌

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Thanks so much man! Glad you enjoy haha im not into that patroen stuff at all!

[@matthewbonner645]

Mat Armstrong what’s that dechroming tape you used I can’t remember what video you showed us it in but I’m desperate for some🤣

[@djsthemetereman]

The color on this is unique great looking car

[@valypiu61]

Well done mate. Tnx to be honest. Carry on. Good luck

[@timjones825]

Hi Matt interesting video. Have you thought about changing the colour of the leather and I enjoyed the video thanks Tim

[@eclipse1066]

They revised the 4.2 V8 and fixed the timing chain issue in 2008

[@davidasenov5407]

couldn't decide rs5 or s5 probably will go for s5 :) thanks mate