What It's Like To Own A $37,000 Audi RS5!!

[@Mosquito3314]

3:08 when he launches the car, look at the smile of the passenger/owner of the car. Just a man enjoying the fruits of his labor

[@nubuki521]

You guys mention a few times that the engine is the same as the R8 v8, but its actually based off the 5.2 v10 architecture. The 4.2 in the R8 is based on the previous gen RS4 architecture, adapted for dry sump.

[@boba_driver]

this is true. :)

[@Madness1337]

Exactly, the R8 V8 has 420 hp, the RS5 is 450 and revvs an extra 500 RPM higher

[@WideAwakeHuman]

I’m glad you said this - thought I remembered the rs5 version being the v10 with 2 cylinders cut off vs the same as the r8 4.2 but wasn’t sure

[@NBASFAN]

more people need to know this, the sound for the RS5 is much higher pitch compare to the RS4 as well.

[@olegrachelkuts]

❤i😂😂😂🎉if❤h

[@the-boring-car-guy]

One of the best sounding V8s ever made for sure

[@EddieX]

Solid all around NA V8, I’d argue there are way better sounding ones tho :P

[@Madness1337]

@@EddieX not many

[@Still-ill-Trill]

@@Madness1337 Maserati MC Stradale is pretty up there in beating it for sound

[@Breakchecks]

May swap one of these engines into my 997.1 S Porsche 911.

[@khanyilemgwebi2575]

​@@EddieXyou should hear the ones with the titanium exhaust system which was a factory option,very rare though,they sound insane 🔥

[@LandoVenturi]

The RS5’s 4.2l V8 was a gem of an engine. Nice review.

[@EddieX]

It’s like a 4 seater R8 V8 😁

[@LandoVenturi]

@@EddieX 💯 True!

[@Madness1337]

@@EddieX with even more power and higher revs than the R8 V8 (but more weight)

[@Still-ill-Trill]

@@EddieX Also Eddie, if the steel brakes are expensive, I have the optional carbon ceramics - Audi quoted the cost of the car to replace the front two discs..

[@Still-ill-Trill]

@@EddieX Also Eddie, if the steel brakes are expensive, I have the optional carbon ceramics - Audi quoted the cost of the car to replace the front two discs..

[@Pboy7272]

That's one thing I love about these Audis... they're so comfortable! Then of course they're quick, flying under the radar. You gotta know what you're looking at.

[@No_Hookshot]

b8.5 s5 if you want the infinite speed upgradeability. b8.5 rs5 if you want that irreplaceable box flares, collectability - and of course that cabin concert v8. For me it's rs5 all day everyday. As you guys mentioned: this was made as a sporty daily tourer. It wasn't made to win drag races. Plus, can we all agree the b8.5 may be one of the greatest factory designs ever? From an aesthetics standpoint, this car is just about perfect and has aged like fine wine.

[@draggy6544]

The 3.0 supercharged engine tops out at 500hp and 450ftlb of torque for the gained torque u sacrifice reliability and the exhaust sound is terrible at those power levels

[@unlaboredflawlessness3]

Important to note this spec doesn't have the sports seats, which give the interior a better look. That being said, I absolutely love my 2014 RS5. Prior to it, I owned the B8 S5 2008, which was a 6 speed stick shift that I drove for over 5 years. I had to learn the OG 4.2 V8 in that car before upgrading to this raging bull 4.2. Safe to say that this car requires you to drive it enough to actually know how to drive it fast. Theres certain tricks I've noticed in terms of timing the suspension and gears when you're rolling in 30/40/50/60mph. I also think its quite literally the most beautiful coupe ever created. It has the right arches in the right places, the adaptive spoiler, the front headlights which are still modern looking, the aggressive grille. I haven't even gotten to that intoxicating sound, almost like a baby Lambo Gallardo. With the right adjustments to the stance and slight modifications this thing is perfect. Love mine.

[@fastblack-zd3pn]

It may not be the quickest Audi but with a diet and a little tuning it's pretty capable. 0-60 in 3.6-3.7 and 11.8-11.9 1/4 mile, then flip it to comfort mode and pick up the kids and plenty of room for a couple sets of clubs. it's a great GT car.

[@andyp8464]

Needs 4 doors. I've had 3 cars with 2 doors and it annoys me to no end in winter getting kids in and out 😂 I must admit I've been close to going RS a few times but always end up in an AMG or an M. There's something about Rwd that i can't let go of

[@NBASFAN]

@@andyp8464 you need both a daily and a weekend car. This GT is definitely a weekend car. RWD is fine everywhere with sunny weather, but anybody that live in garbage weather knows the Quattro in the RS models in unrivaled there.

[@andyp8464]

@NBASFAN ofcourse 100% my old c63s estate I stuck on winter tyres during the winter and it was still a handful on ice. My e63 s has literally no winter tyres for the rims I've got. I'd have to try a different tyre size , I'm not worried as the e63 though 630hp and 850nm torque Is far more powerful than the c class but at least the throttle set up is more tame . This is now my weekend car and I bought a convertible v8 BMW 6 series as my daily that can fit Michelin Cross climate 2 tyres so I'm happy I can make it through the winter in that car , awd is nice to have but winter tyres are more useful IMO

[@khanyilemgwebi2575]

Slap a supercharger on it.

[@RyanIzfishing]

Great video man🔥 nice meeting you!

[@lordjop9684]

Awesome review of the car ! I currently own a 2015 S3 (original owner with 200,000 miles) and i am a DIY guy. The RS5 was on my short list to replace my current daily, however that big V8 engine must be removed to do much of the major services, ie water pump, starter, etc. Looking at the RS3 or perhaps the M2 (F87 body style). Again, great video !

[@whitesharkz06]

This is definitely a car deserves the respect and admiration love my RS5

[@boba_driver]

Love it. The DSG shifts faster than the E92 M3 and the interior is way nicer too.

[@padbender2972]

had a 2015 RS5 with AWE track extreme exhaust...it was epic!

[@noiwtna]

The engine is different than the one from the previous S4. These don't have the chain guide issues.

[@snakerb]

This reminded me why I don’t miss my B8.5 S4. My friend did take me in his RS4 on the autobahn and they for sure work great there though.

[@ZoneTwelveOnline]

I love the naturally aspirated engine sound. The new car crackles and pops sound cheap like a nasty backfire or malfunction.

[@franklinrAudi]

Nice Video guys, I've owned my RS5 for 8 years now just hit 60k miles and the drive never gets old for me, I am in love with this car. If I want some Audi Tech I will just hop into my Audi Q8.

[@ostn8iv]

Hello Franklin, in my neck of the woods, a gentleman is selling his 2013 Audi RS5 4.2 V8 AWD with 156k miles for $17k. I'm very intrigued, I'm feeling skeptical because I hear about the timing chain issue and anything mechanical that could happen to render it non-drivable. What are some questions to ask to get a sense of what all has been fixed or done?

[@franklinrAudi]

@ostn8iv Make sure to ask if the water pump has been replaced, carbon clean service has been done and inspect the brake rotors as they are very expensive if they need to be replaced. Good luck with your purchase you are going to love it.

[@joesisti4841]

I just bought one of these in October. Timing chains and guides arent a problem on these, they were revised in late 2012. Things that can go wrong are mechatronic unit (common among all dct audis of this time) injectors can fail around 70 to 80k miles, and rarely valve springs can snap. Catalytic converters can also get blow out which is fun since its also an engine out job.

[@Kamukix]

Yep, don't forget the carbon cleaning that needs to be done. That's more of a maintenance issue though, but can affect the power quite a bit.

[@kingn8dagr8]

not a problem if you dont have cats! jk, i have hi flow cats now and they're after the Downpipes.

[@stevenren4336]

The car needs an engine out to replace timing chain, I believe too

[@joesisti4841]

@@stevenren4336 yes it does, but the timing chains don't really fail on the CFSA motors. Theres a guy on the forums who drove his car to 145k miles with no chain issues, most tend to happen around 100k

[@joesisti4841]

@@kingn8dagr8 I plan on doing a cat relocation at some point. Debating weather or not to do headers, as the Capristo is plenty loud as it is and it is still my daily.

[@leandrovaldez4910]

This v8 comes from the v10 R8, but with 2 cylinders chopped off, the v8 R8 shares engine with the rs4 but dry sumped,2 throttle bodies, 2 ECUs diferent intake and exhaust system

[@greezythumb]

I love the sound of the 4.2. I added a Capristo and it is such a beautiful sound.

[@runndrive]

Quick Addition here guys! The 4.2 from these is completely different to the ones from the last generations that had problems with timing chain guides. Audi addressed these concerns with the B8 S5

[@johnmilligan2964]

This is one of the most beautiful coupes ever built! I want one so bad!

[@eddiericks6554]

I have a few audi products currently and one is the best sounding mk2 audi tt with 3.2 vr6 and my gf has a 4.2 in the r8 we like the older Audis better the new ones are faster but have no soul 😊

[@jstewlly4747]

My dream car seen 1 for sale for 40000 and I let it go NEVER AGAIN I have a A5 3.2l and I need that to complete my Audi dream

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

No comparison to the W204 C63? Rather surprising

[@EddieX]

Valid. Forgot to discuss that one. Love that Gen of C63 and it’s a better handling car than the RS5. Quattro always makes me view the RS5 as more of a luxury all around daily performance car vs the more sporty rwd AMG.

[@draggy6544]

Timing chain issues were on the old v8 not the b8 s5 or the b8.5 rs5

[@h0mo3rectus69]

It was mostly just the s4 v8

[@kjellodnebreitebakk]

RS5 with comfort ventilated seats. That’s a very rare spec. At least here in Europe.

[@10essee10titans]

it woud've been $1-2k more if it had the other seats. no one wants the comfort seats

[@crajabli]

planning to get this in 3 years hopefully!!

[@vrsprngVI]

I have a 2015 in white with the same wheels as this car. It is a wonderful road trip car. I just hit 12k on the odo.

[@paulm6481]

If you ever want to watch a good movie, with an Audi RS5, watch original Hitman with Tim Olyphant. He drives earlier version of this, I think 2005 or something that looks beautiful. Interior is so nice.

[@Hav26]

It was a damn good movie, however that was an A5 he drove in the movie Hitman.

[@jamesgranger9029]

That was an RS7

[@iffypiggy7188]

Any common reliability issues? Been checking these out lately. Price is looking nice

[@ostn8iv]

You said 100k miles one needs to change the timing chain/belt. When is it a good idea for one to change it again?

[@pinefilms3141]

5:31 i love how the OWNER of the car was even surprised 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jonathansquires3114]

Yeah, if you like that model try the 2019 one. Its not slow!!

[@spencerides1951]

I bought a 2013 RS5 with 70,000 Kms and had tons of issues with the car. Mechatronics failure, catalytic converter failure and then the duel clutch transmission failed. Had to get rid of the car after already spending thousands on it 😢

[@danamoradi6031]

A German car with a N/A V8 is the W204 C63! There's a saloon and also coupe too

[@brieatz]

The first owner definitely didn't check the right boxes. Doesnt have the Sport seats, doesn't have the 20 inch rotor wheels.

[@kjellodnebreitebakk]

These are ventilated seats though. Quite a rare option on the RS5. Couldn’t be ordered in the sports seats shape.

[@robertiii796]

Intro music is on point !

[@ABthatMan_]

Literally what I have good review

[@christopherclaure6689]

the zf trans is solid imo

[@claytongreen9630]

Owner said that or a raptor was his favorite DD. Im down to looking at either of those for my daily. Any more insight on comparison?

[@christopherclaure6689]

worth it to pay more for the v8 rs5 or just pay less and get the v8 s5?

[@aperturefilm]

I dont get how this owner says its quiet slow. This car is faster than a hell cat at lunch due to the quatro system.

[@ddavid26]

What would you say the most comfortable suv , Range Rover ? Quieter than s class ?

[@rickkerrypollak6208]

Nice review, Eddie!. Will be nice to compare with the e92 M3 ;-)

[@whitesharkz06]

awesome car i own one and selling it as we speak mine 36k

[@pstriple16]

How do you guys go through multiple cars in a short period of time? Leases?

[@EddieX]

From my experience leases are typically 24-36 months. Often times we just buy and sell the cars when it’s time to move on.

[@nkosinathikazi3982]

I wonder what does the owner do for a living, going through so many cars and he doesn't look very old.

[@malcolml1967]

Thats why u should have gotten the s5 B 8.5 black opt with the v6 supercharge and dual clutch handles better more quicker very Nimbo/ Agility/and all u have todo is point and it goes and goes and goes it's a pocketrocket much better car audi new it thats why they change it up from v8 to v6 supercharge/turbo

[@potato-km6iw]

its nowhere close to the v8, the v8 is something special

[@lightsout6552]

I agree I had a 2016 S5 with the manual transmission and I put an APR stage 1 tune on it, intake and exhaust and it was a beast. More torque than this car because of the super charger and the sound was hands down better with the super charger whine in my opinion. And it was much less. For the price, it was a better deal to get the s5 and do that stuff to it to get a faster better handling and probably more reliable car. Bought it with 5k miles on it and tuned it right away. Sold it at 86k miles and never had a single problem.

[@speedshed]

What size are your ECS spacers front & rear pls.

[@QueTheChaotic]

I thought the displacement for the RS5 and R8 were the same but the engines were different.

[@stevenren4336]

I’ve heard this too, they’re slightly different, I don’t know the difference tho lol

[@leandrovaldez4910]

​@@stevenren4336This v8 comes from the v10 R8, but with 2 cylinders chopped off, the v8 R8 shares engine with the rs4 but dry sumped,2 throttle bodies, 2 ECUs diferent intake and exhaust system

[@dave11686]

Love Audis

[@cultofmodernism8477]

What was the model year?

[@EddieX]

2015

[@jupatj24]

How come now everyone owns an RS5 and a GMT Master II, like it's whatever pocket cash.

[@stereoandy77]

High miles!?!? No Audi or German built VW should ever go less than 200k miles unless the owner doesn’t care about their car

[@donaldtran2599]

This passenger’s daisy dukes throw me off

[@jimhimesjr]

I almost bought one of these new in 2015 but ended up with a 2 yer old loaded 991 Carrera s with 20k miles for the same coin (actually a little less $). Wish I still had it 😢

[@kmb96]

991 much better than rs5

[@paulm6481]

I have a 2014 deep impact blue Mustang GT. That Coyote is as good as this and I have a manual. And that Coyote has proven bulletproof. I am never selling it, even though last time I took it to my Ford dealer for oil change, the dealer mechanics told me it looks better than anything in their showroom lol. I have offers for it for $32,000.

[@NBASFAN]

GT are great car, but nothing compare to an RS5 in terms of sophistication in the corners and drivetrain.

[@mova_2020]

Great car you have but don’t even thinking about comparing a Mustang to a RS5. The moment you seat in a true luxury car, you understand how far away they are from each other.

[@stopntrafficinmyrastahat5107]

Thanks. ​@@mova_2020

[@Jvilleman400]

Want to review a 2023 Golf R?

[@sander16v11]

E92 m3 also has a dct. Saying this engine is reliable is a bit of a stretch. Same with the s65.

[@noahbranch3016]

okay but on the real, my car just got totaled.... if this is still for sale....

[@wooxwildfire]

V8 Power ! I driving S5 with V8 too so almost the same engine.

[@kylep3759]

You can get a RS5 with less than 100k miles for around 25k. I can't believe anyone would spend 37k on an old Audi

[@Dre-p4C]

Across the pond these sell for £26k with like 30k miles on the clock

[@bbbt8090]

Sounds very expensive to own but great car

[@EddieX]

Depreciated German cars can still be expensive lol

[@HAudiii]

Why does it have A5 seats?????

[@kingn8dagr8]

those are the comfort seats and they look the same as the R8 of the same generation. The comfort seats have a plus over the sports one being that they are ventilated.

[@navarra_rs5_]

hell nah they’re ugly

[@adament769]

Oof. Yes they are ventilated whereas the sport seats are not. Is it worth it? Not one bit. The sport seats are plenty plush and comfortable. Totally downgrades the interior of these cars if you get the comfort seats.

[@stevenren4336]

Comfort seats. They’re ventilated, I live in Arizona.

[@DaUpShift]

That’s what we have on the channel. 450hp 317tq. Decent review.

[@bdez1259]

Car is not for sale yet it was listed for months, seems dishonest to say otherwise and delete my comment several times there after. Screen shot taken team.

[@EddieX]

Uh I didn’t delete anything. The car sold quite a while ago.

[@Kyle-dr3je]

Eddie doesnt' know half the shit he's talking about lol.

[@EddieX]

Totally

[@Kyle-dr3je]

@@EddieX bro you get so much shit wrong in your videos lol. You would think you would read up more on the cars more before spouting the wrong info to people.

[@paulm6481]

Dude you got beat by a Wrangler 🤣

[@bro89174]

37k 😂😂😂 u gor robbed 😂😂😂 15k to 18k car in the uk 😂😂

[@10essee10titans]

just checked on UK sites and ones that weren't beat to shit in accidents are mid 20k's which is low 30ks is USD and also they're completely different markets 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 idiot

[@paulm6481]

Why is your friend wearing underwear shorts?

[@Irv350]

I guess it's because of the heat in Arizona

[@stevenren4336]

They’re lulu shorts, lol

[@Madness1337]

He overpaid so much, few months ago I bought a 2013 RS5 which has the same interior and engine with 95k miles for $20k 😂 Feelsbad imagine paying $17k to have 30k miles less 😢 The 30k miles difference would definitely not save you that much money in maintenance

[@Msweet151]

You bought a wrecked car, and that's okay.

[@spencerides1951]

Hope you got warranty, I bought a 2013 RS5 with 55,000 miles and the transmission failed after less than a year. $16K CAD repair lol.

[@johnblack4915]

​@@spencerides1951was you digging it..racing it..doin burn outs?

[@user-rw7jw3tg5m]

😂that rs5 will get walked by a 10r80😂 nice try Eddie go eat your house cats instead😂🎉😮

[@EddieX]

Well that escalated quickly

[@Madness1337]

@@EddieX LMAO he woke up and chose violence

[@durindragonsbane5548]

What do you mean by this ? isn’t a 10r80 a transmission ?

[@shelby6622]

So, you have chosen death it seems.

[@ABthatMan_]

Nahhhh you sure about that???

[@slomoshn6984]

Did you get passed by a wagon just now? 🤔