Dr. Pomade Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 I'm seriously considering the purchase of one. I'm looking at 2009-2011 models. Tell me what you know about these things: - Are there any significant differences between the '09, '10, or '11 models? - What's the maintenance outlook on them longterm? - Would it make a good daily driver? Thanks in advance. Also, let me know if you find any in white. (I think MAG has one in white, though I haven't been by to check it out.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 I pass see one a couple times a week in my neck of the woods, and for the last year he has always had one of his front lights out. Mmm so sexy though. Recommend supercharged V6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Commence circle-jerk in 3...2...1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thought you wanted a weekend warrior, not a metrosexual daily driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 They're fucking sexual. I'm just going off the top of my head, Jones will correct me if I'm wrong, but the 2012's will get the supercharged v6 from the S4. The others still have the V8, but the 2011 convertibles have the supercharged v6 already. The V8 has been proven to be reliable, but I think those are direct injection, so valves will need cleaned after a while. EDIT: 2013 gets the V6. 2011 Got the facelift http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Audi_A5_Coup%C3%A9_%28Facelift%29_%E2%80%93_Frontansicht%2C_29._Oktober_2011%2C_Mettmann.jpg/774px-Audi_A5_Coup%C3%A9_%28Facelift%29_%E2%80%93_Frontansicht%2C_29._Oktober_2011%2C_Mettmann.jpg 2010 Got LED tail lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thought you wanted a weekend warrior, not a metrosexual daily driver I want both, actually. This one is the metrosexual daily driver. Weekend warrior decision will be made later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Is this over a c6z, 911, or GTR? If so, your drunk. Lol Just read above post. Nvm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 The V8 has been proven to be reliable, but I think those are direct injection, so valves will need cleaned after a while. Will that be covered under the regular maintenance plan that usually come with them, or is this something that usually needs done after the car is out of warranty (or both)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 The redesign isn't until 2013 fyi, where it will get the 3.0t. 4.2 is a good engine but suffers from carbon build up and needs cleaned often. It is not part of any warranty or maint plan. Cabs get the 3.0t though. Buy new as their used prices are ridiculously high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Dark red with gun metal wheels is the hot sauce.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 The redesign isn't until 2013 fyi, where it will get the 3.0t. 4.2 is a good engine but suffers from carbon build up and needs cleaned often. It is not part of any warranty or maint plan. Cabs get the 3.0t though. Buy new as their used prices are ridiculously high! How many problems can I reliably expect this car give me if I keep it, say, 5 to 7 years? Also, there's a white 2009 S5 Coupe with 30K miles at MAG for $49k. They don't say specifically where I can see, but I think it has the Prestige package. Yay or nay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 G T R !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 How many problems can I reliably expect this car give me if I keep it, say, 5 to 7 years? http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/336352-Audi-FSI-Engine-Carbon-Build-up-Megathread This is terrible @ 35K miles: http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5778/img00117201002251529.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 How many problems can I reliably expect this car give me if I keep it, say, 5 to 7 years? Also, there's a white 2009 S5 Coupe with 30K miles at MAG for $49k. They don't say specifically where I can see, but I think it has the Prestige package. Yay or nay? With any car, there will be random stuff go wrong. As far as large stuff, I don't know of any major issues besides the carbon build up. It will eat up brakes, tires and gas. Heavy awd car with a v8. That car new, in 09 was probably high 50s, and is now 3 years old. Do the math. High resale, high used price however you look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Well, now I'm kind of turned off. Had no idea about the carbon fiber issue, and hearing about the brakes, tires, and gas sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Gas isn't that bad, 17MPG combined is what it's rated at. Tires + Brakes are going to vary based on how you drive. The carbon build up is enough to turn you off. I wonder if it's really THAT big of a deal, or just another case of the internet blowing shit out of proportion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Get an M6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Get an M6 There's one for sale here in Orange County. Buy it and I'll drive it home for you. 500HP V10? Yes, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/12/audi-vs-bmw.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Get an M6 Would prefer AWD. And a quick search on Autotrader suggests that the M6's are $20k more than the S5's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/12/audi-vs-bmw.jpg Haha, exactly what I don't want. I haven't really had much of a problem with the Benz (which is RWD) in the winters, but still it can be avoided much more readily just by having AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 An Audi? Really? and I thought you were smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Audi owners are the sexiest ...the survey revealed that Audi owners are noted as the sexiest both for males (31% of women rated Audi owners sexiest) and females (21% of men rated female Audi owners sexiest). Second most for sexy men drivers are BMW owners with 25% and second most sexy women drivers are MINI owners with 14%. http://forums.fourtitude.com/entry.php?600-Audi-Owners-Sexiest-Says-Confused.com-Survey EDIT: This calls for a sexy party http://tengushee.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sexy_party_stewie.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 An Audi? Really? and I thought you were smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 GTR BRAH. wtf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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