2010-2015 Audi S5 - Learn me Oppo

"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern) 07/25/2017 at 18:52 • Filed to: None

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Should I consider this in my search? The wife likes the body style and how it’s a 2+”2" in case of emergencies. Are they reliable? Are they comfy? Will they leave me broke and sad like a M3 can?

deprecated account > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 18:53

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Make sure to get a pre-V6 one!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > deprecated account 07/25/2017 at 18:58

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Anyone reason beyond just should have getting a V8?

deprecated account > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 19:02

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OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > deprecated account 07/25/2017 at 19:04

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The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 19:06

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It’s only getting the timing chain replaced.

E90M3 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 19:06

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Other than the throttle posistion actuators, my E9X M3 has been very reliable.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > E90M3 07/25/2017 at 19:08

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I’m worried about brakes and the such. I’ve thought about M3 but the ones I want are out of the price range

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 07/25/2017 at 19:08

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Is that bad

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 19:09

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The answer to all your questions

Yes , eh mostly, yes, yes

E90M3 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 19:10

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Oh true, I need to do my rear brakes soon and that’s gonna be expensive.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner 07/25/2017 at 19:17

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How broke and sad?

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 19:19

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Wait dang it I didn’t mean to put yes for that. Change it to NO

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner 07/25/2017 at 19:20

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So they’re not bad to keep alive?

LongbowMkII > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 19:21

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That’s service position. Not unreasonable for something as big as timing chain, but is unreasonable for something like a thermostat.

Just heard an s4 with a LOT of underwood noise. Should be a cheap s4 in the Santa Cruz area soon.

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 19:23

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Depends on the mileage really. But if there’s a warranty on it still you can just take it to your local Audi dealer. One thing to worry about would be pricing. If you saw crazy kanuck’s post earlier about how he wanted a 2011 with 65,000 miles and it was going for 26 grand.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > LongbowMkII 07/25/2017 at 19:24

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I knew service position was fun but luckily I have a shop available and I think I have some friends that have experience.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner 07/25/2017 at 19:25

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Yeah I’ve seen 2014s for that price. Time to find something that’s perfect is on my side.

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 19:27

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Some on my local cl (Atlanta) are going for 16 to 26

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner 07/25/2017 at 19:28

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I’m in Tennessee so same general area. I was just doing a quick search after all.

Tekamul > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 19:34

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It switches from V8 to SC V6 in 2013. The V8 is supposedly the scarier for maintenance, but that may just be age.

That blue is the only color you should consider.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 19:35

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The opposite of delicious!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/25/2017 at 19:42

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BUt if you get an ecoboost mustang, we’ll all tell you what you should have got

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Tekamul 07/25/2017 at 19:43

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Nicole liked white until I showed her that. I love it.

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner 07/25/2017 at 19:46

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Lol, thinking the same thing. I went from a 2012 S4 that was dead reliable for the 40k miles I owned it, sold it at 80k, and got a 2009 S8 with 50k... lets just say I have a couple grand set aside for just in case repairs. I’d suggest the same here. But it will be a blast to drive.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 20:10

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Mustang GT...

Saracen > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 20:12

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So mechanically you have two different cars.

-2009-2012 B8 S5 which has the 4.2 FSI V8

This V8 is NOT the same timing-chain nightmare of an engine that you find in the B6 S4's. It has a timing chain, yes, but it is a very different engine and the chain and guides are facing the front of the engine. The chain will eventually need to be replaced, but it is a far cheaper job because unlike the S4 you don’t have to pull the engine to do it (the engine in that car is flipped to face the firewall in order to fit), and the guides should not wear nearly as fast as in the S4.

-2013-2015 B8.5 S5 which is has the facelift and has the supercharged 3L V6.

This has proven to be a very reliable engine so far. More usable power than the V8, and much better economy. Of course, it doesn’t sound as good as the V8. It’s also a lot easier to tune if you want more power.

Either way, it’s a car that retailed for $50k-$60k brand new, prepare your maintenance budget accordingly. And because they both are direct-injection only, plan to get a carbon cleaning done every other year or so.

I think as far as maintenance goes, either will be cheaper than a V8 M3 to maintain and run, with the 3.0T being the cheaper of the two Audi engines. The 3.0T versions are also better looking IMO, and have slightly updated infotainment. If you don’t want a stick, the 3.0T also gets DSG, while the 4.2 would have Tiptronic.

Saracen > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 07/25/2017 at 20:14

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That’s not a big deal. If it were an S4 getting a timing chain, the engine wouldn’t be in the car.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Saracen 07/25/2017 at 20:43

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I do want a stick but that is a really good run through. Does the carbon cleaning have to be done at Audi or would I be able to do it with a plethora of tools at my parents shop

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 07/25/2017 at 20:47

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But no...

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 20:48

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¿Por qué?

Saracen > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 20:53

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It requires specialized equipment. You could get it done at a dealer or an indy specialist, or you could possibly rent a walnut blaster.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Saracen 07/25/2017 at 20:55

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Hmmm... maybe I can convince my dad to finally pull the trigger on working on more German cars... we just hired a guy that previously worked at a German shop.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 07/25/2017 at 20:56

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If I’m getting a mustang I’m going all out, otherwise I just can’t bring myself to do jt

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/25/2017 at 21:01

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GT performance pack?

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Saracen 07/25/2017 at 22:14

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Found out tonight that the new tech my dad hired previously worked at a German shop!

EngineerWithTools > Saracen 07/25/2017 at 23:25

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Ohhhh I almost wish I hadn’t read about the V8. I didn’t know it was different than the S4. I can handle service position - I could probably handle the engine out too, but I’d reallllly rather not (coincidentally I pulled the my 7.3 after 220ish k because of a head gasket and injector cup I just couldn’t get sealed working under the hood).

Anyway, the 4.2 S5 just moved way up the “hmmm, maybe” list. Thanks? Yeah, thanks.

Saracen > EngineerWithTools 07/26/2017 at 13:13

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I have a 7.3. The thought of pulling it makes me shudder.

EngineerWithTools > Saracen 07/26/2017 at 18:43

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I thought you did.

It’s actually pretty straightforward. Other than the fact it weighs 1100 lbs.