2009 Audi S5 Consumer Reviews

My Thoughts

Written by: Tom on 05/31/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

S5 is indeed a beautiful car. I just got it, but I must say it is not that great of a car. I own an M5 2007 so there is a big difference in performance. When driving you must step on the gas more due to the quattro system. When you release you will feel a slight deceleration which makes people think you are braking but you are not. The handling is not as nice due to the really light wheel. I do not get any feedback like when I drive rear wheel cars. You will notice it the most when you drive on twisty roads. I do understeer on turns since the line of entry is a little different with this car. Great car for everyday drive but for performance the 335i can boogie against this car.

Favorite Features

Interior and rearview camera is great. I got mine black ex and red int. Bellisimo. I don't have magnetic ride or B&O. I only have tech and nav which is good enough. I do not know if that would change the quality of the ride including handling since magnetic can stiffen up the chassis.

Suggested Improvements

Make this a race car. This car has potential with the V8 but Audi is holding it back. I would rather have a sunroof then just tilt with the panoramic. Better mileage would help too.

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Amazing!

Written by: BMM on 05/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I've owned my new S5 for two weeks now...test drove everything (many, many times) from the 335i, Cayenne GTS, M3, G37, 650i, others..and yes, this was the winner. First, let me mention it looks phenomenal in person, way better than in pictures and better than anything else under $100k. I've found the V8 is perfectly robust and yet sumptuous, and the acceleration is long and powerful in any gear. The interior made my former 3-series feel outdated instantly. This is a perfect touring GT where the M3 is a sports car, and that touch of gentleman is exactly what I was looking for.

Favorite Features

Head-turning looks, more exclusive than a 6-series. V8 is smooth, quiet (low rpm), and very powerful throughout the range. Bluetooth and iPhone integration makes me enjoy things I never missed before. Audi Drive Select lets me set steering feel and suspension exactly as I want them.

Suggested Improvements

Wish the moonroof slid back (not just tilted), although I appreciate the fact it is larger than average. Add maintenance package as standard (a'la bmw) why did Audi stop this?

27 out 27 people found this review helpful

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Awesome

Written by: Mike on 05/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Bought my US Spec Auto S5 over here in Stuttgart Germany. The 1st 600 miles break in period was hard to do on the autobahn. I have slowly stepped it up since and will not really see what it can do until I have passed the 2500 mile mark. All and all so far it has been everything I have expected. A few things I have noted are that the IPOD option does not come with an IPOD adaptor! Seats are a 6 on long trips due to comfort and I have noticed that the tires seem a little narrow over 100 mph. If you need to do an emergency slow down, the back end seems to want to get away from you but the ESP kicks in and keeps it under control. Overall I still give it a 9.

Favorite Features

Auto wipers are awesome and I like the ability to be able to turn off the daytime driving LED's. Even here in Germany it seems to draw more attention than I like.

Suggested Improvements

Improve the seat comfort. Look great, feel great but on long trips they get hard fast. Also 6 inches more leg room in the back would be nice. Right now the back seats are for looks. Not uncommon in this type of car.

4 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Best Daily Driver

Written by: wrinkledoc on 05/08/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This car is by far the best daily driver. My last car was a Porsche 997 S Cab and before that a BMW E46 M3 Cab. Unless you are going to take this car to a race track it outshines the others. It is way more comfortable and had great Cabin Tech. Ipod integration is outstanding as is the B&O Sound System. If you are looking for a fast, sporty, great looking daily driver look no further. Compared to other German cars with this level of performance it is also a good value. There are not many of these on the road in my area and the car gets a lot of attention.

Favorite Features

B&O Sound, Audi Side Assist, Back-Up Camera, Distinctive Looks.

Suggested Improvements

Lighten the weight a little.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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My S5

Written by: S5 on 02/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Let me start by saying that I have test driven a lot of cars before finally choosing the S5. I have ordered mine and I got it about 8 months later. Mine is a red interior on black exterior. I have had the car for less than two months now. What do I think? I absolutely love the car. I love the style, performance, stability and exclusivity. I live in downtown San Diego and I have not seen any other S5 yet. I keep getting all kinda compliments on the car. Most importantly, I really enjoy the ride and the power. How about the MPG? I do not give a damn!!! I always find excuses to drive it around. Who cares about the mileage when the car is soo much fun to drive??

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Black Pearl & Red Magna

Written by: Audi S5 Quattro on 12/25/2008

Vehicle

2009 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

From what I can see, although, it is quite early, this car is a definite keeper. I have to laugh when I read some reviews commenting on the MPG's. Guys, it's posted right there on the sticker. If you do not agree with something, don't buy it! What a great mix of luxury and performance. I looked at, and test drove most everything in the S5's class, and, I don't think that any one car touched it. You have to love the exclusivity of it, too. I have yet to see one on the road, and I live in a fairly large city.

Favorite Features

Lines, acceleration, quiet ride

Suggested Improvements

None to date

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That darn sunroof

Written by: Big John on 12/11/2008

Vehicle

2009 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I've only had my car for a few months but here's my take. There has to be something they can do to the roof to help me have a open air feeling to that car. The city mileage is terrible, highway with cruise 23 to 24 not bad. But I don't know why they can't do better, my E500 averaged 21 and I saw a high of 27 in a car that had over 300 hp and was bigger. I wish the transmission helped with the city driving. Yes the car is fast, but am I the only one who thinks this car want to go ballistic on the highway. Not that I'm complaining I just wish the 0-60 matched the height a bit more.

Favorite Features

Good centered weight is awesome which allows really quick steering, fantastic seats, not overdone interior, and the LED lights.

Suggested Improvements

Ditch the top speed restricter, fix the sun roof, and finish the already excellent iPod interface. How, it should start in a menu, not on artist A, first song. Secondly, when scrolling through a large list, it shouldn't go to 1100 of 3600. Give me letters. Also the ability to wipe a M3 off the plnt

4 out 26 people found this review helpful

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