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4.75 out of 5 stars

750 miles, many more to go

Briany SF, 01/04/2008
2008 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
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This is my third Audi and by far the most fun to drive. I've owned a 2000 A4 2.8 Avant and 2006 A3 2.0T and this upholds the Audi reputation for excellent interiors and beautiful exterior design. This car is beautiful by looks and in driving. The growl of the V8 had me from the start, but sitting inside you get to appreciate the attention to car-driver intuitive design. The six-speed manual has a nice feel, but 1st can be a bit abrupt, but it's a bit new so too early to judge. Gas mileage is a definite concern (~12-22mpg), but only time will tell.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

All show and plenty of go!

NMS, 03/31/2008
2008 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
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I have had my Audi for about 3 weeks and have had many positive comments about the car. I will say this is my first Audi but I am overall a lover of cars, owning everything from SUV's to American Muscle cars to Japanese rides such as the G-35 coupe. Positives-The S5 is an excellent ride, not too rough for a sports car, ergonomics are great, V-8 is very responsive in all gears. Day time running lights turn countless heads. I-pod integration a must. Spacious trunk. Tight handling. Negatives- electronic speed limited. No voice activated Bluetooth. Horrible gas mileage. No standard all season high performance tires.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Classy/sporty/unique grand tourer

cscokid, 05/17/2008
2008 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
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Took delivery back in late jan 2008. Have logged close to 2500 miles in mixed driving. Car handles phenomenally and is a head turner wherever I go. Build quality is impeccable, interior design and exterior styling make this one unique car. Also looked at the 335xi but the audi interior was more aesthetically pleasing, this layout is very driver centric. Although the car is heavy handling is precise and the car feels like it's on rails, especially in the twisties where it simply attacks the corners. Biggest downside is the v8 gas gulper but the car is such a joy to drive that the sub par gas mileage becomes bearable.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I have named her Gemini.

Wausau S5, 05/18/2008
2008 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
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So far, so great. I traded a 2007 A6 4.2 for this S5 I have driven a few cars in the last three months, A5, new M3 and my S5. The S5 is the perfect blend of performance, comfort, style, quality and all weather security. I really liked the M3 but was nervous about the Wisconsin winters and RWD. Then I saw the S5 in person, drove it and fell in love.

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5 out of 5 stars

2008 audi s5 6sp manual

allen , 02/18/2021
2008 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
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Great car so far , i have owned this car for the past few years ,i’m the second owner with 208120 miles on it and still drives strong . maintenance is kind of expensive since you have more bmw indy shops here in dallas tx than audi shops but great car overall , it’s been in the shop for sunroof leak, carbon clean, high pressure fuel pumps, motor mounts, clutch replaced with new tranny under warranty, valve covers replaced etc etc . cons:no enough space to work on this cars you will have to remove the front end to replaced some of the components find a honest indy shop and you will be good . i love this car the style and the awd is excellent especially when you drive in freeways .

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