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Used 2011 Audi S5 Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

fast and refined

jungh, 12/05/2010
2011 Audi S5 3.0T Premium Plus quattro 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful

Had considered an M3. After I drove the S5 Cab there was no turning back. The interior blows you away compared to the BMW. My dealer suggested an ECU upgrade pushing the car to 410 HP with 370 lb-ft of tqe. The car is as you can imagine super fast. Zero to 60 4.3 seconds. Right there with the M. Big difference is the quatro. Makes the car stick to the road like glue.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A Gentleman's Muscle Car

Arshad, 09/14/2010
2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I've previously driven an A4,S4,BMW 3 series. Although the new S4 is marginally faster on the track, the combination of elegance, beauty, performance, solid build quality and a refined, ergonomic interior that matches (if not exceeds) competitors makes the S5 the ideal coupe for the affluent consumer desiring a...well frankly speaking a flashy daily driver. Short of the R8, this is the best overall handling production Audi. 0-60 times as follows: 4.9 (standstill), 4.7 with S-mode, 4.5 with a 1 foot roll out in S-mode. 24-26 mpg highway.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Dream Car

Joegojoe, 05/19/2010
2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Purchased my new S5 Quatro Coupe about 30 days ago. Drove the BMW5, and Mercedes E class as well. I knew within 0.5 mi of the dealership that this was the one for me. I can't begin to express how much fun and nice this car is both to look at and drive. The handling in the corners is tight and responsive. In sport mode, the acceleration is enough to throw you back in the seats. On appearance, the angry look outside looks like it's moving even while standing still. The interior is a wonderful blend of colors and quality textures that make me never want to get out. From my constant smile, my wife thinks I am having an affair, - but at least it is with a car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Wow

DJ Supe, 03/24/2020
2011 Audi S5 3.0T Premium Plus quattro 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I'm a huge car fanatic. I've owned several Audi's in the past. 4000, 5000, 100, A4 and so on. purchased my first E class a few years ago and thought I would be a Benz lover for life. I gave my girl my Bmw and life was good so I thought. Recently picked up a used S5 and I smile everytime I touch that push start. Best decision I ever made. A truly amazing car!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

You won't be disappointed

Mac, 10/08/2009
2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

My first Audi and this car is awesome! The S5 is worth the extra $. Great sound, performance, style and handling. I've only had for 1 month so far, but all is good. The "new" navi system & tech pkg is nice and my two kids are fine with back seat area (rare for a coupe). The only option I ordered was the "Prestige Pkg". I'm not a track guy but I do enjoy performance driving. I've heard good things about Spt Diff, Drv Select, and Drv Asst pkgs as well. This is my 1st Tiptronic (all previous cars were 6sp) and I like the "sport option" shift mode as well as the "paddle shifting". I'm through the break in period and the car is a delight to drive. It's my daily driver, no regrets.

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