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Used 2011 Audi S5 Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Very Sexy Car

micash, 04/16/2011
2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

I was a die hard Lexus owner but saw the S5 at the airport and knew I had to have one. It is the sexiest car I have ever seen and people literally turn their heads everywhere I go. I live the Dallas area and have only seen 3 other S5s on the road since I purchased it 8 months ago. The dealership had already added Stasis (something I otherwise would not have paid for but my husband loves it) and the engine roar is unbelievable. Coming from a very quiet Lexus, the engine noise seemed a little loud at first but now I don't even hear it anymore. I'm a fairly aggressive driver and absolutely love the handling and overall maneuverability of this car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

BMW to Audi

wreck, 09/26/2010
2011 Audi S5 3.0T Premium Plus quattro 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

After owning a BMW 335 Cab for 3 years I could not wait to get back to Audi. The BMW was nice but with the Rub Flats and turbo problems run away from this car. BMW still has the take it or leave it attitude. Everything with BMW is normal, it takes a law suit to wake them up. It's a shame after 6 BMWs since 1999 I would never own another one again. The best driving experience is ruined by the Run Flats!

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5 out of 5 stars

Better than I expected

Wynndham Wolff, 10/08/2019
2009 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I had this car for 7 months and the only problem I had was leaking from the oil pan and coolant, cheap to fix if you take it anywhere but the dealer. Overall though, people think I've spent 6 figures on this car despite it being a 2009. It comes off much more premium than anything else. I got it for $12k at 121k miles. Seems like a lot but it was totally worth it. The 4.8 second 0 to 60 and the 4.2L V8 make it VERY fast. The millage sucks though but that's to be expected from a V8. The car does great on the interstate as high speeds, it grips to the road like a Porsche and can go flat out whenever you want at any speed and it feels super fast. All I can say is Audi never disappoints.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

BWM-and back to Audi

Alanr, 09/16/2010
2011 Audi S5 3.0T Premium Plus quattro 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful

After leaving Audi in 2001 because of the lousy dealership and service in my old hometown I went over to BMW. Well after 5 BMWs and the last being a 335 cab with what I would say the worst tires in the world ( Run Flats) I went back to Audi. Well all I can say is the S5 Cab is worlds ahead of BMW in REAL would driving. Fit is finish is flawless. The MMI system and Navigation is world ahead of BMW's I drive and very easy to use. I have had dozens of high end cars and this one gets more attention than anything I have had. Super quite, plenty of power and the best seats I have ever sat in. I have one problem with the car, I just want to wax it and look at it it's that nice.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

kipn, 12/10/2011
2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful

I just purchased this car and absolutely love it. Everything is what you would expect and more from a premuim performance coupe. The major defining factor in choosing this car was when I heard the engine start; knew at this point that I had to have it. It is understated and over performing, but people can't take their eyes off of it. Another very nice feature is that you don't see many on the road. 3600 sold in the entire country last year. If you are considering one, their is no reason to hold back!

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