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Used 2011 Audi S5 Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love my s5

David, 08/25/2010
2011 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

I just got this car a few weeks ago, but I am in love with it. I traded in a Nissan GTR because the ride was very rough. I wanted something a little more refined and comfortable and still wanted to keep some of the performance. I love this car!

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5 out of 5 stars

perfect...

willybomba, 04/18/2010
2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Traded an 08 s4 for it. Was shopping for a 911 or m3. This s5 is the perfect marriage of a luxury car and a sports car. I get continuous thumbs up at stoplights. Its funny. The m3 is faster. But it looks like every 2 door BMW on the road. The 911 is great. But just didn't fit me. The s5 is a dual personality. Gorgeous machine. I can say that the I found my perfect car. Get it before they change the engine to a v6. This will be the last v8. Unless you go to the rs4. Which will be a 25k premium. Get 'em while they last, they will be hard to get and will keep their value for years to come.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best of the Lot

Bill Boswell, 10/04/2009
2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is my 4th Audi. First 3 were A6s & the last two were 4.2L S-Line. Each Audi I've owned was better than the last one and this is no exception. This is a stunning, head-turning vehicle, inside and out. Mine is Canyon Red, no longer standard and special ordered, but, as I love the color, worth every extra penny. It has driver assist, which also alerts one about cars in the blind spot, sports differential, and drive select; highly recommend all 3 and the latter 2 enhance performance. Loads of fun, responsive as all get out, and very comfortable even on 6 hr trips. Gas drinker, mainly due to a smaller tank but I get 27 on the road. I tried BMW M3 & 6-Series Coupe. This is nicer.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Handling is beautiful

jeffy, 11/23/2009
2010 Audi S5 Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just got my S5in nov and what a purchase. The roar of the engine is awesome, the car loves to be driven fast, I have to keep a close eye on the speedometer, or before you know you're doing 100 no problem. The drive and handling is beautiful except that silly sunroof, I'll live though, I don't recommend this car because I don't want to see too many on the road. Just kidding get one.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

My Thoughts

Tom, 05/31/2009
2009 Audi S5 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

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.

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