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Used 2021 Audi S5 Consumer Reviews

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If Only the Windows Work

David H, 01/16/2019
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful

It's been about 10 years since I last owned a German car and with great trepidation I bought the S5. I had such a terrible time with my Mercedes (every time I drove past the dealership, I got charged $1,000). It had everything I wanted: horsepower, handling, all wheel drive and it looked awesome! My friends said quality and reliability was unbeatable. Well, let's just say that the windows don't really work when it gets cold. It seems that moisture gets into the window mechanism and freezes during the winter. When that happens, the window does not seal properly (it is a frameless window, so it has to come down a little to release pressure for the doors to open easily). This means that road noise is terrible. Took it to the dealership twice. First time, they said it was a software upgrade issue. The second time, they couldn't replicate the issue. It is frustrating to spend $60K for a car and the windows won't work. Waiting for the lease to complete and I can go back to the reliable Acura.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Daily Driver

Brian , 05/25/2019
2019 Audi S5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This 2019 S5 Coupe is a blast to drive The Bang & Olufsen 19 speaker system is a MUST ! Love the handling ,speed and sounds Amazing. SO SATISFIED

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car!

Johan, 01/13/2021
updated 01/26/2023
2021 Audi S5 Premium Plus 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

I’m very pleased with the S5, traded in my Porsche Macan for the Audi. No regrets, the Macan was a great car, but the S5 is so much more fun to drive. Most people tend to buy crossovers/ SUV nowadays, but I think the driving experience in a Sportback is hard to beat.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love this car!

Yolanda, 11/05/2017
2018 Audi S5 Prestige quattro 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I love the way this car handles and the quality and technology are excellent. I previously owned a Lexus and this is my first Audi. His car has exceeded my expectations!

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5 out of 5 stars

So far so great

James Swain, 12/24/2020
2021 Audi S5 Prestige 4dr Hatchback AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Writing an early review. Had my 2021 s5 for a month and am so impressed. I know this is early and will add more later but what a great car. Fit and finish are incredible. The Navarro blue paint is spectacular. Way better color to see in person. The tech takes a bit to get everything I wanted but once that is finished...so great. The acceleration is amazing. No reason to step up to the RS for an extra 20K. I disagree with Edmonds that the prestige plus is the way to go. With prestige, you get all the bells and whistles for just a little bit more. More to come...

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