Selling My Audi S5 2014 - Review & Ownership Costs

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4 жыл бұрын

Here's my review of the 2014 Audi S5 and what it's cost me to own this car for the past 8 months. Overall the car is fantastic, but has a few annoying flaws I address throughout this video. The repair costs are at the end of the video.
Must Know Tips:
-Budget about $1,000-$1,500 a year for maintenance and repairs.
-This Audi is actually extremely good on Gas getting 28 mpg on my long distance trip
-Tuning is super easy on this car (links below)
Links Referenced:
Repair costs - repairpal.com/cars/audi/s5/2014
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@austinharley4073 3 жыл бұрын

Hi all - car has been sold already for anyone that has commented

@wesleyjericho3766 2 жыл бұрын

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does anybody know of a way to log back into an instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my password. I would love any assistance you can give me!

@braydencason8359 2 жыл бұрын

@Wesley Jericho instablaster =)

@wesleyjericho3766 2 жыл бұрын

@Brayden Cason thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@wesleyjericho3766 2 жыл бұрын

@Brayden Cason it worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thank you so much, you really help me out :D

@braydencason8359 2 жыл бұрын

@Wesley Jericho glad I could help :)

@felixthecat4584 4 жыл бұрын

8:40 is when he starts cost of ownership.

@ronin120 4 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@djurotatica 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@cadendjili2365 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@kapptinkapptin6569 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ovrnightswrld Жыл бұрын

You heaven sent

@syncsummit 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great review. I have a 2013 model, not that many differences if any to the 2014 model. The car is very reliable and a lot of fun to drive, and to most people, it looks and feels much newer than it's age. The key is making sure you maintain it properly.

@GgDdd-op4hv Жыл бұрын

How was the fuel in a daily drive?

@scgamerd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Awesome video. Same with my Infiniti Q50. Everything is good, but wear and tear things happen from time to time (tires, brakes, wheel alignment, oil changes ), which are normal, problem that i have with ALL luxury cars is the up charge that comes with it just because it’s luxury class

@wolfmanracquetball Жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid. I have a 2013 S5 (volcano red). The funnest car I have ever driven. Fast and nimble. Magma gets a lot of attention and looking forward to upgrading her some more. The outside never looks outdated, but the tech on the inside can get out dated quickly. Adding RSNAV to my ride was a great investment to keep it more up to date.

@kevinadams3368 4 жыл бұрын

Great review Austin, enjoy watching your KZfaq channel. With all the great information I have been able use it towards making somethings a lot easier for me. Thanks

@austinharley4073 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@terryrutherford2114 5 ай бұрын

We bought an Audi in 2018. It's a 2013 S5 cabriolet Prestige. It is awesome. After 5 years we are very satisfied with it.

@scxblackmamba 4 жыл бұрын

I am glad I came across this video I have an s5 just got it for 22gs myself. Great advice definitely love the car its a blast.

@bzak2016 3 жыл бұрын

$22k, what were the miles & year if you don't mind me asking?

@vmaund33 3 жыл бұрын

@bradcollier1091 3 жыл бұрын

@@bzak2016 I’m out the door on mine for 21,900 101k I’ll be the second owner, it was traded into a Range Rover dealer.

@bretc3473 3 жыл бұрын

@@bradcollier1091 where are you located I’ve seen some for 14k

@christianbenitez5631 2 жыл бұрын

i just got a 2010 s5 97k miles for $5,000 🥲

@mikefieselman 4 жыл бұрын

10:38 -thats what i’m talking about bro! That side bar of info is BEAUTIFUL 😍

@austinharley4073 4 жыл бұрын

Haha got the idea from you

@Wot_potatoes 3 жыл бұрын

2:58 your clear coat said 🌪

@deepindian3399 2 ай бұрын

I’m considering to buy a 2014 S4 with 140,000 kms on it. Would you recommend it?

@autogsport6815 Жыл бұрын

How reliable is it in terms of engine and mechanical ?

@deadstockgarage 4 жыл бұрын

just wondering what you sold it for ?

@7urbine 4 жыл бұрын

1:27 funny, my Brother has the same red Lexus IS 250 and I have an Audi S5 as well, so this frame is a familiar sight 😂

@Zaysav 3 жыл бұрын

Funny I have a 250 Lexus IS 2013 and I’m getting a 14 Audi s5 😂

@andrescott2305 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Austin. I have four cars now and I plan to get a S5 next. I wished I had seen this video sooner. I would have bought yours for sure if the price was right...LOL

@mikefieselman 4 жыл бұрын

I got a mazda 6 sport 2019. No downpayment, 328/mo if you want tire protection 348/mo. Highly recommend if you want to lease. It’s a sick looking ride, at a very affordable price

@foam27 3 жыл бұрын

"sick looking ride"--lol

@tradenchill9123 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to decide between Mercedes CLA (2015), Audi A5 (2018) or Mazda 6 (2019). The cost of owning a German puts me off a lot, the general consensus online seems to be that they break down at some point, but I'm drawn to the badge and looks... where as people praise the Mazdas and the 6 actually looks sick - even though it's not a mercedes or audi. Thanks for your comment, going to test drive the Mazda and see if I like some Japanese quality over the German looks.

@mikefieselman 3 жыл бұрын

@@tradenchill9123 I had a bmw before the mazda, you seem like you got some cash so get the mazda grand touring which comes with the headsupdisplay, and the low profile rims, leather and everything. It's dope bro.

@tradenchill9123 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikefieselman Heading out today to test drive this www.autotalli.com/vaihtoauto/38059558/Mazda/6/2019/Espoo?pos=2&page=1&searchType=usedCar Comes with the HUD, not full leather though. There's a very limited supply of Mazdas here unless you buy new, can't even find a "Grand Touring", might be renamed to something else.

@user-gr7pm7iz8w 3 жыл бұрын

How are the dsg’s on these generation S5’s? My b8.5 S4 along with many other S4 owners all suffer from mechatronics failure which can cost anywhere from $600-$4000 to fix depending on what needs replaced.

@tkhut6387 Жыл бұрын

@AustinHarley what u end up upgrading to ?

@propack99 3 жыл бұрын

I had an audi B8 and i hated the obnoxious beeping when having your door open. Over all it was a fun car

@johnjuarez8005 2 жыл бұрын

I bought 2015 S4 new. The major cost other than maintenance was motor mounts. Both went bad within 4 years. Other than that, it has been a horse.

@kikoderoos2880 3 жыл бұрын

@austin harly, is it sold?

@naveedasghar6040 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I’m in chantilly and I’m thinking about getting one of these

@untitleditem2334 Жыл бұрын

I hope you've realised by now that even if the suspension components did a good job of isolating the rough ride of a flat tire, it certainly doesn't mean they didn't fuck up the components themselves. GG for giving the next owner a crapton of bills.

@pasindutharaka1548 Жыл бұрын

lol GG

@zzoinks Жыл бұрын

He had run flat tires so it wasn't like actually driving a flat tire. They aren't supposed to be driven on for a long time though

@piky1983 3 жыл бұрын

Still for sale?

@YounGWaRd91 2 жыл бұрын

This was kinda funny because I’m looking to buy a black s5 from Virginia I live in the DMV and also daily drive a Lexus is250 lol 👍🏽

@jamieji1418 4 жыл бұрын

I got a 2014 Audi A6 3.0T. I’m looking for a audi S5. Do you think I can trade in without paying.

@austinharley4073 4 жыл бұрын

I think the S5’s are just a tad more expensive (3-5k) put a low downpayment and watch my other video : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLeif5V0mdutqqc.html

@east_ken2706 3 жыл бұрын

Should have tuned it💯 would have been a totally different vehicle🥵🔥🙏🏿..

@tommydeggerino4995 3 жыл бұрын

Wheel alignment in the US ~$300 Wheel alignment in the UK £35 Does your garage use single use tools or something?

@gangatalishis 2 жыл бұрын

dishonest mechanic. They see a luxury car and think they can finesse the person.

@Coldheart1903 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I own an ‘11 S5 V8 myself and everything u mentioned is true. 👍

@austinharley4073 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and nice. Wish I didn’t sell it but on to bigger and better things 😪

@bryfilthybucket5398 3 жыл бұрын

Can I buy it

@raulcastro.realestate 3 жыл бұрын

Car still For sale?

@Snipingbentleys 11 ай бұрын

My car has only 50k and I’ve already spent over 3k on repairs. Being the NVLD sensor, Water Pump + Thermostat and lastly got another check engine light for a small leak 🙄. Love the car, but boy it’s though to own when you live in a city…

@ed.otz.8349 3 жыл бұрын

Sold?

@cassiecarbajal5622 4 жыл бұрын

Joe: I love your cat 🐈

@austinharley4073 4 жыл бұрын

😳

@UncleTito34 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous car & awesome video! Have you sold yet??

@austinharley4073 4 жыл бұрын

Aristo Carranza yes I finally did!

@deadstockgarage 4 жыл бұрын

@@austinharley4073 what did you get for it?

@anutamang9191 4 жыл бұрын

Aww she is so cute 😍

@ronnierosales6750 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Austin! Would you recommend getting a s5 2013 for 120,000 miles?

@gangatalishis 2 жыл бұрын

man $140 bucks for an oil change is kinda nuts.

@sciencefact 4 жыл бұрын

They did make s5 4 door in this shape I think they didn’t bring them to America

@austinharley4073 4 жыл бұрын

sciencefact nice!

@zzzgarage2704 3 жыл бұрын

is it the stock exhaust?

@austinharley4073 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is

@thenotoriousjoey9956 3 жыл бұрын

I have an a4 2009 but I want to get a newer Audi an s model I’m thinking s4 s5 s3 which one is cheaper to own ?!

@abassi1173 3 жыл бұрын

What year? Ideally 2013+ is what you’re looking for as those are most reliable for S4 and S5. The 2008-2012 S4’s and cabriolet S5’s had some tranny and engine issues. The v8 S5’s are great but need to be carbon cleaned every 50k miles or so and id recommend oil changes every 5,000 miles vs 10,000 miles. Idk about the S3 but in terms of reliability ur best bet is B8.5 S5/S4

@thenotoriousjoey9956 3 жыл бұрын

@@abassi1173 I ended up with a 2015 s5 for 22k 45k miles

@abassi1173 3 жыл бұрын

@@thenotoriousjoey9956 Nice! That's a pretty good deal. How's it been treating you? My last car was a B8 S5 with the V8 and I'm considering a B8.5 S5 now.

@thenotoriousjoey9956 3 жыл бұрын

@@abassi1173 it’s been pretty good very fun car !

@abassi1173 3 жыл бұрын

@@thenotoriousjoey9956 Good to hear; I’m assuming no major reliability concerns right? Heard the B8.5 gen is better in that regard.

@nickmannino8466 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been saving up for a while you think this will be a good first car?

@gangatalishis 2 жыл бұрын

did you end up buying this?

@nickmannino8466 2 жыл бұрын

@@gangatalishis I got a b9 A4

@solo86818 2 жыл бұрын

Ma boy over here gettin skimped for alignments lmaoo. I live in cali and anything over 100 is a rip off

@davistorresreyes9950 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Virginia too

@Tidepool Жыл бұрын

This guy doesn’t even post anymore :(😢

@vanessasurrell9489 2 жыл бұрын

You look a little like Justin Timberlake. Anyway I enjoy your Chanel.

@DchaseCho 3 жыл бұрын

Found a 2012 with 62k for 19,900 🙏🏾

@cmbambafu7625 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great car but after only 8 months and selling makes no sense.

@jpaz9991 2 жыл бұрын

His mom def bought it for him.

@georgepapaioannou5115 3 жыл бұрын

If you own an Audi, get yourself a VCDS

@christianbuczko1481 3 жыл бұрын

Thats only a v6, my mate bought an 08 plate V8 version with a custom exhaust. Thats got 450hp+ as it tuned too. I personally had an A5 3.0tdi, it looked stunning but was dull to drive, handling was solid, very good grip but boring despite its power, which was plenty at 240hp. The s5 is faster, but otherwise similar, and i dont think its price justifies paying several thousand more than an A5. If you like these, get the 3.0tdi, its quattro, and with a set of 20inch wheels looks as good and does 40mpg combined, 50 on motorway. Cost of ownership is horrific for an A5, if anything goes wrong, bills of £1500 can be expected for a timing chain, clutch ect. Gearbox would be expensive. Service charges ridiculous, lightbulbs are £180 for a headlamp. Swapping parts requires coding, and that means paying for it, about £500 to swap rear lights, parts are not easy to get too. They cannot get aftermarket exhausts cheap, you have to get manufacturer oem, and thats expensive. A custom made one would be cheaper at that point.

@WeI3I3y 3 жыл бұрын

2013 V6 Supercharged S5 is by far the way to go with these. The V8's are much slower plus have timing chain issues which can cost a fortune to fix, 8k+ not to mention tuning is out the window. Anything 2012 and under can have trans issues that cost 4k and under to fix. The 2013 S4/S5 B8.5 is the way to go. Performance, mods, reliability, anything else is an up hill battle guaranteed.

@christianbuczko1481 3 жыл бұрын

@@WeI3I3y id still pick the tdi v6 over the petrol versions just because there isnt a significant difference to justify the extra costs, the A5 tdi is awesome and has tuning potential upto 400hp for a relatively cheap cost of a few k if the 242hp isnt enough. They even sound amazing straightpiped..

@WeI3I3y 3 жыл бұрын

@@christianbuczko1481 I have an S5 and the supercharged 3.0t is easily the top pick when it comes to aftermarket including the RS5. Rated the most reliable available from Audi and most bang for the buck when upgrading. To each their own they are great cars but like I said certain years have major faults that were fixed after 2012.

@christianbuczko1481 3 жыл бұрын

@@WeI3I3y its overall costs, the tdi is £6000 with a 400hp tune, which is cheaper that the newer S5's. When the a5 is so good, paying more for something abit better is hard to justify finacially for me. If i was going to pay that much for a car, id be looking for a lotus elise which is the only thing i regret not buying instead of the a5. It was lambo orange, k swapped turbo full track spec for £10k...

@WeI3I3y 3 жыл бұрын

@@christianbuczko1481 I also have a K swapped turbo Honda, been sitting in my garage for 20 years now =)

@bandowok 3 жыл бұрын

I love virginia

@austinharley4073 3 жыл бұрын

Virginia loves you

@chumadoshi6987 4 жыл бұрын

14k. Let me know.

@Luvofmarz 3 жыл бұрын

Your eyes are very captivating, like babydoll eyes

@BuRt0nRid3R Жыл бұрын

“It’s way better than the Manual” .. WRONG!

@bobbybo1245 3 жыл бұрын

$399.99 wheel alignment at Audi of Lynbrook

@CHRIS_CREATIONS 2 жыл бұрын

Lol WOW, Problem with Young People Today is Do the Work Yaself and Save yourself a Fortune. Buy a Auto Scanner and do most of the Repairs instead of Paying Huge Cost's in Labour or Dont have a Garage.....I find it Funny when People have a Car Garage but can't do any work on there own cars lol.....Very Sad

@googlewebsite5953 3 жыл бұрын

car still for-sale (ik this is a longshot)

@austinharley4073 3 жыл бұрын

Hey no it’s been sold

@henrymatthews9365 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmmmmm 1300 dollar front bushing @ less than 60kmiles?😂 Coil packs and other issues. Bro just get yourself a 2014 es350 and just drive it and change the oil. 105k lexus es350 (Matador red). Bought it @20k miles on it 0.0 issues still rides like new and now it's got 105k on the clock not even a check engine light. 🤔 Lexus reliability unbeatable as long as you get one that'll was made in Japan. Anyway 1200 a year to own a vehicle not including monthly car payment in my mind is a lot but look where I'm coming from. Anyway get your audi to over 100k for just oil changes and 1 set of tires then talk to me about reliability.

@arvetadamberg4786 3 жыл бұрын

1,5k per year... yea... sorry normal people cant afford that probably :D

@gray09r56 3 жыл бұрын

You got that all wrong... Manual is way better than an auto trans any day. I prefer to drive the car, not let the car drive me.

@christianbuczko1481 3 жыл бұрын

The manual is about 1 sec to 60 slower than an auto gearbox

@dj9887 3 жыл бұрын

Grow up. Nobody cares about manual lol especially on a luxury vehicle.

@morgenglende-michalski369 3 жыл бұрын

@@christianbuczko1481 depends on the driver, and there are upgrades to decrease that as well

@morgenglende-michalski369 3 жыл бұрын

@@dj9887 yuh keep up the culture of laziness and automation. I’m happy to spend less money, have more reliability, and have an automatic anti-theft device that makes me smile with every shift. What are your reasons? A tiny bit faster and more convenient? Aight then..... kinda like Velcro shoes lmao

@dj9887 3 жыл бұрын

@@morgenglende-michalski369 I don’t gotta have a reason lol it’s just my preference. Tf do I owe you an explanation for 😂

@jesselewis5699 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good for age but such garbage car.

@ganuv 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it from a dealer, a trade in or lease or something like that ... that’s when you know the guy is laying and full of shit !

@austinharley4073 3 жыл бұрын

Nope just really a cheap car to me lol

@robertdaone Жыл бұрын

No European car is cheap to own. They are all very high maintenance and difficult to work on when compared to Japanese or Domestic vehicles. That Lexus is definitely more reliable and cheaper to own and will out last the Audi.

@zzoinks Жыл бұрын

But does Lexus compare to Audi ?

@robertdaone Жыл бұрын

@@zzoinks I'd take a Lexus over an Audi any day. I can say this because I own both and Audis have way more issues than an Lexus. I have 260k Miles on my Lexus and not one single issue. Do routine maintenance and that car keeps going, the Audi not even close. All sorts of issues and shody parts on the Audi that are made of plastic that should be made of metal and do not last.