The b8 and 8.5 rs5's have gone up in price tremendously since the turn of the year. You used to be able to get a fairly low mileage 8.5 for $32-35k USD...now you're lucky to find one in the mid 40's. Definitely a collector vehicle and investment as much as it is a gem to drive. Arguably one of the greatest european designs ever with a ridiculously beautiful exhaust note.

i just bought my 2014 rs5 a month ago for $25k USD. it has 115k miles on it, but still runs and drives like brand new. ive gotten some time in the b9 rs5 and while its fun, it just doesnt have the same character as the v8. excellent video!

Whilst I'm quite partial to the M3, that screaming tone of the 4.2L Audi is unreal!!!🎵👌

I've owned all 3 of these models. I've stuck with the RS5. They're all great in their own right, really can't go wrong with any of them, unless you want an all weather vehicle without having to swap out summer tires for winter tires. There are some nice high performance all season tires, e.g.; Continental's, that handle great (excluding track days, which most of us don't do) that you can put on the RS5 and you're set for all weather conditions, excluding deep snow as the clearance is super low. IMHO, I believe the RS5 is hands down the best looking of the three with the best lines and I believe a timeless, classic look. If you get the M3, you gotta get the manual as it's way more fun and engaging than the DCT despite it being a good DCT. Further, upgrade the exhaust in the RS5 for even more insane tunes from its amazing engine. Besides this, I found the seats in C63 to too stiff and uncomfortable over extended driving time. Likely they've fixed that in the newer models. Mine was a 2012. Again though, all great, very, very fun cars that each make great notes from the engine/exhaust.

"She's a screamer" killed me 🤣🤣 Audi make amazing cars. Their launch control is second to none. Nice review mate 👍

The sound from that 4.2L V8 are orgasmic.

Great review as always mate! Always been a big M3 fan, then the C63 grew on me and so does the RS5! I would be happy with any of them to replace my G6E!

Not a big Audi fan, But that is loud and looks amazing, These cars are becoming the alternative to the Holden's and fords. Great video

Generally not a fan of European cars,but this has to be one of the best looking coupes ever built. It's pretty from every angle.

This thing sounds really awesome, great review Jono, cheers!

I test drove a 2015 RS5 earlier this year…absolutely loved it! Seller/dealer wouldn’t let me take it to the local Audi dealer for an independent inspection before I purchased it so I had to take a pass. Otherwise, it would be in my garage right now!

i just bought one 3 days agooooooo😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 and its sooooooooo gooodddddddd

Awesome machine , very tempting. just got to watch the transmission on these bad boys. Great work mate.

Great video Ross Reviews.

RS5 has always been a dream car of mine(and I’m an American muscle car owner 😂) German sports coupes are like muscle cars that are easier to drive, with much nicer interior. (Except Mercedes, they’re ugly. Bite me). RS5 is so beautiful and sounds amazing. However, the aftermarket for these sucks. I’ve modified my 5.0 to 540 hp naturally aspirated for about $10k It sounds just as good, revs just as high, and over all is considerably faster than an RS5. Hard for me to justify spending more money for less performance, just to have a nice comfy interior 🤷‍♂️

Nice way to wake up on a Sunday 😀😀 What a machine , that transmission is awesome

Agree with everything you said. I too would have went with the c63 over the rs5, however I live in an area that gets snow during winter so for a daily driver I felt it was best to go with awd. So now I have an b8.5 rs5 in my garage with under 20k miles and it puts a smile ear to ear every time I drive it.

*Lol...at 1.17 I thought you done yourself a mischief. 😂😂😂*

That is nice and sounds sweet. Good one Jonathan 👌

Great video Ross reviews. I commented on your post about the F6 Ute and looking for a Maloo yesterday, have you seen my comment?

Well now i defs know what i'd get if I were to go euro spec, what weapon that thing is. No doubt Audi always gets it right when it comes to making a cool car. That V8 engine sound tho is 🤤🤤 awesome review!

I factory order and bought a 2022 coupe...can't get the smile off my face when I drive it.. Totally agreed for the steering being a bit soft in some occasions...but wouldn't change it for any other car even the previous 8 cylinders and slower models...

Brakes are the most expensive thing to fix in this car haha. The engine is bulletproof as all hell and my god, is it sexy.

That is niccccce!!! Worth saving up for! Awesome fanging and review ❤❤❤

Very sweet sounding car mate 👌🏽👍🏽

Kind of tempted to sell my e46 m3 vert and get one of these. The M3 is too raw and hardcore. Feels every bump and crease. The E92 is great but like the e46, stands out like a sore thumb so don't like leaving it anywhere. The S54 and S65 are also notorious for suicide. What is the audi V8 like in comparison?

I currently have a 2011 audi s4 and its great! Cold air intake only...I would love to get a rs4 or rs5 with the v8!

So I picked the RS5! I just picked one up last week and it has not disappointed. I drove all the cars in the video along with a Jaguar XKR and a TTRS. In the end, the RS5 checked off all the boxes, most notably, the sleeper and the backseat boxes. The backseat is great for my nephews, who are car lovers. It actually is perfect for younger kids and I can fit back there as well. Plenty of room and two different areas for drinks. I have to ask what X-pipe was used on the car you drove. Which X pipe was put on this car? Great Video!

Cracking video. Love these cars, but prefer the V8 S5. ZF gearbox is smoother and the torque and power delivery is just better...no need to rev the hell out of it.

I think Germany has the coolest cars and I believe in the future Audi will make a killer electric car. That will be amazing. The RS5 is really cool. Would be a great long distance cruiser.

Mate the reaction on your face when you're putting your foot down is priceless lol!!!.. Keep up the great work champ, loving your content.

Having driven all three of these it’s the C63 hands down for me. And that’s why one now occupies my garage. An absolute beast.

I can’t decide which of those V8 coupes sound the best, its all soo juuiiiccyyy

Love my 2015 RS5 = 60K with no problems at all, Just break pads right now. My is fully loaded with all the whistle's and ofcause ECS x-pipe stage 1 tune sport exhaust. Decently quick and fun drive.Sub 4 for 0-60mph.

Well done Ross.

You want better handling out of the RS5? Poly bushings, Alu Kreuz, sway bars, strut bar, and bushing inserts. Get the JHM stage 2 tune as well and you’re set.

You said it, Ross, point it and shoot. I own a S4 V8 and I love it. Everybody talks about Audi under steer, but I'm telling you, you have to be really pushing it, to notice any issue at all.

4.5 not bad for a 253 ay and makes all the good noises. Great video fella

My 2013 shows up tomorrow!!!!

that sound!!!! epic

It'll never be as good As an M3 or C63 to drive.. but GOD DAMN does it look and gorgeous.. and go like stink. this will be a future classic

Damn… this video is making want to take a drive in my RS5 right now. I think I will. 😄

What you need to find is an Audi D3 S8.One of the more interesting car from Audi.

Bugger I would so love to have a RS5 if or even a S5 with the 3.0L supercharged V6 oneday 😍, but for now I just have to be content with my A5 Quattro S Line. ☺

Another excellent review. Agree with everything you said - this is truly an excellent all rounder. Sounds like a race car, actually goes like one, luxury, safety. If you could economically swap the excellent Mercedes 6.2 litre into one of these- you’d have the best of both worlds

got an s5 2 days ago, gapped a c63 amg today, couldnt contain the maniacal laughter

Nice all rounder mate,I could buy one but then be broke & have no maintenance money lol,if I was rich I'd still go the C63 like you would Johnny,I enjoyed the review buddy.

Rs5 all day ❤

Amazing what these Germans can do with tech, and a smaller capacity v8 engine. That is one quick car! AMG definitely for the aural pleasure

Ups... Just bought one, I. Had a RS4 b.5 and I sawped for the b8.5 RS5, don't have kids anymore 😂 I with that engine since 2015 and I love it. What exhaust you have on that one?

Great cars, but if something breaks, costs a fortune to fix..engine is bulletproof though.

I paid 42.000 for my used 2012 - A5 Quattro Sportback in Denmark, because we have so high tolls.. I still love it though, but saddens me to hear, that I can buy a used RS5 for the same price in Aussie, Sweden, Germany etc, etc....

Very cool car nice power,

To launch don’t you also have to put it in manual?

RS5, you can find a few for $25k which is the next car imma finance. I own an A5 2014 atm and I plan to whip this up to 450hp lol I already got my plan details. Look at Bruce custom motors, that dudes A5 is crazy and it’s a 2010 and he made it look like an Rs5.

I love the RS5, but I like my RS4 a tad better since it's a manual 👍

And please do the frontshild on original position or left or right on the bumper.this looks not great sorry🤔

Out of those exact 3 id probably go the rs5 Now time for the e55 rosco 😁😁😁😁

There is only one car that will never go out of style?

The older RS5s are fucking beasts.

BMW= “LOOK AT ME IM GREEN!” Mercedes=“Look at all my FLASH and I’m LOUD AF” Audi= “Look at these idiots, knowing I can beat them”

What is the aftermarket intake on it?

Awesome car 😁😎

So is this the choice out of C204 C63 E92 M3 and This RS5

Do these cars understeer like a lot of audis? Or not too bad?

I'm a fan of the RS4 of the same generation, with the 4.2. I just love the idea of a wagon with a v8 revving to 8000rpm. The RS4 or the C63 wagon is the question... hard to decide.

Need to do a German 6 cylinder comparison.. I'll donate my F80 M3 for that :)

Are the timing chains in Front?🎉🎉🎉

The Audi rs5 sounded really good and the speed was insanely fast

Thanks for such an amazing Review Johnny! Such a shame it rained just before the 0-100 test 😭😭 but it still did a nice time on a wet country road. Shout out to Eurospec Automation for maintaining this car and Dom at Prestige Exhaust for helping bring out that sound. VA Technic have since opened it up a little more with catless down-pipes.

Just what you’d want nice

falcon fgx na xr6 please

Nice review mate, love those RS5’s but the C63 all the way! 😂

RS4 or 5 for me but I have a 964 so the 4 was my choice, much more stylish car, much better design by far and will not date compare two others. I rekon it will becom a classic and raise in value in future. Thanks for sharing the ride and your impression.

Thanks!

What kind of intake is that on it?

C63. .looks sounds better my pick too

Too bad you have to drop the engine in these cars to fix just about anything internally and they are super prone for camshaft offsets, rockers breaking, timing chain stretch to name a few. Its one of the best annoying cars to work on that 4.2L V8 and the 6cyl turbo. The 3.0 Surpercharged is probably the best of the bunch and least annoying to work on. A BMW m3 will have much better longevity and much easier to work on.

The RS5 will never be dated!

Found one for $46k with 39k miles from a local dealer. Thoughts?

Your looking at over $60 for a good one in australia

Might wanna blur out the owner's address on the sat-nav there...

Might need 2 ducks for that speedo 🤣😎

mine has 26k km. car looks new but my transmission control unit is gone...

I reckon could spend the same money and upgrade a 90s to 2000s falcon and shit on most audis

Man this airbox is from???

RS5!

What years is that?

The m3 is better value as its worth more than the audi and also when u re sell it youll get more back on ur investment

4.5 without LC. 3.7 with using LC

Audi all day.

Im taking the Audi All day everyday

You have to be wealthy to maintain these beasts nowadays

Rs5 would be always my choice

Yeah look, if you're a Euro motor mech & know your way around these things, its a bargain, but for ease of maintenance & bulletproof reliability...albeit a little bit boring. ...Turbo Barra Taxi won't be far behind it 🔥👅😈👍

RS5 all day

anyone else annoyed by the number plate location on the front

RS5 4.2 v8 is best

RS5….. all the way

In terms of reliability these cars are trash but man is it a blast to drive when they are working right. All 4mpg of sweet V8