2009 Audi S5 User Reviews

Pros

outstanding looks inside & out, everyday comfort paired with fun performance.

Cons

City mileage, Navigation system is not the best (no traffic!)

Purchased As New

I took delivery of my S5 (Phantom Black with NAV, TECH, B&O and manual transmission) on October 16, 2007 (first in the US) and have put over 19K on the car. Only issue so far was a fuel sensor replaced under warranty. I have brought this car skiing, on the track in Loudon, NH and Watkins Glen, NY and on vacation with three people. If I go to dinner it's commonly parked in front of restaurants in Boston. No matter what I ask of this car it does it very well, looking great all the time. It continues to get stares and thumbs up daily after 19 months of ownership. Interior ergonomics are great, as to be expected with Audi. Seats are supportive through corners and comfortable on the highway. At 6' I can even manage to sit in the back seat without discomfort.

Audi is currently building the best looking cars that perform well given their luxury and all wheel drive burden of weight. For an everyday car used for commuting or weekend trip to the beach or up a snow covered mountain pass, the S5 cannot be beat at any price. My only reason for trading in the S5 would be for an RS5 if they come stateside. If you're considering a 4 seat coupe look no further, this is it.

Other cars I considered at time of ordering/purchase were: Audi RS4, BMW 335xi Coupe. While both are good cars, they don't look nearly as good and interiors are lacking compared to the S5. Performance is too close to be a determining factor for me, even if the others may be slightly faster in some cases.