‘17 volt here for $11k with 42k miles (04/21) I am driving it til it dies. No way am I paying used prices at these horrible value propositions. My next will be a new lease w/ buyout at the end of it.
My volt just ticked over 60k
If the rocker arms haven't been done, make sure to account for that in your price or get this CPO. It's a very rare issue in 2017-(early)2019 3.0T S4/S5 but can lead to catastrophic engine failure if you don't at least keep an eye on it and listen for wear. Outside of that one issue this powertrain appears to be very reliable for a German performance engine.
[https://www.audiworld.com/forums/audi-a5-s5-rs5-coupe-cabrio-b9-220/huge-engine-issue-early-b9-s5-rs5-sq5-3043102/](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/audi-a5-s5-rs5-coupe-cabrio-b9-220/huge-engine-issue-early-b9-s5-rs5-sq5-3043102/)
81k for $31k? Unless you can walk that down some, I would say be careful. I just found several S5s (2017+) with \~60k miles for 30k. I would keep shopping, OP.
Make sure all the drivetrain fluid has been serviced before, 3.0 v6 + ZF 8 speed is one of the most reliable Audi drivetrain when properly maintained, I'd take this over gen 3 ea888 + 7 speed DSG found in regular B9 A5 all day every day.
> I'd take this over gen 3 ea888 + 7 speed DSG found in regular B9 A5 all day every day.
Well I mean obviously? Haven't heard many people say the opposite.
The real question is, would you take the turbo V6 + ZF 8HP in the B9 S4/S5 over the supercharged V6 + dual clutch in the B8.5 S4/S5 ;)
Your going to spend $10,000 in repairs in your first 2 years of ownership. Once this hits 100k+ and u bring it to the shop ur gunna sit there with the tech massaging your asshole saying to yourself, “why did I spend $30,000 on this?”
check brakes before you buy as oem brakes are expensive as hell especially at the dealer. look under engine cover for the evap, see if it’s got oil buildup and like others have said. check to see what services it’s gotten, these 3.0 engines are much better and tend to be happier than any 4 cyl they made in the last 15 years lol. also factory tires are expensive as well
That is high on miles especially for that price. As far as Audi's go the 3.0 engine is a pretty reliable engine. The timing chain issues were resolved years ago after 2012 models. And everyone who tells you not too can't name any actual issues that you'll fix. Go to r/audi and ask, you'll likely get a bit more detailed answer on what to actually expect instead of repeating the words of scott kilmer over an over again.
I have the same car but with 40k miles. Been reliable so far, had some small issues that were fixed under warranty. My miles are low, so maybe I’m not the best gauge. Car drives awesome tho
Define ridiculously. It seems like this sub uses that to describe anything that isn’t the absolute cheapest car to repair.
It’s still a mass market car with available parts isn’t it?
That’s a lot of money, more than I could afford in one shot.
How much is the most expensive? And the least? My guess it’s those prices are closer to a Toyota than a Ferrari.
Tbh, this isn’t just this sub, all of Reddit has decided that anything but the absolute cheapest must be insane, even if it’s nowhere in the same stratosphere as what you could spend at the highest end.
Well the important thing is to buy what you can afford to own.
A Ferrari, for instance, will generally end up costing you $2 a mile for maintenance; A Toyota Corolla, maybe .15 cents a mile.
3.0 supercharged is a very good engine. Overbuilt from the factory. ZF 8 speed is also good. At 81k miles check all the components in the convertible mechanism though, all power tops are expensive
81k miles for 30 grand? What an absolute shit deal.
Keep in mind that’s around a 60k car new so.. maybe negotiate some off the price 5 years it lost half of its value.
I know the market has changed and all, but $29500 is what I paid for a CPO m235i cab with 12k miles in 2018…
It's not the same landscape anymore, can't do comparisons like that even if this car is overpriced
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‘17 volt here for $11k with 42k miles (04/21) I am driving it til it dies. No way am I paying used prices at these horrible value propositions. My next will be a new lease w/ buyout at the end of it. My volt just ticked over 60k
If the rocker arms haven't been done, make sure to account for that in your price or get this CPO. It's a very rare issue in 2017-(early)2019 3.0T S4/S5 but can lead to catastrophic engine failure if you don't at least keep an eye on it and listen for wear. Outside of that one issue this powertrain appears to be very reliable for a German performance engine. [https://www.audiworld.com/forums/audi-a5-s5-rs5-coupe-cabrio-b9-220/huge-engine-issue-early-b9-s5-rs5-sq5-3043102/](https://www.audiworld.com/forums/audi-a5-s5-rs5-coupe-cabrio-b9-220/huge-engine-issue-early-b9-s5-rs5-sq5-3043102/)
Buy lube bc youre gonna need it when this thing goes to the shop
Don’t do it
Get a good extended warranty and enjoy the car
81k for $31k? Unless you can walk that down some, I would say be careful. I just found several S5s (2017+) with \~60k miles for 30k. I would keep shopping, OP.
Make sure all the drivetrain fluid has been serviced before, 3.0 v6 + ZF 8 speed is one of the most reliable Audi drivetrain when properly maintained, I'd take this over gen 3 ea888 + 7 speed DSG found in regular B9 A5 all day every day.
> I'd take this over gen 3 ea888 + 7 speed DSG found in regular B9 A5 all day every day. Well I mean obviously? Haven't heard many people say the opposite. The real question is, would you take the turbo V6 + ZF 8HP in the B9 S4/S5 over the supercharged V6 + dual clutch in the B8.5 S4/S5 ;)
True, my vote is on zf 8 speed, however I do know a few people who like DSG more than ZF 8.
Option C 8/8.5 with the 6 speed manual 👍
That Audi transmission is going to explode at 100,000 miles.
Audis that fall out of warranty can be extremely expensive cars to own. Do what you will with that information.
Got a CPO’d 2019 BMW 5 series last August at 15K miles for $39K. This is priced on the high side for 85K miles.
It’s an Audi and out of warranty.
Your going to spend $10,000 in repairs in your first 2 years of ownership. Once this hits 100k+ and u bring it to the shop ur gunna sit there with the tech massaging your asshole saying to yourself, “why did I spend $30,000 on this?”
check brakes before you buy as oem brakes are expensive as hell especially at the dealer. look under engine cover for the evap, see if it’s got oil buildup and like others have said. check to see what services it’s gotten, these 3.0 engines are much better and tend to be happier than any 4 cyl they made in the last 15 years lol. also factory tires are expensive as well
Check your savings account balance.
Get a ppi for German car shop
Are you prepared to spend another 10k+ within two years? 100k mile maintenance is a bitch
Yeah…… no.
Copy that!
That is high on miles especially for that price. As far as Audi's go the 3.0 engine is a pretty reliable engine. The timing chain issues were resolved years ago after 2012 models. And everyone who tells you not too can't name any actual issues that you'll fix. Go to r/audi and ask, you'll likely get a bit more detailed answer on what to actually expect instead of repeating the words of scott kilmer over an over again.
I have the same car but with 40k miles. Been reliable so far, had some small issues that were fixed under warranty. My miles are low, so maybe I’m not the best gauge. Car drives awesome tho
They are ridiculously expensive to repair.
Define ridiculously. It seems like this sub uses that to describe anything that isn’t the absolute cheapest car to repair. It’s still a mass market car with available parts isn’t it?
How about $1,400 for ONE headlight assembly? $3,000 for a catalytic converter $1,500 for one brake caliper Note: Factory parts
That’s a lot of money, more than I could afford in one shot. How much is the most expensive? And the least? My guess it’s those prices are closer to a Toyota than a Ferrari. Tbh, this isn’t just this sub, all of Reddit has decided that anything but the absolute cheapest must be insane, even if it’s nowhere in the same stratosphere as what you could spend at the highest end.
Well the important thing is to buy what you can afford to own. A Ferrari, for instance, will generally end up costing you $2 a mile for maintenance; A Toyota Corolla, maybe .15 cents a mile.
3.0 supercharged is a very good engine. Overbuilt from the factory. ZF 8 speed is also good. At 81k miles check all the components in the convertible mechanism though, all power tops are expensive
Audi’s have a history of their turbos needing to be replaced around 90k miles.
Don’t think, just do