Audi A5 Sportback (2009 - 2016) 2.0T FSI Quattro S Line (2011) 5d S Tronic (2011/61) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love the look, everyone commented on it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not the 2.0TFSI, simply due to extreme oil consumption, usage above acceptable level, believe this was contributary to failure resulting new injector, catalyst and 3wk in Audi workshop. Warranty covered in full.
What are you likely to buy next?
Trading in against S5 V6T. Engine solid.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£22,000
When did you buy the car?
February 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Previously owned S3 225bhp and A4 SLine 2.0 Quattro.
What was the dealer like?
Very good, not a typical stereo type sales person.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent, great stability, low noise, plenty of pull and easy around town. Subtle delay when pulling away from junctions but nothing bad.
What's it like to park?
No issues + Parking sensors help in central London.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Limp mode whilst joining M4 lane 2. Ploom of smoke, engine light, loss of power, stuttering, miss fire, unburnt fuel stinking, leaving smoke trail as I crawled home 8 miles.
What's most practical about your car?
Plenty of room for my needs. Everything I had expected.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Quattro
