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So I’m back in a S5 again after I got offered a crazy good price to sell my S3 after lockdown. Previously had a 2018 S5 about 18 months ago and ran it for 6 months before selling it after being offered what I paid for it. I’m hoping to keep this one for a little longer though!
Wasn’t planning on getting another S5 but after considering a few different options I spotted a 17 plate with just 15k miles up for sale, one of the cheapest in the Country at the time and at an Audi dealer with 2 year warranty.
Couldn’t believe the spec, I think it’s possibly one of the highest spec cars in the country as the options list included: Comfort and Sound Pack, Light and Vision Pack, Driver Assistance Pack Tour, Dynamic Steering, Sports Diff, Parking Assistance Advanced, Dynamic Ride Control, Red Calipers, Folding Mirrors and most importantly for me Pan Roof.
I’ve only had the car a few weeks but unfortunately not driven it much as it’s been to the detailers and in and out of Audi trying to fix some dead pixels on the Virtual Cockpit. Luckily covered under warranty but the new £2500 screen they fitted also had a pixel issue too so I’m waiting for another replacement to be ordered from Germany currently!
However, once that’s all sorted I’ve got a few more changes planned, so may keep this thread updated with my progress. So far I’ve installed the Audi OEM Smoked LED Rear Lights and had the windows tinted, one of the few options the previous owner didn’t spec was Privacy Glass, I don’t know why but I really missed it.
Future plans so far are:
Wasn’t planning on getting another S5 but after considering a few different options I spotted a 17 plate with just 15k miles up for sale, one of the cheapest in the Country at the time and at an Audi dealer with 2 year warranty.
Couldn’t believe the spec, I think it’s possibly one of the highest spec cars in the country as the options list included: Comfort and Sound Pack, Light and Vision Pack, Driver Assistance Pack Tour, Dynamic Steering, Sports Diff, Parking Assistance Advanced, Dynamic Ride Control, Red Calipers, Folding Mirrors and most importantly for me Pan Roof.
I’ve only had the car a few weeks but unfortunately not driven it much as it’s been to the detailers and in and out of Audi trying to fix some dead pixels on the Virtual Cockpit. Luckily covered under warranty but the new £2500 screen they fitted also had a pixel issue too so I’m waiting for another replacement to be ordered from Germany currently!
However, once that’s all sorted I’ve got a few more changes planned, so may keep this thread updated with my progress. So far I’ve installed the Audi OEM Smoked LED Rear Lights and had the windows tinted, one of the few options the previous owner didn’t spec was Privacy Glass, I don’t know why but I really missed it.
Future plans so far are:
- Retrofit RS5 Aluminium Race Inlays to replace the standard silver trim.
- Fit OEM Alcantara RS5 Gear Selector Cover.
- Fix some wear and scuffing on the drivers seat bolsters - currently looking into repair / retrim I don’t know if anyone can give any advice?
- Exhaust modification, possibly by PCW Mods or maybe a used Miltek System, open to ideas?
- Fit a RS5 Grill - although I’ve heard of issues with refitting the front facing camera for the 360 degree system so need to investigate this, has anyone done this successfully with the camera?
- Order custom designed S5 Mats from AutoStyle as the existing ones are pretty knackered.
- Ceramic Coating to protect the paintwork, possibility early 2021 after we’ve had the winter weather.
- Install RS5 black boot lip spoiler, nothing huge possibly the OEM one.