Looking to purchase a used S5

[S5KOOP]

Long time lurker here and Audi fan. Used to own a B6 back in the day. Looking to rejoin the family. Needing some input on a used 2012 Audi S5. See attached for details and carfax. Seems like a decent deal, but the carfax looks a little unusual with all of the dealer changes, etc. thoughts? Thanks!

http://www.cityvwchicago.net/used/Au...59385dd0a4.htm

[LJS5]

Yeah not sure how that qualifies as a 1-Owner car?

[DreDay]

From what I've heard the dealerships sell/trade each other calls sometimes. I bought my car from an independent dealer who had just bought it from a Audi dealer. I was skeptical but everything checked out with the documents and when I got it inspected. Just make sure you get someone to look at it before you buy it. Looks like a good deal though


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[Misterg12]

From what I've heard the dealerships sell/trade each other calls sometimes. I bought my car from an independent dealer who had just bought it from a Audi dealer. I was skeptical but everything checked out with the documents and when I got it inspected. Just make sure you get someone to look at it before you buy it. Looks like a good deal though


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Same here . Good thing is mine came with the remaining Audi care which I was not expecting

[JoshDub]

I'd pass. It has the wrong transmission.

[LINDW4LL]

Slow and tiptronic.

Pass.

edit: I assume that you may be opposed to a manual but they have a nearly identical car in 6MT in case you missed it: http://www.cityvwchicago.net/used/Au...9b5b8fb6ac.htm

[JoshDub]

Slow and tiptronic.

Pass.

edit: I assume that you may be opposed to a manual but they have a nearly identical car in 6MT in case you missed it: http://www.cityvwchicago.net/used/Au...9b5b8fb6ac.htm

That looks like a winner to me.

[mtndog]

Right transmission...wrong engine and color. I'll make you a deal on mine.

[S5KOOP]

Thanks for the responses everybody. Unfortunately, I am opposed to the manual at this time for personal reasons. Plus, I prefer black over blue.

Does it strike anyone as unusual why Audi decided to send it to auction with so few miles?

mtndog - pics? How much?

[johnwpowell]

Sell u mine. Lots ok great mods


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[Atmmac]

If you need automatic go 2013+. Standard with the v8 is a winning combo for sure but sounds like it's not an option.

[plat]

If you're not opposed to suggestions, I recommend going to a 2013 FL S5. No issues with carbon build-up compared to the normally aspirated V8 FSI engines of the pre-FL models. The price isn't too far from the 2012 S5 you picked out. Here's one I found in the internet:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...20648435&Log=0

But, I understand your decision to go for the pre-FL S5's especially if you're after the V8 engine. A lot of folks love the B8 S5 for its V8 engine.

I do not see any issues with the CarFax report of the 2012 S5 you found. Cars tend to be sold from one dealer to another and then auctioned off. What I do recommend is for you to view it in person, test drive it, and have it inspected by an indy Audi mechanic before you decide to go for it.

[namvar]

Have you driven it?

Don't worry about the auction thing. I have a friend that is a service director. He as told me of low mileage GTRs and G37 IPLs that his dealership has acquired through auction.

Back to my question... Drive it, if you like it , then buy it. I t looks great. How many miles on it? I could not see it on the ad...

[S5KOOP]

Thanks again for the responses. I actually prefer the facelift model over the pre FL, but it is still a tad more than I would like to spend. I love the technology and styling of the new model, but the V8 is very alluring. Tough call. It doesn't look like it has sports diff or drive select. I assume these are a must have for some folks. Side question, do the 2012's have Bluetooth radio?

I have not driven it yet. Hoping to check it out soon.32,271 miles.