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2012 Audi S5 consumer reviews

$53,900–$55,100 MSRP range
side view of 2012 S5 Audi
(26 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.7
Interior
4.7
Performance
4.6
Value
4.2
Exterior
4.9
Reliability
4.4
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The whole package

This is my 2nd Audi S5 convertible, very quick 0-60 4.9 seconds, Quattro, great handling. Can fit golf clubs in trunk, back seats fold down, love the open air driving

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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great car

loaded with everything, just everything. love it. great performance. surprisingly fast. almost too much technology to deal with. (of course, it's top of the line model).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable

Awesome and very sporty,, I?m looking forward to owning one in the near future.. This car is very highly recommended.. I love everything about it..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car and fun to drive

I bought my Audi S5 used and loved every minute of driving it. The V-8 sounded and felt great every time I push the throttle. I decided I needed a car that could handle more people, so traded up to an Audi S7. I love the S7 as well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Still a stunning car that is 5 years old!

I look forward to driving my S5 everyday still and bought it over a year ago! Its design is still stunning to this day. The performance of the V8 leaves a bit to be desired, there is not much that you can do short of supercharging it. The B&O speakers are incredible, and riding around is wonderful. I did have the thermostat go out at ~25k miles which is a common issue for this engine. That set me back $600.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Can't stop thinking about it!

I test drove this car and I cannot stop thinking about buying one now. I know there is the carbon buildup issues with the V8 but its still a wonderful car nonetheless. Would totally take it over some regular coupe. Car sounds great too, and its AWD!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice drive.

This car was fairly we equipped. Drives nice but it was definately not as sporty as I was expecting. The interiors we nice but the controls are not very intuitive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
3.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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The best overall car I've owned!

The 2012 Audi S5 Special Edition is probably the best vehicle I've ever owned. The styling and performance of this vehicle is excellent and it has spent very little time in service. I really am not looking forward to trading it in but will likely do so for a newer model of the same line.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun to drive

Great car. The V8 engine performed very well and sounds great. Nice rumble when you get on it. Back seats are not really useful for passengersale except for a couple of small children. But so much fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful car inside and out

Owned for a year now and I still look forward to the drive every time I get in my S5. It's beautiful from every angle on both the inside and out. I had friends think I was lying about the year since it is such a timeless design.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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