Picked up my b8 s5 (4.2, 6MT) a few months ago for $13,500 AFTER taxes/registration/emissions etc! Mid-high mileage but every single scheduled maintenance (and I mean EVERY scheduled maintenance) done and stamped by Audi dealers! One owner, came from Texas (I live in CT), fully loaded (nav, b&o, sport diff, carbon trim interior), bone stock (has an exhaust but that doesn’t rly count) without a single scratch on her! Great deals are out there, just gotta take your time and do your research

@jeff346

2 жыл бұрын

Your were lucky , price went up like crazy now

@colehabeeb4207

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeff346 I know, I was expecting them to go up in value but not as much as I’ve seen. I’ve been offered $18k which is really hard to turn down but I just can’t put it past myself to let her go

@christopho3255

Жыл бұрын

@@jeff346 Any more is overvalued. VAG products are only good for DIY enthusiasts.

@Katiemtz099

Жыл бұрын

What year ?

@LibertyGunsBeerTrump

Жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure on your motor the plastic chain guides are a common issue to go out on older mileage examples. Its at the back of the engine so its very expensive to fix

This is such an informative ass video. This platforms has been around for almost a decade now and these cars are still selling like crazy. Perfect time to get one considering the price performance and quality. Thanks for the content folks!

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to bring you the video Chev! Hopefully we leaned heavier on the informative side and less on the ass end of things. We cant agree more though these cars are hitting a sweet spot for picking up off the used market. Thanks for watching!

@f44had

3 жыл бұрын

Informative 'ass' video... Sigh..

@RidingWittaUzi

2 жыл бұрын

I was literally coming to the comments to post the exact same thing lol. Really great quality video! Shame these don't get more attention.

@jakejohnson6120

7 ай бұрын

Bruh…

Learned SO much in this video then any other blog or POV driving videos.. cheers man.

Broooo thank you so much. My sound cuts out in my car and I had no idea and the fact you just threw in there it’s that amp literally helps me so much thank you

This video is everything I needed!! Thank you so much, VERY informative. Will be buying a S4 soon and this definitely helped

Cool segment from a familiar face when it comes to Audi S models! 💯

I suddenly, unexpectedly find myself considering one of these very seriously. Good timing, the written article you guys did was also helpful!

Excellent delivery! Full information from beginning to end. Clearly spoken and straight to the point. No annoying editing/cuts, great audio quality. This video was very satisfying to watch plus I learned so much!

Great stuff. Keep them coming! I am a FCP customer and love my Audi S4 B8. Thanks again!

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support, Ryan!

You guys should do one with the rs6 or audi c7 differences between older and newer generations and the packs they come in :) love the videos guys keep it up 👍

Good video. Didn't mention the adjustable suspension unless I missed it, which is something you may or may not want depending on what you want to do with the car. If you decide later you want coilovers with this, you might need to spend some extra money on a delete system to override the electronics.

Great info to tell the difference between the B8 and B8.5! Thanks!

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

No problem Carlos, happy to help.

Man this video is extremely informative! Great work!

Great info. Very helpful for someone looking into Audi.

This is really one of the better videos in quality of information I ever see Very good job

@fcpeuro

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thank you for that well presented and comprehensive explanation of the Audi build levels. I am planning on acquiring an used S4 in the near future and I think after hearing this, I will confine myself to a B8.5. However, you did not touch upon the Audi timing chain issues.The 3.0T motor has a very complicated timing chain in the rear of the engine with plastic guides and hydraulic tensioner‘s. There is a failure record with these and the motor has to be removed to repair the timing chain; that is very expensive. I don’t want to buy a used S4 to save money and then have to pay $6000-$8000 to have the timing chain repaired. So any comment on that would be appreciated. I also hope they really did solve the DSG issues in the B8.5 build as there were a lot of problems in 2010 and 2011. Models. DSG issues seems to be less in the 2012 models but I really am not sure, the blogs are all over the place. They replaced the supercharged motor with a true turbo motor in 2017 as well as changing to the ZF8 transmission that probably is a much better overall package but still quite expensive.

What a great video!! Accurate information

Great video, only correction is that the Nappa Leather interior was the upgraded option. Alcantara came standard. With the alcantara, it had the standard door armrests and center console lid from an A4 (no stitching).

The only correction I would make is that leather/Alcantara seats were standard (as they are to this day); Fine Nappa leather (full leather) seats were optional, originally an extra $1,000. Great video! I loved my 2012 B8 S4 6MT; got it brand new as a lease. I've driven these cars with as many as 144k miles and they're still very solid!

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Nice Video Would like another video buyers guide for audi SUVs Q5,Q7,Q8 and SQ's 2.0t tfsi and other options Keep up the good work

I just realized the s5 I’m looking at has the alu package 😳😳😳 even more excited cause I thought it was gonna be a slightly less specced one! Great video thank you.

Would love to see some videos coming out on going OEM plus, like B9 steering wheel, maybe some sound deadening exploration, would be cool!

Easy simple explanations. Thanks very much - loved it

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video man, informative for sure.

When buying my A6 I wasn’t gonna settle for anything but the 3.0T and I love it. Got the honeycomb grill with led Audi badge installed

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Must look cleannnn . Gotta love the 3.0T life

Liked and subscribed once I realized this was my guy from Ignition Tube. Dude’s like the Google of Audi’s!

That’s crazy I started looking for a b8 s4 yesterday and then BAM this comes out! Couldn’t have been better timing 🤘🏻

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Its like we knew Austin Moore 😁

@FindFlexOG

3 жыл бұрын

@@fcpeuro same here. im torn between s4 or s5

@toramax80

3 жыл бұрын

google is always watching you. be careful :)) lol

@warrenguy442

3 жыл бұрын

I have an S4 for sell! B8 with Sport diff and DSG!

@warrenguy442

3 жыл бұрын

Dylan Gambino I have a B8 S4 for sell right now! Sport diff and DSG.

Great video! Thank you!

Great video my guy i hope FCP Euro has the clutch in stock

Awesome video and insights on my dream car. Someday..

Yo Eli, I'm going to get one of these, but you know I'm cheap so I'll definitely be spending some time on FCP to get everything to tidy it up!

@lifethroughnick

3 жыл бұрын

Yoooo

@lifethroughnick

3 жыл бұрын

@@anaskaizen1 look at his videos roughly like 20k for a good one or 25k

@dieselpwr782

2 жыл бұрын

Do you drive yours any or does it sit with the chickens? I’ve got a 8.5 I daily and a b7 that just sits now I brought from fl years ago.

Awesome video!!!! subscribed

Just got one and lucked out. Had no clue between the difference and got the b8.5 !

in the process of getting a B8.5 now i cant wait

Love the info...tell you guys have one of these for Saabs

Solid info, thanks

excellent video very informitive!

I was just looking to get into a b8 or b8.5 s4. It’s like you guys are inside my brain.

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Shoot.... now you know!

@warrenguy442

3 жыл бұрын

I have an S4 for sell with Sport Diff and DSG!!

I so want me a B8 6spd. I’m an ex B5 S4 owner and I miss her so much. Current car is a MKV GTI. Which the white rabbit 🐇 is definitely fun but I want fun and fast. This video is awesome 👏🏾 and helped me make my mind. Thanks FCP. Keep up the great work 👍🏾

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Tony! Let us know when you pick up a B8!

Thanks for the review. Red S4 for the win !!!

Shopping these right now at long last (I remember dreaming when the b8 first came out). This video hits the nail on the head. So informative. Another good way to tell if you have sport diff is to check the individual menu in drive select.

I love these. Buyer's Guide videos.

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

They love you too Martin

Nicely done. Thanx. 👍🏻👍🏻

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Bob!

awesome vid didnt know this guy worked at FCP

Great video, doing one for the B9 S4 as well?

I have a 2011 Audi B8 S4 with the aluminum trim and the Audi exclusive blue and gray!!!! She is my Baby!!!!

Holy shit best break down of model ever, every car needs this kind of break down.

@jakejohnson6120

7 ай бұрын

Holy shit bruh

Wowowow This isn’t Ignition Tube! What a pleasant surprise to see Eli here

GREAT VIDEO

Great video

Awesome video! Great production and narration)

Very impressive that so many of your employees drive the S4. I drive one also. I drive for a living and I can definitely attest that this is a driver's car.

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

It really is something, right? Almost as many S4's as we have MK7's in the parking lot!

Video on R+R the two SC intercoolers. But more importantly, diagnosing coolant loss through them into the intake runners. And differences in the intercooler options out there. Also, changing the SC oil while doing this..

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

All great ideas Allan, noted!

Dude ur explaining really good

@jakejohnson6120

7 ай бұрын

Bruh. Yeah he explains good bruh

Terrific content! Can you please do a buyer's guide for the B7 gen and look at both s4/s5 and rs4?

@vgidenko47

Жыл бұрын

No such thing as b7 s5

My boy ignition tube !!!

Can you guys make a DIY video on how to replace the front and rear wheel bearings for the S4 whether it's B8 or B8.5? Thanks! love the videos!

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Sure can Dann

you forgot about the timing chain tensioners issue. There are so numerous cases of cold start rattle, which is a very very costly fix. here in Germany you should expect prices upwards of 5500€ to have your car repaired.

great video

I have the 2008 B8 S5 with the V8. Just a side note, the V8 in the S5 is a detuned B8 RS4 engine. It does not have the chain stretch or chain guide problems like the 4.2ltr V8 in the B8 S4.

Hey Eli, thanks for the thorough research. What do you recommend to use bluetooth audio streaming in the B8 MMI models? Thanks

Love the video, can you do a6/s6 ?

Starting my search and this is a great video. Is there a VIN decoder to decipher options on a particular car?

Great vidéo thank you for creating it. I have a 2013 b8.5, I did an upgrade with revo 1+. Is there a way to further increase the power and make the car even faster. I appreciate your insights.

You’re very knowledgeable!

@jakejohnson6120

7 ай бұрын

Yeah bruh. Bruh drops knowledgeable

I got mine around two months ago, b8.5 2015. Amazing machine! Also will you do the same style video for the b9 models? Excellent video!!

@fcpeuro

Жыл бұрын

That's the plan!

Literally just looking at buying one of these cars. You guys come out with the guides at the perfect time! Not to mention the guides at absolutely amazing!!!

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help Zach, let us know what you end up with!

@warrenguy442

3 жыл бұрын

I have a B8 S4 for sell with Sport Diff and DSG!

@zachparsons5476

3 жыл бұрын

Cameron Curry no way haha. How can I contact you?

@warrenguy442

3 жыл бұрын

Zach Parsons I put my # on your first KZread video from a few years ago.

Y’all couldn’t of made a better video.. thank you

@fcpeuro

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Speedtab!

@jakejohnson6120

7 ай бұрын

Bruh

I recently got my 2013 b8.5 S4. Best car I have ever owned. I installed a carplay module and now I have an updated entertainment system that connects to my phone wireless. I learned I have the Alu-Optics version, and I always wondered why my car said "supercharged" while others said V6T. I also got the Alcantara seats, they look sharp but are a bit of a pain to keep clean. I love this car!

@zain4388

3 ай бұрын

Did u ever have to do timing chain service

@arturo74r

3 ай бұрын

@@zain4388I have not but I am not yet at 100K miles and there is little to no chain rattle at cold starts. I’ll have it checked at 100K but I have heard many engines make it to 200K no issues

Great job kid!

Great informative video. I will be buying a S5 very shortly. I had two questions. Can someone tell me how the Alcantara leather holds up for a daily driver. Also autotrader shows a black optic and black optic plus package. Is there a difference?

Just sold my B8.5 S4 Avant today. Kick ass engine ... whole package. Just want three pedals ... and something trackable

@gt854t5

3 жыл бұрын

Hey- wish you were on the other side of the world; would love to own an S4 wagon/avant. IMO, all wagons/avant- should have a 3.0 6 cylinder engine 👍🏼

Thanks for the video that definitely answered some questions I am normally an American vehicle guy mustangs and GM LS motors, recently got a 335i BMW which I'm getting rid of the S5 seems to be the best option I'm looking at a v8 car with a 6-speed and I'm just looking for some opinions and real options to make more power with this car. Any advice or input is greatly appreciated

very good vid

I knew Eli mentioned he was a marketing manager on his channel, but like everyone else never knew he was at FCP. Minor correction/specific on the "supercharged" badge. It was available as an individual option without the full package; on my 2014 S4's window sticker it was $145 for the badge by itself. Only worth it because the "V6T" badge is pointless and ugly.

I have a B8.5 Audi S5 and I love it! Has been really reliable and it's just an all-around blast.

@bilalkadri2797

3 жыл бұрын

Really thinking about getting into one, what miles did you buy it at? Because I heard the problems start after 40k

@7urbine

3 жыл бұрын

@@bilalkadri2797 bought at 63K currently at 72K 👍🏼

@bilalkadri2797

3 жыл бұрын

@@7urbine and everythings good? No problems so far? What year is it, might be buying one after winter

@7urbine

3 жыл бұрын

@@bilalkadri2797 mines 2013, and only recent problem has been water pump going bad (which is 1 of 3 common issues with the B8.5 platform). It's a really solid car! I'll do a 1 year ownership cost breakdown in February 2021

@bilalkadri2797

3 жыл бұрын

@@7urbine thanks bro probably gonna do 2014,

Would love it if you guys made a C7 generation video too. A6, A7, S and RS

Great video, gave me a lot of info. Just got a B8.5 S5

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Naheem! Congrats on the S5!

@randyhaynes2475

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get the Premium Plus or the Prestige model? Why that choice & was it difficult to find ?

@naheemniles4182

3 жыл бұрын

@@randyhaynes2475 it’s a premium plus, and I didn’t find any prestige. I got mine from an action.

@randyhaynes2475

3 жыл бұрын

"an action"??

I am currently shopping for a B8 S4 with sport diff and manual transmission. I think it's best bang for your buck configuration.

@gerrit8350

3 жыл бұрын

Trust me, you will not regret spending a little more for the 8.5

@concon890

2 жыл бұрын

@@gerrit8350 why?

What is the expected cost of a transmission failure for the B8 as you mentioned as a possible pitfall compared to a B8.5? What is the probability of a failure, is it always going to fail in which case you can deduct that from the purchase of the older version. Does these tfsi engines have the same problems as the 1.8/2.0 versions? Here in sweden some second hand dealers refused to trade in cars with these engines in 2015 due to the massive costs associated.

would these be more or less reliable than an N55 335i? especially cars with higher mileage

great video. I am planning to buy an S5 2013, many owners say that drinks oil. Something like 1 kg each 1200 km. Do you have informations about that? Thanks

Really informative! I’m hoping you may answer my question about my ‘11 A4 Avant Quattro 2.0T receiving a heart transplant via 2010-2012 S5 6spd Coupe donor. Is this a straightforward swap or am I looking for headaches? I love the Avants. This is my 3rd. It has less than 60K and I’m the 2nd owner. Also, it was a California car originally, if that may play into this upgrade. Thanks in advance! Subscribed

I am looking at a after market Can Bus PKE system for the Q5 2010 model. Would appreciate your advice on this on the downside.

is there a certain package that you get a heads up display on the windshield like in the a7 c7 with the 3.0t?

I bought my 2016 s5 a month ago and didnt really know much about it but it turns out i have the sport diff, dark options package and slip on pulley. It has the dsg and only with 8k miles on it! i was wondering why the car was so neutral in the corners

B8 starts at 2008. Im looking for a s5 now alot of 2009 so im confused by your year start date for the b8

You talk a bit about badges, specifically S4 and S5 badges. Now - I know us Europeans have a thing with de-badging our cars, but especially for something like the S4/5, I really think it makes sense. It's such a sleeper and you can easily get upwards of 500 hp from them and keep them looking stock. That sleeper value I think is kinda lost with all the badges. In the end, the people who know what the badges mean would be able to identify it anyway :)

Did I miss the issues with the 2013+ regarding the steering? If it was not mentioned can you address that.

Should we go out there and spread some positivity?

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Thats PreignitionTube talking, Eli doesnt say too much about positivity in the office 😉

@IgnitionTube

3 жыл бұрын

@curlyhairedcarguy9299

3 жыл бұрын

Beat me to the punch lol!

@eeiko321

3 жыл бұрын

Eli calls other higher end cars than his SQ5 “boring”... Don’t see much positivity there... I suppose the only positivity was the transition from S4 to Soccer Mom-mobile

@bsg2923

Жыл бұрын

@@eeiko321 Someone jealous?

Eli's GOATed.

Hey awesome video! I have a question about my car, its a 2012 Audi S5 Sportback, it says B8 whenever i put my registration to websites, but it has the b8.5 look with hood, headlights, fog lights and tail lights. So my question is really, is it a b8 or b8.5 taken consideration the look? It came like this from factory.

Loves!!!

I have a turbo stick shift all wheel drive B5.5 but it has a VW on the grill. 114k miles.

You didnt mention some of the the other options like adaptive (radar) cruise control, electronically adjustable suspension and dynamic steering. Otherwise great video and cool to see you have joined FCP. Get out there and spread some positivity.

What's your opinion on b8. 5 s4 or a4? Is it reliable? N How's the maintenance? Is it reliable with the latest generation? Thanks!

I’m about get out of my G37 S coupe 6MT. I have been seriously considering a 2014-2016 S5 or RS5. My infinity has magnificent brakes...I noticed that only the RS5 has upgraded brakes front and back. So my question is; are there factory brake upgrades for the S5? My next question is can a modestly modified S5 make more wheel hp and torque than a RS5 of the same year?

Looking for a tutorial to install the awe touring for an SQ5 on my 2015 Q5 3.0t. Can you help?

Does bang and olufsen come in premium+ too? Or only in prestige

Good video but why didn’t you talk about the changes of the piston rings?