Just test drove 2009 S5 -- hmmm??
#1
Just test drove 2009 S5 -- hmmm??
Please let me know your thoughts.
Preface - lincoln dealership owner's neighbor LEASES this 2009 S5 with 55k miles.
From the outside:
- front tires are a lot newer than the rear ones. (however, all tires same make/model)
- i see a bubble in one of the tires...(the guy tells me all tires will be replaced if i purchase)
From the inside/driving:
- engine light on (the guy tells me the catalytic converter is being replaced on friday)
- when i hit around 70mph, the car starts vibrating (the guy tells me this is caused by the tires)
- the clutch seemed fairly tough to press down..
- 4th gear was a bit difficult to shift into..(keep in mind i'm used to driving a 2000 a4 1.8T)
what do you guys think? does anyone know how the warranty works since this car is over 50k miles? i'm a little hesitant to move forward but i may be able to get a pretty good deal on this..
Preface - lincoln dealership owner's neighbor LEASES this 2009 S5 with 55k miles.
From the outside:
- front tires are a lot newer than the rear ones. (however, all tires same make/model)
- i see a bubble in one of the tires...(the guy tells me all tires will be replaced if i purchase)
From the inside/driving:
- engine light on (the guy tells me the catalytic converter is being replaced on friday)
- when i hit around 70mph, the car starts vibrating (the guy tells me this is caused by the tires)
- the clutch seemed fairly tough to press down..
- 4th gear was a bit difficult to shift into..(keep in mind i'm used to driving a 2000 a4 1.8T)
what do you guys think? does anyone know how the warranty works since this car is over 50k miles? i'm a little hesitant to move forward but i may be able to get a pretty good deal on this..
#2
AudiWorld Member
Without knowing price - I can't really say for sure, but here's my 2 cents:
Out of warranty work is EXPENSIVE on these cars -- will there be any kind of extended warranty offered?
If you've already noticed 4-5 issues on a test drive...I'd walk away...again, this is only based on not knowing the price/warranty....a low price would allow you money to do repairs...
Out of warranty work is EXPENSIVE on these cars -- will there be any kind of extended warranty offered?
If you've already noticed 4-5 issues on a test drive...I'd walk away...again, this is only based on not knowing the price/warranty....a low price would allow you money to do repairs...
#3
AudiWorld Member
Clutch issues are quite common with the S5.
Since it's over 50K, there is no warranty. Personally, I would not buy this car unless I got a killer deal on it.
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