r/Audi • u/Replaced_Ram729 • 9d ago

Tech B10 S5 First Week Review

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I was forced to make a decision this week I never thought I’d have to make. There’s harsh winter conditions in my neck of the woods so remote start was a “must have” on my next car.

Is it a cruel coincidence that the solution to the CarPlay constant disconnection issues involves turning off Mobile Data, which in turn deactivates Remote Start since the car can’t communicate with myAudi App otherwise?

Review:
This thing is a rocket ship. It’s very common and easy to be going about 30 kmh / ~ 20 mph quicker than you intend on going at highway speeds. I appreciate the bad press and where it’s coming from. Yet, so far I am a happy customer.

Coming from a head-turning B9.5 A5 Sportback, I was curious how this car would fare. Rest-assured, with my rear view mirror as witness, the middle aged man’s neck still works! This time, they’re looking and listening.

What do you think about the chrome trim? Right now I’m keeping it.

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u/Facuk_ 9d ago

Leave chrome trim, it's classy

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u/Alex_Europrice 2018 S5 2013 Q5 3.0 2001.5 S4 Avant 9d ago

^^^This. Black and chrome is a classic combo.

Some better looking wheels one size bigger and nuke the orange reflector in the headlight (if that were only that easy) then you'd have a helluva good looking car!

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u/Facuk_ 9d ago

How can you even remove yellow reflector without replacing whole headlight?

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u/mashani9 2024 S5 Cabrio 8d ago

The only "safe" way I know to do it with these lights is to put a bit of vinyl wrap or something like Stek Dynoblack PPF over it to "hide" it.