2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2008

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (13%)

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

130000 mi

£350
Replacement of all top suspension tie rod ends as all bushes were split 

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

1240 mi Dealer carried out alignment & checked to cure dangerous handling on car from new. Tyres & wheels changed, alignment carried out. No improvement 
4960 mi comparison test ith showroom car to check handling problems. Car suffering dangeroous steering pull, sever fron wheelhop under even mild acceleration & a slight loose feeling from front passenger side wheel. 

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

35340 mi New suspension arms 

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

265-horsepower 3.2L V6 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD

99820 mi

€1200
Replaced all 4 shock absorbers due to mileage AND I could see that 2 were starting to leak oil. Also changed all 4 brake discs plus brake pads for Brembo. 

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Suspension Problems

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