[{"id": 12534828, "authorName": "Mr.HuckleberrySound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.huckleberrysound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clean!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695567696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12534844, "authorName": "BMWE90Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwe90guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great spec! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695567854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12534879, "authorName": "Gabe_Sharmila", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gabe_sharmila/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by Gabe_Sharmila", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695568135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12535133, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The seller reports that the exhaust system is modified.\"\r\n\r\nAny more details, @seller?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695570436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12535321, "authorName": "Louisgz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louisgz/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Louisgz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695572184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12535326, "authorName": "Quattroman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattroman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come to papa...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695572208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12535608, "authorName": "jjwinstead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjwinstead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn\u2019t know the LED mileage screen could be color without NAV? Most of the time they\u2019re red\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695574408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12536053, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, thanks for your interest. I\u2019ve owned this S5 since 2011 and I\u2019m the second owner. This car was primarily used as a weekend car and it has always been garaged. It has never been used in snow and the Michelin pilot sports summer tires have less than 5k on them. Everything is bone stock except for the factory mufflers which were modified by an Audi factory trained technician. The car has never been in any accident and all body panels have original paint. This is the best and the last of its kind\u2026naturally aspirated German V8 mated with a 6-speed manual transmission. I thought I would keep this one forever but I just ran out of garage space. Please don\u2019t hesitate and ask any question about the car. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695576048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12536080, "authorName": "Louisgz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louisgz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kwokzter....do you have the window sticker or a list of options?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695576138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12536661, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@no.radar The only modification on the car was the factory mufflers which were modified by an Audi factory trained technician.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695578269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12536921, "authorName": "allywags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allywags/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by allywags", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695579306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12537330, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Louisgz Unfortunately the car didn\u2019t come with the original window sticker when I bought it from the dealership. I believe you can look up the installed options with the VIN number.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695580832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12538805, "authorName": "Minkymink56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minkymink56/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Minkymink56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695586332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12539839, "authorName": "deighveebee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deighveebee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How was the exhaust modified, exactly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695599343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12540382, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@deighveebee The only modification on the car was the factory mufflers which were modified by an Audi factory trained technician. I believe he made the factor mufflers flow better. The result is that the car sounds a bit louder without any drone.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695607324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12542003, "authorName": "Tigers196884", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigers196884/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "14 year old, simply, Timeless Styling.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695654694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12546720, "authorName": "Bergman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bergman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kwokzter - Were the factory trained technicians qualified to operate on a V8 :) ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695675273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12549068, "authorName": "ladledip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ladledip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Timeless design. So many people approach me thinking my 2010 is much newer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695690208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12549078, "authorName": "ladledip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ladledip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, and I waited a year on the used car market for this color before I gave up and settle for dark blue sapphire. You are selling one special car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695690319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12550175, "authorName": "DukeOfEpic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dukeofepic/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by DukeOfEpic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695728414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12567800, "authorName": "Lacombe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lacombe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reason for selling? Also does this site say if the car has a reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695865077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12568633, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lacombe I just bought another car and I simply ran out of garage space. I have accumulated four weekend cars and I just haven\u2019t driven the S5 as much in the past few years. It\u2019s a tough decision as I thought I would never let it go and hence I kept it in near perfect condition.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695898393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12568923, "authorName": "4ringS5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4rings5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car! I have a 2011, same interior, but Brilliant Red. I really like this blue. These cars are a blast and under appreciated, especially with the close ratio 6 speed and the great high reving V8 sound. This engine is smoother than the V8 in my A8L and has more power. Interior really stands out too. Beats the all black interiors you usually see. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695905100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12586536, "authorName": "TheMoneyMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themoneyman/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by TheMoneyMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696047344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12587245, "authorName": "s4vant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s4vant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sprint Blue is uncommon, (IMO) classic Audi color and one of my favorites. These cars were often special-ordered new as dealers would not stock them. I missed out on a Sprint Blue S4 Avant 6-speed years ago and that's a unicorn, if it's still out there. The V8+6-speed combo is still pretty amazing, and congrats to the seller for the years of weekend driving. Whomever wins this auction will be driving a real stunner! @Tigers196884, Walter da Silva did say this was the most beautiful car he ever designed. I agree with you -- this styling is timeless.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696079748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12589673, "authorName": "tri5333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tri5333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have the motor mounts been replaced?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696096673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12591281, "authorName": "Vapolka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vapolka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, it's a great looking car, just wondering on picture 99 you can see oil on plastic bottom covers to the side of each exhaust pipe, any idea were it came from? Leaking engine mounts or valve cover gaskets?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696102717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12592371, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tri5333 The motor mounts are original.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696107997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12592412, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vapolka There\u2019s no leak of any kind. The discoloring is some kind of coating. The coating is completely dry. The car is parked on the upper deck of a lift and nothing was ever leaked on the car below. Feel free to have the car inspected.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696108464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12592432, "authorName": "Billow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kwokzter Has a carbon cleaning of the engine ever been performed? Do you have any other service records?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696108722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12592482, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Billow Yes, carbon cleaning of the engine was done by an Audi factory trained technician a few thousand miles ago. The other work done on the car was a clutch assembly replacement covered under factory warranty 10 years ago . The S5 was known to have a \u201csticky clutch\u201d issue. The issue never occurred again since the replacement. No other issues with the car since I bought it in 2011.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696109390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12592522, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vapolka Also, the discoloring has always been there and there\u2019s been no mention of an engine mount leak by the service technicians.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696109757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12592833, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vapolka @tri5333 I am currently traveling but I just had my wife take a video of the plastic under covers. Although it appears to be leak but it\u2019s actually some sort of coating. Please have a look at the video. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696114296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12592887, "authorName": "babyfacemax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/babyfacemax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the car had a walnut blast done on it as the direct injection typically makes this necessary at about 30K miles?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696114969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12592903, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696115179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12592926, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@babyfacemax I\u2019m not sure what walnut blast is but I had the carbon cleaning done", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696115502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12593036, "authorName": "Vapolka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vapolka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the video of undercarriage, it was really helpful\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696116690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12593181, "authorName": "Darel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe I missed it, but does it have the B&O sound system and Drive Select?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696118977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12593221, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Darel No it does not", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696119535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12593883, "authorName": "john35205", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john35205/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by john35205", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696132260, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12594159, "authorName": "Kwokzter (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwokzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bergman Yes I always hand pick the technicians who work on my cars. He owns an independent high end German repair shop. He was trained in Germany and he\u2019s an Audi enthusiast himself who owns a Quattro. The name of the shop is Rayteam.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696155063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12594228, "authorName": "VKJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vkj/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by VKJ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696159852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12594447, "authorName": "4ringS5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4rings5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could the staining on the underside be from rust proofing in the body panels? - oil based and seeps down when hot. I have something similar, which is what I attribute it to, as I have no leaks anywhere.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696165135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12594462, "authorName": "PD9203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pd9203/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by PD9203", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696165333, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12594466, "authorName": "Roadrunner-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner-1/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Roadrunner-1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696165361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12594553, "authorName": "PD9203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pd9203/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by PD9203", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696166804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12594615, "authorName": "Sgatzke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgatzke/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by Sgatzke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696167899, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12594761, "authorName": "PD9203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pd9203/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by PD9203", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696169882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595058, "authorName": "tarm1n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tarm1n/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by tarm1n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696173259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595084, "authorName": "TheMoneyMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themoneyman/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by TheMoneyMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696173636, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595101, "authorName": "PD9203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pd9203/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by PD9203", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696173829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595362, "authorName": "Marktodo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marktodo/", "bidAmount": 21356, "content": "$21,356 bid placed by Marktodo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696176128, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595383, "authorName": "TheMoneyMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themoneyman/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by TheMoneyMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696176364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595437, "authorName": "Marktodo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marktodo/", "bidAmount": 22911, "content": "$22,911 bid placed by Marktodo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696176900, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595561, "authorName": "Sgatzke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgatzke/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by Sgatzke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696177966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595586, "authorName": "PD9203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pd9203/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by PD9203", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696178229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595591, "authorName": "Marktodo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marktodo/", "bidAmount": 23911, "content": "$23,911 bid placed by Marktodo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696178301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595606, "authorName": "TheMoneyMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themoneyman/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by TheMoneyMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696178390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595642, "authorName": "Sgatzke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgatzke/", "bidAmount": 24750, "content": "$24,750 bid placed by Sgatzke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696178639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595818, "authorName": "Marktodo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marktodo/", "bidAmount": 25356, "content": "$25,356 bid placed by Marktodo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696179923, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595860, "authorName": "PD9203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pd9203/", "bidAmount": 25606, "content": "$25,606 bid placed by PD9203", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696180117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595983, "authorName": "TheMoneyMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themoneyman/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by TheMoneyMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696180712, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12595993, "authorName": "PD9203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pd9203/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by PD9203", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696180749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12596355, "authorName": "TheMoneyMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themoneyman/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by TheMoneyMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696181879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12596381, "authorName": "Blackdiablo21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackdiablo21/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by Blackdiablo21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696181959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12596419, "authorName": "Blackdiablo21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackdiablo21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/1/23 for $27,500 to Blackdiablo21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696182081, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12596623, "authorName": "4ringS5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4rings5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Blackdiablo21 Congrats on getting a great ride! Let the engine rev in this. That\u2019s the way it\u2019s designed and it sounds great. It took me awhile to get used to it, but it\u2019s what it likes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696182834, "type": "comment"}]