[{"id": 16354434, "authorName": "ctdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow - this is the last (or nearly) of the manual B8.5 platform - such a sweet car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734134967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16354692, "authorName": "Dosullivan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dosullivan/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Dosullivan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734137812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16354797, "authorName": "Audifool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audifool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great looking S5. I'm tempted just to save the 6MT's!\r\nBut you are in Denver. Where's the snow tire/wheel set-up? Or is it parked for the winters?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734138919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16355297, "authorName": "devildog2067", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devildog2067/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by devildog2067", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734146511, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16355315, "authorName": "450RallyReplica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/450rallyreplica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Audifool\r\n\r\nLooking at the exhaust clamps, this car has done a bit of winter duty.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the driver didn't want snow tires. I lived in New England and the Pacific NW and drove through some pretty ugly weather and never had snow tires.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734146914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16355330, "authorName": "GTstyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtstyle/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by GTstyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734147213, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16355541, "authorName": "ksauce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings: Excited to offer this manual S5 through BaT! Please ask any questions and I'll answer as they come.\r\n\r\n@Audifool - Save it! The Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 tires perform well in the snow. I avoid driving when icy. After driving in snow I've religiously washed the car with emphasis on the undercarriage to preserve the condition.\r\n\r\nHere it is sitting in the garage tonight.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734151874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16355551, "authorName": "chedawg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chedawg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May I ask why you are selling? As it appears you\u2019ve driven it for a good bit, I\u2019d also love to hear your experience with it compared to any other similar vein vehicles you\u2019ve drive. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734152090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16355665, "authorName": "ksauce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chedawg - Life events drove\u00a0me to a convertible and I can't keep both. This has been such a fantastic car to own that like many sellers I am reluctant to let it go.\r\n\r\nCompared to other cars I've\u00a0driven, the S5 is exceptionally balanced in that it delivers a great experience for so many driving\u00a0scenarios. Make a pass at 11,000 feet altitude? Enjoy the analog experience dropping\u00a0it into 3rd\u00a0gear,\u00a0and leverage the supercharger's torque. Relax for a road trip? Place it in Comfort mode to quiet the exhaust, turn on cruise control, and the Bang and Olufsen sound system doesn't miss a beat. Need a reminder you've got a special car? Park it in town for a coffee run or dinner, there is a rare silhouette\u00a0to admire on your return.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734155228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16355684, "authorName": "Jgrayrunningultras", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrayrunningultras/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Jgrayrunningultras", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734155881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16355731, "authorName": "ctrlaltdelete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctrlaltdelete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never seen those wheels before. Remind me of the b6/7 rs4 wheels.The s5 has such great styling. After owning a s4 I liked my s5 more. The b8.5 platform does not disappoint.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734158403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16356276, "authorName": "TheBrandonBailey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebrandonbailey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ctrlaltdelete Bingo. I had this wheel style on a 2006 RS4. Favorite all time Audi wheel, but don\u2019t see them much anymore.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734185462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16356976, "authorName": "Turbowned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbowned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the coupe equivalent of the S4 I had, same color combo with the sport diff and manual gearbox. Such brilliant cars! Up at our altitude in Colorado, I'd wager quicker than the 4.2-powered RS 5, too. GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734192857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16357965, "authorName": "idey16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idey16/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by idey16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734199766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16363235, "authorName": "guitario11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guitario11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic 231: \u2018curb rash\u2019 on inside of the wheel. \n\nHow does one do that? Is that normal for a car with low profile tires? (Forgive me I\u2019ve always had SUVs/trucks)\n\nWas it driven for a while on a flat? \n\nCanyon carving?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734245900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370824, "authorName": "ksauce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy Monday all.\n\nA few call outs as we enter the week:\n\n-Pic 247 provides an inspection dated approx. 1,500 miles ago with status of wear to elements including brakes and tires\n-The water pump was replaced on Nov 29, 2023 (pic 245)\n-The serpentine belt was replaced Jun 25, 2024 (pic 246)\n-This car is 100% stock mechanically. There are no modifications.\n-There is a PPF added to the front of the car and to the door edges\n-The original floor mats are included in addition to the all weather floor mats\n-The original, unused spare tire is in the trunk", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734358838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16370829, "authorName": "ksauce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@guitario11 My best guess is it's from a car wash. I have not had a flat tire with this car under my ownership.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734358902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371419, "authorName": "devildog2067", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devildog2067/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by devildog2067", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734365242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16372478, "authorName": "idey16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idey16/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by idey16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734372298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16388206, "authorName": "Chuxte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuxte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @seller, pic 238 (ding on front left wheel well): was that after the previous pictures were taken?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734500825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16388684, "authorName": "demrimz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/demrimz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chuxte If you look at photos 248-250 you will see they are an itemized estimate for repairs to the fender in 2021. A recycled fender was installed, reconditioned wheel installed, bumper buffed (presumably some scuffs), and left door blended. Safe to say that damage was repaired and seller included that in good faith since there isn't a ding on carfax for it (even though it was reported as a collision claim through their insurance). I'm a collision estimator so I'm used to reading those estimates daily. \r\n\r\nGreat looking S5, I just lost an auction on a 2013 6sp. Will continue to have my eyes on this.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734527142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16388801, "authorName": "ksauce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chuxte\n\n@demrimz: Your summary is accurate, thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734529364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16393040, "authorName": "safariracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safariracer/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by safariracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734553314, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16393101, "authorName": "idey16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idey16/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by idey16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734553474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16393160, "authorName": "safariracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safariracer/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by safariracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734553649, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16393874, "authorName": "idey16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idey16/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by idey16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734556090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16393907, "authorName": "safariracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safariracer/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by safariracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734556182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16398105, "authorName": "idey16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idey16/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by idey16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734614820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16398144, "authorName": "ksauce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello: Providing official mileage as we approach our last 24 hours of auction. The S5 is sitting at 55,019 miles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734615440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398321, "authorName": "safariracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safariracer/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by safariracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734617576, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16398846, "authorName": "devildog2067", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devildog2067/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by devildog2067", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734622558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16399062, "authorName": "danappelxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danappelxx/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by danappelxx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734624320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16399995, "authorName": "idey16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idey16/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by idey16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734631070, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16405622, "authorName": "danappelxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danappelxx/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by danappelxx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734656120, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16407050, "authorName": "idey16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idey16/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by idey16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734701742, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16408152, "authorName": "jlaamz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlaamz/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by jlaamz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734712568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16408160, "authorName": "idey16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idey16/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by idey16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734712602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16408553, "authorName": "Jay34Muller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jay34muller/", "bidAmount": 15069, "content": "$15,069 bid placed by Jay34Muller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734715357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16408679, "authorName": "jlaamz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlaamz/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by jlaamz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734716194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16410084, "authorName": "idey16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idey16/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by idey16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734720846, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16410908, "authorName": "jlaamz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlaamz/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by jlaamz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734723266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16411538, "authorName": "Beechflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beechflyer/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Beechflyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734725282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16411999, "authorName": "idey16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idey16/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by idey16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734726812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16412202, "authorName": "Beechflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beechflyer/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Beechflyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734727531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16412376, "authorName": "idey16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idey16/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by idey16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734728279, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16412463, "authorName": "jlaamz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlaamz/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by jlaamz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734728506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16412964, "authorName": "CO_Illini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/co_illini/", "bidAmount": 18754, "content": "$18,754 bid placed by CO_Illini", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730137, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16412968, "authorName": "jlaamz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlaamz/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by jlaamz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730169, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16412987, "authorName": "winepup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winepup/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by winepup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730285, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16412995, "authorName": "CO_Illini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/co_illini/", "bidAmount": 19753, "content": "$19,753 bid placed by CO_Illini", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16412999, "authorName": "winepup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winepup/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by winepup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413023, "authorName": "qhead55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qhead55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I decided to pass on this S5 because I don't really need another coupe. However, I gave it a test drive and once over and I will tell you that it was a hard decision because this is the smoothest driving S5 I've come across in a long time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734730459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16413024, "authorName": "jlaamz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlaamz/", "bidAmount": 20501, "content": "$20,501 bid placed by jlaamz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413038, "authorName": "winepup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winepup/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by winepup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413047, "authorName": "P2FIV0W", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p2fiv0w/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by P2FIV0W", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413059, "authorName": "qhead55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qhead55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and I'm already regretting the decision", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734730620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16413060, "authorName": "jlaamz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlaamz/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by jlaamz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413066, "authorName": "ksauce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@qhead55 not too late to jump into the action!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734730652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16413072, "authorName": "P2FIV0W", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p2fiv0w/", "bidAmount": 21750, "content": "$21,750 bid placed by P2FIV0W", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730675, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413082, "authorName": "qhead55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qhead55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't tempt me, Kellen!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734730702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16413093, "authorName": "winepup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winepup/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by winepup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730747, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413104, "authorName": "william_wattiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william_wattiker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible the performance cars for the dollar amount these days!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16413119, "authorName": "jlaamz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlaamz/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by jlaamz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730858, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413144, "authorName": "winepup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winepup/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by winepup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413150, "authorName": "P2FIV0W", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p2fiv0w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super happy for who wins this gorgeous S5!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734730978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16413181, "authorName": "winepup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winepup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/20/24 for $22,500 to winepup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734731080, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16413190, "authorName": "qhead55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qhead55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! It's one hell of a nice car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734731110, "type": "comment"}]