chrisg007 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Hi all, Im new to the forum and looking for some guidance. Im looking to buy a 2017 A5 2wd with an automatic gearbox. I have read that they are unreliable and as I wanted it as a keeper Im a bit concerned and may go for a manual gearbox even though that's not what I want. Any experiences good or bad much appreciated. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 My A6 has the 7 Speed S-tronic and it is the smoothest quickest changing auto I have ever experienced. BUT it does need servicing with an oil and filter change every 40K Miles I think with complexity comes unreliability if they do not get a fresh dose of oil and filter change periodically. The oil change is a specialist operation with the box having to be in temperature range when done so not a home job so budget this into your running cost expectations. With the manual you have the Dual Mass Flywheel to consider... Flappy Paddle gear changes - gearbox performance modes and as mentioned before, the near unnoticeable gear changes make theS-tronic box very attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg007 Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Many thanks for that. How much is a antobox oil change (approx.)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 £225.91 - that was after negotiating a discount with Bristol Audi... fi you are buying new one consideration would be a service pack but you would need to check if Auto Box is included in the package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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