cmxvw

So, I had a 2009 S5, Prestige with Audi Drive Select (but without the Sports Differential) and it has been totaled!
With that being said, I'm looking for a replacement. The car I'm looking at has all of the same features as my car minus the Audi Drive Select.
My question is -- will I miss it? I think it is neat - it almost gave the car dual personalities. I loved being able to soften the suspension while keeping the steering super tight. I was spoiled by super responsive steering in my previous car (Cayman S). I am realizing how hard it is to find just the right car, color combo, features, etc... So what are your thoughts? What features do you think it is missing? Which features does the car have that you love? Also, what about Audi Drive Select? Should I keep hunting and search for one with ADS or the Sports Differential? I believe this car is a Prestige because it has auto dimming mirrors, nav, keyless entry, push button start and the compass in the mirror. Let me know your thoughts! BTW... the car seems like a great buy. 2009 with 26,800 miles for $34k. Here are few photos...

DavidRS4

I personally would not buy a car without drive select. Of course I drive it in Dynamic 99% of the time.

vigilan388

FYI, the 2009 model year did NOT come with a sport differential option. Only 2010 and newer offer that feature.

rarslan

I cannot tell if I would miss the Drive Select because I did not have an S5 before but I do "like" it a lot having it.
Seems like though, you have a bigger problem with that car; color of the seats...
Looks like very clean by the way.

blinsc

If you really loved ADS in your old car, I would strongly suggest getting it in whatever you purchase as a replacement. I have ADS in my car and while I do leave it in Comfort most of the time, having the option to tighten the steering is nice. Mine doesn't affect the suspension because I don't have the adaptive damping suspension option.

I don't know about other model years, but with the 2013, if it has the sports differential, then it automatically has drive select. While I haven't driven an S5 without the sports differential, I've seen enough reviews to know I didn't want to. So yea, I would look for something with the sports differential.