Audi Multitronic and S Tronic - How reliable?

[Dolby]

For me, the 2 door A5 is probably the prettiest car out there...

A friend got a 2 door with the S Line kit in/out and 19" wheels ... as much as it hurts to admit it, it's a very good looking car!

[phaktza]

Been working for almost 10 years and I would like to "spoil/reward" myself by driving a nice car and I'm very interested in the Audi A5 (S5/RS5 ), BUT I heard some horror stories about the multitornic/S tronic gearboxes packing up after 100 000KM. Replacing one would rear end over R100k.

I would like to buy one with warranty/motor plan (since I can't afford new), but I want to drive it for a couple of years and enjoy my hard work - after paying off all my debts.

Does anyone have a multitornic/S tronic Audi and how is it?

Just remember Stronic =/= Multitronic. An Stronic gearbox, the 7 speed in the A5, is a dual ten part multi-plate clutch electronic system (automatic gearboxes do not have clutches). Multitronic is also not an automatic gearbox (it is a seven part multi-plate clutch, continuously variable transmission gearbox).

Yes, neither are automatic gearboxes, but both technologies are vastly different. The Stronic handles up to 600 Nm of torque (compared to the 400 Nm on the multitronic)! So you will have no issues.

I had a 2.0T with a DSG for 6 years and an A5 with an Stronic for 6 months and neither has given me a days' issue. It must be noted that the Stronic is a big improvement over the DSG.

(Oh and you have paddles if you're up for changing gears yourself )

So go for it!

[marco79]

For me, the 2 door A5 is probably the prettiest car out there...

The best looking Audi, except for the R8.