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    Engine Management Light randomly comes on and goes off!

    Hi Folks, I've now had my well spec'd 64 plate S5 for almost 3 years (CREC ENGINE). It's covered 65k miles, 49k when I bought it. I've had almost 3 years of hassle free motoring in a fabulous car. Car has a full Audi service history, I carry out extra oil changes every 5k to 6k miles in...
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    How much is a gearbox service? It it a case if drain and refill with correct oil? I'm going to pop into my local Audi dealership this week to see if they can access the a team service details. If not 100% I may just have it done again.
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    Service book stamped by Audi approved, up with receipts. I am waiting for the pictures. The sales guy is also checking if gearbox service was done as car was serviced specialist ecialist at time it was due.
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    I put a deposit on a 2016 car today, 44k miles with full Audi service history. Hope to collect it in a week or so. Thanks guys for all your help, I'll post pictures when I get it.
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    Dippy thanks for the information, very much appreciated.
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    I'm in Dundee. I've found that the selection is better in England, I bought an Alfa in Chorley and my Boxster in Southampton, oddly I have found prices cheaper down south, maybe depends on car, variant etc.
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    Thanks for that, I will call them tomorrow. Yes prices are rocketing on high end cars. I bought my Boxster S 3 years ago and I know I can get almost 3k more than I paid, I've been offered 2k more but I don't want to sell, it's crazy.
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    No problem. From what I have read the change from CGWC to CREC is aimed at lowering emissions along with some minor changes. I'm going to ask a tough question to comment on as there probably isn't a straight forward answer- the car I am looking at is £22000 (probably top end of my budget...
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    I though 2012-2014 was CGWC? "B8.5 S4 and S5 use the same 3.0 Supercharged engine - 2009 - 2012 was a CAKA, 2012 - 2014 was CGWC and 2014 - 2016 was CREC with the latter one coming with a few updates to the engine and internal components as well as reduced emmissions."
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    I've seen a 2014, reg June 2014, with low milage. However car is quite far away so I'll be asking a lot of questions before making a long journey. As it's a June 2014 car I'm thinking it'll be CREC engine, I've attached a picture, can you tell from this?
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    I had a read though all the links sent, thanks again V6_man. I'm probably going to try and get a late 2014 onwards, aim is sub 60k miles. Like most of these types of car maintenance and service with regular oil change is imperative. I tend to change oil every 5k miles and I do carryout a lot of...
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    Wow, thanks V6_Man and @Dippy a lot of great information. After looking a bit deeper into cars for sale I think I will aim for a 2015/2016 car, edging towards a cabriolet as I am loving open air driving in the Boxster. My wife has a late 2019 Mazda CX-5 so that's our practice car. Speaking of...
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    Saying Hi from a new member and looking for advice

    Hi Folk, I've just joined the Forum, looks like a lot of good information shared and help. I am seriously looking for an S5, not yet decided which variant but kind of leaning towards a convertible. I had a fantastic Audi 80 Sport back in the 80s, wish I'd kept it. I've had VWs, Alfas, Jags and...