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2023 Audi S5 Sportback — two-post lift in a residential garage — what should I verify?

DailyDriver97Community StarterFeb 24, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackPhoenix
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 8,200 miles. Ceiling height looks workable but I'm more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor location and door tracks. What measurements would you collect before even shopping lifts? I'd rather test this logically than start replacing parts.
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CleanDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 24, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Phoenix, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “two-post lift in a residential garage —,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
TrailGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Did the worksheet show tax yet? I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
TrailGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Phoenix, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “two-post lift in a residential garage —,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Phoenix with 8,200 miles. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
DailyDriver97Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2023 Audi S5 first. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
SmoothDetailer15Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Audi S5 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Do that first. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
JDMWrench75Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Phoenix with 8,200 miles. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
JDMWrench75Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
JDMWrench75Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Phoenix, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “two-post lift in a residential garage —,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
TurboEnthusiast57Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Audi S5 before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Phoenix with 8,200 miles. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. I'll update if anything new shows up.
JDMCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 25, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Phoenix, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “two-post lift in a residential garage —,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
NewCarBuyerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 26, 2026permalink
Yes, with one caveat: A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Parts cannon is a personality type I try to avoid. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
TurboEnthusiast57Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 27, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
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