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Question: Used truck versus new compact pickup

RoadHauler32Community StarterJul 10, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackHouston
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 78,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? If I fix it I'll come back and update the thread.
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RoadHauler32Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 10, 2026permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2023 Audi S5. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
QuietBuilder89Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 10, 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. Do that first. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
CanyonWeekend30Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 10, 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. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Houston with 78,000 miles. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
CityRunner12Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 10, 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. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
ShiftGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 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. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Houston with 78,000 miles. That's the whole play. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
CanyonWeekend30Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Houston, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “used truck versus new compact pickup,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
GarageDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
DetailTunerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 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. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'll update if anything new shows up.
QuietBuilder89Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Audi S5 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Houston with 78,000 miles. That's the whole play. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
GarageDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 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 Houston with 78,000 miles. The universe charges extra for guessing. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
ShiftGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 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. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
GarageDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 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. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Houston with 78,000 miles. Parts cannon is a personality type I try to avoid. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
QuietBuilder89Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Houston, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “used truck versus new compact pickup,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Houston with 78,000 miles. That's the whole play. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. That's my plan before I call anyone.
QuietBuilder89Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 13, 2026permalink
Yes, with one caveat: On the 2023 Audi S5 in Houston, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “used truck versus new compact pickup,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
GarageDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 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. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Houston with 78,000 miles. Parts cannon is a personality type I try to avoid. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
RoadHauler32Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 2026permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2023 Audi S5. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
RoadHauler32Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 2026permalink
Following up on used truck versus new compact pickup: still happening, but I have better notes now. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
QuietBuilder89Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Houston, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “used truck versus new compact pickup,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Do that first. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
QuietBuilder89Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 12, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: On the 2023 Audi S5 in Houston, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “used truck versus new compact pickup,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Do that first. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
RoadHauler32Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 12, 2026permalink
I parked the 2023 Audi S5 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
QuietBuilder89Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Do that first. I'd rather be boring and correct. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
CanyonWeekend30Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Houston, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “used truck versus new compact pickup,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
CityRunner12Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 11, 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. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. I'll update if anything new shows up.
QuietBuilder89Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 12, 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. That's the whole play. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
QuietBuilder89Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 12, 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. That's the whole play. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. I'll update if anything new shows up.
DetailTunerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 12, 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. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Houston with 78,000 miles. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
ShiftGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 12, 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. Do that first. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
CanyonWeekend30Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 12, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
GarageDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 12, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Parts cannon is a personality type I try to avoid. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
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