-=Hot|Ice=-

I shouldn't have to retrofit it as a consumer. Mercedes would have NEVER let something like this happen. EVER. That's something that should have been engineered properly by the design team.

JLoft

But I can't change the past and that's what the car came with. I'll disagree that it's the engineers fault. The direct TPMS was integrated into Audis by Audi engineers (in conjunction with the supplier Huf), but the indirect system is obviously less expensive so the bean counters got their way and we don't get it in the S5 only the RS5.

Nikon1

Not to be too snarky, but why don’t you move to Mercedes? From 18 months on this board you have continually listed faults and dislikes made comparisons to both Mercedes and BMW. It’s certainly your right to voice your opinion but if you have so many problems and complaints, pull up your pants and go lease / buy whatever “ideal” car suits your needs. If someone suggests a fix / workaround your reply is usually, “I shouldn’t have to do (whatever). Mercedes / BMW / Aston Martin has included that as standard.”

I just do not understand why someone with so many “issues” doesn’t sell / trade / turn-in early. Life is too short to let some of these issues annoy you.

As Always — YMMV — and it’s your car.

— John

(rant over)

Slides

Some of us are stuck in a lease or other cost prohibitive situations.

Burrcold

Then why continue to visit an owner's "enthusiasts" forum? Just move on and hate your car until the lease is up...

JD15

Yet Mercedes would force me to take awful RFT and no spare tire. I greatly prefer indirect TPMS as an alternative.

Zed 2.0

LOL! Or Audi recognized that a significant number of its customers run winter wheelsets and that its unnecessary to make people drop another $500 on a second set of TPMS sensors.

-=Hot|Ice=-

Because there is a cost behind it. I'll be leaving in about a year. Don't you worry. The point I was trying to make was that the other premium manufacturers don't let things like this fly. Why does it fly at Audi?

Bingo.

The current generation RFT's are fine. They've come a long way.

TheWombat

Bingo. The last two cars I've had (Golf R, S5) have had the same basic TPMS system. As far as I am concerned, it has worked fine, and swapping wheels (which I did on the Golf, and haven't yet got around to on the Audi, but want to) is much easier that way. I've had direct TPMS systems before and while it has some benefits, it also imposes some costs. TANSTAAFL. For me, the only real drawback of the current indirect system is that it's entirely possible for all four tires to gradually lose air at the same rate, and the system will not kick in even when each tire is like six pounds low. But regular checking of the tires, which is something everyone should do anyhow, makes that rather a moot point.

Nikon1

Trust me — I’m not concerned as to choice in cars / car brands — I’m just trying to understand your constant beating on the Audi brand. What are you looking for when you post up these “I Hate Audi Because . . .” threads? Validation that your view / problem is the only way?

As another member said a few posts up, this is an “enthusiast forum” for Audi owners — Personally, I cannot imagine what you are hoping to accomplish by raising your dislikes. When I read these types of threads — especially one like this about the lack of TPMS-direct, it just points out to me that you did not do your due diligence before leasing your S5.

I certainly hope you enjoy your next car and don’t find too many faults in whatever you choose.

— John