Mostly all 2009's do NOT have LED's. Only a handful got them toward the end. The LED's did not come into full play until the 2010 model year, and only with the higher packages.

 

i too am curious as well, most of the current vehicles 07 and up minus the a4/a3 have software updates that take care of most issues. the a4/a3 have the least tech in them, ie no lane assist, mmi, rear view cam's alot of the lighting ect... now if we are talking mid 2000's audi's thats a diffrent story.. i would pretty much stay away from anything from 2001-05... those were oil leakers and had crappy electronics. unless of course you are totally in love with one and have mad scrilla OR have an extended warranty.

 

I believe Audi started to put in the LED tail lights for the S5 in Dec 2008, not sure about the A5.

 

I will never understand Audi packages and why they add some things and remove some things which are of use. I still don't understand why the A5/S5 has a sunroof that does not fully open.

In reading this thread, I am utterly confused about the LED rear lights. The car costs a grip, it should be standard, not part of an option package.

 

Audi's option packaging is pretty simple compare to the Lexus' regional option packages. Audi is basically a 3 tier option package plus some stand alones. By the way, the LED tail lights are not a option, its a change they made to all the A5s.

 

I think I figured it out ---- top pic is old style...bottom is cool LEDs

 

because it would look stupid and goofy like this eclipse... the physial size of the glass and the contour will not allow a glass piece of that size to open all the way.

 

holy crap -- I found a company that sells A5/S5 LED tails...kit...harness..etc...

$1799!!!

 

That sounds about right I was looking into changing my DRL on my A6 to LED. The cost was $2800 without labor.

 

Robbery without a gun. SMH

 

Yup but to their credit, people gladly lineup for it.

Reminds me of this country guy I know who bought some fake gold once..

Guy selling gold-dude, I'll sell you this chain for $50
My country bud- dude, I actually have $80 on me
Guy selling gold-okay $80 for the chain
My country bud-deal

That really happened. Chain turned from gold to green the next day.

 

Huh? I thought we already clear this up, the LED tail lights are not an optional package.

 

In general, not just talking about LEDs. Though value is completely relative so what I think is asinine is exactly what someone else might think is a value.

 

Audi is not exactly a value brand, although price wise, it competes pretty well with BMW and and MB.

 

I didn't say that.