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    Yo yo

    so in the interest of getting an s4, I am looking for opinions and issues from s4 types who know what is up.

    so basically, im pretty sure the v8 is the way to go, and the 3rd and 4th gen are pretty much the same mechanically, but quite different cosmetically. The 5th gen is due sometime next year i understand, but thats not an option due to cost.

    any opinions or help would be great. S4??? yay or nay, and which one

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    5th Gen isnt due for at least another 1-2 years I beleive.. (B8) as the A4 was just recently publically unveiled.
    I dont know of many large issues with the V8... I have an '00 with the BiTurbo V6 and absolutely love it..but thats a whole different story.

    Best advice I can give is to search Audiworld... they should be able to provide a better list of what to look for.

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    I say get the 4th gen just for the cosmetics. 3rd gen is starting to look really dated.

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    I have an 04. It is my first German car (all Japanese previous) and I really love this car. I have read quite a bit online (www.audiworld.com , www.audiforums.com) and as far as reliability they are quite strong. No major issues or reoccuring problems.

    I had a 350z and my S4 would destroy it in everyway as far as Im concerned.

    It was a BLAST to drive in the winter (felt at home in the snow and ice)

    Love the styling and interior. Top notch materials, Recaro seats (like 18 power ) Awesome sound system. Apperently a bullet proof transmission. I don't drive that fast anymore so I have never really pushed it.

    Highway driving is unreal. in 6th at 125kms you are at the peak tourque...you can pass in 6th and be hitting 170-180 by the time you get back in the other lane.

    Power everything, rear sunshade, side view mirrors etc.

    The bad.

    Really, the only thing annoying is the gas consumption. It is humorous. This is minor considering I knew it was going to bad, and shouldn't really complain about it.

    Some have had issues with "chipping" or wearing out of the instrument labels (i.e. cupholder, nav buttons) but I have not experienced this.

    Audi's are expensive to fix. Period. If you need new brakes, timing chain, etc it WILL be expensive.

    Overall, for 45k ish (assuming you want one with low kms) you can have a v8 AWD, drive it year round and you will beat an M3 around a track.

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    Originally posted by syeve
    will beat an M3 around a track.
    are you sure?? the S4 has 7 more hp and 400 more lbs, most of it over the front axle...

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    Originally posted by gpomp
    are you sure?? the S4 has 7 more hp and 400 more lbs, most of it over the front axle...
    Just going by what top gear says on their test (Stig). I can't back it up any further...but I do believe it.

    Slightly slower in a straight line but..

    M3 - 1:31.8
    S4 - 1:30.9

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    weird. i remember rage2 talking about them one time. i think he's driven both at the track and he says the m3 was faster.

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    I'd buy a S4 for sure.. very nice auto..

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    Originally posted by gpomp
    weird. i remember rage2 talking about them one time. i think he's driven both at the track and he says the m3 was faster.
    Could be, I have never tracked either, so I really shouldn't say anything. I guess you could settle on they would be very quick around a track.

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    has anyone ever driven the RS4?

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    Just sold my 04 S4 about a month ago, it was a solid car, loved it.. but waiting for the S5 now, can't wait But I had no serious problems, my radio was peeling but was replaced under warranty no problem. I suggest you look at an 05 with low kilometers so that you still have warranty on the car. I would never buy an Audi without warranty, that's for sure. If you're into performance mods and stuff the S4 doesn't have much in terms of that, just suspension, exhaust, intake and that's about it.. I've read the chip is not really worth it on NA cars so I wouldn't even bother with that. Get one, you won't be disappointed!

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    Originally posted by r3cc0s
    has anyone ever driven the RS4?
    Very nice car. Tons of power, and feels really stable at speed. Love the 'S' button too haha. It's a perfect daily driver car for year round.
    Originally posted by 89coupe
    I do get great service there, especially when I mention my name, haha.

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    great car but also pretty unreliable.

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    Originally posted by Reap
    great car but also pretty unreliable.
    as per what? if you make such statements, please elaborate

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    Originally posted by Reap
    great car but also pretty unreliable.
    Everything I've read, including numerous testimonies from actual owners, suggests these cars are pretty well bulletproof and extremely reliable with the exception of 2004 S4's with a build date before November 2003. I was going to buy one before I decided to keep my B5 so I looked into it extensively. Also, as I think was previously mentioned, there aren't many cars, if any, that can match the audi interior with the exception of exotics
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    I bought a new B5 S4 and there was only one minor problem with the driver's door lock pin that was discovered during the delivery inspection. I owned it for 23 months without another problem.

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    The S4 is very nice. The RS4 is nice. Quite a bit cheaper in the states.

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    doesnt the B5 S4 have alot of problems? that one faq in audiforums says if you have a grand to drop on maintenance every time the car goes in the shop then buy it other than that dont get it, soo i dont know personal preference i guess..

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    I know a guy who is selling his 06 S4 for $46,000.00, it's black and it's auto. Nice car.
    I like cars.

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