Timo. 0 Posted June 23, 2006 As title, thoughts on Audi S4's. Comments?? I'm talking about the 2.7 V6 twin turbos. (B5) I feel it would be a natural progression from my 4motion. Plus, the prices of them are quite suprising 8) Ta T. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattosmond 0 Posted June 23, 2006 nice cars, and can be good value...... bloody quick i should imagine.... a friend of mine bounced on off it's limiter 155mph...... he didn't ealise how fast he was going........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted June 23, 2006 a4's are good, but have a reputation for having slightly soft suspension, I'm guessing the s4 will have had it tightened up slightly so will be better. They go well, without a doubt, but I have heard reports of turbo failures. this might be of some use... http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1407640.phtml Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattosmond 0 Posted June 23, 2006 actually weren't the s4 just naturally aspirated and the rs4's had the twin turbo, please correct me if i'm wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTartanJudge 0 Posted June 23, 2006 Audi S4 (B5) is defo 2.7 V6 Biturbo, 265BHP. The RS4 (B5) is the estate version having the same engine but with 380 BHP. The NEW Audi S4 has a normally-aspirated (non-turbo) 4.2L V8 with 340 BHP and the NEW RS4 has the same engine but with better power at 420 BHP. Cheers and HTH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 23, 2006 Mate at work has a lovely standard black S4 and it's very under whelming tbh. It has piddly little K03 turbos and has no real kick in the chest to speak of, just very smooth and linear power delivery. Ideally you'd want to change out the turbos for K04s and a remap. That's good for about 370hp and then it does kick 8) They're a bit soggy in the suspension department but ride really well as a result. Steering is horrid. Vague, too light and not quick enough, but that's always been an Audi trait. If you want a decent, effortless A-B cruiser they're good. If you want a 'sports' car with brilliant handling and feedback, look elsewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted June 23, 2006 My mates S4 - you should know him Timo - used to be VR6Paul:- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timo. 0 Posted June 24, 2006 MMMmmmmm.............. interesting. Also looking at Subaru Legacy B4. Also a twin turbo, only imported, looks the dogs and have 280 bhp! Tempting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W3RKD 0 Posted June 24, 2006 imho i would take the audi every time over the scooby just for build quailty / reailabilty issues really Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60SC_Stoney 0 Posted June 24, 2006 yeah Audi S4 guy at work had one until he wrapped it round a tree!! got out alive though!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timo. 0 Posted June 24, 2006 Its ok, I really want to move into Audis' Just need to sell the Corrado and then I can seriously start looking.......... Bring on the hunt!! T. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattosmond 0 Posted June 24, 2006 the subaru b4's are fast but have to be run on super unleaded.... So with the direction of fuel prices could be costly..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 24, 2006 Its ok, I really want to move into Audis' Just need to sell the Corrado and then I can seriously start looking.......... Bring on the hunt!! T. Based on my S3, Audi's really aren't a fun car to drive. You'll miss the corrado's flair and personality. The Audi is very playstation to drive, fast but never feels it till you look at the speedo. The Audi party piece is overtaking!!! Massive midrange punch but nothing at the top and bottom which means i'm still learning how to drive it as you don't thrash them to the redline but change up about 1500rpm before the red. Gearing is too short in 1st , 2nd and 3rd. Its a very good car, just not special. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timo. 0 Posted June 25, 2006 Yeah, I will miss the Corrado............but it has to be done. I'm not selling the Corrado so I can buy a s4. I'm selling the rado to buy a house. Buying a s4 is my way of treating myself, although in a weeks time i'll have probably changed my mind again. Love the 4motion but I'm not sure whether to spend alot of money upgrading or sell it and buy something that is faster already. Its a tough decision. T. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted June 25, 2006 I just don't see how selling a Corrado and buying an S4 is going to save you anything.. they guzzle fuel, insurance is huge and servicing / maintainence is going to be far more than the Corrado ever will have cost you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted June 25, 2006 in agreement with Jim here............if yer selling the Corrado to finance a house i can't see how you can then get a S4 cheaper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted June 25, 2006 Nice to put a face to a name at Inters btw Roddy ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted June 25, 2006 i think its because he has 3 cars and replacing them with 1? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted June 25, 2006 Nice to put a face to a name at Inters btw Roddy ;) likewise........you got over the shock i take it :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timo. 0 Posted June 26, 2006 i think its because he has 3 cars and replacing them with 1? Glad someone is paying attention. Currently running two insurance group 18 cars (one being a Corrado) and the 4motion continually does around 26-27 mpg. Dont think the S4 can be much worse. It may be group 20 but my insurance is next to nothing due to the area I live in and my job 8) . Sitting tight at the minute as I can be quite impulsive at times!! T. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
