SpaceGhost Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 SO Like the title says, I would like to buy a 05 or so S4. I am guessing with the car just being a V8 it should be pretty bulletproof? Am I correct? What are some things I should look for and what are issues? The Audi Guru told me about a Timing Chain change is expensive. I am looking at 50-70K mile cars. Time is coming to have a smoother less ricetastic more refined ride. PS I really would like to own a 4 door G8 GT, but I really like AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'll sell you my Audi ipod/iphone dock V8's are solid, timing chain is expensive. I looked into buying one before I got the Land Rover, I had the hardest time finding a manual trans one. They had some issues with the coils, but I think that was an 04 issue only that they fixed...Jones probably knows better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe7 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 (edited) Spend some time searching around Quattroworld.. A lot of [Edit: Some] good info and knowledgeable people if you can get used to the format. After further review, looks as if this section is not as informative as I anticipated. http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4b67/ I still spend a lot of time browsing the site, even though my Audi has been gone for 4 years. The off-topic section is a good way to kill time. Edited April 20, 2010 by Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 If this were a excel formula it would read: Audi+Bulletproof=FALSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I've looked into them before as well, and they're really pretty good cars. Just need to change the timing chain tensioners on them if they start to rattle at 100k miles. Have fun taking the motor out! Also, it's getting close to wheel bearing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 If this were a excel formula it would read: Audi+Bulletproof=FALSE http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/6109/39696286.jpg. You were saying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 In the same boat Ben. I've been tossing around the daily idea being a B6 S4 or an SRT8 Cherokee. Anything V8 + AWD = WIN in my book. I love the STI and all, but I'm not 18 anymore and the boy racer look doesn't appeal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I can't remember what year my A4 was... '03? Anyways... they issued a recall on the gas pumps; not sure if that applies to later years. Other than that... seemed like a decent car to me. Lot's of crap on them though, so have fun working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Ben, Hopefully I can add a bit of insight, without tainting it with personal opinion too much. Definitely avoid the 04's if you can, they were plagued with a variety of issues from valve train to transmission. The 05 is solid, but in my mind, unless you are a huge fan of the classic Audi look, find an 05.5 (b7). It will age more gracefully as it has the "new" Audi front/rear end, and Bi-Xenon's if that matters to you. You also get quad tip exhaust (2 per side) which is a tad more aggressive sounding, and revised dampers/suspension as well. This also buys into a longer CPO warranty, which you will most definitely want! 07's started to get the 40/60 F/R center diff, which makes the car feel a bit sportier, but that can be added for around $400-500 IIRC later. Going to start with Cons rather than pluses: * Eats gas like it's it's sole purpose in life * Expensive Oil Changes 9.x Quarts of GOOD Synthetic & Audi Filter/Ect. * Expensive repair/maintenance costs * IF your chain tensioners need replaced at some point, you are looking at a 5-6K job That being said, there are people with 130-150k that have daily driven the shit out of them for years with no problems. Have been a handful of people who have had their tensioners go at or before 100k, and were left pissed when they found out the cost. If you have driven one, you are presumably aware of the most of the pro's so no need in rehashing those. I drove a B6 S4 and my B7 A4 back to back before buying. I decide that given the miles I drive (25K+ a year) the A4 would begin to pay for itself in fuel economy, and having driven turbo cars for so long, I really missed the surge of torque that the S4 doesn't have. It has a very linear pull, no sudden boost of energy, really anywhere. What it does have is a very eager to rev V8 which makes your daily commute feel awesome and the sound reinforces the fun factor. Go drive a few, hell go drive a B8 A4 as well. You'd be hard pressed to think the S4 is any faster due to the amount of torque these little bastards make practically off idle. If you really like the car do it, have some money aside just in case for possible repairs, by then hopefully you wont be caught off guard like most "new" Audi owners and throw a shit fit. Let me know if I can shed light on anything else, or if you have specific questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhatch Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Am I actually seeing this thread? I can't believe it. I remember you giving me a hard time before I bought my Audi and now you are thinking of buying one. WOW. Oh and I like the all wheel drive system much better than my old Subie. It sure doesn't have near as much power but still a nice ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Great now I'm nervous. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 2005 B6 S4 NOGARO/NOGARO 60K MILES Not bad in stock form for 21K with that color! http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=31682&title=feeler-3a-2005-b6-s4-nogaro-2fnogaro-60k-miles&cat=68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 2005 B6 S4 NOGARO/NOGARO 60K MILES Not bad in stock form for 21K with that color! http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=31682&title=feeler-3a-2005-b6-s4-nogaro-2fnogaro-60k-miles&cat=68 Noggy FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 2004 S4 Avant Nogaro Blue! Again this color is sweet, but like said before 04 could have issues. http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=33550&title=2004-s4-avant-nogaro-blue&cat=68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Noggy FTWI even saw an Advant, but it is 04. But I would love to have it. :bangbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 * IF your chain tensioners need replaced at some point, you are looking at a 5-6K job . say wat?? srsly?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 PS I really would like to own a 4 door G8 GT, but I really like AWD. what about a S80 Volvo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Noggy FTW :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 say wat?? srsly?? If you do it yourself its like $10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 say wat?? srsly?? S4 Chain(S) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3565509909_bea8844d58.jpg PTO Gear drive system: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3613588300_bbcc0798f8.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 If you do it yourself its like $10 Tensioner's are more than $10 captain 2.7Tard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Tensioner's are more than $10 captain 2.7Tard Relatively speaking 2.slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Relatively speaking 2.slow You suck at this game. Its 2.0T Not 2.0S 2.Slow is the 2.0 n/a VW Jetta motors. You should know this by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 You suck at this game. Its 2.0T Not 2.0S 2.Slow is the 2.0 n/a VW Jetta motors. You should know this by now. Whatever makes you sleep at night. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Same team fellas, same team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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