Audi S4 Avant

[Ciaran]

Morning all

I currently have a 330ci Sport coupe and need something bigger and have seen a nice 2001 S4 Avant close by. Now I know nothing about Audi's as I've driven BMW's most of my life. Is there anything I should be looking out for on this particular model? It has 77k and full history. Going to view it this evening.

Thanks

[Dr G]

With 77k on it wouldn't surprise me if it had had a new clutch already, just a few little bits to watch out for:

Tyre wear - they are heavy on the fronts and it's fairly normal for the outside shoulders to wear first. Nothing out of the ordinary if they are but a useful bargaining point anyway.

Auxilliary radiators - one behind each foglights, look for stains where coolant has evaporated. They've probably already been changed at this mileage anyway.

[Fort Jefferson]

Dr G said:

Auxilliary radiators - one behind each foglights, look for stains where coolant has evaporated. They've probably already been changed at this mileage anyway.

I thought it was the B6 S4 that suffered with this? or is it both?

[Dr G]

Doh! That'll teach me to read the post

For a B5 have a look on RS246 and read as much as you can, there was a pretty good buyers guide in PPC magazine a couple of months ago. If you'd like it drop me an email with your snail mail address and I'll get it out to you.