High millage audi s4s 2.7 twin turbo
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They are capable of huge miles if they've been maintained but it comes at a cost. Read up extensively on the owners forum for a real appreciation of the costs. I'm no expert, but I did read a lot on them when I was thinking of getting one (I ended up with a 4.2 A8 instead). The scariest thing to me was turbo failure, or a boost hose issue. Mainly because I've seen friends throwing good money after bad chasing boost issues on VAG engines. I could at least say that if the gearbox blew up on my A8 (the biggest spectre of A8 ownership), I would at least know what it was!
Great cars and would highly recommend buying one, they are truly epic. If you're going to purchase a high mileage example make sure it has a good service history as they do take some upkeep. Also if you think that they are great in the snow, they're not, unless you have winter tyres on in which case they will be okay. They have 225/45 91Y and roughly come in for new PS3's fitted about £110 a corner. Ultimately they are big fat tyres so won't be great in the snow, regardless of 4wd. In the rain they are unbeatable though:-) I estimate in my time of ownership (6 years) i have spent 10k, turbo's went at 119k and had them replaced which is a engine out job, like most jobs on these car, that is one of the downsides. I get a oil change every 6 months etc but other than front suspension arms which go like fuses you will be fine:-)
I had one for nearly 3 years. Bought with 118k, sold with 180k. Apart from 'usual stuff' like brake, bushes and ball joints, never caused a moments bother.
It was bog standard apart from LPG. Took it out to Albania and Kosovo, ran like a dream. Oh - it never had a clutch and never had the turbos done. Was built from stone. Wish I hadn't sold it for £600 because it sailed through its next MOT and still going strong!
It was bog standard apart from LPG. Took it out to Albania and Kosovo, ran like a dream. Oh - it never had a clutch and never had the turbos done. Was built from stone. Wish I hadn't sold it for £600 because it sailed through its next MOT and still going strong!
Best car I ever had!
Utterly brilliant with a decent remap. 330 bhp and gobs of torque easily achieved. Total stealth weapon but still delivers a very refined drive.
Turbos do go. One of mine went at about 90k and like a total prat I bottled it and traded it for a nearly new M3. Worst car decision I ever made (and there is an impressive list!)
Have had a number of fast cars since but none have provided the balance of effortless performance, refinement and understated style that my old s4 did.
Had one of the later V8 models whilst mine was at the fixers and it was totally gutless by comparison, although it did corner better and sound better to be fair.
Would I buy one with mega miles? Probably not but if I found one with 50k miles and a good history I'd have it in a shot - especially if it was Yellow and an Avant!
Utterly brilliant with a decent remap. 330 bhp and gobs of torque easily achieved. Total stealth weapon but still delivers a very refined drive.
Turbos do go. One of mine went at about 90k and like a total prat I bottled it and traded it for a nearly new M3. Worst car decision I ever made (and there is an impressive list!)
Have had a number of fast cars since but none have provided the balance of effortless performance, refinement and understated style that my old s4 did.
Had one of the later V8 models whilst mine was at the fixers and it was totally gutless by comparison, although it did corner better and sound better to be fair.
Would I buy one with mega miles? Probably not but if I found one with 50k miles and a good history I'd have it in a shot - especially if it was Yellow and an Avant!
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