My Audi S4 Quattro Avant.
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Grandpad58 said:
Love the thread ,read it all the time ,hope to have/do one myself before this years out.
Thanks Peter, nice to read comments like this.Makes the updates feel worth doing.
Fired her up this morning and took her out along the hilltop, kept away from the flooded valley roads, got her nice & warm and cleaned the surface rust off the discs.
She felt great really strong, lovely noise....I'd not driven her apart from in and out the garage to wash in about 4-6 weeks.
She soon reminded me how much I enjoy driving her.
Now back in the garage covered and on optimate waiting for flood water to bugger off.
Have a good weekend Peter
Chris
Edited by y2blade on Saturday 22 March 18:56
Two years together now, has been an absolute pleasure to drive, run and own.
She is no longer my daily driver, the XC90 T6 has taking the commuting duties off her.
Not much to report since last post tbh, MOT went well...She is still not using ANY oil at all between services (every 5-6k iirc), no boost leaks or fault codes either.
Some recent pics:
Still very much smitten with her, the most fun car I've ever owned tbh.
She is no longer my daily driver, the XC90 T6 has taking the commuting duties off her.
Not much to report since last post tbh, MOT went well...She is still not using ANY oil at all between services (every 5-6k iirc), no boost leaks or fault codes either.
Some recent pics:
Still very much smitten with her, the most fun car I've ever owned tbh.
NOT A VERY EXCITING UPDATE:
The XC90 went to new home two weeks ago so have been commuting in the S4 (while I look for a V8 to commute in), noticed towards the end of last week that the keyfob was only working when you are very close to the car, ordered some new batteries......
all sorted now and never had to resync it either.
Told you it wasn't a very exciting update
The XC90 went to new home two weeks ago so have been commuting in the S4 (while I look for a V8 to commute in), noticed towards the end of last week that the keyfob was only working when you are very close to the car, ordered some new batteries......
all sorted now and never had to resync it either.
Told you it wasn't a very exciting update
Wow a long time since last update is always the sign of a good reliable car.
3 years together now and still very much smitten with this car, a few pics taken since last update:
Snow is always a welcome sight
Love the early starts, commuting on empty rural roads
Fitted new upper arms and track rod ends (also 4 wheel alignment done) both sides.
Fitted New Exhaust sleeves as the mid sections were starting to blow.
Fitted new fuel filter
MOT'd
Then this happened, last weekend
So stopped to take a pic.....as you do.
When the XC90 T6 went back in January the intention was to get a V8 barge to commute in, however I've been enjoying the S4 so continuing to daily drive her.
Still no plans to replace her, over a three year period she has been the most dependable car I've owned tbh.
Speaking from my own experience the B5 S4 does not deserve the "unreliable" tag that the internet gives it.
Here's to many more years together.
3 years together now and still very much smitten with this car, a few pics taken since last update:
Snow is always a welcome sight
Love the early starts, commuting on empty rural roads
Fitted new upper arms and track rod ends (also 4 wheel alignment done) both sides.
Fitted New Exhaust sleeves as the mid sections were starting to blow.
Fitted new fuel filter
MOT'd
Then this happened, last weekend
So stopped to take a pic.....as you do.
When the XC90 T6 went back in January the intention was to get a V8 barge to commute in, however I've been enjoying the S4 so continuing to daily drive her.
Still no plans to replace her, over a three year period she has been the most dependable car I've owned tbh.
Speaking from my own experience the B5 S4 does not deserve the "unreliable" tag that the internet gives it.
Here's to many more years together.
Sad update: I'm probably going to be putting her up for sale.
No fault on her part, I'm just finding it uncomfortable to drive....Comfort has always been my only gripe and I'm finding it worse as time goes on, to the extent that any long trips we are taking my OHs S60 D5 (my old car) instead of the S4.
I've been spoilt by Volvo over the years, or maybe I'm getting old.......
No fault on her part, I'm just finding it uncomfortable to drive....Comfort has always been my only gripe and I'm finding it worse as time goes on, to the extent that any long trips we are taking my OHs S60 D5 (my old car) instead of the S4.
I've been spoilt by Volvo over the years, or maybe I'm getting old.......
You know I've been a long-term fan of both the B5 in general and your S4 - lovely thing and clearly well appreciated in your keep!
I'm sure it'll be snapped up as these cars are only getting rarer, especially in close-to-stock form. If I hadn't just picked up a B7 I'd be pestering you right now
Hopefully it goes to another PH'er who gives us a continuation of your great ownership write-ups.
I'm sure it'll be snapped up as these cars are only getting rarer, especially in close-to-stock form. If I hadn't just picked up a B7 I'd be pestering you right now
Hopefully it goes to another PH'er who gives us a continuation of your great ownership write-ups.
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