thinking of an s4 /s5 v8 opinions please

[hman]

I am about to find that I am a little more flush with cash than in recent years and have hankered after an s-model audi for some time.

Having owned a "few" quattros I am aware that the handling wont be BMW sharp, but I do like the torsen AWD system and I really like the audi interiors.

The V8 side of things is a definite - apart from not being able to stretch to a V6T I want the V8 noise, its a bucket list thing.

So, for any that have owned these models what should I look out for please?

[Dr G]

They're a bit of a faff to find as the search is so crap but there are lots of threads from owners and with buying advice on each of these cars.

Just from a quick look:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

http://www.pistonheads.com/Gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=104...

...but I'm sure you can find plenty more

[alex.tvr]

I brought a fully loaded 2008 S5 back in March. Noticed a misfire out on the test drive, which the sales guy didn't know about (?) - only happened when loud pedal was mashed to carpet and kept there Head ruled heart and put deposit down on condition of misfire being fixed.
Apart from things mentioned in the above posts, I've read about engine mounts, carbon buildup, and the B&O amp expiring.
Exhaust could do with being louder, but that can be done

[hman]

hmm, looking at some of the cars on the market they have been advertised for months and not sold. This doesnt bode well for future re-sale.


Also what can be done about the valve carbon build up problem?

[Nors]

hman said:

hmm, looking at some of the cars on the market they have been advertised for months and not sold. This doesnt bode well for future re-sale.

Not many will use a V8 as a daily commute I reckon. Specialised market for those that want the whole V8 experience. They do sell, just not as quick due to the fuel consumption I reckon (which isn't all that bad IMHO).

hman said:

Also what can be done about the valve carbon build up problem?

No carbon build up to worry about on the 'S' V8, only the B7 RS4 V8 has the carbon build up issue.

I have a very high spec Black Saloon B7 S4 on 59k miles (05 plate) for sale. Send me an email if interested.

Good luck!

[hman]

Nors said:

No carbon build up to worry about on the 'S' V8, only the B7 RS4 V8 has the carbon build up issue.

I have a very high spec Black Saloon B7 S4 on 59k miles (05 plate) for sale. Send me an email if interested.

Good luck!

sorry Nors - thats too old for me- wnat an 07-08 and if its an s then its the avant I want ( or I buy an S5 and another car as an estate for the woofer)

[jamiehamy]

Generally all over priced hman, it's a bloody nightmare.

These are cars that guzzle fuel and cost a fortune to tax and compared to the likes of a Golf R, cost a fortune to insure. Not only that, parts cost a fortune too...

If people got into the real world with pricing, they would sell. Put car into WBAC and see what the difference is and use that as your bargaining tool.

Having driven the S4 B5, 6 and 7's quite a bit, they are brilliant machines. The B7 is sublime however, but I did really enjoy the B6 Avant - was fun and quite chuckable.