Any B9 S4 owners on PH yet?

Any B9 S4 owners on PH yet?

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Malo

152 posts

112 months

Saturday 27th March 2021
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M up S5 has 44k. Also just had 2 not, but no problem with shocks. Just some pads and discs all round. 1k. Surprisingly Audi dealer was same cost as an Audi independent.

Patch1875

4,895 posts

132 months

Sunday 28th March 2021
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Getting the shocks done on Thursday surprisingly cheaper that I thought they would be at £112 each for genuine ones.

Tyres will be next noticed PS4s are on offer just now but I do like the standard Hankooks.

Brakes are expensive I got a friend who works at a factor pricing them see how it compares to the dealer with the 3+ discounted price.


Harris_I

3,228 posts

259 months

Sunday 28th March 2021
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I said all along they were cheap dampers! smile

Shame really, as having lived with a C43 AMG for the past year, I miss the superb cabin of my S4.

BevR

683 posts

143 months

Tuesday 30th March 2021
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I picked up a B9 S4 Avant in September, it was from an Audi approved used dealership and they changed the rear pads, fronts had already been done. They also replaced the tires. It went in for an oil service last week and the video reported discs and pads were all less than 10% worn and tires all above 5.5mm (lock down means its hardly been used). It also came with a two year warranty, so it will be covered until its 5 years old.

Enjoying the car so far and really looking forward to driving it a little more than taking it out for 45-60 minutes every week to make sure it gets to temp.

Haven't given it a good clean yet but plan on spending some time with the polisher and then one of the spray on ceramic coats once it warms up a little.


Patch1875

4,895 posts

132 months

Thursday 1st April 2021
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2 new front shocks done £380 fitted.

Back for a retest tomorrow.

Patch1875

4,895 posts

132 months

Thursday 6th May 2021
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Time for some new boots, doing a bit of research you can put on 255/35/19s over the 245’s which appear to have the added bonus of being much cheaper.

The Hankooks seem pretty decent anyone changed for anything else?

talksthetorque

10,815 posts

135 months

Thursday 6th May 2021
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Patch1875 said:
Time for some new boots, doing a bit of research you can put on 255/35/19s over the 245’s which appear to have the added bonus of being much cheaper.

The Hankooks seem pretty decent anyone changed for anything else?
I ( or rather VWFS) swapped the Factory supplied Hankooks with 20k on them for a set of Michelin PS4. They were quieter, grippier and the front end seened to gain some feel ( not much, it's an Audi after all)

But you could replace old tyres with new tyres of the same brand and type and would probably feel this to some degree I suppose.


Patch1875

4,895 posts

132 months

Thursday 6th May 2021
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talksthetorque said:
Patch1875 said:
Time for some new boots, doing a bit of research you can put on 255/35/19s over the 245’s which appear to have the added bonus of being much cheaper.

The Hankooks seem pretty decent anyone changed for anything else?
I ( or rather VWFS) swapped the Factory supplied Hankooks with 20k on them for a set of Michelin PS4. They were quieter, grippier and the front end seened to gain some feel ( not much, it's an Audi after all)

But you could replace old tyres with new tyres of the same brand and type and would probably feel this to some degree I suppose.
PS4’s are on the shortlists. Goodyear asymmetric 5 seem to get good reviews and are a decent price (£116 supplied).

Just noticed PS4S are down to £130 today at black circles.

Patch1875

4,895 posts

132 months

Sunday 9th May 2021
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Ordered the PS4S from black circles they have raised a support request on my behalf? Saying they are delayed not sure they are going to arrive now!

Monkeez

20 posts

34 months

Thursday 10th June 2021
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Hi all.
I'm new to Audi. I'm moving from a 4 series coupe to possibly an A4 40tfsi Black Edition C+S.
Been offered what I think is a good lease offer.
Is this a good car and what should I look out for?
And...Nav blue or Daytona grey? 😉

Patch1875

4,895 posts

132 months

Friday 22nd April 2022
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Car has a very long interval for the air filter so decided to do it myself. Think it needed done air box was like my brown bin.




Dr G

15,177 posts

242 months

Friday 22nd April 2022
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Yes - B9 cars seem to be a right hoover for road crap (the 60k interval is far too long).

Condi

17,195 posts

171 months

Sunday 8th January 2023
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Any updates on S4 or S5's?

Am looking at something maybe 2017/18 age, probably about 50,000-80,000 miles, but realistically what are people getting for long term fuel economy, across mixed driving? Think I'd prefer the S5, and then get something practical and boring for day to day duties.

Audis5b9

939 posts

72 months

Sunday 8th January 2023
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Condi said:
Any updates on S4 or S5's?

Am looking at something maybe 2017/18 age, probably about 50,000-80,000 miles, but realistically what are people getting for long term fuel economy, across mixed driving? Think I'd prefer the S5, and then get something practical and boring for day to day duties.
We used to get low thirties on average, and hitting 40 for a long run. Pretty good considering

SS2.

14,462 posts

238 months

Sunday 8th January 2023
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I get low 30s out of mine (S4). Mostly local stuff, might get a tad more on longer runs.

Percy.

770 posts

74 months

Monday 9th January 2023
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My best MPG (S4 Avant petrol), ACC set to 70 from Chester to Teddington


simonwhite2000

2,473 posts

97 months

Monday 9th January 2023
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Miss my S5

BigShick

57 posts

83 months

Saturday 15th April 2023
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I've been looking at B9 S4s.. Seen a couple 2017s at just over 100,000 miles. If service history and maintenance is in order is this a concern? Other than at the other end I will likely be trying to sell a car with 130,000ish miles on it

Jez m

813 posts

195 months

Monday 15th January
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Do all S4’s have memory seat function? Or is it just ones with the ‘memory pack’? Looking at S4’s (2018 ish)as an option for a daily driver.
Surely they wouldn’t fit electric seats with no memory function? I’ve never owned an Audi, so not overly familiar.

From initial research, most desirable options to have seem to be B&O stereo, interior led lighting and virtual dash a must.

silentbrown

8,840 posts

116 months

Monday 15th January
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Jez m said:
Do all S4’s have memory seat function? Or is it just ones with the ‘memory pack’? Looking at S4’s (2018 ish)as an option for a daily driver.
Surely they wouldn’t fit electric seats with no memory function? I’ve never owned an Audi, so not overly familiar.
Memory seats and mirrors were options: 2018 Price list https://press.audi.co.uk/assets/documents/original...