Just bought a B7 S4 Avant!
Discussion
nail_it said:
Welcome to the fast lane and points 
As someone said once to me, "that car comes with points"
LOL, indeed. As someone said once to me, "that car comes with points"
Albeit if you keep it nice and clean and get pulled over just north of 100mph by the boys in blue, they might just appreciate the car for what it is, give you a small warning on the error of your ways and send you off Scott free.
That happened to me but wouldn't recommend it as a way to avoid points on a regular basis!
thanks all, i will be keeping speed strictly legal of course! Low speed V8 rumblings and growls will keep me happy I am sure 
Yes, the S4 does seem a rare animal, not seen any driving, and only a couple of RS4's. Mine is from an Audi main dealer as well, seems very very rare to get one from a main dealer, most ads seem to be private sale. Cannot wait to get it next weekend, a long working week ahead....
Yes, the S4 does seem a rare animal, not seen any driving, and only a couple of RS4's. Mine is from an Audi main dealer as well, seems very very rare to get one from a main dealer, most ads seem to be private sale. Cannot wait to get it next weekend, a long working week ahead....
Just picked it up and had an hour or so drive back. Super impressed with the whole package, very quick, lovely place to sit, comfortable and easy to drive, and the noise!!! ......oh the noise! I will never get tired of that aggressive V8 rumbling and growling, amazing,
quick pic, ill post more when i get the chance at the weekend
quick pic, ill post more when i get the chance at the weekend
Nice looking car, I have the same model and really enjoy it.
One thing worth checking is for corrosion in the roof channels, both sides of mine have bubbled and Audi are in the process of getting it sorted. Does seem to affect the early (05/55 reg) B7 version as have seen several cars with the problem.
One thing worth checking is for corrosion in the roof channels, both sides of mine have bubbled and Audi are in the process of getting it sorted. Does seem to affect the early (05/55 reg) B7 version as have seen several cars with the problem.
nice car - I also have a 2005 sprint blue avant - great car
I had an RS4 B7 saloon previously but the S4 suits my needs better - much as I loved the RS4 it has a lot more issues to worry about (coking, DRC, vacuum hoses, someone trying to steal the seats!) and costs a fair bit more to run (eg. front discs at £1000)
I had just had a major service done on the S4 incl plug change for £400 at Audi main dealer - bargain!
is yours auto or manual?
I had an RS4 B7 saloon previously but the S4 suits my needs better - much as I loved the RS4 it has a lot more issues to worry about (coking, DRC, vacuum hoses, someone trying to steal the seats!) and costs a fair bit more to run (eg. front discs at £1000)
I had just had a major service done on the S4 incl plug change for £400 at Audi main dealer - bargain!
is yours auto or manual?
S4 doesn't have the coking issues that the RS4 does, so i believe!
I love it, took it out today for work, lugging some paint and artworks to my studio, zipping round the country lanes, the V8 growling, superb stuff...Mine is the auto, wanted something easy to drive especially when i am driving to London regularly to paint walls / street arty type stuff, always stuck in traffic from Camden and East London, so thought it would be a good choice!
I love it, took it out today for work, lugging some paint and artworks to my studio, zipping round the country lanes, the V8 growling, superb stuff...Mine is the auto, wanted something easy to drive especially when i am driving to London regularly to paint walls / street arty type stuff, always stuck in traffic from Camden and East London, so thought it would be a good choice!
That's right, the RS4 is FSI injection and prone to the coke (like any good super model). The S4 doesn't suffer this, but keep a few quid handy to pay for new aux rads when they start to leak like they all do sooner or later.
Great car the S4, I bought one for the same reasons that have been mentioned, it was a shame to see it go.
Great car the S4, I bought one for the same reasons that have been mentioned, it was a shame to see it go.
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