B6 vs B7 vs B8 Audi S4

[fulham911club]

Folks

Am looking at getting an S4 avant. Will be used as second car, carting stuff / kids and hooning down to south of france a couple of times a year.

What are the ***key*** differences in the upgraded models (other than looks & price).

Many thanks

[FUBAR]

Well, B7 and B8 is obviously the engine and the new style (better quality)

Does this help at all? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_S4

[Dr G]

B6-B7 was a thorough facelift.

B8 has nothing in common at all with the old cars.

That's quite a price range you're spanning there too!

[fulham911club]

Dr G said:

B6-B7 was a thorough facelift.

B8 has nothing in common at all with the old cars.

That's quite a price range you're spanning there too!

thanks - yes I realise the price difference and pondering if the additional £££ is worth it....

[Dr G]

Fairy snuff

If you're spending low/mid teens then a B6 S4 is a lot of car for the money and a very good, reliable car..

B7 has numerous small but worthwhile upgrades for a bit more cash.

B8 has been so far very, very well received particularly in dynamic terms. I think 4/5 people on here have taken delivery of theirs recently so are probably better placed to comment on specifics.

[Tallbut Buxomly]

B6 B7 v8 4.2 same engine and power in effect. Fuel economy fairly average for a v8. B7 has a new better diff with a 40-60 split in favour of the rear wheels making it slightly better dynamically.

Also b6 had a bit of an issue with the chain nothing major but on startup has a bit of a rattle but just for a few seconds on startup any longer walk away.

B8 is all new with in theory better economy but missing v8 rumble.

[Tame Technician]

I think the V8 (B6 & B7) has that litle somthing extra.

But the V6 supercharged (B8) isnt lacking in performance, just isnt the same.

But B8 will have a nice long "proper manufacturers" waranty.

[T89 Callan]

Just follow this simple flow chart: