Selling B8 S4, what next?!
Discussion
I'm considering putting my B8 S4 up for sale next month but struggling to decide what to replace it with.
It's a nice problem to have but it's a problem none the less- my current car is almost too good. I had it stage 2 tuned to 470bhp by MRC when I first got it so it is seriously quick, it's comfy and has all the toys/spec. Last time I had this issue (replacing my first B8 S4) I copped out and just bought a higher spec one but I can't see that happening again as my current one has the sports diff, drive select, Super Sports seats, B&O, HDD Nav etc, the only gadget it is missing that I'd quite like is the adaptive cruise but I can't see any B8.5 S4s or S5 coupes with both adaptive cruise and sports diff.
I do a 50 mile a day round trip to work so replacement needs to be auto, not too daft on fuel/running cost (ruled out C6 RS6 and Continental GT) and I want to stick with 4wd so the performance is actually usable, my shortlist at the mo is as follows:
TTRS S-tronic: Fast, tuneable and nimble but wont be a comfortable as S4 and considered a bit girly.
RS5: Looks and sounds good but slower and dearer to run than S4.
A45 AMG: Much same plus and minus points as TTRS but boy racer image rather than girly.
RS3: Have no need for 5dr so would go TTRS over a RS3 I think.
335/435d X-Drive: Good bit cheaper to run but nowhere near as fast and seriously boring.
Opinions, suggestions?
It's a nice problem to have but it's a problem none the less- my current car is almost too good. I had it stage 2 tuned to 470bhp by MRC when I first got it so it is seriously quick, it's comfy and has all the toys/spec. Last time I had this issue (replacing my first B8 S4) I copped out and just bought a higher spec one but I can't see that happening again as my current one has the sports diff, drive select, Super Sports seats, B&O, HDD Nav etc, the only gadget it is missing that I'd quite like is the adaptive cruise but I can't see any B8.5 S4s or S5 coupes with both adaptive cruise and sports diff.
I do a 50 mile a day round trip to work so replacement needs to be auto, not too daft on fuel/running cost (ruled out C6 RS6 and Continental GT) and I want to stick with 4wd so the performance is actually usable, my shortlist at the mo is as follows:
TTRS S-tronic: Fast, tuneable and nimble but wont be a comfortable as S4 and considered a bit girly.
RS5: Looks and sounds good but slower and dearer to run than S4.
A45 AMG: Much same plus and minus points as TTRS but boy racer image rather than girly.
RS3: Have no need for 5dr so would go TTRS over a RS3 I think.
335/435d X-Drive: Good bit cheaper to run but nowhere near as fast and seriously boring.
Opinions, suggestions?
Ahbefive said:
50 miles so must be Auto? I do 70 a day currently and manual is fine for me.
Forgot to mention that it is done during rush hour traffic so lots of stop start traffic so having owned Evos and Scobbies with uprated clutches previously decided auto was the way to go and haven't looked back since.Bluesmurff09 said:
I've been thinking of what to change my standard b8s4 s4 for, the new 4.0t S6 looks stonking value for money used and highly tunable.
Or do I get my S4 tuned to stage 2! How is the performance on yours versus stand tune and how does it feel?
Considering the S6 4.0 TFSi myself but the one area I feel the S4 falls a little short is fun on the back roads due to it's size so not sure the S6 is a step in the right direction for me. Or do I get my S4 tuned to stage 2! How is the performance on yours versus stand tune and how does it feel?
The difference having the S4 stage 2d makes is remarkable, it changes a quick car to a blisteringly fast one, this is my second B8 S4 and both have been stage 2d with no problems at all, do it!
Chiefbadger said:
I've been running a b8.5 S4 since Sep 2015 (on of the last) and tend to get bored of cars pretty quickly. I am loving it, but just wish the interior was a little better. Been toying with the idea of replacing it, but can't find anything that ticks the boxes I want without nearly doubling my costs. As soon as funds allow (and if I decide to run it for another few years) then I will definitely be visiting MRC.
GTR would seem like an obvious candidate if you don't need the space?!
Got to drive my father's R35 GTR when he got one when they first came out and it was crazy fast but I did feel I was along for the ride and it was doing all the work. They are a good bit over my budget and the crazy short service intervals and high running costs would put me off even if I had the money.GTR would seem like an obvious candidate if you don't need the space?!
gottans said:
Okay, just get the 911 then.
A 997 Carrera 4 is a consideration but mileage of examples within my budget is quite high and the performance is short of other cars listed and not really tuneable like the forced induction cars, also I find the interior on most 911s very dated looking. I understand the handling is meant to be great and they sound good too but I feel the price tag is massivley inflated due to the badge.f
k1_6 said:
k1_6 said:Bluesmurff09 said:
I've been thinking of what to change my standard b8s4 s4 for, the new 4.0t S6 looks stonking value for money used and highly tunable.
Or do I get my S4 tuned to stage 2! How is the performance on yours versus stand tune and how does it feel?
Considering the S6 4.0 TFSi myself but the one area I feel the S4 falls a little short is fun on the back roads due to it's size so not sure the S6 is a step in the right direction for me. Or do I get my S4 tuned to stage 2! How is the performance on yours versus stand tune and how does it feel?
I feel a bit like goldilocks, the S6 is too soft and the A45 is too hard for my taste. The A45 handled great and went well at high revs but was too laggy and seat was uncofortable. The S6 sounded great and pulled preally well but steering was too light and there was too much pitch and roll even in Dynamic mode.
DibblyDobbler said:
Suggest keep looking for a B8.5 or an S5 then? I had a B8 S4 a while back and I still regret selling it as I have had nothing near as good since...
Kinda looking like that's going to be the case, also looked at a RS3 but interior isn't really up to scratch. Going to keep eyes open for an S-Tronic TTRS for sale mearby to try to get a drive and see how that goes.Can I ask what you've had since you sold you S4?
Bluesmurff09 said:
Out of interest how did you find insuring the Stage 2 B8 S4, which insurer did you use?
Mat
I never found it a problem but I'm over 30 and have a clean licence with no claims, I'm currently with Adrian Flux but been with Sky insurance previously so a few to choose from.Mat
Well that was a dissapointment, S5 was delivered on Saturday but it was in terrible condition despite being described as "perfect bar 3 stone chips on the front which will be touched up", lacquer on the wheels was all cracked, various scratches all over the bodywork but the rear of the car looked like someone had taken a scouring pad to it!
I refused to accept the car and spoke to the business manager at Audi who said they'd bring the car back and sort out the flaws but I told him I didn't want the car any more as if it was allowed to get into that condition cosmetically by previous owner then god knows what it's like mechanically, also if that's their idea of perfect condition then there's every chance I would still not be happy after they sorted it. I sent a video to the salesman highlight the flaws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deVurmrT3f0) so they can't debate the condition the car was delivered in. Driver took the car away and I I was told on Saturday that I swouldn't get a refund until today due to bank holiday, the salesman hasn't responded to my emails this morning, he'll be getting a call from me once I'm on lunch!
I refused to accept the car and spoke to the business manager at Audi who said they'd bring the car back and sort out the flaws but I told him I didn't want the car any more as if it was allowed to get into that condition cosmetically by previous owner then god knows what it's like mechanically, also if that's their idea of perfect condition then there's every chance I would still not be happy after they sorted it. I sent a video to the salesman highlight the flaws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deVurmrT3f0) so they can't debate the condition the car was delivered in. Driver took the car away and I I was told on Saturday that I swouldn't get a refund until today due to bank holiday, the salesman hasn't responded to my emails this morning, he'll be getting a call from me once I'm on lunch!
I mistakingly put faith in the fact it was an Audi main dealer that it would be as desribed and having looked at used cars at various Audi dealers before, I have never seen anything on the forecourt in such bad condition, don't know if they took advantage of the fact it was sold unseen.
Problem I have is I'm looking for a very specific spec so finding one locally is proving impossible and I don't fancy travelling the length and breadth of the UK just to look at a car but I won't be paying for one in full and getting it delivered again, I'll at least travel there and pay on collection.
Went to see a Continental GT a couple of nights ago and it's just too "old man" for my taste, went to see a F10 M5 last night and although it was in great condition and a nice colour combo but for some reason it just didn't seem do it for me, don't know if it's the fact the garage only offered a 1 month warranty, that it's too big or just the nagging doubt in the back of my head about getting a RWD but not entirely convinced so think I'm just going to have to keep looking.
Problem I have is I'm looking for a very specific spec so finding one locally is proving impossible and I don't fancy travelling the length and breadth of the UK just to look at a car but I won't be paying for one in full and getting it delivered again, I'll at least travel there and pay on collection.
Went to see a Continental GT a couple of nights ago and it's just too "old man" for my taste, went to see a F10 M5 last night and although it was in great condition and a nice colour combo but for some reason it just didn't seem do it for me, don't know if it's the fact the garage only offered a 1 month warranty, that it's too big or just the nagging doubt in the back of my head about getting a RWD but not entirely convinced so think I'm just going to have to keep looking.
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