Used Audi S4 for Sale

3.8

(21 Reviews)

Overall Rating

3.8

(21 Reviews)

Value

3.6

Performance

4.5

Comfort

4.3

Fuel Economy

3.0

Reliability

3.0

Owner Reviews

3.8

21 Reviews


Overall	3.8

Value	3.6

Performance	4.5

Style	4.7

Comfort	4.3

Fuel Economy	3.0

Reliability	3.0

2005 Audi S4 - Audi S4 - One of the best values in sports cars

The 2005 Audi S4 is one of the best cars I have ever owned. Even though I picked this car up in 2013 and was the second owner, it has been so much fun since then and I think I got so much value out of it, that I would probably buy another one again. It has a lot of features, a nice, powerful engine, a rock solid manual transmission, and a gorgeous interior that matches the exterior paint.

Story

The 2005 Audi S4 is great to drive in the mountains with it's full time all wheel drive system, it corners so well and just hugs the road so it's a blast to drive on twisty, windy roads.

Pros

I think one of the most positive things about my 2005 Audi S4 is, of course, the high performance. It's 340 HP 4.2L V8 engine coupled to it's Quattro all wheel drive system truly inspires confidence in any conditions, wet, dry, or even in the snow. The car also gets a lot of compliments from other drivers on the road, which is nice. I also appreciate all of the thoughtful features the car has, such as plenty of interior compartments, cruise control, trip computer, power sunshades and sunroof, and more.

Cons

The two most negative aspects of the 2005 Audi S4 are maintenance costs and fuel economy. It only gets around 17-18 MPG around town, and maybe 22-24 MPG on the highway, which isn't great. In addition, repair and maintenance costs for this vehicle tend to be astronomical. Any potential owners of used German sports cars need to be aware of this aspect of ownership before buying a car that isn't under some kind of warranty.

2001 Audi S4 - High Maintenance, Fun to Drive

My vehicle is a 2001 Audi S4, chassis designation B5. It has a 2.7 liter V6 twin turbocharged engine, and I bought it because I am a car guy, I love to go fast and have fast cars that are still luxurious. This car fit the bill perfectly. It is ridiculously fast but at the same time I would feel comfortable taking it on a long trip in luxury. The dislike that I have is that the car is very expensive to maintain. For example, I had to replace the alternator, which is a relatively simple task on most other cars, but on this S4 the whole front bumper needed to be taken off, and it was over a $1,000 repair.

Story

I love going to the beach in rhode island with the car, and going to car shows at Gilette stadium.

Pros

My favorite thing about the vehicle is the blend of speed and luxury. It is fast on acceleration and can beat most cars on a drag strip, but at the same time it has very comfortable leather seats, a BOSE sound system, and is relatively quiet for what it is. I love the fact that I can go for a comfortable cruise or a long trip and be very comfortable, listen to music and not hear any of the outside noise, but at the same time if I want to get going, I can put my foot down and go.

Cons

The top negative thing is the maintenance costs. I am a student, so I don't have a ton of money coming in. This car has bled me dry on maintenance costs and I am thinking of selling it because of that. I had to replace the alternator on it, which on many cars is a relatively simple task, but for this Audi it cost me over $1,000. That is a ridiculous price to just have to remove a belt and bolt in a new alternator.

2000 Audi S4 - Fast, fun, and luxury.

This car is the Swiss-army knife of sports cars. I love the fact that it still has a great interior being 17 years old, and the leather is not cracked or torn at all. This car features a twin-turbo v6 engine that has plenty of get up and go but can also get decent mpg if you keep your foot out of it. No need to worry if you live in an area with inclement weather, because you have the luxury of Quattro. It is one of the best AWD systems ever designed.

Story

I drove all the way from PA to GA in a weekend when I purchased mine. I had been looking for a clean one for so long and finally pulled the trigger and made a fun trip out of it.

Pros

The twin turbo v6 engine is full of character and has a ton of potential. I love the interior, and the seats are extremely comfortable and keep your butt planted through any spirited turn imaginable. The AWD system gives you full confidence at all times and will enable you to plow through just about anything imaginable. The looks are timeless for a car 17 years old and doesn't look outdated.

Cons

Leaking valve cover and tensioner gaskets on almost any used example that has not had this replaced. Timing belts will wear out and need to be replaced at around 75k miles to be on the safe side and prevent any failures. Transmission failures are common with both the manual having a sticky 1-2 shift collar, and the torque converters in the automatics do not last long either.