The S4 is Audi’s high-performance version of the A4 near-luxury sedan that was added to the lineup in the 2000 model year.
The Sport Sedan is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, V8, 340-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Cabriolet with Tiptronic is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, V8, 340-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
Testing out this multi-talented suspension needed more than just a few turns in the hills around the San Francisco bay area. So, I signed up for a track day at Thunderhill Raceway and flogged the A4 harder than a convicted horse thief."
Weaknesses: Sound, stupid incar phone set attached to side of dashboard as standard (what were audi thinking) which has now been removed but now need a new centre consol to hide the two huge hole :-(
Summary: Love it, its just so classy, unfortunatly since buying it every other car seems to be a black A4 convertable... had some pretty fast motors but this is a great alrounder.. thinking of adding a Milltek Exhaust to slightly improve the music from that V8 burble.
Similar Products Used: 348 Spider
M3
Scubby ST4
RX8
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Rating Reviewed by: run(Unregistered User)
Review Date May 26, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review 3.67 of 5,
3.00 votes
Review 3 of 106
Price Paid:
$45000.00
from dealership
Strengths: -it is well finished in almost every aspect
-Most tunable european car today
-Price tag
Weaknesses: Some very minor things like it could uses some minor exhaust, brake(this one is actully not that cheap), ecu upgrades to beat 98% stock car under 70k (03 Cobra and Z06 are still faster, but honestly where isn't quality?)
Summary: Just want to remind everyone what a great car this is. Here is a list of most of the tuners
www.achtuning.com (new but not bad prices)
www.awe-tuning.com (alot of their own stuff)
www.avalonmotorsports.com/ (some group-buys with good prices)
www.goapr.com (audi performance racing, the 2nd best)
www.ecstuning.com/ (cheap prices on alot of stuff)
www.ep importers.com (rs4 parts)
www.hoppenmotorsport.com (overall best tuner, most expensive and usually not worth it)
www.stratmosphere.com/ (best By pass valve, stoptech brakes)
www.tmtuning.com/ (lighting)
www.uucmotorwerks.com (true dual exhaust, short shifter)
Email if you have questions, be happy to answer, hope you find above helpful
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Rating Reviewed by: STW(Unregistered User)
Review Date June 18, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review 3.71 of 5,
7.00 votes
Review 4 of 106
Price Paid:
$42000.00
from Audi dealership in M
Year / Model Reviewed: 2002 Audi S4
Strengths: Sports car power and grip with luxury car comfort.
Weaknesses: Suspension/handling very good, but not quite up to the level of the rest of the car
Summary: A really fast and fun car that is also smooth, comfortable, and blessed with a nice, handsome, understated style.
As many of the other reviewers have discussed, it is probably one of the most tune-able cars available today. It starts out with an impressive 2.7 liter bi-turbo motor generating 250 hp. Add a new ecu chip and a few other gadgets and you'll be well over 300 hp in no time.
However, I am not going to spend money on power upgrades yet. I'm going to focus primarily on handling. Although the S4 handles better than 90% of the other cars on the road, I feel like the suspension set-up is just not up to the level of the rest of the car.
There is just a bit too much squat and dive, a bit too much body roll and a bit of understeer - all of which can be addressed with new shocks and sway bars. The car already has tremendous power and grip but not the 'seat of the pants' driving feel that will let you approach the limit with confidence. Some handling upgrades should get me there. Extra power can come later.
Other comments:
- Mine has been totally reliable for the first 20k miles. Flawless.
- Interior could be out of a $100,000 car - exquisite. But back seat is small for adults.
- High performance tires mean that you'll need to purchase a separate set of winter tires for the snow season.
- 6-sp manual shifter linkage is not great. It's ok, but not up to porsche or bmw standards.
- Steering is great. Far improved over standard A4 steering rack.
- Breaks are a great for street use, but if you're going to race the car, you'll need to upgrade the brakes to overcome fade.
- Audi purchase/lease plan includes all scheduled maintenance for 40k miles. No hassles. All I pay for is gas.
- Santorin blue paint is knock-deak gorgeous.
Similar Products Used: Porsche Boxster, Taurus SHO, Nissan Maxima SE, Audi A4
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Rating Reviewed by: npride(Unregistered User)
Review Date June 11, 2002
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for Less than 1 month
Visitors rate this review 1.67 of 5,
6.00 votes
Review 5 of 106
Price Paid:
$42000.00
from keys, LA
Strengths: what is with all the rice car lover madness here, I already beat 2 wrx n 1 s2000, is300 are gone and people drive gs430 dont know how to drive. s4 is everything you can get for that price.
Weaknesses: the back is a little vw like but a littel money can change everything, its not as improtant as the proformance.
Summary: Didnt like it untill I drove it for a week and start to get use to it. Its like a porsche turbo with some less power but half the price.
Similar Products Used: stuff that are imported from japan. just isnt what you want to have for long. race any of your riced out dumb-s anyday !! email me.
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