2000 Audi S4 Consumer Discussions

Audi S4 Lease Questions

• Re: August S4 Lease [mm91]

  Written by: kfulbeck on Aug 29, 2010 8:18:42 PM

  I leased a 2010 S4 this weekend at Rusnak Westlake (CA) -- Premium Plus, navigation and MMI, sports differential package, nappa leather upgrade, carbon fiber accents, 19" wheel package. 36 month, 10K/year. Paid $2000 drive off fee and got a monthly fee of $755 tax included. This includes Audi Care and excess wear & tear coverage ($690 & $650, respectively). Traded in my A3 which had a few months left on ... Read More

2004 Audi A4 1.8T Ultrasport vs. 2000 Audi S4

• 2004 Audi A4 1.8T ultrasprort vs. 2000 Audi S4

  Written by: bom_er on Apr 8, 2007 7:48:52 PM

  alright, so I have a 2000 S4 right now. it is in the shop more than im driving it. ive had it for 3 years and spent $7000 on top of what i paid for it just in repairs. I was offered to trade my car for a 2004 A4 1.8t ultrasport. Im stuck in between the both of them. I love my car but am tired of all the repair ... Read More

Audi S4 Oil Questions

• Re: New to this Forum - Help (Oil leaks and consumption)! [collsy]

  Written by: s4lvr on Jan 6, 2007 1:14:33 PM

  Sounds like you really have a lemon on your hands. Aside from the oil problem that I flagged in the first note of this thread I have not had any other problems (knock wood). The min oil light still comes on after every 1500-2000 miles at which time I put in a quart. I too continue to think this is too much, however I have now called around to a number ... Read More

Audi S4 vs BMW M3

• Re: darn confising cars [m3_r1]

  Written by: _matty on Dec 2, 2005 12:33:00 AM

  I couldn't have said this better myself. -17% for the BMW vs -46% for the S4. These numbers are light years apart. Well, yeah. Like I said, I'm not out to mislead anyone and that's what Consumer Reports indicated, so that's what I posted. The #'s are not quite as far apart as you may think though. The way CR's scale is set up, if the S4 was 2 percentage points ... Read More

• Re: darn confising cars [_matty]

  Written by: m3_r1 on Dec 1, 2005 7:01:27 PM

  The last comparison has to do with predicted new car reliability and this is the category that I question the most, and not because I'm trying to defend the S4. The M3 scored -17% which barely falls into the "average" rating. Average included everything from +20% to -20%. The S4 scored -46% which barely falls into the "worst" rating. I couldn't have said this better myself. -17% for the BMW vs ... Read More

• Re: darn confising cars [m3_r1]

  Written by: _matty on Dec 1, 2005 4:48:45 PM

  It's amazing how far some people will go to spin the truth, distort information, and basically attempt to blur the facts about a car with serious reliability issues. I just told you EXACTLY where I got my information. I got all of my information from the Consumer Reports New Car Preview 2006. I just bought it today. I have no interest in misleading anyone. I just read the #'s and posted ... Read More

Audi S4 and S4 Cabriolet

• Re: Audi S4 snow tires [audifan01]

  Written by: s4times2 on Nov 26, 2005 5:05:06 PM

  I had a set of dunlop winter sport m2's on my 2000 s4, I just got some m3's on my 2004 s4. Both are great but honestly I think the m2's are better. Also going down one inch in rim size helps as you get a narrower contact patch.

Audi S4 Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• Re: 2006 Audi S4 [silver17]

  Written by: rjlaero on Nov 11, 2005 10:31:36 AM

  The 2005 A6 had $4500 dealer cash, but not the S4 to my knowledge. I thought the A4/S4 were 2000-2500 depending on the model.

Audi S4 and S4 Cabriolet

• BUYING AN 00 OR 02 S4

  Written by: purduevr6 on Apr 12, 2005 11:43:58 AM

  I am currently searching for a S4 and have 2 I am looking at, car 1- 2000 silver S4, manual, sports package 46,000 miles no warranty, seems like the guy hasnt replaced anything major. car 2- 2000 dark blue s4, auto, standard package, 70,000 miles, he purchased from audi and has until august with his warranty. He has all maintenance records and takes it to audi for everything. Which is the ... Read More

• Re: 2002 S4 anything we should know? [dcow]

  Written by: cbe512 on Aug 30, 2004 7:13:06 PM

  I have a 2000 S4 and i must say that the performance is out of this world! The 2 disadvantages is that it does drink gas, and it will become very expensive to keep outside of the Audi warranty. My car is in the shop for an oil leak. it turns out that it is from one of the Turbos. Audi recommends that both be changed and the engine has to ... Read More

Audi S4 vs BMW M3

• Re: S4 Vs M3 [hgp]

  Written by: stealth4 on Jul 26, 2004 7:00:51 PM

  I have researched and drove both the M-3 and S4. For anyone truly passonate about a spirited vehicle nothing can compare to the S-4. I have a 2000 S4 which I purchased new and installed a performace GIAC chip as well as a chip for the auto shifter. My stealth black Audi with triptonic has yet to be taken by any vehicle on the road. It is with amusment that I ... Read More

Audi S4 and S4 Cabriolet

• Looking at a 2000 Audi S4

  Written by: markcoleman26 on Jan 4, 2004 2:36:19 PM

  I'm looking to buy a 2000 S4 with 48,000 miles. Is there anything I should be on the lookout for? Thanks

• Buying 2000 S4-Any Gotchas on servicing?

  Written by: phdus on Sep 14, 2003 4:59:16 PM

  I am buying a 2000 Audi S4 Auto with 28K miles. The used car dealer doesnt have any service records for it but says he'll sell me a warranty to cover major items for 2/3/4 yrs. Does anyone recommend buying 3 party warranties and whats the average cost I shoudl p[ay? Also, are there any major service issues I should be aware of? Common things that go wrong? Any decent web ... Read More

• Decisions....Decisions....

  Written by: josh1818 on May 5, 2001 6:12:40 AM

  I'm sure I can get some good advice here. I now have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Love the car, but miss the sports car thrill. I've been looking at the BMW 330ci and the Audi S4. The Audi certainly appeals to me more as the all-wheel drive is a major plus living in the Northeast, but can someone tell me a little bit more about its true ability in ... Read More

• Audi S4 Chip Performance

  Written by: philipps1 on Mar 31, 2001 7:05:11 PM

  I have read a lot of good things about the performance related to a phase 1 chip upgrade. Does anyone who has any experience with this on a 2000 s4 know the impact to fuel consumption.I avg. 23.4 mpg now(mostly hwy miles).

• 2000 Audi S4- Good review

  Written by: pocahontas on Nov 9, 2000 10:28:03 AM

  Edmund's road test of the 2000 S4 is now available. Here's the direct link to Road Test: 2000 Audi S4, Ed Hellwig. Thanks for your comments. ;-) Pocahontas, Edmunds.com/Roving Host

• RE:#350 All-Weather Tires

  Written by: sccafan on Sep 11, 2000 11:34:39 PM

  Hey ilxman What dealer did you buy car from? I purchased a 2000 S4 9/9/00 from Laurel Audi of Tinley Park, Illinois. My purchase: Exterior - Light Silver Metallic Interior - Onyx/Silver Tiptronic (47m one way commute in heavy traffic) Cold Weather Package (natch for life in snow belt) Bose Premium Sound System Convenience Package I too am concerned about the tires during our nasty winters. I have the space to ... Read More

• Welcome to the Real World!

  Written by: bnolan7534 on Sep 29, 2000 6:03:17 PM

  Anything you can do to your Turbocharged Audi, I can do to my Naturally Aspirated Benz, including the addition of a turbo. Nothing beats dispacement. Referring to money is real weak. Do not worry about what your wife says about how much you spent on your car. You can not put a price tag on fine art. Go ahead, try and argue with me. What is a mercedes benz model list. ... Read More

• The 6 Speed

  Written by: cross6 on Aug 16, 2000 1:56:03 AM

  Has the manual shifter for the S-4 been modified? I have read some negative comments on the 2000 S4's 6 speed that they were a "little clunky"...has Audi done anything? And how's the burn on Nogaro Blue? How does the color look in 6 months do you still like it?

• Buying Used

  Written by: mikeyf16 on Jul 26, 2000 6:22:50 AM

  Bollinger - Thanks for the obvious answer to the 2000 model year S4 question I've read through this entire board and have a couple of more questions: 1 - is the 3 yr warranty transferrable to include the 'free' maintenance? 2 - I live 3 hrs away from the nearest Audi dealer. If I were to have a major problem with a car under warranty (ref the guy with the bad ... Read More

• Used 2000 S4 s

  Written by: mikeyf16 on Jul 24, 2000 4:06:04 AM

  I have fallen in love with audis over the last few months and think I want to go all the way and get an S4. I've seen several used 2000 models for sale in Autotrader.com. What is up with the majority of used models on the market being 2000? Is there something wrong with that model year? Does anyone recommend a particular model year for least amount of bugs? Any advice ... Read More

• AUDI S4 CHIP

  Written by: kat35 on Jul 2, 2000 2:37:20 PM

  does anyone know the availablility of adding a chip to the 2000 S4 to improve performance. Live in the south Jersey area. has anyone tried adding daytime running lights.

• Chip Upgrades for S4

  Written by: sjanzen on Jan 17, 2000 9:02:56 PM

  For chip/exhaust upgrades on the new 2000 Audi S4 check out the website: www.tap1.com for (Total Audi Performance). Also, check out the S-car enthusiast group site at www.s-cars.org

• S4 Availability?

  Written by: ljhoward on Dec 16, 1999 5:03:59 AM

  I ordered an S4 from CarsDirect.com a month or so ago, and they're telling me I won't get it 'til mid-February 2000! My local (N. California) Audi dealership doesn't even have a demo. How many people out there actually have these now?

• Test drive (from a Dinan 325 owner)

  Written by: dkelly22 on Oct 25, 1999 5:06:18 PM

  I have been waiting for the S4 to be available... since I have been a Audi/VW fan for a while. I currently have a '94 325i that I have had a few Dinan things done to is: Level 3 suspension, chip, cold air intake & throttle body. My car has apros 220 hp & 215 fl/lbs of torque... and drives harder and edgier than an M3 The new S4 is a ... Read More