2005 Audi S4 Review

Name: 2005 Audi S4 Review
Brand: Audi
Price: 3939 USD
Rating: 4.8 (93 reviews)

2004 Audi S4 quattro Cabriolet Power-Operated Top

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Audi S4 types

Convertible
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Wagon

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Broad power band, confident handling, high-quality materials and attractive cabin design, available as a sedan, wagon or convertible.

Cons

Not the tire smoker you would expect, small backseat, priced close to more established rivals.

What’s new

For 2005, the S4 gets a new satellite/navigation/AM/FM antenna.

Edmunds says

Though not quite as enthralling as BMW's frenetic M3, the S4 still offers entertaining performance along with a more livable personality.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$354/mo

$183/mo

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4.8

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The best car for a smart man

Jim, 03/20/2010

2005 Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M)

I've owned my S4 for over 30k miles now, so I think I can properly review it as a used car. It's a blast to drive if you drive it like it wants to be driven. You honestly have to take care to drive it slowly. I commute 3 hours round trip to DC everyday and while I hate my commute, if I just stomp on the gas in 3rd gear at 3k revs, it makes you smile like a teenager watching American …

Is there a perfect car?This is may be it

Biagio, 01/29/2009

2005 Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M)

Thanks to most of the reviewers here, I made the decision to purchase a used S4 (along with Audi's pure protection additional warranty). I have to say it is the most amazing car I've ever owned--even over my 67 Mustang fastback. As another reviewer said "it does everything right". A pleasure to drive, doesn't look fast but runs like a refined rocket, handles like a track car and is …

The Ultimate Compromise

DJD, 08/29/2010

2005 Audi S4 quattro AWD 2dr Cabriolet (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

I drove both new and used BMW's and Mercedes before I picked my 5-year-old S4 Cabrio. Haven't regretted my choice for a second. I think of this car as the "ultimate compromise." You can speed top-down through the sweepers of Big Sur in Summer or tackle the hills at Tahoe in the winter. You can hoon it like a teenager, or ferry the kids to grandma's in safety and comfort. And oh, the …

Time to debunk the Audi S4!

kevin raynard, 11/04/2015

2005 Audi S4 quattro AWD 2dr Cabriolet (4.2L 8cyl 6M)

Time to debunk some myths about this car that previous owners seem starstruck over 1/ The engine....well yes its ok but thats it, after all 340hp in a 3700lb body is NOT going to set the world on fire! For comparison the then new C5 vette in 1997 made 345hp and weighed 3400lb. So WHY does the S4 feel so lively? Very simple, its all in the gearing! It is running the equivalent of a 4.11 …

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2005 S4 Highlights

Type:

Convertible

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$53,950
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$354/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	10.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the S4 include:

Alarm
Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

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2005 Audi S4 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}