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4.25 out of 5 stars

Buy with warranty or be ready to spend

AC_SOCAL, 05/05/2010
2004 Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful

Pros : Performance is awesome, one of the best looking sport sedans , interior is spacious, sound system is great, fully loaded with options, very nice seats. Cons: 1) very poor reliability! So far : bearings, engine cover gaskets, coils, light sensors, seat warmers wiring, clutch!, control arm. I was not expecting that many issues with a car that I take good care of and I hardly overdrive it! Good thing all were covered by extended warranty. 2) MPG : 14 to 15 3) Front heavy due to engine weight I am reluctant to buy another Audi, although the S5 is hard to resist. I owned 328i BWM for 5 yrs I did not have any problems until around 100K miles,I started having problems with S4 at 30K mi

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5 out of 5 stars

This One Does it All

1st Audi Man, 10/11/2010
2004 Audi S4 Avant quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is the perfect car if you don't want to be seen in a "sports car". Not to mention, you can haul a few kids along the way as well. Although it is not as athletic as a Cayman, it will easily blow away your expectation as to what a grocery hauler can do. It has the class inside and out as you'd expect from an Audi. The 4.2L V8 is a battle-tested dynamo in the lineup. Sure, you can complain about the mileage, but don't buy this car if that's on the top of your list - high performance is what it is. Although we haven't used it to tow anything, it is our do it all car anytime of the year. If you can find one (sedan or wagon), jump on it, you will be happy

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A wolf in sheep's clothing

SimpleSam, 03/28/2007
2004 Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

The S4 is the first Audi I have ever purchased, and it will definitely not be my last. I have been a BMW fan for years, however, the interior design and class the S4 resembles cannot be matched by any current manufacturer. Power is plentiful even at low RPMs, giving passing lanes a sort of GT feel rather than mundane city driving. The grabby clutch did give me some issues during the first 1000kms, although the overall driving experience overcompensated for Audi's slight imperfection. My only major complaint is Audi waited so long to bring the RS4 stateside! Oh well, I will just have to settle for the sluggish 340 hp, road gripping, eye catching juggernaut. A tru1ely remarkable car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my new S4 Cabrio

KenSchwartz, 06/07/2004
2004 Audi S4 quattro AWD 2dr Cabriolet (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This car is quick off the line with true appeal on turns. The SMG paddle shifters give the control of a stick without the annoyance of a clutch in traffic. Stereo is clear, seats are so comfortable. This thing is just great in turns and loves to jump off the line. I had a 1999 Corvette and I like this more - can't believe I'm saying this. Mine- brilliant red with silver/wood interior.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

yessir that's my baby

Sharon, 02/13/2005
2004 Audi S4 quattro AWD 2dr Cabriolet (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Sometimes I believe my S4 leaves the road and soars through the air! It glides around corners, stops on a dime and is always willing to go faster than I am. It is beautiful and I still get excited everytime I slip in behind the wheel. Taking the top down on the freeway is wonderful. Sometimes I feel guilty about the as milage...but, well, what can I say, I'm in LOVE!

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