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

4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

The best car ever in my opinion

Russ, 04/11/2006
Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned Jensen Healey, x2 Jaquars, x3 BMW incl a 2003 M3 roadster, x3Mercedes, a Volvo and a couple domestics. This is the best of the bunch for fun, comfort, driving ease @ all speeds and slick in all respects. And a bargain price for all that. I was on the list for a BMW M5 and luckily took this out for a test drive!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Superb Sleeper Sedan ...

jerry123, 11/24/2004
Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The S4 goes like a bullet train - has prodigious grip, incredible high speed stability, corners like its on rails, very fast and linear power delivery. Just like a Subaru WRX STi, but without the boy racer image and better build quality. Also has low profile looks - literally re-defines the term "wolf in sheep's clothing". The S4 also has a true "Jekyl & Hyde" character, can be nice one minute and a total beast the next minute. I'm still not sure why anyone would prefer a RWD over an AWD, especially when grip, stability and handling is important to piloting a ultra high performance sedan/coupe. I can see why FWD is inferior to an AWD/RWD, but RWD to AWD?

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4.88 out of 5 stars

One sweet ride

chuckg32, 01/27/2005
Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Wow. There isn't enough space in this review to do my Audi S4 justice. I was close to purchasing a BMW 330i w/performance package. At the last minute I decided to look at the S4. There is no simply no comparison. The fit and finish of the interior is the superb quality you expect from Audi. It's very comfortable, yet the Recaro's never let you forget you are in a performance car. Speaking of performance, the acceleration is simply breathtaking, and the handling is very sure-footed, thanks to the quattro. The exterior styling is classy, with a slight aggressive edge to it. A perfectly understated sports sedan. The clincher? I got a better lease deal on the S4 than the 330i!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The best all year round car

lig, 10/23/2004
Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is by far the perfect all year round vehicle. The 340hp pulls you courteosy a 4.2l v8. I came from an 01 s4 to the 05 and there is a dramatic improvment all throughout. Handling is like a knife, acceleration is scary, interior is very smartly designed with everything in easy reach. Seats offer excellent support and comfort. I have not one complaint about this amazing machine.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Ausgezeichneter!

WilliamStivelman, 11/12/2004
Audi S4 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this car after erroneously purchasing an M3 and owning it for 49 days. While the BMW is a superb- handling and braking race car, it is not liveable for the long haul. It's impossible to shift smoothly. Its ergonomics are variable, at best fair. The seat is fair for a tall driver. The S4, on the other hand, is a breath of fresh air. Its controls are logical logical and pragmatic. Its handling is elegantly sublime, and its power, the POWER, well, it's unbelievable. The shifter carves to perfection. The car has a buttery smooth feel. The build quality is far better than VW's already excellent mid- priced siblings.

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