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Used 2009 Audi S4 Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Actually a 2006 Cabriolet

dreward, 07/31/2005
2006 Audi S4 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have just received my 2006 S4 Cabriolet (Silver with red leather seats) and so far it is great. The driving has been smooth with a slight edge and I can honestly say I have never had so much fun behind the wheel of a car. It has the bluetooth prep which works well but does not transfer the phone book or control the phone directly this is in my view a bug and needs to be corrected. If phone book transfer directly from the phone is tough why not at least allow phone book transfer from the SD card? The sound system is stellar even my wife (who is notoriously picky and sensitive to volume) tells me to crank it up

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing sport sedan

Vlad, 05/08/2021
2006 Audi S4 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

First Audi I ever owned coming from a Lexus and this Audi S4 automatic i got at 134k was in horrible shape from previous owner and I luckily bought the car in time to be able to save it. During my 1 year of ownership I have fixed the trunk lock hatch (did it myself) also replaced rear struts , front struts , full front control arms and front drive axles, which costed me in parts around $350 and labor $800. Battery also died on me during 5 month (Don't let it sit for too long.) As for current issues I have now after one year is my driver side window wont roll down and i have the window regulator part ready to have it installed I heard its a common issue on B7 S4. BIGGEST RUMOR these cars have is that people say "timing chain fails" at 100k or whatever. People will hate to hear this but if you make sure you buy it from someone who took care of it as in not beating it up when its cold and giving it HIGH quality oil then you will be good Also on cold starts make sure you do the 15 second rule which is put the key in the "On position" for 15 seconds then turn the vehicle on. doing this will make sure some oil flows into the timing chain area and not cause damage. I have 140k with no timing issues also i friend had 188k and no timing chain issues. because I ONLY use Liqui Moly motor oil and warm up the car properly also I refuse to take the car on highway until the vehicle temp shows that its warm enough in middle. All these extra stuff I do will make sure there is enough warm oil at the timing chain area and not cause any stress on the chain guides.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great convertible

Audi lover, 07/04/2006
2006 Audi S4 quattro 2dr Convertible AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The S4 convertible is a stylish car! I have driven mine for 2000 miles now and just love it. Compared to other convertibles in this high performance range you get much more car for your money. I looked at the M3, but found the Audi better for every day driving. Great and smooth 8 cyl engine

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3.25 out of 5 stars

2007 Audi S4 Avant

ericduncan, 05/10/2007
2007 Audi S4 Avant quattro 4dr Wagon AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought the S4 Avant (specifically not the sedan) because I have dogs and they go everywhere with me. I'm more than frustrated with the air circulation in this car. I live in Phoenix. Audi absolutely missed the boat when it comes to the comfort of anyone not sitting in the front. There are no air vents in the back (except on the floor) and while there are air vents in the back of the car, they're only for defrosting and work only when heat comes through them. I'm forced to drive my Volvo for four months out of the year because it's literally cruel to have my dogs baking in the back (even though the a/c is on high). Don't buy this car unless you plan to only have one passenger.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best I've owned

Jgutman, 09/29/2006
2006 Audi S4 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The moment I test drove it I fell in love. Have owned M3s and C55. Nothing corners like the S4. Rigid body, great handling, powerplant sounds like Mozart wrote the notes. Passing ability, and comfort are all just perfect. No reason to have a porsche. Trunk is huge, will hold two golf bags in comfort. I do not think I could have done better, and I test drove them all. Quality and finish are impeccable. Even the factory blue tooth, and navigation, as well as premium sound are superior. Good going Audi!

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