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MY 2013 w/110,xxx Mile Review
Charles, 08/01/2017
updated 08/05/2019
2013 Audi S4 Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
This is my 1st Audi and unfortunately my last, not because my experience with my s4 was poor but because Audi s4's will no longer be offered with a manual transmission. I am very impressed with my s4, thus far 1 unscheduled visit to the dealer to repair a leaking water pump (covered under warranty @46k miles). I now have over 110k miles. I went with a "Stage 1" software upgrade from Revo when the car hit 50k miles....best bang for the buck upgrade I've ever done. 333hp in stock form to 410hp and torque from 325 ft/lbs to 390 ft/lbs, not only did I get a lot more torque (which is noticeable when overtaking) but my mpg improved as well! No other issues to report. I am due to replace my OE clutch. The ride is stiffer than in the past, I think the shocks are on their way out. The interior has worn well, no tears on the seats and minimal stretch marks on the leather seats. The navigation is a tad on the slow side (as others have mentioned). The car is heavy though and I can definitely feel the heft when I track it. Because of it's heft, the brakes get worked thoroughly....on the street, you won't notice any brake fade (just on the track). Tire wear is even, perhaps due to the AWD system, you really don't need performance tires. The s4 has impressive lateral grip. Fuel economy has dramatically improved from 23.1mpg when new to now I'm consistently getting almost 27mpg (mostly highway driving). In the 110k history with my s4, I'm on my 4th set of tires (OE Continentals & 3 sets of Pilot Sports), on my 3rd pair of brakes (front), 2nd pair brakes (rear), and 1 headlight bulb replaced (right). Everything else, just fluid changes. Hope this helps any future owners...... Aug 2019 Update: I've sold my S4 about a year ago with 146k miles. After replacing the clutch, the slave cylinder went out twice. After the 3rd replacement, I decided to sell the car. It really was a shame, I was hoping to keep that car a while longer (especially since Audi has decided to remove the manual transmission as an option).
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Steering issues
jndcav, 05/16/2013
2013 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
overall the S4 is a very nice car. Plenty of power and good overall handling. MPG is good as well averaging 25 combined in 7500 miles. Tires that come on the car are summer tires, not sure why they deliver a car in NJ in December with summer tires, do not try to get through the winter with them, you will need to put all season tires on. Navigation is not up to par with other vehicles i have owned and slow to load data and respond, also no touch screen. Biggest issue i have is with the electric steering, the on center feel is terrible, worst part about it is Audi acknowledges there is a problem but has no solution. Dealer says Audi is working on it. Car is 6 months old and still no solution
My S4 Experience
Steve Bryant, 10/21/2015
2013 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you want a cushy car, this isn't it. This car is designed for performance and the experience of driving. You will find quieter and cushier cars in this category, but the S4 gives you a "feel of the road" that you won't find in other cars at this level.
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Miss it already
Thomas Blundell, 04/18/2018
updated 10/23/2019
2013 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My favorite car ever. Great acceleration and power! Fun to drive long and short distances. I never knew I could like a car this much. Traded recently for a 2018 same model with more bells and whistles but I will always remember this one! Highly recommend anyone looking to purchase used that these are a great bargain!
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Vrooom Vrooom
David, 05/26/2016
updated 05/29/2018
2013 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Love this car! Two years later, no problems. Still a blast!
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S4 brings back the fun of driving
texasrich1, 05/27/2013
updated 05/29/2016
2013 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The S4 is a great combination of a sedan and a sporty fun to drive sports car. It responds well to normal day to day driving and handles anything the road throws at you. When given the chance to drive it in sport mode this car wants to take off and runs the curves like its on rails. I have run this car in autocross events over a dozdn times and ut is a blast to run the corse and try nkt to hit any cones. A lot of fun to drive and yet very reasonable for a daily drive car. The gas milage seems to be getting better as I own it longer. The last 600 mile trip I got 31.7 highway driving 79 mph. Audi has a winner with the S4!
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Fast, fun, a joy to drive
MElsen, 08/06/2018
2013 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I loved driving this car. It was fast, fun, responsive - a joy to drive. The Audi Nav system was far better than my wife's Porsche or any of the MB's that we've driven (her mom's, for instance).
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What a hoot!!!!
RanWa, 09/29/2021
2013 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have an S4 Quattro with the 6 speed manual transmission, Misano Red with black wheels. I have owned it for about 4 years. As a driver’s car, it is an absolute joy to drive, fast and smooth with sharp, precise handling and a stiff but not unpleasant ride. 0-60 time is faster than my 1999 C5 base Corvette. Beyond being a performance sedan, it is the “Swiss Army Knife” of cars, carrying 5 people, or with the rear seats down, nearly 1000 lbs of cargo. Mine has required zero repairs other than routine maintenance and wear items. It will be leaving us soon as we have outgrown it, but if I had the money and space I’d keep it forever and be buried in it. I’ve owned more than 40 cars, and the S4 is far and away the best driving, most enjoyable, and most engaging car of the bunch. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs a sedan but loves the art of driving.
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Audi sleeper super car
Lynn Kanable, 06/13/2019
updated 06/16/2022
2013 Audi S4 Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is fantastic. It is fast and economical. It gets over 30MPG on the highway at cruise speeds. The DSG transmission shifts faster than any manual can. The ride is a little stiff but the handling is great due to that fact. The fit and finish are excellent with no wind or road noise. It is expensive to service and to my knowledge the only common problem with this model is the water pump which is prone to failure. Other than that the engine and the rest of the drive-train are bullet proof. Still going strong with no issues whatsoever. Great mileage and performance as well as looks. Looks like a new Audi, no one can tell how old it actually is.
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