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Used 2016 Audi S4 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

First week of my new love

carguy211, 03/28/2015
2015 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Now I have to say I am a car guy and like fast sporty cars. Did a bunch of research in my price range and lean more towards sport that comfort. Traded in a 2009 G37 that I had really liked but I am already in love and over that. This is my first German car and after looking at dealer inventory and not seeing exact features I wanted I looked at it and ordered it from factory my way. I couldn't be happier with the way my exterior, interior and sport options turned out. This car rocks literally with Bang Olfsun and rides like its on rails. The acceleration and drive handling are superb and it's just fun to drive. I keep it in dynamic mode because it's responsive and fast. Awesome car.

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5 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

Definite Head-turner

Dave, 10/05/2016
2015 Audi S4 Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought the 2015 as new in early 2016. Very impressed. Although technology package is lacking with poor interface and lack of USB port, the Bang and Olufsen (sp?) system is amazing. The radio can be played very loud and sound crisp and full in the cabin, yet is not noticed by outsiders. The "muscle" of the car is best noted when hitting the gas at 60 mph and accelerating afterward. The car's curb appeal is very impressive as many people stop to gaze...

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5 out of 5 stars

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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2.5 out of 5 stars

Brake failure

stevef13, 07/30/2014
2014 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
5 of 17 people found this review helpful

I bought the S4 because it is advertised as a track car by Audi at their Sports Car Experience at Infineon Raceway. After a warm up session, then 15 minutes on the track I had fade and then failure from my brakes. At the dealership the rotors were determined to be bad. I have owned so many cars, 10 Audi's, and NEVER has this happened. According to the dealership Audi USA will not cover the brakes they put in my car. How is it the S4's they have you track at their raceway last but mine cannot? This car is not for tracking since the manufacturer does not back up it's product and treats loyal owners poorly. Truth in engineering= failure to support customers.

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5 out of 5 stars

Performance pkus MPG!

Justirv, 03/29/2018
2015 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Effortless power with the Supercharged V6, can be run as docile as any grocery-getter, but coax it slightly, and it will respond with extreme urgency, all while attaining 18-26+ MPG.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Read before you buy

scratchgolfer2, 06/10/2015
2014 Audi S4 Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M)
4 of 24 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new last year, for the first year I loved the car, every aspect of it with small somewhat irritating problems. Wind blowing throw the windows on the highway right off the lot will drive you insane if you are listening to talk radio. My S4 came with the Upgraded Summer Tire package with the Continental Conti Contact 3s. These are the Worst tires in the world, the tread pattern wore out "unusually" after 7K miles, seriously...That is a like 2k option, what a waste, if you car has these tires make them change them before you buy.

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4 out of 5 stars

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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