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Used 2016 Audi S4 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

If you're on the fence pull the trigger on the S4

Michael, 02/01/2019
2016 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I'm guilty of not sharing my opinions by reviewing purchases, though I scour the internet to find reviews on products that I'm interested in and I'm always appreciative to find, in many cases, enough reviews to help make a decision. I'm writing this as someone that has owned this S4 for three years and have 23K on the clock. I purchased this Audi from Stevens Creek Audi in Sunnyvale and had a great experience. Andrei and Tenzin are the sales people to go to there. Leasing this Audi and the fantastic time that I've had with it motivated me to start writing reviews. Some would think that I just went down the list of marking pretty much everything 5 stars and great for each category. I didn't. I looked at each attribute of the category and wanted to give the response based on my true experience. This car has it all, power, braking, it is nicely appointed. The quality of the interior, exterior, reliability, dealer support, no other reason to take it for service other than those that are scheduled. Off the lot, brand new, even the tires are quality, though they only lasted me 21K miles, they were sticky and performed very well. I only have one complaint and I don't think it's Audi's or specific to the S4, it is more likely due to reception in my garage for XM Radio. Many times, it has to perform an update and then loses all the programmed channels for XM and I have to redo everything again. I get a smile EVERYTIME I drive this car. I enjoy this car so much, my intention was to buy out the lease, however, I got a really good deal on an RS5, so it's with mixed emotions that I'll be returning it.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Early impressions on 2014 S4 6MT highest trim

vicgill, 09/07/2013
2014 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 6M)
15 of 27 people found this review helpful

Sheer power, handling, and fun to drive factors are its highlights. Drive Select is now standard across all trims and changes the car from comfortable daily driver to aggressive sports car.

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5 out of 5 stars

This car is a rocket!!!

Greg Budd, 03/10/2017
updated 03/16/2020
2015 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

It is a 2015 S4. I've always driven sport/luxury cars including Volvo S60 R-Design, Infiniti G35 and G37 Sports and this is one of the best I've had. Crazy fast, the sound and kick in the pants is intoxicating when you bury your right foot and that supercharger kicks in. Interior is one of the nicest and infotainment/MMI is the best for ease of use. If you love music as I do you have to go for the B & O sound system. Two minor complaints; front brakes needed to be done at 22,000 miles and I must be getting old because the seats aren't as comfy after about 2 hours in the car. Up for a replacement this fall and the short list consists of the new Audi S5 Sportback, the Volvo S60 Polestar or the Lincoln MKZ with the 400 hp twin turbo. I know, it's North American but I will know once I have driven it. UPDATE. The car goes back at the end of October and I am going for the Lincoln MKZ with the twin turbo 400 hp AWD. I am impressed with the car, only reason for changing from Audi is the Lincoln is a bit bigger, a bit softer (bad back) and it's maybe just time for a change. I will miss the roar of the Audi when you put your foot into it but the 2018 Audi with the turbo instead of the supercharger is a bit more subdued anyway. UPDATE 3/12/18. Have had the Lincoln MKZ for 2 1/2 months and no regrets. Absolutely amazing car and exactly what I was looking for. Best sleeper on the road. Update 3/13/20. The Hot Rod Lincoln goes back this October. Short list is the Porsche Macan S, Volvo S60 R-Design and Mercedes-Benz AMG C43. Will revisit once a decision has been made.

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5 out of 5 stars

2015 s4 Stronic what a kick!

jygesq, 02/05/2015
updated 02/16/2021
2015 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
8 of 15 people found this review helpful

this car is fast, THIS CAR IS FAST, this car is fun!! The S tronic tranny makes this car a pleasure to drive.Acts like a MT without all the hassle.You can stay is D mode for all a round economy or pull down gear shift to go into S mode. In S the shift points are raised . You can also make car settings for steering, engine sounds, power, sport differential through MIMI.It can be reasonably tame or like a muscle car in disguise. The sport differential cost an additional $1100 ORDER it . It significantly changes for the better the way the car handles, and you can program it for different driving situations. Amazing sleeper car. Down side,the plastic trim on window frames scratches easily Up date got 3 m pro film put on plastic trim on windows., no more visible scratches, dealer paid for it. only one glitch, radio would not respond to volume control on steering wheel. It returned to normal in three days, no problem since, You will get clicking noise at exactly 9mph after you stop. It is the electric motor mounts, very faint., not all times. All Audis do it, Great car, still glad I bought it 2 years later.Stiil a rocket ship , a sleeper muscle car in disguise. UPDATE the v-6 engine has has a TSB Technical Service Bulletin to perform a change to timing chain tensioners. both my local Audi dealers have not yet performed this TSB. Audi claims no damage is not done. On initial start up a few times in a week, there is a sound ,timing chain rattle. It lasts for a few seconds. My car is at the 21K mark. I have an extended Audi warranty until Jan 2024. If the engine blows up ,I am covered with only $100 deductible. The noise is a minor annoyance. Several Audi S4 owners have reported on user board Audizine, that the noise has returned AFTER the TSB was done. Others have reported many issues while dealers tried to do TSB. It is major surgery. Now that there are reports that TSB is not successful.I am not having it done. Nothing new to report.Timing chain noise does NOT happen diuring winter weather! However the front brakes will squeal when weather is below 20 degrees. My memory seat has lost it memory function, and one tire has slow air leak ( 5 lbs few months or so) TPMS alerts you, but the it is exasperating l Off to dealer for annual oil change. Hopefully the tire leak can me fixed, And seat memory can be restored.My factory warranty is over. Once before I lost memory function, but I restored it my moving seat up & back twice & up and down twice. That trick no longer works,now that car is out of warranty. Dealer installed new module for seat memory .No charge! STILL THE MOST Fun CAR. FAST AND SMOOTH.THE SUPER CHARGER makes it sound so good.Almost sounds like a turbine.My first brake job by dealer was very expensive $1200 .You do pay to play. But seat memory module was installed gratis.one helps to offset the other! New tires were installed,as old one were wearing. Slow leak issue should be resolved.I have my own tech for car at my Audi dealer

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A German muscle car, sleeper division

smerdyakov, 01/03/2015
2014 Audi S4 Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 7AM)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

This car represents a Teutonic variation on the classic American muscle car: take a mid-size car (the A4, in this case) and install a larger, more powerful engine. There is more to the S4 than that, of course, but that is the essence of it. The only way of distinguishing it from an A4, at a glance, is the presence of small S4 badges front and rear, and the V6T badges on the front fenders. The S4 gives excellent acceleration with superb handling and ride quality, combined with reasonable fuel economy. It is not inexpensive (especially in Prestige trim), but I cannot think of a car with its combination of virtues available at a lower price from any other manufacturer.

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