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Simply Fantastic! Coast to Coast! 2018 S4 Prestige
Chris, 07/24/2017
2018 Audi S4 Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
41 of 41 people found this review helpful
Coming from a 328i and being a BMW fan in general I was very skeptical, with high expectations, for the S4 and I felt like I was taking a risk when I purchased this car. Looking back, I honestly feel I could not have made a better decision. This car is simply amazing in every way. I recently drove this car coast to coast from New Jersey to San Diego and had plenty of time to break it in. Ride comfort: 40 hours and 2 1/2 days never went so fast... the Quattro handled torrential downpours to aggressive cornering like a dream. Fatigue was not an issue with the 3-way massaging seats! Driving Dynamics: The S4 accelerates like a rocket and handles like a dream at any speed. The different driving modes are critical as road conditions change. I loved how the Dynamic mode handled the winding mountains in the Southwest with ease and the comfort mode was smooth sailing through the various construction work zones across the country. Tech: The high end gizmos in the new Audi's was what finally pushed me away from BMW and towards Audi. The adjustable color heads up display with Navigation and speed sign recognition worked great! Crossing America, I never had to worry about the changes in the speed limit from a high of 75 to a low of 45 in the work zones... The cameras always caught the sign changes. I had never used lane keeping assist before so there was an adjustment period but once I got used to it... it was a blessing. After hours of driving and possible fatigue it felt like you had a guardian angel by your side giving you gentle nudges to keep you on track day or night. Having Navigation on dual screens is quite nice and extremely customizable, especially zoom in/out with the scroll of your thumb. The only negative I have is that the download speeds of the Audi Connect when searching weather or traffic updates was a bit slow but not surprising considering all the digital processing constantly going on with the car. Overall this car is a dream machine that I plan to enjoy for many years to come.
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2018 vs 2010 Audi S4 Prestige
Twowheelsgood, 08/10/2017
updated 08/31/2023
2018 Audi S4 Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
40 of 43 people found this review helpful
My 2018 Audi S4 (Sport, Cold Weather, and Driver Assistance packages, Dynamic Steering, Nappa leather, 19" wheels, carbon inlays) just passed 60,000 miles so I'm rewriting the whole new review. This car replaced our 2010 Audi S4 Prestige (7A) and we cross-shopped the Mercedes C43 AMG and BMW 340i xDrive. For the right buyer, that is someone looking for a highly competent real-world daily, this is a near-perfect car. It is plenty quick for the street (4.3 sec to 60), has strong brakes that are not grabby, and good handling helped by the torque-vectoring diff to give bit of rotation that doesn't feel too artificial or unpredictable. The suspension is supple and allows just enough body roll to give a nice sense of loads and the car has high limits (0.99 g). A sportier suspension would eliminate the roll, but at the expense of brittleness and the sensation of cornering. Steering is accurate, if numb, and has good on-center feel. A sportier exhaust might be more entertaining at times, but I think they judged it well enough, so it makes a decent sound without droning. The cabin is outstanding, and I much prefer it to the latest generation of Audis and BMWs. The seats are adjustable, supportive for me (5'7", 150 lb), and comfortable for long trips. The dash has the perfect sport layout, namely a central round tach with digital speedo and gear position in the middle. The Bang and Olufsen sound system is very good, though not exceptional. Compared to my 2010 (B8) S4, the new B9 car has far better suspension compliance and less grabby brakes. Our B8 had the DCT, which was more engaging than the ZF 8-speed in the B9, but put the car at risk of costly repairs. Our DCT started misbehaving around 40,000 miles and various low-cost "repairs" like reprogramming did not cure it. I felt lucky to trade it in before facing a Mechatronic replacement. Tuning of the ZF is decent and the peace of mind is worth the lost character. Over 60,000 miles following the factory maintenance schedule, our car has had zero mechanical problems. With mostly highway driving, the lifetime average fuel consumption has been 29 mpg. Consumption in the teens is easily possible if you hoon it. There are few cons, one of which one is serious. In any mode other than Dynamic, the car can be very slow to respond to strong throttle inputs. This can be dangerous if traffic conditions require an immediate burst of acceleration. Tubro lag might be contributing, but I think the main issue is with transmission and accelerator pedal programming. Now that I understand it, I flip to Dynamic mode whenever I anticipate a need for best throttle response, like merging traffic or in some intersection crossings. This is easily done by giving the shift lever a second tug from D. My minor complaint is with poor backup camera image quality. That is compensated by the overhead view that works well. My only non-OEM changes were fitting Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires and getting aftermarket 18" wheels fitted with Nokian Hakkapelitta winter tires. Both seem like good choices. The OEM Continental summer tires may have had better dry grip, but the Michelins work better in wet and cool conditions and seem to give a bit more feel. Overall, this is a fantastic car fro the street. From my n=1 experience, buying a used B9 would probably be safe. If I was buying a new car to replace it today , I would probably go with the new BMW M340i which is better in many ways but suffers from iDrive 8. As I'm approaching retirement and will be driving more for fun and less for necessity, I might try to replace our S4 with a new RS3 once the former passes 100,000 miles and if I can snag the latter without dealer markup. * Acceleration and cornering numbers from a 2018 Car and Driver review.
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A joy to drive!
Robert, 08/20/2017
2018 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
As advised by Edmunds, going with Premium Plus and adding Technology package and S Sport Package seemed to be the best value. Coming from 21 years of driving BMWs, I was doing a lot of research on why change. But with technology platforms changing so fast, I wanted to keep an open mind. It was a surprise that Audi S4 came out on top for me after two test drives and a lot of research. Interior, Exterior, performance, and driving comfort. Now, after 4 months of daily driving plus several long roadtrips, I'm sure it was the right choice.
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Amazing
K Rein, 08/16/2017
2018 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
I purchased the S4 a couple months ago after researching many other similar vehicles, to include BMW and MB. I came from a 2011 Infinite G37X and while I loved that car, you really cannot compare the two. The Audi is simply the best vehicle I have ever driven. My S4 has the Napa leather package and the S Sport package which I highly recommend. This car handles amazing, it actually feels like there is someone sitting behind me steering my rear wheels while taking turns or curves at a higher speed. The six piston brakes are awesome also. Anyone who nit picks the steering, suspension, brakes, transmission or anything else on this car is being ridiculous. This car is solid all the way around and this review is coming from your everyday guy. There is nothing I don't love about this car, I look forward to getting into it everyday. Lastly for you audio enthusiasts, the Bang & Olufsen stereo is also amazing. The louder you play it the better it gets. I hope this review helps you when you are trying to make your decision.
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Fast Fun!
GMO24, 08/19/2018
updated 03/01/2019
2018 Audi S4 Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had many VAG autos over the years including a APR stage 3 VW CC R-Line and more recently a 2016 Golf R with an APR stage 2 setup prior to my purchase of the 2018 Audi S4. That’s said, the S4 is very refined and fast for a stock vehicle compared to some of my previous experiences. The car is an absolute joy to drive. The handling is very good at high speed and the car is completely composed, especially in dynamic mode. My only grip is that I wish they would have given it the DSG transmission in the S6. The ZF 8 is good and quick but still not as fast or intuitive as the DSG. That aside, the car is fantastic. The carbon fiber trim is sporty and aggressive looking without being overbearing. The cabin materials are high quality and the Fine Nappa leather is a must in my opinion. The Bang & Oulefson stereo is amazing. As good if not better than Bose. All in all I’m very happy with the car. Lastly buy the service/maintenance package as the servive dept charges insane prices for simple 20K, 30K, 40K, 50K service intervals. TRUST ME! I found out the hard way with my wife’s Audi Q7. Okay... So I'm now above 20K miles and I've had the car for a year. Still very pleased with it. A little bummed that none of the major tuners have been able to break into the ECU but the car is still fun to drive. The original Continental Tires had to be replaced at 16K miles which surprised me as I don't drive the car hard. I was told by the Tire Plus rep that helped me that the tires on these sport models are very soft and have tremendous grip which makes them wear faster. Also had to have the high pressure fuel pump replaced which was covered under warranty.
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4 Door Hotrod
1stTimeAudiBuyer, 12/13/2018
2018 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car redefines what a 4 door sports sedan truly is. Acceleration is incredibly strong, specially if you use launch control (my wife hates when I do that!). 0-60 is actually accomplished in about 4.2 seconds. Cornering is relatively flat but smooth and composed. Exhaust note is elegant, but definitely sport. Some crackle and pops both when shifting under moderate to hard acceleration and on the down shifts. The 8-speed automatic is extremely quick. Initially, I was disappointed in not being able to row my own, but this 8 speed has finally convinced me the manuals, while more fun, have no chance when it comes to pure speed. Putting the transmission in manual mode provides the same sense of control as a true manual, both up and downshifts are immediate and lightening quick. The car is a sleeper on the outside, which makes embarrassing drivers of other german products a blast when they don't know or expect the acceleration from the hot turbo V-6. (turbo is in the middle of the V). Turbo lag is non existent if you plan ahead - it can cause an unpleasant delay if you decide to punch and the transmission happens to be in the complete wrong gear. I primarily drive it in Manual mode, which is where any true enthusiast will do most of the driving.
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larger sport sedan
DR J, 06/02/2018
2018 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
this car is closer in size to e class Mercedes and 5 series bmw.shop against these cars and not c class mb and 3 series bmw.much better then e class and 5 series for far less money.
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Just the Right Amount of Everything
SteelCityPgh, 08/05/2020
2018 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Other than the usual cost of the vehicle and the fact that you're gonna pay a pretty penny to maintain it... Perfect. I've had the privilege of driving every German make at least once... And my experience with Audi (even the loaner '20 A6 I received for a few weeks while my S4 was being serviced) has been nothing but spectacular. Again, the price tags can be pretty high...but you get what you pay for. Cliche or not, it's the God's honest truth... The seats are SO so comfortable. My fiance and I do a lot of road tripping, and if it's close enough of a distance we may drive the Audi, and when we do it's just a dream. I would never recommend buying a vehicle let alone a luxury vehicle brand new off the line... But certified pre-owned - really can't go wrong!
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NO Audi S, $400 alignmt -terrible split tires
Orchid, 12/06/2019
2018 Audi S4 Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 67 people found this review helpful
If you are obsessed with Audi And about to buy sport model, do your research. I own S4 2018 brand new bought, after a year ,2019, 4 tires splitted and worn completely after a year? which makes me scare to drive and need it replaced ASAP. I’m a lady driver and drive sober like a grandma. They will never tell you Upfront with S Sport models that there’s special alignment, cost double due to a camera sensor $400 and have short life-time on tires- which astonished me when I brought my S4 back for a 2nd recall for services- I was told my tires are split and worn, about to tear - thats crazy. It’s about 18000 mileages. They gave me unusual reasons that most S models are like that!! So they try to tell you to get regular A models instead. (Roll my eye balls) I recently heard lot of bad news about Audi and disappointments from their clients that were there waiting for services- one said engine lights on after bought for 3 days , the other guy said noises after a week. And after 50,000 miles warranty, you will pay substantial for services for parts- ok look at alternative?audi , bmw or Mercedes or porches? Do research. Now you think.
Audi S4, fun driver with amazing digital
Al, 06/03/2021
2018 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love the S4, handling, power, digital cockpit, looks. Why would anybody buy an A4 after trying an S4?
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Best of everything sedan
Marvin k, 02/03/2023
2018 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The luxury of an Audi with an engine that growls and turns serious when slipped into sports mode.
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