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Used 2020 Audi S4 Consumer Reviews

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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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A gentleman’s GT

Audi Fan, 05/19/2019
2019 Audi S4 Prestige quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

The Prestige model adds a considerable amount to the price of an S4, but it is worth every penny. Dual pain glass results in a car that is supremely isolated from road noise, the B&O sound system produces exceptionally crisp and clean output, and the adaptive cruise control and traffic jam assist provide welcome relief from congested urban driving. More generally, the optional sport differential and adjustable suspension opens the door to both smooth long distance cruising and backroad fun. While there are other cars that are faster or sharper handling, nothing in the same price range comes close to the S4’s complete package, and especially so if you want a car that is not only reasonably compact and that also can accommodate four mature adults in comfort.

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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 so fast

D H, 04/21/2020
2019 Audi S4 Premium Plus quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is a rocket. Put this in Sport mode and try not to smile. Use this is a daily commuter and get decent mpg. I find the car very comfortable. I did get the upgraded nappa leather seats. They have a massaging function which is awesome. The lumbar and side bolsters are also fully adjustable. I also have the adjustable dampening system and put it in comfort mode on long highway rides. Technology is amazing inside the car with virtual cockpit and available google earth and live traffic. Only complaint is I wish the screen was a touchscreen. The road noise at high speed could be better and I assume the acoustic glass on prestige model takes care of that. But, with the B&O 3-D sound you will not notice it. Excellent sports sedan. Would definitely consider getting another one.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great performing car but check Sports Seats

Mike S, 11/05/2019
2019 Audi S4 Premium quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

This car drives very well, but the S Sports Seats are the most UNCOMFORTABLE seats I've ever sat in. No matter how they are set, something is always digging into my back. Despite the other assets of the car, the seats are a major issue. If you are contemplating buying this car with the Sports seats, give it a LONG test drive. Neither Audi nor my dealer has been of any help whatsoever.

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