Newest Stable Mate - Audi S4

[gunit]

The Fiancé and I loved the new Audi A6 so much that we decided perhaps it was time to trade in her Audi TT.
The search began a couple months ago with nothing to formal set in place. We decided that if we found the right one, it would just happen. As it turns out there happen to be "just the right one" located at our local Audi dealership.
I originally thought they were going to be too high and it wouldn't be around by the time we sold the TT in a private sale. Boy was I wrong. They not only gave us wholesale pricing on it, as it was going to the wholesaler's next Weds but also gave us a great trade in on the TT.
When all was said and done, the payments didn't change at all! Now I understand that we in essence "started over" on equity in the car although this S4 is worth it!
This was taken delivery of last Friday and we have already put about 200 miles on it. Hard to stop driving it
Now for some stats
It is a 2004 Audi S4 4.2L NA V8, 340 bhp 300 ft/lbs, 6 Speed with Premium Package and Premium Audio Package along with Heated Seats.
Some of the Highlights:
-4.2L Engine – I would chip it although you only get ~10bhp. This engine is really built well from the factory.
-6 Speed Manual Transmission – enough said
-Silk Nappa Leather Recaro Seats - these seats are comparable to the Sparcos I had in the WRX. They are much heavier, but hey
-18" S4 Rims, in incredible condition for their age.

Some small plans I have for the immediate future are:
Exterior

-Smoked Side Markers
-19" RS4 Wheels (The same set that were on the TT, didn't trade those in)
Interior
-iPod Hookup (already ordered, OEM and can be controlled by the steering wheel controls!) (already did this and is working great!)
So here is a parting shot of the TT....



Here are some current pics of how the S4 sits, enjoy! Car is still pretty dirty from the drive, although one of these sunny days I will get it out into the sun for some nice pictures

[WhiteMKIII]

awesome car! I love s4's

[mikecentola]

that's sweet ged!

[waltbabyluv]

6speed with a V8? thats sick

[BoxerSix]

Originally Posted by waltbabyluv

6speed with a V8? thats sick

Yea the new S4's are all motor beasts, all 340hp of them I really like the new RS4's with 420hp.

Nice car, nothing wrong with that ride in my book!

[Oppie1]

Wow, sick car! What the gas mileage like on that beast?

[FuryFever]

Yeah, I was gonna say I thought the S4's were turbo'ed V6's or something. Shows what I know about Audi's... I always liked them though anyways, although I've heard complaints from some that they're horribly unreliable and expensive to maintain.

[gunit]

it actually has been averaging about 18 around town, although we have been romping on it.

On the two trips we have taken it on it has averaged 25mpg (better than the 4cyl TT even )

[gunit]

Originally Posted by FuryFever

Yeah, I was gonna say I thought the S4's were turbo'ed V6's or something. Shows what I know about Audi's... I always liked them though anyways, although I've heard complaints from some that they're horribly unreliable and expensive to maintain.

those are from guys who don't know what they are dealing with and who don't have VAG coms.

This is our 4th Audi and I can't say there is much on the market to take me away from them. Not as long as I need power and AWD

[FuryFever]

VAG coms?

Originally Posted by gunit

those are from guys who don't know what they are dealing with and who don't have VAG coms.

This is our 4th Audi and I can't say there is much on the market to take me away from them. Not as long as I need power and AWD

[gunit]

Originally Posted by FuryFever

VAG coms?

it is a tool in which to diagnose Audis.

[xceebeex]

Originally Posted by gunit

it is a tool in which to diagnose Audis.

Same tool for VW's as well. Its actually a pretty cool program, but I think its stupid that it has a whole separate proprietary program. I HATED working on my wifes old VW Cabrio.

[QuickLT1]

Nice

As said, V8s and 6 speeds are bad ass