I bet that PES Supercharged 4.2 S4 was "fun on a bun" to drive. :thumbup:

 

That's the only one I didn't get to drive

I drove an auto (eh..), and two stock 6MTs. Some asshole Camaro blocking this one in and couldn't find the keys. They said I can come back to drive it tomorrow or any day thereafter.

 

An SC 4.2? Holeee bejeezuuus! That's like a supercharged Audi playmate of the year. How are you ever going to explain the grin on your face each morning when you get to work? Or the cat that swallowed the mouse look every night at the dinner table with your wife/GF?

These are problems worth having in my opinion.


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- I'll take my coworkers for a ride, they'll understand
- Recently single

I'm comfortable living with any/all consequences

The car is priced perfectly at $24k, but I can probably talk it down with my boyish charm. 68k miles, all bells and whistles, with well over $12k in mods for about $6 more than a stock S4. Though there isn't a cold start rattle or anything, the timing chain guides and adjusters scare the shit out if me - if they fail, I'm looking at $4-5k in engine repairs/replacement. Also any reprocussions of a SC failure, $10k alone to replace.

I'd only feel comfortable buying an S4 with a warranty. This isn't a 1.8 or 2.8 where it's easy enough to work on, do a head gasket, or even swap engines. This is a scary V8 that I wouldn't be able to work on as much. I can get a warranty easy for a stock S4, but I'm searching for a reputable one that covers aftermarket engine modifications. Any ideas anyone?

 

So, no go on the SC. Read some threads that AZ folks suggested, and there have been some serious horror stories with the PES G4 tearing through S4/RS4 engines. I'm all set with that. Stock S4 here I come!

 

I've been looking at these for a few months. You can do better than that. There are quite a few around here, even B7's for that much and less within about 4k miles of that on the odo.
But it is fun with the SC. Ask anyone who was at Snorkfest a few years back.....

 

I'm not getting this one, decided that I don't want that time bomb (G4) on my ride. 340bhp is nothing to mess with anyway, literally double that of my A4.. I don't need to SC anything. Just seemed like a good price considering. But I'm going to keep looking.

Where is this beauty? I'd love to see it in person!

In Shrewsbury, MA. I was visiting friends in Worcester so I thought I'd check it out. They had 3 other S4s too: imola 6MT, dolphin grey auto, white auto.

2005 Audi S4 4.2L quattro, $16,928 - Cars.com

That's perfect. EXACTLY what I'm looking for. DG, low miles, 6MT, bose, no peeling interior buttons, and a great price. I wish that was local. I'd get a PPI and trade in my car.. And the hunt is on!

 

Where is this beauty? I'd love to see it in person!

 

2005 Audi S4 4.2L quattro, $16,928 - Cars.com

 

I wonder why both headlights have condensation inside...

 

Ahh, if only it wasn't too far for me to drag my lazy ass lol. Good luck with your search.

 

Thanks man, I'll be sure to post up my finds :thumbup:


Too bad the one James posted is in Virginia

 

I'm on spring break this week, could be a fun little trip to go get.

 

^ You're the worst.

James, down to get a PPI for me? I could drive my trade in down :angel:

 

That link didn't work for me, but if it was for Dolphin Grey 6MT 2005 at Audi of Alexandria, I can walk there from my house. It's 30 miles from James.




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Go for it Keith. 30 miles around here can mean 90 minutes or more unless I do it on a weekend.
Hell, if he doesn't want it and I knew I could get 6K for the VR, I'd do it.
I'm really leaning towards a B7 though. I've found some cabrio's for only a couple K more, just not sure if I want a cabrio though and they're tough to find in a 6MT.
Was the auto really that much of a let down? I think the B7's have flappy paddles.

 

Go for it Keith. 30 miles around here can mean 90 minutes or more unless I do it on a weekend.

I am not going to use car time capital unless he really wants me to do it. It is ultra convenient to me though, so absolutely not problem CR if you want me to give it a thorough once over.

Hell, if he doesn't want it and I knew I could get 6K for the VR, I'd do it.
I'm really leaning towards a B7 though. I've found some cabrio's for only a couple K more, just not sure if I want a cabrio though and they're tough to find in a 6MT.

I have had my radar up for a B7 Avant casually for a while now, and it may get more focused this summer because of this:

 

OH MY GOD.

I wouldn't waste your time unless I was absolutely committed to driving down given a clean PPI. I'm going to check locally though before I start calling in favors.

 

Well, I listed my car on here and on craigslist.

Here's to hoping this will be mine:

All it needs is a Cupra lip. Also me.

 

All it needs is a Cupra lip. Also me.

Though it would great on the car, you might not look so good with a Cupra Lip. Maybe try a mustache first?

 

^ Pretty sure Keith is a wizard...

 

^ explains so much..

 

There's 4 cabrio's about 2 miles from my house. Decent shape too. But with the sequester stuff going on, we're taking a hit. So, if I want to do it, I have to sell my s/c setup, then the VR along with the extra body parts I have first.

 

^

 

Is that a still in the back seat? They may cause lack of good judgement leading to accidents outside the car that may cause kids and force sale of shine mobile...

 

Pretty sure that's an air tank there Keith

 

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the B6 S4 notorious for having major issues with carbon buildup on the intake valves?

 

You're wrong

You're probably thinking of the B7 RS4. The RS4 has direct injection into the cylinder, which means the aerosolized fuel particles don't move through the intake manifold/over the valves. In the S4, the fuel injection takes place before the intake valves, allowing the aerosolized fuel to act as a solvent, preventing any carbon buildup. All direct injection engines suffer from carbon buildup to some degree unless they utilize a combined port/direct system.

Anyway, this S4 has never seen anything less than 93 octane (JHM tuned), and had PCV serviced. I'd be more concerned with scored cylinders walls causing loss of compression and very high oil consumption, or timing guides failing. Both very expensive headaches. Speaking of, anyone have opinions on third part warranties?

 

^ that's a relief for any buyers then, I know that has me worried about buying any new VAG products even though it isn't that big of a deal to fix. Be very careful with third party warranties, they have a lot of legal loopholes, aren't mod friendly, and IMO overall are usually a scam.

 

Yeah, there's only a small percentage of S4's that have these problems anyway. But those just so happen to be the only stories online since no one ever starts a thread "hey, so my S4 is running well" so everyone runs around like chicken little. I'll probably skip the warranty and hope for the best with all service records and a quality PPI.

Actually just saw an article on that yesterday Newman. According to NGP, it's the new TSI and TFSI engines that have that issue.

Yup, luckily only FSI motors.

which in the VAG V8 world means around 06 and up v8's when they turned into the fsi motors, the carbon build up can be a huge power drain, but it usually only requires cleaning every 40-60k and its about a days work on the V8 for a DIY person.

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Actually just saw an article on that yesterday Newman. According to NGP, it's the new TSI and TFSI engines that have that issue.

 

which in the VAG V8 world means around 06 and up v8's when they turned into the fsi motors, the carbon build up can be a huge power drain, but it usually only requires cleaning every 40-60k and its about a days work on the V8 for a DIY person.