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erebunicrx · 03-16-2007, 12:04 PM

well, thinking about getting something a little more high class than a civic. just wondering waht you guys thought about audi s4's. heres the add of the car i may take a look at.

2000 Audi S4 quattro (90804309)

eg6sir · 03-16-2007, 12:19 PM

i like'em.. i'd love to own one some day

E_SolSi · 03-16-2007, 12:32 PM

cool cars
very expensive to maintain
and a bitch to work on

id suggest a newer non turbo model

erebunicrx · 03-16-2007, 01:03 PM

but for this price is it ok? i could think of a couple better cars for the price of newer one though.

SlushboxTeggy · 03-16-2007, 02:11 PM

My friend use to have one. Built motor, stereo, suspension, wheels that cost more than my car, etc. Then it got stolen. Now he has a Supra.

I liked his S4 better. Fast as shit, with class and comfort.

E_SolSi · 03-16-2007, 03:10 PM

judging by the mileage that car seems to be right up against the expensive ass scheduled service

check into what exactly is required for the shed maintenance
see how much you can get it done for if you do it yourself
it might be worth it

but this is the reason you see so many S4s with about 80k going for so cheap

erebunicrx · 03-16-2007, 03:17 PM

ok thanks i'll look into it right now.

erebunicrx · 03-16-2007, 03:38 PM

hmm.. cant seem to find it on a search on google.

nootrac22 · 03-16-2007, 03:42 PM

I have a friend with a 98 and sold it over electrical problems.

totalburnout · 03-16-2007, 06:41 PM

E is right, around 80,000miles they hit you with a service thats $2-3k. Timing belt and some other thigns at german (cough*porsche*cough) prices.

allbottledup · 03-16-2007, 08:21 PM

my cousin has a newer v8 one. Loves the car but like everyone says expensive to fix.

hosmer · 03-17-2007, 10:54 AM

I was in your boat a few months ago..that was one of my options when I went looking at new(er) used cars.

I dumped the idea after seeing repair bills and the electrical problems seem to be somewhat common...same thing with the TT

drove an S4, TT, bugeye WRX, EP3 Si, RSX-S, 20th AE GTI and ended up with a Mini
No AWD, but it goes pretty well, easy to mod, not the cheapest parts but far from expensive, not alot of common problems, german engineered, 6 speed, forced induction, not very appealing to theives, all the bells and whistles, blah blah blah

I know they're not eveyones cup-o-tea...but even my "haters" changed their tune after riding in it

ScrapinSi · 03-18-2007, 04:10 PM

They aren't bad... Plagued with electrical problems..

Just don't try to port it with Playground Sand... LOL

klyph · 03-21-2007, 02:24 PM

My friend works as an audi tech in seattle. His dad owns a black one. There is a problem with one of the seals near the firewall/windshield it lets water through which fries some expensive electrical component. Other than that, nice car with more features than I know how to use.

801CRX · 03-21-2007, 02:26 PM

Too much money!!!

Cashizslick · 03-21-2007, 02:27 PM

My friend's 00 S4 was sick - quite fast for such a heavy car . . loads of power (AWD TT v6 FTMFW!!)

klyph · 03-21-2007, 02:29 PM

I was most impressed with the braking system. It's a heavy car, but it stops like right now.

erebunicrx · 03-21-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 801CRX

Too much money!!!

huh compared to what?

i made up my mind that im going to get the one i made i link to. my cousin works audi and told me the most common problems and what to look out for. for the money i can not find a better all around car.

Cashizslick · 03-22-2007, 09:40 AM

That thing is a steal at 13.5K

erebunicrx · 03-22-2007, 06:39 PM

i wish it was 13.5

hosmer · 03-22-2007, 07:25 PM

WHITE LEATHER....(I know, its more of a "light tan")

don't work on it then drive it...shit stains everywhere

pissedoffsol · 03-23-2007, 02:11 PM

yeah, very expensive to maintain.

timing belt should have been done at 60k. if it wasn't done yet, do not by the car.

03-16-2007, 12:04 PM	#1
erebunicrx my name is Dale Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol ct Posts: 2,111 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: cbr 929rr Rep Power: 33	what do you think about s4's well, thinking about getting something a little more high class than a civic. just wondering waht you guys thought about audi s4's. heres the add of the car i may take a look at. 2000 Audi S4 quattro (90804309) __________________ 03 mustang mach1, procharged, built motor, 6sp swap, built rear. 525whp @9psi 00 cbr 929rr 420 conversion -1 +2 Last edited by erebunicrx; 03-16-2007 at 12:07 PM.

03-16-2007, 01:03 PM	#4
erebunicrx my name is Dale Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol ct Posts: 2,111 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: cbr 929rr Rep Power: 33	but for this price is it ok? i could think of a couple better cars for the price of newer one though. __________________ 03 mustang mach1, procharged, built motor, 6sp swap, built rear. 525whp @9psi 00 cbr 929rr 420 conversion -1 +2

03-16-2007, 02:11 PM	#5
SlushboxTeggy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 5,477 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1997 Integra Rep Power: 116	My friend use to have one. Built motor, stereo, suspension, wheels that cost more than my car, etc. Then it got stolen. Now he has a Supra. I liked his S4 better. Fast as shit, with class and comfort. __________________ Goals for '08 -Beach body circa '03(about there) -Make the Integra better(got some parts) -Buy a 80s bike(not yet) -Tattoo #3(and #4-planning) RIP Shaunie T. O'Reilly- 1986-2006 I lost a brother and a part of myself. I know the wound may never heal. I will carry you with me until we meet again

03-16-2007, 03:17 PM	#7
erebunicrx my name is Dale Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol ct Posts: 2,111 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: cbr 929rr Rep Power: 33	ok thanks i'll look into it right now. __________________ 03 mustang mach1, procharged, built motor, 6sp swap, built rear. 525whp @9psi 00 cbr 929rr 420 conversion -1 +2

03-16-2007, 03:38 PM	#8
erebunicrx my name is Dale Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol ct Posts: 2,111 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: cbr 929rr Rep Power: 33	hmm.. cant seem to find it on a search on google. __________________ 03 mustang mach1, procharged, built motor, 6sp swap, built rear. 525whp @9psi 00 cbr 929rr 420 conversion -1 +2


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03-16-2007, 03:42 PM	#9
nootrac22 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA pocono mts Age: 32 Posts: 3,097 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: daily driver working on 92 prelude 4ws Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 103	electrical problemes I have a friend with a 98 and sold it over electrical problems.

03-16-2007, 06:41 PM	#10
totalburnout Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern NJ Age: 23 Posts: 5,987 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 Audi A4 Rep Power: 104	E is right, around 80,000miles they hit you with a service thats $2-3k. Timing belt and some other thigns at german (coughporschecough) prices. __________________ "Good talk... I'll see you out there."

03-16-2007, 08:21 PM	#11
allbottledup Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Egg Harbor City NJ Age: 27 Posts: 1,533 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 95 Honda Civic EX Rep Power: 25	my cousin has a newer v8 one. Loves the car but like everyone says expensive to fix. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/allbottledup email allbottledup@hotmail.com or Russelchiacchia@comcast.net

03-17-2007, 10:54 AM	#12
hosmer I made the millionth post Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: P R O V I D E N C E Age: 30 Posts: 2,515 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 03 350z, 03 CL-S, 02 Excursion, 91 CRX Si, 86 CRX Si Rep Power: 58	I was in your boat a few months ago..that was one of my options when I went looking at new(er) used cars. I dumped the idea after seeing repair bills and the electrical problems seem to be somewhat common...same thing with the TT drove an S4, TT, bugeye WRX, EP3 Si, RSX-S, 20th AE GTI and ended up with a Mini No AWD, but it goes pretty well, easy to mod, not the cheapest parts but far from expensive, not alot of common problems, german engineered, 6 speed, forced induction, not very appealing to theives, all the bells and whistles, blah blah blah I know they're not eveyones cup-o-tea...but even my "haters" changed their tune after riding in it __________________ Hold it fellas. I'm afraid you're just too darn loud. Next please. BRING THE NEXT GROUP PLEASE.

03-18-2007, 04:10 PM	#13
ScrapinSi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,284 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 46	They aren't bad... Plagued with electrical problems.. Just don't try to port it with Playground Sand... LOL __________________ this country is turning into a bunch of fucking pussies... if this keeps up, pretty soon we'll be singing the french national anthem. -E_SolSi

03-21-2007, 02:26 PM	#15
801CRX Got Rice? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: UTAH Age: 20 Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 89' CRX HF and 90' Civic Si Rep Power: 25	Too much money!!! __________________ WHEN YOU SET A GOAL, IT SIMPLY MEANS THAT YOU HAVE THE ATTRIBUTES TO ATTAIN IT!

03-21-2007, 02:27 PM	#16
Cashizslick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,853 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 69	My friend's 00 S4 was sick - quite fast for such a heavy car . . loads of power (AWD TT v6 FTMFW!!) __________________

03-22-2007, 09:40 AM	#19
Cashizslick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,853 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 69	That thing is a steal at 13.5K __________________

03-22-2007, 06:39 PM	#20
erebunicrx my name is Dale Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol ct Posts: 2,111 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: cbr 929rr Rep Power: 33	i wish it was 13.5 __________________ 03 mustang mach1, procharged, built motor, 6sp swap, built rear. 525whp @9psi 00 cbr 929rr 420 conversion -1 +2

03-22-2007, 07:25 PM	#21
hosmer I made the millionth post Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: P R O V I D E N C E Age: 30 Posts: 2,515 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 03 350z, 03 CL-S, 02 Excursion, 91 CRX Si, 86 CRX Si Rep Power: 58	WHITE LEATHER....(I know, its more of a "light tan") don't work on it then drive it...shit stains everywhere __________________ Hold it fellas. I'm afraid you're just too darn loud. Next please. BRING THE NEXT GROUP PLEASE.

03-23-2007, 02:11 PM	#22
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 28 Posts: 49,974 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 529	yeah, very expensive to maintain. timing belt should have been done at 60k. if it wasn't done yet, do not by the car.

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