@@Alczvnder water pump, thermostat, pcv valve, coil packs, plugs, regular oil changes with quality oil, dsg fluid and filter service, motor mounts every 30k-40k miles or upgrade to 034 density mounts for a one and done job. That covers just about everything. These cars are incredibly reliable and a lot of fun when taken care of
@@slo.asf.s386 are you thinking of the last generations V8? I haven't heard anything about timing issues with the 3.0 supercharged. I had a B8.5 and we loved that car. Had the DSG and dog went. Having a manual would be the way to go and that would be a really fun street car.
I’ve had a b8 s4 for the past 6 months and it’s a blast. Apr stage 2 wakes the car up a lot and with an intake the supercharger whine sounds like a hellcat 🤣
Very nice review! For a sports sedan, no manufacturer beats Audi when it come to engineering, fit, form, fuction and timelessness of the styling! I still own a 2001 S4 stage 2 and it has been very reliable still on original turbos with +140,000 miles. And I bought it brand new.
Own a 2011 S4. I've spent over 12K in the last year repairing known issues. Still having issues with the DL501 transmission, much like everyone. On the other hand I'm stage 2 430HP, 0-60 in 4.0 seconds and I love this car. Too many mods to list. 84000 miles at this point and I can still out run most things on the road, while getting 18/26 mileage. Interior and paint are almost perfect because I maintain it.
My 2010 S4 was purchased in 2014 with low miles and since then not one thing has failed on it. Most expensive repairs done are the brakes and spark plugs. It has 475hp and is a torque monster and you have to touch the throttle gently or it can spin all 4wheels if you are abrupt. None of my quattros spun wheels before. I always own several Audi and Porsche cars at all times like the red one in the pic.
i have a B8 laser red Audi S4, i love that car. Like you said, the B8 S4 ages really well and i get compliments on the car all the time. As far as reliability goes mine has been pretty reliable the last 2 years. 81k miles to 88k currently, its not my daily driver but i still drive it a fair amount. Mine does have the dreaded "Gearbox Malfunction, you can keep driving" error code, unfortunately. The car drives perfectly fine but the error code is coming from a sensor in the DSG transmission. The only way to fix it is to pull the whole transmission out. Ive decided to wait until something else seriously goes wrong with the transmission and ill replace the whole thing with a B8.5 tranny. I still recommended this car to anyone who wants a nice high performance sedan, the Audi quattro is unmatched. I recommend an S4 over an M3 any day. If you dont have little extra money for maintenance and if you dont have any shops(besides an Audi Dealer) near you that can work on Audis i dont recommend this car to you.
I rented an ‘18 S5 to tool the Berkshires this weekend. I’ve owned an ‘11 S4. There’s just something about the ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ look and perf of the b8 that I prefer. The highlight was finding a 2001 Imola yellow RS4 avant, 6-speed, only 46k miles, all stock. It was absolutely flawless, bought and shipped from AZ. I would have loved to be able to grab it. Dream car.
Who else owns one of these in 2023? I picked up a 2010 s4 couple of year ago. Stage one tuned, still enjoying it to date. Thanks for the honest review. Yes there's a price to keep her going with maintenance every now and then, but she's timeless and I'm not ready to move on yet. If I do it will be within the audi vw skoda family, absolutely love the DSG gearboxes.
Great review man! The S4 is a nice car for sure. My buddy owned a 2001 and I loved it. His was a Bi-Turbo and he had stage 2 done to it, so it was really fast.
@@MeynMotorGroup Hey brother, I’ve been good, how about you? Thanks man, I appreciate it, and congratulations to you as well! You are at 32k now, heck yeah man!
my 2011 is currently in the garage because I'm replacing the clutch in the DSG transmission and fixing timing cover leaks. I still love my car and knew what I was getting into before I bought it. That being said, if I wasn't capable of fixing everything myself, I couldn't afford to own one. Thank God, my Dad has has lifetime of collecting tools he lets me use.
@ViciousWayz I am looking into a 11 6speed B8 to purchase? What brand oil you using to last that long and what miles and kind of clutch you went with. Are u modded or not possibly why its running well? Still debating this vehicle will be my daily 80 miles a day not gonna be garage queen. Appreciate any encouragement.
I bought a 2010 Audi S4 B8 that was really high milage, close to 300,000 kilometers on the chasis and approximately 150,000 on the motor. Common engine fault codes at this high are normally O2 sensors and an Air Control Circut issue. Generally speaking, if you also buy one high-milage (because yes, regardless of KM's, its a very quick car and awd, so for 10,000 or less, you literally cannot beat it) but generally, get a Carbon Cleaning done on the intake valves and ensure your MEC Unit (in the transmission) has been serviced already and the front coolant bypass has been done. Luckily mine had the ARP coolant bypass, an upgraded pully and a tune. It leaks oil from somewhere lol but other than that, really solid machine for being 20 years young.
So, I own a Lexus GS F sport, Lexus GX 460, and purchased my first A8…the A8 was used/90k windshield leaking…dripped on steering wheel now steering wheel functions out of commission…solar roof shad broken, rear shade broken…AND because I brought it out of my state I haven’t even been able to drive it after the 45 day temp plate time. :-/…the interior is crazy-diamond stitching…I do have the B&O System…abt - 7…I am purchasing a S4 from a mechanic/dealer…and I am looking forward to it. I just like these cars appearance. The A8 I have I wrapped and placed wheels on….I am very curious to see how this car does…Lexus will be my 🏆, but I am looking forward to this Audi adventure. The reason I trust buying this car is because I trust the seller. Very curious…good review.
Hmm!....the ISF is your best bet! This series Audi had a multitude of problems: Oil consumption issues PCV valve issues Misfiring/ Coilpack issues HPFP Issues EPB Issues TPMS Issues So.....if you don't want your "pockets" to be on empty, get the ISF, you will ride with peace of mind!
I mean you still need a warranty with both idk why people think Lexus is some impermeable brand they can have issues to like any other car and parts cost a fortune on an F car
I've got a '12, APR Stage 2+, dual pulley car with Armytrix cat back, HR Lowering springs, sway bars, APR Big Brake Kit, intake, some sick cosmetic stuffs. I've got 64K miles, I know, that's nothing as it stays in the garage a lot but I keep the oil very fresh, have changed tranny fluid one time, and that's about it. I've not had any repairs needed to be done other than when Audi recalled it in like '15 for the thermostat and replaced that for free, which is good since it's under the supercharger. For farts and giggles I may get an ultra charger. All in all, this is a very strong car, very attractive and plenty quick so you can dust up the Camaro and mustang crowd which is always big fun.
This car is a base model with no options. Doesn't have a sport diff, No B&O, No color display. There is a spare tire normally it's missing in this case ( i've never tried to fit a full sized rim though). Fully recommend one. I have a manual stage 2+ even on the stock clutch and cooling and it's pretty indestructible for normal daily life. 93k mile car issues include, thermostat, water pump, fuel pump control module, carbon cleaning (was AWFUL), serpentine belt tensioner squeal. The only thing i hate about the car is the manuals have a clutch depression switch issue where you can't start it without pushing hard on the clutch which gets worse with wear.
This is kinda nice. I got a 96 a4 2.8 Quattro with a 5 speed manual and 13k miles. Really is quiet inside, moves like its glued to the road. Sometimes I forget to shift into 5th cause its so quiet. Anyways, great review
I recently got a 2010 Infiniti G37x and crashed so it might be a total. That's got me slightly shopping for something else. It's funny when you hear this Audi S4 has a 6 cylinder with 330hp and AWD. My 2010 G37x has AWD and 328hp WITHOUT a supercharger. Probably slightly more reliable than a German car. But I know all cars have issues if you look hard enough... so I'm watching these videos and curious on owners who've actually had these cars for a long time and high mileage think about long term ownership experiences...
2010 S4 120,000 + odometer ... I love it. It's not a car for the lazy. You have to learn how to work on it. Don't drive fast and furious and be pro active with your maintenance and it will be reliable.
Just got a 2010 S4 81k miles on it, fully loaded and painted blue. Have had some issues with it, might need a new mech unit and control arms are bad. So I need new tires, transmission service, new control arms and alignment. Problem is I’ve owned this car for 6-7 months and I love it. I’m super attached to the car man
disagree- give your S4 an Italian tune up at least once a day- drive it fast, just dont beat on it, remember these S4s are meant to drive at over 100mph for sustained periods on the Autobahn.
I recently purchased a 2013 Audi S4 B8.5 with DSG. Long story short I got it off Copart as a project daily driver build. After 98% completed I think it’s having a gear shift issue. I’ve pulled up two codes both having to do with the car not going into the gear. Never owned an Audi before but had I known about issues with their DSG I think I would of stayed away.
I bought a 2011 s4 premium plus 6 speed manual in July at 84,000 miles. Car looks great and drives great but I’m having issues with it once every month or 2. I’m deciding now whether it’s worth getting a warranty or taking the L and downgrading to a newer a4 or 3 series. If you are looking to buy a car like this just know you will have issues pop up. Great video, Very helpful. 👍🏼
@hockeymasta 06 what problems you having i am looking into a 2011 B8 79Kmiles 6speed reason I am here debating. I wrench on my own cars so always wanted a awd audi. Just curious is it the waterpump pcv thermostat common issue but once replaced your golden for at least 60K miles or more. Other than that I may pull the trigger just reading the comments more exciting comments than bad.
Thanks for this video. My mechanic tells me to stay away from Audi period. When I see used Audi's for sale its a lot cheaper than a similar equipped Lexus. The cheaper price is Tempting but I'd spend more to get the Lexus.
@@tony7760 No but I keep 4 or 5 Porsche/Audis on hand. This particular S4 has never had a single repair for failure of any component ever so you cannot go higher than 100% reliability. It gets pushed hard often to 7500 rpm.
People can claim Audi is reliable all they want. They rate towards the bottom for reliability because as a whole they have more issues than most other manufacturers. The statistics don’t lie.
The dude's that write that you shouldn't buy the S4 and they had all these problems, they probably beat the living shit out of it and didn't maintain it well at all. Every call has it's own set of issues, if you maintain it properly, most of these types of cars will last a long time. Maintenance !
So I'm probably going to pick it up even though I wanted to get AV. 8 all-wheel drive 6 speed. But I'm curious what the difference would be between the 2. The V8 all-wheel drive 6 speed VS the 2 super charge V6. All wheel drive six speed what are your thoughts
@@shiftautomotive854 you can do your research. But not much models out there anymore. They're very underrated sleepers. They look like regular audi but with a tune they can do 0-60 in less than 3 sec. People are buying them used like hot cakes. I know because i was looking for one. specially with the manuals.. The facelift B8.5s are very bulletproof cars, that being said there are some issues you should be aware of. Motor mounts above 50K miles, need to be checked tons of people have had theirs replaced under warranty right before 50K miles. "creaking noise" on startup, this could be loose chain guides due to a faulty initial design. It's not a very common problem but it can happen. There is a TSB for it for 2013-2014 models, check for this issue before buying. DSG is bulletproof, as long as it was properly maintained look at service records. CATS will blow eventually. Even some stock cars will blow through their cats at higher mileage 60-80K. Beware. Other than that, they are very solid reliable cars.
So another thing I wanted to mention is I do a lot of research in my Homework about vehicles I just came across A two thousand eleven s four that supposedly has the super charge v six and A six speed manual
I was pretty sure that the super charged V six did not come in until two thousand fourteen in cars unless it was a convertible this one It's a 2011 on top of that. It's a six speed manual which I was told even from Audi only came behind the four point two v eight and it was also rare
Don't need get a warranty, try to get a manual, will not have problems with the transmission and keep the money for potential repairs. Likelihood of repairs more expensive than the warranty is pretty low then. I own a 2010 manual and the only problem I had in 30k miles was a failed ride height sensor. Funnily that was also one of two issues I had with a B8 3.0tdi in 70k miles (the other was 3 failed door locks). B8 is currently probably as reliable as Audis ICE will ever get, they sorted a lot of problems from the past and was the last generation before the crazy emission control stuff.
I’ve had mine for 5 years and it’s 16.000km Audi A4 1.8 tfsi turbo 220 hp varumatic transmission 2009 and looks like s4. I’ve got problem with the electric brain gearbox. And it’s expensive AF. So my car been standing still for 2 years. Cant effort to repair it due money problem. Family first. Miss to drive it
@@MeynMotorGroup Lol that was definitely enjoyable bro I steer away from those Lexus against Mercedes comments and battles after awhile it’ll get you mad both ways loving both of those brands and the brand snobs going to war those ones definitely be the worst 😂🤣
It's just whatever car that individual has on their driveway is all of a sudden the best car in the world. I will give Lexus people this, most Lexus enthusiasts actually put their money where their mouth is and own a Lexus or maybe they even owned some German car before and switched but either way most Lexus people have skin in the game whereas most German fan girls don't own anything and they're just talking just to hear their own thoughts
Ok, so I've always wanted an audi, and a couple of friends of mine own some. I'm looking at one for 11k with 138k miles on it, the guy who owns it says it ls been nothing but great for him and he's only ever had to change oil and tires/brakes the timing chain was replaced before he bought it and the audi dealship where he gets it worked on says this one is good till the end of its life Now I know that's alot for this kind of car and problems could occur but as long I keep up on the basic maintenance I should be good right?? I also do not beat the shit out of my vehicles and it's a private sale but from an older guy. What should i do I need opinions.. good or bad 😅
If your not prepared to most likely spend 5k on a mechatronic replacement don't buy a B8. Direct shift gearbox needs to be serviced every 2 years. Oil changes are recommended every 15000 km. The 2011 is my favorite by far. 2014 -2021 will give you less headaches. If you can't afford a new audi. You definitely do not want a used one. It will take all your hard earned money.... Take the Vin number to a dealership and make sure the service history was well kept.
Im buying my first car and am stuck between an a4 prem plus w/ 50k miles or an s4 w/100k they’re pretty even in price and I love them both….I just don’t know which to pick.
Lol yea from what I've seen 🤣 but yea there are def good people too and it can certainly be good to gather information but there's also the other type of people on there too of course 😆
I drive a b8.5 s5 and I can't stand the body roll. I'll be installing h&r coils, and an ecs rear sway bar in a month or so to try and negate it but idk. Feels like I need to put the car on a diet
It’s crazy how many people can’t even pop the hood isn’t it ? I did all the maintenance on this and even took the supercharger off. Sad to see so many soft hands around lmao. Insanely easy to work on. Ppl are Fr out here paying for brakes and plugs at a dealer 😂
I own a subaru but it doesnt have any power. I want something with more power. Im thinking an s4 i just need to save up a lil money and trade my car in for one.
I would leave a comment about the reliability of German cars but you kinda covered everything lol. Basically if you want performance, you are going to pay for it with reliability... and cash.
See my Audi S7 Review here: ua-cam.com/video/L7JtXOeVUI8/v-deo.html
I have a 2011 with 130k miles. Stage 2 single pulley. Has been flawless. Do the preventative maintenance and it will treat you well.
Do them timing chains
do you happen to have a list of said preventative maintenance? Looking at purchasing a b8.5 with 115k and want to just go down the list asap
yea what’s the preventative maintenance
@@Alczvnder water pump, thermostat, pcv valve, coil packs, plugs, regular oil changes with quality oil, dsg fluid and filter service, motor mounts every 30k-40k miles or upgrade to 034 density mounts for a one and done job. That covers just about everything. These cars are incredibly reliable and a lot of fun when taken care of
@@slo.asf.s386 are you thinking of the last generations V8? I haven't heard anything about timing issues with the 3.0 supercharged. I had a B8.5 and we loved that car. Had the DSG and dog went. Having a manual would be the way to go and that would be a really fun street car.
I’ve had a b8 s4 for the past 6 months and it’s a blast. Apr stage 2 wakes the car up a lot and with an intake the supercharger whine sounds like a hellcat 🤣
Nice!
I want one so bad bcz of the whine 😭😭
This is why ur my favorite car review “a forum is pretty much just a circle jerk of guys talking about how great their cars are”😂😂
Lolol glad you enjoyed that my friend 😆
@@MeynMotorGroup this falls under the “funny because it’s true” category.
That’s absolutely not how modern day forums work, they just talk shit about their own cars far more often than how great they are
Very nice review! For a sports sedan, no manufacturer beats Audi when it come to engineering, fit, form, fuction and timelessness of the styling!
I still own a 2001 S4 stage 2 and it has been very reliable still on original turbos with +140,000 miles. And I bought it brand new.
Hey thanks so much my friend, man that is a beast of a ride!
Hell yeah bro same here. Looking at getting a b8 too
I hop you still have it ! Its a CLASSIC now 😎
Love the B5 S4 😍
Own a 2011 S4. I've spent over 12K in the last year repairing known issues. Still having issues with the DL501 transmission, much like everyone. On the other hand I'm stage 2 430HP, 0-60 in 4.0 seconds and I love this car. Too many mods to list. 84000 miles at this point and I can still out run most things on the road, while getting 18/26 mileage. Interior and paint are almost perfect because I maintain it.
12k???
Seriously? 12k sheesh, any update of hows the car doing?
Do you use dealer for repairs?
You got absolutely ripped off lmao. Only 84k miles… u got jipppeddddd
@eazy_e.7153 German cars are more expensive to repair compared to Japanese, American or Korean. You're clueless and naive 🤡
The video bro, honestly, it's nice that there's nothing sugar coated. You're just to the point about stuff which is great
My 2010 S4 was purchased in 2014 with low miles and since then not one thing has failed on it. Most expensive repairs done are the brakes and spark plugs. It has 475hp and is a torque monster and you have to touch the throttle gently or it can spin all 4wheels if you are abrupt. None of my quattros spun wheels before. I always own several Audi and Porsche cars at all times like the red one in the pic.
What mods are done to yours? Is it the dsg or manual?
Maybe u need knew wheels😂
New* damnit
Easily the best looking 10 year old car.. the lines.. the hips. The tips!! Classy with the perfect amount of changes over the regular sedan.
Yea same went for that older A5 I tested very good looking cars age great
Love your candid review. No BS. I had a 2012 S4 manual. Most fun car I have owned. Keep up the good work!
Man I feel the same way! just extend the warranty and enjoy years of stress free driving. Use the warranty when needed.
i have a B8 laser red Audi S4, i love that car. Like you said, the B8 S4 ages really well and i get compliments on the car all the time. As far as reliability goes mine has been pretty reliable the last 2 years. 81k miles to 88k currently, its not my daily driver but i still drive it a fair amount. Mine does have the dreaded "Gearbox Malfunction, you can keep driving" error code, unfortunately. The car drives perfectly fine but the error code is coming from a sensor in the DSG transmission. The only way to fix it is to pull the whole transmission out. Ive decided to wait until something else seriously goes wrong with the transmission and ill replace the whole thing with a B8.5 tranny.
I still recommended this car to anyone who wants a nice high performance sedan, the Audi quattro is unmatched. I recommend an S4 over an M3 any day. If you dont have little extra money for maintenance and if you dont have any shops(besides an Audi Dealer) near you that can work on Audis i dont recommend this car to you.
Not an owner but it will likely be my next car, I love the engine and the dsg is great. I currently have a vr6 a3 with a dsg and it's solid.
Buy one homie I got mine 3 years ago put on over 45k miles gone to Mexico speeding 100mph from Colorado best car mileage rn is at 165k
I rented an ‘18 S5 to tool the Berkshires this weekend. I’ve owned an ‘11 S4. There’s just something about the ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ look and perf of the b8 that I prefer. The highlight was finding a 2001 Imola yellow RS4 avant, 6-speed, only 46k miles, all stock. It was absolutely flawless, bought and shipped from AZ. I would have loved to be able to grab it. Dream car.
Who else owns one of these in 2023?
I picked up a 2010 s4 couple of year ago.
Stage one tuned, still enjoying it to date.
Thanks for the honest review.
Yes there's a price to keep her going with maintenance every now and then, but she's timeless and I'm not ready to move on yet. If I do it will be within the audi vw skoda family, absolutely love the DSG gearboxes.
I love my car. I had a e46 m3 and a 335i and nothing compares to my 2011 S4
I bought one of these about a year ago, 6MT, nicely done. Never have been more happy 130k km
Great review man! The S4 is a nice car for sure. My buddy owned a 2001 and I loved it. His was a Bi-Turbo and he had stage 2 done to it, so it was really fast.
Hey how have you been my friend? Been so long wanted to congratulate on passing 30k subscribers! And that's awesome yea S4 is a blast
@@MeynMotorGroup Hey brother, I’ve been good, how about you? Thanks man, I appreciate it, and congratulations to you as well! You are at 32k now, heck yeah man!
That's great to hear! And thank you sir all thanks to great supporters, best of luck my friend can't wait to see you grow even more
my 2011 is currently in the garage because I'm replacing the clutch in the DSG transmission and fixing timing cover leaks. I still love my car and knew what I was getting into before I bought it. That being said, if I wasn't capable of fixing everything myself, I couldn't afford to own one. Thank God, my Dad has has lifetime of collecting tools he lets me use.
Manual transmissions for s4 2010-13 are very easy to find actually
Yes I’d love u to talk more about reliability
Will do I'll just summarize it in one word: Warranty 😆
I like all your reviews, very honest and straight to point.
Thank you my friend!
@@MeynMotorGroup No problem bro keep up the good work.
I have 160k on my 6mt B8 S4. Very reliable. Just expensive to fix when it breaks.
@ViciousWayz I am looking into a 11 6speed B8 to purchase? What brand oil you using to last that long and what miles and kind of clutch you went with. Are u modded or not possibly why its running well? Still debating this vehicle will be my daily 80 miles a day not gonna be garage queen. Appreciate any encouragement.
I bought a 2010 Audi S4 B8 that was really high milage, close to 300,000 kilometers on the chasis and approximately 150,000 on the motor. Common engine fault codes at this high are normally O2 sensors and an Air Control Circut issue. Generally speaking, if you also buy one high-milage (because yes, regardless of KM's, its a very quick car and awd, so for 10,000 or less, you literally cannot beat it) but generally, get a Carbon Cleaning done on the intake valves and ensure your MEC Unit (in the transmission) has been serviced already and the front coolant bypass has been done. Luckily mine had the ARP coolant bypass, an upgraded pully and a tune. It leaks oil from somewhere lol but other than that, really solid machine for being 20 years young.
Your reviews are fire!
Hey thanks so much!
So, I own a Lexus GS F sport, Lexus GX 460, and purchased my first A8…the A8 was used/90k windshield leaking…dripped on steering wheel now steering wheel functions out of commission…solar roof shad broken, rear shade broken…AND because I brought it out of my state I haven’t even been able to drive it after the 45 day temp plate time. :-/…the interior is crazy-diamond stitching…I do have the B&O System…abt - 7…I am purchasing a S4 from a mechanic/dealer…and I am looking forward to it. I just like these cars appearance. The A8 I have I wrapped and placed wheels on….I am very curious to see how this car does…Lexus will be my 🏆, but I am looking forward to this Audi adventure. The reason I trust buying this car is because I trust the seller. Very curious…good review.
I had a 2013 S4 and added a REVO stage 1 tune. Kept it until 100k miles and it was mechanically fine
I want one so bad but the terrifying reliability reports keep scaring me off lol might just end up with an ISF at some point.
Haha yea my friend nothing wrong with an IS F at all actually that ride is a blast one of my personal favorites
Hmm!....the ISF is your best bet! This series Audi had a multitude of problems:
Oil consumption issues
PCV valve issues
Misfiring/ Coilpack issues
HPFP Issues
EPB Issues
TPMS Issues
So.....if you don't want your "pockets" to be on empty, get the ISF, you will ride with peace of mind!
I mean you still need a warranty with both idk why people think Lexus is some impermeable brand they can have issues to like any other car and parts cost a fortune on an F car
if you get a 2011 get one with a manual if you want automatic get 2013 and up.
Get a TL same purpose 1/4 of the price
Love it. As always no BS approach. Good point try everything and find What suit You best. I had bmw audi and now staying with Lexus for some time.
100% spot on with your descriptions of the forums
Team BMW but respect the hell out of these and highly consider one of these from time to time for the AWD and incredible winter mountain pass car.
Just purchased 2012 s4 it's in the shop getting service and also purchased a warranty for it.
I've got a '12, APR Stage 2+, dual pulley car with Armytrix cat back, HR Lowering springs, sway bars, APR Big Brake Kit, intake, some sick cosmetic stuffs. I've got 64K miles, I know, that's nothing as it stays in the garage a lot but I keep the oil very fresh, have changed tranny fluid one time, and that's about it. I've not had any repairs needed to be done other than when Audi recalled it in like '15 for the thermostat and replaced that for free, which is good since it's under the supercharger.
For farts and giggles I may get an ultra charger. All in all, this is a very strong car, very attractive and plenty quick so you can dust up the Camaro and mustang crowd which is always big fun.
This car is a base model with no options. Doesn't have a sport diff, No B&O, No color display. There is a spare tire normally it's missing in this case ( i've never tried to fit a full sized rim though). Fully recommend one. I have a manual stage 2+ even on the stock clutch and cooling and it's pretty indestructible for normal daily life. 93k mile car issues include, thermostat, water pump, fuel pump control module, carbon cleaning (was AWFUL), serpentine belt tensioner squeal. The only thing i hate about the car is the manuals have a clutch depression switch issue where you can't start it without pushing hard on the clutch which gets worse with wear.
This is kinda nice. I got a 96 a4 2.8 Quattro with a 5 speed manual and 13k miles. Really is quiet inside, moves like its glued to the road. Sometimes I forget to shift into 5th cause its so quiet. Anyways, great review
Ooh very cool now that's an awesome ride! And thanks again my friend!
I recently got a 2010 Infiniti G37x and crashed so it might be a total. That's got me slightly shopping for something else. It's funny when you hear this Audi S4 has a 6 cylinder with 330hp and AWD. My 2010 G37x has AWD and 328hp WITHOUT a supercharger. Probably slightly more reliable than a German car. But I know all cars have issues if you look hard enough... so I'm watching these videos and curious on owners who've actually had these cars for a long time and high mileage think about long term ownership experiences...
You have a great sense of humor. Subbed.
Haha thank you my friend appreciate your support
I bought a 2015 S4 new. The only major issue I had with mine is the motor mounts going bad. Currently 99850 miles on it.
2010 S4 120,000 + odometer ... I love it. It's not a car for the lazy. You have to learn how to work on it. Don't drive fast and furious and be pro active with your maintenance and it will be reliable.
Yup def not for the lazy but a great car for sure
Just got a 2010 S4 81k miles on it, fully loaded and painted blue. Have had some issues with it, might need a new mech unit and control arms are bad. So I need new tires, transmission service, new control arms and alignment. Problem is I’ve owned this car for 6-7 months and I love it. I’m super attached to the car man
disagree- give your S4 an Italian tune up at least once a day- drive it fast, just dont beat on it, remember these S4s are meant to drive at over 100mph for sustained periods on the Autobahn.
I recently purchased a 2013 Audi S4 B8.5 with DSG. Long story short I got it off Copart as a project daily driver build. After 98% completed I think it’s having a gear shift issue. I’ve pulled up two codes both having to do with the car not going into the gear. Never owned an Audi before but had I known about issues with their DSG I think I would of stayed away.
what would you have got instead? how much on copart ?
I bought a 2011 s4 premium plus 6 speed manual in July at 84,000 miles. Car looks great and drives great but I’m having issues with it once every month or 2. I’m deciding now whether it’s worth getting a warranty or taking the L and downgrading to a newer a4 or 3 series. If you are looking to buy a car like this just know you will have issues pop up. Great video, Very helpful. 👍🏼
I had no idea what I was getting myself into and it’s a lesson learned
@hockeymasta 06 what problems you having i am looking into a 2011 B8 79Kmiles 6speed reason I am here debating. I wrench on my own cars so always wanted a awd audi. Just curious is it the waterpump pcv thermostat common issue but once replaced your golden for at least 60K miles or more. Other than that I may pull the trigger just reading the comments more exciting comments than bad.
Thanks for this video. My mechanic tells me to stay away from Audi period. When I see used Audi's for sale its a lot cheaper than a similar equipped Lexus. The cheaper price is Tempting but I'd spend more to get the Lexus.
Yep I would stay away unless you budget $2-$4k for a good warranty
one of my cars is a 475hp S4 and I have had since 2014 and it has been more reliable than any Lexus.
@@paull3179 You should share this on the Audi Forums they will love you and you will get lots of points
@@paull3179 have you owned all Lexues and have a 20 car garage?
@@tony7760 No but I keep 4 or 5 Porsche/Audis on hand. This particular S4 has never had a single repair for failure of any component ever so you cannot go higher than 100% reliability. It gets pushed hard often to 7500 rpm.
My grandma test drove one a few years ago and went 135 with the salesman in the back. It was a cool little car but the one we drove was a POS.
135 not bad at all 😅
Original owner of a V8 manual 82k 2004 S4. So far haven't had anything major go wrong with it. Crossing fingers.
Ooh very cool car!
How are those timing chains now?👀
Do more jokes like at the one at 3 minutes 😂
Lol I don't like making jokes I might get canceled 😅😂
@@MeynMotorGroup true but this isnt tiktok so alt girls cant bully u 😂
Lol same, I love it. The 3 minute joke got me to subscribe immediately. Nice to listen to an intelligent review
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🤣🤣😂that one caught me off Guard
An Audi will definitely outlast a BMW or Mercedes-Benz in reliability
Very false mate
Mercedes all day
Mercedes will outlast both those brands
@@yunga8305 I beg to differ, bmws are actually quite reliable just take care of it.
@@alexgrimaldo1058 lol u trippin
Looking to get one with 145,000 miles thoughts !!?? Automatic transmission!!
Very nice! My 2011 335i is the same year and paint/wheel color! Would you rather own this car or the 335i?
A 335i for sure. The 335i has more aftermarket support to go fast and cheaper for maintenance.
Awesome video, great attitude, keep it up man I will subscribe!
I’m almost there bro, bout to hit 97k 🤙🏽
Very nice my friend awesome ride!
Brother I love your style. Awesome video 🔥
Appreciate it!
What is a fair price for. 2010 s4 with pulley upgrade, engine & trans tune about 480hp 106k miles good body and interior?
Thanks
Nice vid man
People can claim Audi is reliable all they want. They rate towards the bottom for reliability because as a whole they have more issues than most other manufacturers. The statistics don’t lie.
Yea idk I just lease new cars so I never have to participate in that conversation
The dude's that write that you shouldn't buy the S4 and they had all these problems, they probably beat the living shit out of it and didn't maintain it well at all. Every call has it's own set of issues, if you maintain it properly, most of these types of cars will last a long time. Maintenance !
So I'm probably going to pick it up even though I wanted to get AV. 8 all-wheel drive 6 speed. But I'm curious what the difference would be between the 2. The V8 all-wheel drive 6 speed VS the 2 super charge V6. All wheel drive six speed what are your thoughts
The s4 is really reliable , at least the b8/8.5
That's good!
how’s the b8/8.5 reliable?
@@shiftautomotive854 you can do your research. But not much models out there anymore. They're very underrated sleepers. They look like regular audi but with a tune they can do 0-60 in less than 3 sec. People are buying them used like hot cakes. I know because i was looking for one. specially with the manuals.. The facelift B8.5s are very bulletproof cars, that being said there are some issues you should be aware of.
Motor mounts above 50K miles, need to be checked tons of people have had theirs replaced under warranty right before 50K miles.
"creaking noise" on startup, this could be loose chain guides due to a faulty initial design. It's not a very common problem but it can happen. There is a TSB for it for 2013-2014 models, check for this issue before buying.
DSG is bulletproof, as long as it was properly maintained look at service records.
CATS will blow eventually. Even some stock cars will blow through their cats at higher mileage 60-80K. Beware.
Other than that, they are very solid reliable cars.
Mine regularly hits well over 100 on elevated highway ramps even on long curved ones.
Question man the Audi s5 is more fast that Audi s4 ?
no, same engine but the s5 is a coupe so 2 doors
So another thing I wanted to mention is I do a lot of research in my Homework about vehicles I just came across A two thousand eleven s four that supposedly has the super charge v six and A six speed manual
I was pretty sure that the super charged V six did not come in until two thousand fourteen in cars unless it was a convertible this one It's a 2011 on top of that. It's a six speed manual which I was told even from Audi only came behind the four point two v eight and it was also rare
The chuckle at 5:55 haha
I have a 2017 chevy sonic rs, im gonna buy a used 2011 Audi s4 because I'm looking for a more fun car. Great Video
Don't need get a warranty, try to get a manual, will not have problems with the transmission and keep the money for potential repairs. Likelihood of repairs more expensive than the warranty is pretty low then. I own a 2010 manual and the only problem I had in 30k miles was a failed ride height sensor. Funnily that was also one of two issues I had with a B8 3.0tdi in 70k miles (the other was 3 failed door locks). B8 is currently probably as reliable as Audis ICE will ever get, they sorted a lot of problems from the past and was the last generation before the crazy emission control stuff.
What about 8.5s
S/o from Raleigh! Thinking about getting one but not sure. I want something that’ll last
I’m in Raleigh with a b8.5 and love mine
Appreciate you guys stopping by! Awesome cars for sure and a ton of fun. Always great to see viewers close by.
I’ve had mine for 5 years and it’s 16.000km Audi A4 1.8 tfsi turbo 220 hp varumatic transmission 2009 and looks like s4. I’ve got problem with the electric brain gearbox. And it’s expensive AF. So my car been standing still for 2 years. Cant effort to repair it due money problem. Family first. Miss to drive it
Keep up the good work!
Thank you my friend
good looking car and I enjoyed the review thanks Kevin.
😂🤣 on the Audi reviews of people loved how u broke it down bro 👍🏾👍🏾
Lolol 😆 appreciate that bro had to break it down eventually the only way I know how 😂
@@MeynMotorGroup Lol that was definitely enjoyable bro I steer away from those Lexus against Mercedes comments and battles after awhile it’ll get you mad both ways loving both of those brands and the brand snobs going to war those ones definitely be the worst 😂🤣
It's just whatever car that individual has on their driveway is all of a sudden the best car in the world. I will give Lexus people this, most Lexus enthusiasts actually put their money where their mouth is and own a Lexus or maybe they even owned some German car before and switched but either way most Lexus people have skin in the game whereas most German fan girls don't own anything and they're just talking just to hear their own thoughts
@@MeynMotorGroup Lmaoooo bro 😂🤣 now I agree that’s facts
@@MeynMotorGroup Your the badge snob killer bro lol u get them every time
Nice video bro. I am shopping for a new car and have been looking at the S series Audis.
Nice yea S Audis are great value nice cars to lease
And loved only car I ever cared enough about bc it performed well
hippity hoppity
1st comment again - kudos to consistent uploads this week!
Haha yes sir thank you so much for your support!
Thank you Kevin.
On a 1-10 scale as far as fun driving what do you give it bro finishing up watching on the video now so far so good this car seems
I think I would give it a solid 7.5 maybe a 7.8 that DCT was amazing pretty fun ride for sure bro
@@MeynMotorGroup Wow bro not bad at all with those numbers 👍🏾👍🏾
Haha yea bro not bad at all I like how Audis drive for the most part
Looks terrific just gotta have the finance to maintain them they can get costly especially outside of warranty
What would turn more heads:
2013 g37x
Or
2011 S4
?
Stock
Both can be be head turners but the S4 can provide more power
I i...... its alive still?????
😆
Where can you get a high mileage car warranty
Ok, so I've always wanted an audi, and a couple of friends of mine own some.
I'm looking at one for 11k with 138k miles on it, the guy who owns it says it ls been nothing but great for him and he's only ever had to change oil and tires/brakes the timing chain was replaced before he bought it and the audi dealship where he gets it worked on says this one is good till the end of its life
Now I know that's alot for this kind of car and problems could occur but as long I keep up on the basic maintenance I should be good right?? I also do not beat the shit out of my vehicles and it's a private sale but from an older guy. What should i do I need opinions.. good or bad 😅
If your not prepared to most likely spend 5k on a mechatronic replacement don't buy a B8. Direct shift gearbox needs to be serviced every 2 years. Oil changes are recommended every 15000 km. The 2011 is my favorite by far. 2014 -2021 will give you less headaches. If you can't afford a new audi. You definitely do not want a used one. It will take all your hard earned money....
Take the Vin number to a dealership and make sure the service history was well kept.
Solid info this is why I tell people to simply get a warranty since parts alone will cost more than the cost of a warranty
@@MeynMotorGroup I have had warranties on Audi and Porsche cars and have not found them of any use as my cars were reliable.
@@MeynMotorGroup Warranties here in Canada are too expensive. Easily $2000 to $3000 per year and there is no chance of benefiting from them.
haha DSG doesn't mean direct shift gearbox :D
Does an intake void warranty?
Ayeee another Audi vid let’s go
Haha thank you my friend
Im buying my first car and am stuck between an a4 prem plus w/ 50k miles or an s4 w/100k they’re pretty even in price and I love them both….I just don’t know which to pick.
easy choice
What did you pick?
Correct definition of a forum lol!
Lol yea from what I've seen 🤣 but yea there are def good people too and it can certainly be good to gather information but there's also the other type of people on there too of course 😆
I drive a b8.5 s5 and I can't stand the body roll. I'll be installing h&r coils, and an ecs rear sway bar in a month or so to try and negate it but idk. Feels like I need to put the car on a diet
What’s a reasonable price for a 2011 s4 with 50k miles
16-19k
@@pablosoria3197 not at a dealership
What do you mean it has the differential?
Sports differential
Man this one needs a detailing, get rid of all that shit done to the badges. Odd amounts of panel gap too around the front fenders and hood
Unless it has a warranty don't buy. A must for any modern Audi. Absolute lemons. Nice to look at and fun to drive but lemons.
I have a Audi s5 3.0 tfsi 2012 tuned on 270000 miles but it’s boring because it’s never break it’s reliable
Huh?
Makes no sense
You do not need warranty. Just two working hands...
Have fun with that
@@MeynMotorGroup Warranties are for those who can't hold the tools. Can you hold tools? 🤣
It’s crazy how many people can’t even pop the hood isn’t it ? I did all the maintenance on this and even took the supercharger off. Sad to see so many soft hands around lmao. Insanely easy to work on. Ppl are Fr out here paying for brakes and plugs at a dealer 😂
What did you do for the direct injection carbon build up issue?!!
He’s not reviewing the car he’s selling warranties… hey guys trying to contact you about your extended warranty!
Ha have fun Joe. You can get bent over at the dealer for a $15k transmission or you can bend over yourself and do the job wrong. Your choice.
Yup 2011 dsg owner here with 250km and my tcu is gone
Is it still running lol?
I own a subaru but it doesnt have any power. I want something with more power. Im thinking an s4 i just need to save up a lil money and trade my car in for one.
subaru so boring but yeah get ready for the audi depreciation too
Great car great review
Thanks!
Cause i wanna buy one but i don’t know which one 😢
Audi all the way
Excellent review thank you …… no BMW btw. ….. on to a 911!
My e92 m3 sounds like an inline 6😭😭that hurt
I would leave a comment about the reliability of German cars but you kinda covered everything lol. Basically if you want performance, you are going to pay for it with reliability... and cash.
Lolol 😆