Audi A4/S4 B5 | The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly…

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  • Hello ladies and gents welcome back to the channel and in todays video we will be going over the good bad and ugly (pretty much a review) on the wonderful Audi a4 b5! I hope you enjoy and if you do, please be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more!!
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  • @elev8j10
    @elev8j10 11 місяців тому +46

    Think of the B5 S4 as a high maintenance girlfriend. If you pay attention to it, buy it shiny things, and fix the baggage the last owner created it will treat you to a night of your life.

  • @Manoah.
    @Manoah. 6 місяців тому +11

    I own a 98 B5 A4 1.8T (FWD tho). Great car, drives better than the E46 I have owned (I'm sorry BMW guys, it does) and I love every aspect of it. It was my daily driver for a while, now I have made it my project car to turn into a street legal track car. Parts are everywhere and upgrade parts are easy af to find.... Oh and btw, here in Europe they came with a bunch of different engines, ther was the 90 and 110hp 1.9 TDI, a 100hp 1.6, 125hp NA 1.8 20V, 150HP 1.8T (mine), 180HP 1.8T, 150hp 2.6 V6, 165hp 2.4 30V V6, 174hp 2.8 12V V6 and the 193hp 2.8 30V V6. And then the S4 and RS4 of course. But I'd recommend getting either the 1.9TDI, 1.8T or the 2.8 30V, those are the best engines to find in the A4. Or get an S4 and build it like crazy lol

  • @DirkOz
    @DirkOz 7 місяців тому +8

    Daily driven A4 B5 1.8t 5 speed Manual Quattro Avant for 12 years, DIY isn't difficult, with a decent toolkit. There's a huge amount of support in forums worldwide. I've also owned a B5 S4 Quattro Avant, which admittedly can be a bit daunting, but dont be afraid to get into learning, sharing knowledge & maintaining it yourself.

  • @y.n.lreckless755
    @y.n.lreckless755 9 місяців тому +9

    so i have a 2.8 quattro and def is a very reliable car. Mine has 208000 miles and the only issues are the sun roof, they are relatively quick for a normal car on the road. The 5 speed that it comes with is pretty damn indestructible. If its not electrical then the car is very easy to work on, and sounds great even stock.

  • @slimedev4920
    @slimedev4920 Рік тому +8

    $5k, first car, learning modifying (basics, no ricer lol), preferred AWD. AND RELIABLE AF!
    I way too broke to try and fix an unreliable car.

    • @imagenius9574
      @imagenius9574 Рік тому +1

      An A4? Either you're screwed or super lucky, cuz the maintenance costs aren't cheap.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Рік тому

      This one lol

    • @upzyys9286
      @upzyys9286 11 місяців тому

      @@imagenius9574a4 are cheap to fix b5’s at least

  • @carterdavenport240
    @carterdavenport240 Рік тому +7

    Another common Mark Roden W

  • @SuperKhezar
    @SuperKhezar 5 місяців тому +1

    I just got a B5 A4 for 2k from a sweet old lady, very well kept, maintenance records that stretch all the way back to 96. In for a alot of fun

  • @Escape_a4
    @Escape_a4 5 днів тому

    This video has made me realize how lucky I got with my $1000 b5 other than it’s a (N/A) v6 I won every other category (manual, Quattro, Avant) but from personal experience I’ve had mostly annoying electrical problems

  • @chriswalker9978
    @chriswalker9978 11 місяців тому +2

    Coming from someone with a b5 2.8 I haven’t had many issues with my car my motor was beat its whole life (200k miles) the parts from the s4 and rs4 can be put on the 2.8 the 2.7 and 2.8 are the same motor just turbo vs na that literally it the engine size on any scanner connected to a 2.8 and 2.7 says 2.777 there is some fail points on them but same as any car the auto trans is slow and sluggish but the manuals are where the fun is

  • @emjaybyers7573
    @emjaybyers7573 4 місяці тому +1

    My stage 3, 2013 B8.5 A4 just blew the motor at 154,000 miles. I’m in the market now for a B5 1999 A4 Avant 1.8T Quattro, 5 speed manual. Thanks for the video!

  • @notsecure6855
    @notsecure6855 Рік тому +4

    I'm thinking about getting a quattro A4 convertible with the V6. When I owned a convertible (Sebring) and lived in Pittsburgh and had winters, I was fine keeping the top down through most of the winter. That could make my first Connecticut winter more fun.

    • @imagenius9574
      @imagenius9574 Рік тому +1

      You're asking for trouble with the cars you're getting...I'd look at data like maintenance costs and mechanic testimonies before buying anything unless I had a lot of money to burn.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Рік тому +2

      I’m pretty sure the B5 didn’t come in convertible sadly tho

  • @GreenHawkDrive
    @GreenHawkDrive Рік тому +3

    well done mark, thank you for this video

  • @cryde8892
    @cryde8892 Рік тому +5

    Need a video on a4/a5 b8

  • @Itesmassive
    @Itesmassive 8 місяців тому

    Hi, I daily a modified b5s4 here (hard to find the s4s unmolested these days). Does it suck to daily? Sometimes. These cars are incredible, best car I've owned and has treated me well. However, you must do the maintenance and do not neglect this car. The maintenance gets expensive, and most maintenance jobs are not easy, definitely not a car I would recommend to a novice car enthusiast getting into cars. I think the real cripple of this car is a lot of work that is easy on most cars is not on this car, a lot of maintenance requires the entire front end to be removed and in some cases completely pulling the motor. What's nice is audi designed this in mind so with some patience and experience with the car, removing the front end and pulling the motor can actually be a relatively easy process. It's also an old audi, so expect lots of fluid leaks until you're able to refresh all your seals.

  • @samatics4
    @samatics4 11 місяців тому +1

    B5 S4 is a year round twin turbo tank when properly maintained. Definitely not a kids car.

  • @leoglasmeyer2853
    @leoglasmeyer2853 11 місяців тому +1

    If you want the realiability of a daily and don't mind the FWD you can also get the 1.9 tdi. Definetely not the best sounding stuff but VERY reliable EXTREMELY good mileage and you can still do some mild tuning to have some power, even though again it will sound like a tractor. If you're in only for practicality, 1.9 tdi is basically unbeatable.

    • @mrheadshot5644
      @mrheadshot5644 9 місяців тому

      I do have 1.9tdi , it got almoust 400k km thats like 240k miles , it has 35mpg so yes its very good daily driver (150hp but sound like tractor)

  • @EU_Ralphyy
    @EU_Ralphyy 4 місяці тому +2

    HE DIDNT MENTION DIESELS!!!!! 4 or 5 undestructable diesel engines 1.9tdi 4bangers, and fwd and quattro

  • @finessinglife9257
    @finessinglife9257 2 місяці тому

    bro where thhe fuck do i find a b5 meet up like the one i just witnessed. i would actually pass out if i was around so much b5. i saw 2 in scottsdale and teared up

  • @phishygaming5757
    @phishygaming5757 Рік тому +1

    Do an episode on the crown vic please

  • @Quxzy
    @Quxzy 3 місяці тому

    I know this is late asf but these are awesome cars to rwd swap and it's easier also more reliable than a subaru, and can handle 350hp pretty easy with basic upgrades.

  • @Codkinghim
    @Codkinghim Рік тому +3

    best handling cars list video?

  • @5kdaking334
    @5kdaking334 7 місяців тому

    Welp my grandpa is giving me one of these for my birthday. He had it for a long time so I’m not sure the condition or anything. He’s said he’s gotten it to drive soooo and is putting it thru emissions so 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @keysalt4302
    @keysalt4302 Рік тому +1

    Song of the day in my opinion is a 6.5/10, not my favorite but not bad, just above okay for me.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Рік тому

      Hahaha I look forward to your ratings of the song of the day

  • @dirtsquad_1735
    @dirtsquad_1735 8 місяців тому

    I agree with everything except the cupholder on my a4 the cup holder is absolutely horrid

  • @lilcaesarjuulin3370
    @lilcaesarjuulin3370 6 місяців тому

    I might be tweakin but is there skyrim music in the background😭😭😭

  • @Shōsan830
    @Shōsan830 Рік тому +1

    Pls do a good bad ugly on the toyota brz

  • @kobelilpeep694
    @kobelilpeep694 Рік тому +1

    Can you do the b7?😊

  • @kylancarpenter5589
    @kylancarpenter5589 Рік тому

    Can you do a good bad and ugly on the first few gen Subaru forester

  • @giovannyali-caceres9980
    @giovannyali-caceres9980 Рік тому

    Good bad and ugly on Chrysler 300 or dodge charger like the older models like 2006. I see them on FB market for like 3k and want to get one thank you

  • @sweatnerd7648
    @sweatnerd7648 11 місяців тому +1

    You can just rwd conversion … the b5 can do anything lol

  • @baconpimp1233
    @baconpimp1233 Рік тому +1

    Sick vid 💪🏾

  • @whiterabbit4580
    @whiterabbit4580 10 місяців тому

    Can you do the b6 pls?

  • @MrBasically810
    @MrBasically810 8 місяців тому

    what wheels are those on the black b5? like size and name

  • @TavianM
    @TavianM 8 місяців тому

    What about the 2.8 a4 5 speed is it reliable?

  • @ExpiredWatered
    @ExpiredWatered Рік тому +3

    Pluh‼️

  • @JMBelief1
    @JMBelief1 9 місяців тому

    Thinking of buying a 99’ 2.8 v6 with 52,000 miles on it, worth $8k? Or overpriced?

    • @BuckleyMitchell
      @BuckleyMitchell 8 місяців тому +1

      in like 2014ish i got a '00 A4 2.8 with 60kish miles for $6k for my first car. While it was a car driven in Boston, it was single owner who was an old lady, was garaged and overall was in great shape. Father brought it to Audi prior to buying it, said it was in great shape for what it was. Nowadays, if they're asking 8k, id see that as being ok, all things considered (inflation) but would recommend bringing it to Audi to have their input before buying it. If i remember correctly, the belt was going to need to be replaced after 20-30k more miles and i think we replaced the fuel pump, but that was more so preventative.

  • @garrettweber2065
    @garrettweber2065 Рік тому +3

    Good bad ugly Ford focus ST

  • @nescockk
    @nescockk 9 місяців тому

    Nuh uh, the first generation audi s4/a4 is the audi c4 s4/s6 also known as the urs4/s6 theyre a million times better and more reliable than these.

  • @ОлегКузнецов-и2ж
    @ОлегКузнецов-и2ж 11 місяців тому

    И тебе досвидание, друг