Is the B7 Audi s4 reliable?
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- ive owned my b7s4 for close to 3 years and its been nothing but good to me. my millage is at 112k i got it at 80k and i want people to know that the car has a bad reputation but with all maintenance done its nice
ig @in_or_audi
Thanks for stopping by and watching, I know people are hesitant about purchasing one of these cars but they are great, comment down below on more informational videos you would like🤝🤝🤝
Are you able to tell if the chains have been done visually if theres no paper work for the work?
@@eastoakland-S65feen nope, u either have to listen for chain noise or pull the motor, the chain it's self isn't the problem, its the guides, they are plastic and break over time, once upgraded to rs4 guides which are metal u won't have a issue
@@ringsthings4404 fuck yea nice. Found a 06 s4 avant. Its nice af its auto tho. & also only one around for the price. Have u drivin an auto one?
@@eastoakland-S65feen its ok but to b honest, u will like the manual better, the next gen s4 with that dsg trans is way better , but there are so many part out that u could convert it if u wanted 2 down the line
Yo I just got my 06 s4 I’m at 94k miles I’m about to do timing where did u get all 4 metal rs4 guides I can only find 2 of them I don’t wanna Leave the other 2 plastic.
Got my b7 S4 off an older guy, looked after it. Had all its stamps! It had a misfire that he was told was the chain. About 5k to replace it. I bought it for 7k. Thought I'll work up to the chain- changed the plugs, wasn't them. Changed the ignition coils- boom. Stopped misfire.
Had a strange, metallic rattle. . . Found it to be a heat plate by one of the mufflers, pretty corroded, drilled a new hole and bolted it through there.
Haven't had an issue since.
Amazing engine. Beautiful sound
The ONLY unreliable thing in the car is the fuel tank. It keeps going empty.
HA! I feel u brother, I’m at the gas station once a week.
Your vid, so true. Understand the car, take care of the car and it will last. Just like any other relationship....you get out of it what you put into it. Thanks for taking the time to share! I'm on the hunt for mine.
Np man thanks for the support and good luck on finding 1
07 b7 s4 owner had the car 2 years and I’ll definitely start a channel. What I can say is the car for (me) gave a lot of financial stress and 9 months of payments plus insurance to have it sit in my drive way. Car ran strong I thought and got me further then 12 hours away, I drove the car everywhere. Come to find one day it doesn’t start. Had it gone through was over my head and took it to dealer. 3 months later replaced with used engine. Problem was cam adjuster failed jumped a time still ran for awhile and then cracked a tensioner to cause it to jam not crank by hand. The car also had severe intake manifold leaks and the engine kept going. From my experience buy a good Audi 4.2 with history of repairs and no oil leaks! if you can’t then leave her be, previous owner integrity is a must because these engines can’t be neglected. With used engine serviced by Audi she is restored and 0-60 times are 5.0 seconds flat at 300ft above sea level on a good day. Exhaust upgrades help!
I gotta B8 S4 but man I love the older ones especially that V8 sound 🔥
Yea they are nice, I did a review of a b8 s4 and I loved it tbh, had thoughts of moving up, i love manual but i would have to get the auto, the transmission is 2 good
I had that engine in my a8 pretty reliable great engine sound!
For sure once maintenance is done its a great car to have
I'm still running my b6 s4 224,000km on the clock...heater coolant hose exploded and that's about it really. Check water levels and keep the engine running a few times a week
Yea i broke mine doing something else lol, it was so brittle
My coolant line exploded. I replaced it with a copper tube 👍
Same. Just replaced it. Very brittle
Hey still have the car? at 224,000km chains and guides done? Cheers!
Man, you're right. The forums are FULL of assholes who think they know everything.
I've owned my B6 S4 for 16 years. I'm on the ORIGINAL chains, guides and tensioners at 150K miles. I change the oil every 10K miles as recommended, with Mobil 1.
one came up for sale with a new crated motor installed by Audi, it died at 180k miles current motor 80k miles seems to e in good shape no rust and only 5k
just sold my B7 S4... it was fine for my first 9 years... but last year went down hill fast.... sold it before something else broke. I still love the car though
Sorry to hear that, I love this car, it will take alot for me to get rid of it
IN OR AUDI, yeah every 2 months, dropping $800-$1,200..... For an entire year trying to save this was too much for me.... Right now it's running fine, but I didn't want to wait for something else to break!
@@Soljarag5 yea it can become a bad time fast, I totally understand
Thank you for acknowledging the reliability.
Np people gotta know its still a good buy
Looking forward to the channel growing get some D.I.Y’s going. I don’t see much on UA-cam for your motor. Based on your mileage I would say sparks, tranny fluid, diff, transfer case, brakes, rotors, fog lights, low beam bulb,filters, etc. Just naming a few I want your channel to grow so I’m give the feedback.
I embrace it, I deff need to do my bulbs and I got a grill I. Working on so I might do a diy install
Just bought one with a giant stack of paperwork with rs4 chains and guides (metal rather than plastic), I feel pretty confident she's gonna hold up!
Just subbed btw, looking forward to more content!
That's great man, sounds like a good deal, all I would do is make sure your oil stays clean and your set🤝🤝
IN OR AUDI I've mainly owned vw's since I was old enough to drive so you could say I've been conditioned on German car ownership haha! We in this together fam
@@aelx69420 for sure man, I had a mk5 jetta gli and I loved it, i will continue to buy vw/audi, that are great cars
I have my c6 4.2v8 for the last 1 year or so. It cost me a oil change and didnt miss a beat...
Love it decent car has the power and the comfort.
Sounds like u have a good 1
Change the oil on time every time. Very important for the Audi B7. 👍👍
Yup both I love those 2 platforms once maintenance is out the way
The s4 is such an awesome car. A v8 in a small a4, balls deep
appreciate your input man honestly ive been building cars for a long time and the oppritunity came across to get my hands on a b6 s4 with a manual but im skeptical
If it was years ago I would say don't but there's so much information out there now, and the price is to good to pass up lol
Hell yeah brother! Great video! 07 S4 just rolled 110k miles. The serpentine belt got me too a year into ownership. LOVE the car though and addicted to 4 rings. Can be very reliable as long as you take care of it! People listen to the man!!
Facts, its been good 2 me
just bought a b7 s4 a couple days ago. not sure if it’s had timing done, but don’t hear any noises. i like it a lot, just has this weird quirk. whenever i push clutch in after driving the rev will go down to 1k, yo to 1.3k and back down to 1k. and repeat like 2-3 times every time i am coming to a stop
Congrats, I actually never have heard of that , i would even know were to start for that issue, probably something minor
IN OR AUDI it feels pretty minor tbh. car still performs well. and idles smooth before i start moving. getting it checked out this week.
@@lukebushinger8042 ok bet lmk what it turns out to be, im interested 2 know
Yo I got a B6 S4, same thing with you always turns over, only minor problem is a small oil leak and the major problem is the clutch is about to go but 107k going to do that. To everyone, they aren’t tuner friendly but I wanna make it tuner friendly and upgrade to the rs4 chains
I'll tell you this, I had a D2 A8 4.2...ye ole 40v...engine was very reliable! Only thing on the car that didn't stop working.
06 S4 for sale 160K miles, it needs a sensor changed that affects shifting. What would that likely involve. I've been wanting an audi for ages but that maintenance liability frightens the heck out of me!
Just pulling the sensor and swapping it,not sure which 1 need to be changed but if it's a auto I personally would pass, not really a fan of the auto transmission for this generation
@@ringsthings4404 thanks. I talked to a neighbor who said that the injury it suffered could necessitate replacing the computer. I enjoyed your in-car chat, btw. I'm buying me a saxophone, instead. At least if that's junk, it will be easier to dispose of. Maybe I'll still keep looking for a better automotive opportunity..in terms of AUDI
I had my commuter break and was looking at a 2008 s4 110k miles just had the chain done and belt but kind of on the fense about it manual transmission for $7500
If they chains are done and the motor isn't leaking or smoking or throwing codes, it should b fine, thats about what they go for with chains, offer 7k and see if he bites
I would have saved up and bought the B7 S4 Avant in a heartbeat if it wasn’t for that Timing Chain problem. (Unless if there was one for sale with the problem fixed)
Honestly timing is not as bad as it use to be, there are more kits, more low cost options and there are forged internal options popping up everyday , things are way better now
Thanks for the advice 🙏
I have the rarest 1. It’s a 2006 s4 v8 imola yellow. It’s 1 of 640 produced it’s a beast
I have the b7 s4 watched the video to see your input on it. Love the car, but mines a lemon. 154k miles I’ve put 30k miles on it and have had to fix all the bandaids the previous owners hacked. If you do your valves stem seals let me know what you do because mine are shot allowing oil to pour into the motor under load.
I appreciate the support,my valve stems are shot as well, not sure which route I'm going, I have a 2.7t and was thinking of doing the swap, if I was to pull the 4.2 to to fix the seals I would also want to build the motor while it is out and then that would lead me to getting a supercharger, all in all I'm looking at like 20k lol, most likely I will b doing a 2.7t which I will cover and give tons of information on this spring to help guys in my position
IN OR AUDI yeah I brought my car to Audi just for them to tell me the motor is junk and they would replace just the motor for 20k. The car has good compression so I might replace the valves and headers but that alone is looking at 6-8k. My mechanic has 2 b5 s4 they’re reliable. Only issue he’s had was the radiator hoses melting
Yea bro, If u got money the 4.2 is great but when it's bad it's bad. I love the motor but it's the worst part of the car at the same time. 2.7t would b a great swap and if it blows up u can pick up another motor for for 700 lol
IN OR AUDI what do you plan on doing with your 4.2 motor if you do the swap?
@@frostygamer8386 honestly idk, depends on what condition it's in, I gotta see how my cylinder walls looks, maybe I will put it in something else
Appreciate the info, i've liked these cars past few decades yet kept buying GM stuff!!! IN means snow so AWD will come in handy i think plus i'll be guy to get the maintenance done ON TIME!!! =)
A awd v8 is the perfect recipe, lol all u need is a supercharger 😂😂
@@ringsthings4404 nope, i'm 55 and i'd get into TROUBLE with a supercharged 8 in ANYTHING!!! ROFL
@@maxwellmarsden7273 I hear that buddy, here in nyc I already have a ticket budget 😂😂
200k miles on my b7 S4. Daily driven
Nice, u must take good care of yours
Love the content! I have a b7 S4 with a full milltek exhaust. Wondering what people’s thoughts are on down pipes or which ones would show the most gains thanks!!
As long as they are 2.5 inch they all are gonna do the same thing
Just bought a 2004 b6 S4 6 MT with 123k miles for 3k. Exterior is a 9.0/10 and the interior is equally as nice. Only issue besides abs wheel speed sensor needing fixed is trying to figure out when letting off the gas pedal there's a clunk. Can hit the clutch just right, right before letting off the gas and it's like a normal car. Transmission mount??
Thank u so much so helpful
let's stay with the V8 4.2
If I had a rs4 I would honestly, the power I want would cost to much from this motor, not saying it's bad but it doesn't really go with what I want, I would have to build this 4.2 to handle wat a 2.7t with rods could do and worry bout chains,
But the 4.2 might go in something else a lil bit lighter if everything works out so there still might b a 4.2 build
@@ringsthings4404 i heard with the rs4 timing chain kit fixis issue. Cuz the parts arent plastic they are metal.. what an audi guy at jhm said..
Boutts 2 go grab a 06 b7 s4 avant. Like how ur willing to play with the 4.2👌
These cars are great, doing the best I can lol, more mods to come tho
Hi brother, I have the same car model as mine of 2006, but the serpentine belt is breaking and the tensioner is already changing. What can I do to solve that?
If its breaking u gotta get a new belt installed and I would do it asap because if it goes fully then u will b stranded, as far as the tensioner, I'm not understanding what u mean by changing
@@ringsthings4404 I mean thet I get new tensions and the serpentine belt but keep breaking
@@jrx5072 if its breaking, it has to b the how it's being torqued, it has to b torque to OEM specs exactly, my boy had this issue, the shop over torques it to high, either that or the belt its self is the problem, which belt are u using
IN OR AUDI now i’m about to install the 079903137E continental that come from jhm
Ight bet, I know they have a auto tensioner upgrade, I would go for that if I was having issues, idk if u seen it
Love to have a b7 v8
It's a gem
What do you think about the b6 s4 series. I’m thinking of getting a s4 avant
I got a guy trying to sell me an 03 with 150K miles on it for 6,500 bucks. Is it worth it? Tons of aftermarket parts.
Gonna need more info than that, wats wrong with it, any leaks, has the chains been done, u gotta find out about stuff like that, if chains haven't been done your gonna have to do it at some point and budget for that
@@ringsthings4404 no leaks and the chain is all good
Drive it and see how it feels but sounds good to me 👌
Why do people swap the 4.2 for the 2.7T ?
im thinking about getting one is it worth it
im switching from a 3 series
Yea as long as u keep up with maintenance
IN OR AUDI main things I should look out for , common issues with them ?
@@SP-ds3xe the chains lol they need to b service at some point
IN OR AUDI that’s a 1 time thing over like every few ten thousand miles
Just get a Lexus IS-F. Faster and more reliable. I like these too but they are old now.
Hey bro can I get an opinion on a B7 S4 that’s for sale in my area. The guy is selling it for 3k with 76k miles & I just think that’s too low and he claims the timing chains are in good condition with no noises. What’s your info
Hey man, Honestly that sounds ridiculous, the value of that millage with guides done is closer to 11k, I would look it over and see if u find issues, run a code reader on it and if u buy it, just know that the chains are probably not done and u will have to do them but at 3k u could still make a profit later even if the guides need to be done
My B7 A4 is ............ But I take care of it...
bro dont do a 2.7 t swap. that mptor likes to blow up its turbos
How much would the timing chain cost to get fixed at a shop
Hard to say, parts is like 2 k but labor is expensive for this job and u have to go to a shop that knows what they are doing, I think a ball park number could be around 5 or 6k
Im looking at a b7 s4 with 160k on it but the guy said he has no knowledge if the timing was done on it. Im assuming it had been done before he owned it at that mileage. What do you think?
With no proof u can't assume, if u buy that car just b prepared to have the timing done on it, also I wouldn't pay over 4k for it tbh
Did you end up buying it
Luis Martinez nah
Im Looking t get one asap you still have yours?
Yea I still do u can see it on instagram in_or_audi
Yo how's the B7? I'm tryna find a B7 Avant but I want to vr6 swap it
My car is great, I'd check audizine and on Facebook, I'm sure u can find a good deal on either
how is 2006 s4 quattro v8 6 speed is it worth 8500 with 140 miles ots the one made 1 of 250 edition.
Have the chain guides been done
LMFAOOOO I had a Audi 2.8 "bull shit" DWL
Lol it was a decent first car, sont shit on them lol but I got rid of it fast lol, I had heated seats and a sunroof, I was lit 🤣🤣🤣
Yo what’s good question what’s the difference between the B5 an the B7
Literally everything bro lol, engine the chassis everything
Thank u buddy lol I just researched
I’m thinking of doing a couple things to mine first a remap and bigger air filter and decatted exhausts but I don’t knoe exactly how much bhp I will get by doing all this I was told by a few sources that if I remap it and change the air filter I can get about 500bhp or more
Dude, there is absolutely no way on earth you will be able to get 500bhp on this v8 s4, with just exhaust, air filter and tune. You would be lucky to squeeze 50bhp doing that.
Is 154k to many miles for a 2007 s4
Gotta look at the condition of the car millage isn't everything, gonna see wat the issues are, what maintenance has been done as well
Quick question. I have a 2006 S4. It is catless, but it has been burning oil. Its coming from the exhaust... I heard my PCV humming, so I replaced. The smell and sound went away for a few days, but then it failed again. I replaced it with a vaico PCV, but I think it failed again. I can hear the dead goose noise, and the exhaust wreaks like oil. Any ideas???
After market pcv suck, its expensive but get a oem one and u should b good, see if that helps and then if u still continue to burn oil its something else, I got my pcv used from another s4 with low mileage for cheap
Bro, you should have bought a "TT." It says so, on your forehead.. That's quite a sign from God, My friend...
Lol bro wtf r u talking about
Litle later to the video but I’m looking at this for a first car and I was wondering if it would be a good option
Looking at this 08 S4 with 177k miles for $6k. Says “drive belts changed” 2 years ago on the carfax-nothing about timing belt or guides though. Worth it or Na?
No, you NEED those chain guides done especially at that mileage
Is it a good idea to buy a 06 s4 with 110k on it or should I look to get a newer model
Cant really say, need me information, u gotta see the condition, service history, if the chains have been worked on, are there any issues and then decide,
IN OR AUDI wow that was fast. Thanks so much!!
@@andrewvalencia5130 lol np I'm very accessible u can hmu on Instagram if I dont get your question on here,sometimes the notifications are late
There’s one on the market near my area. They asking 11k , 90k miles 🤔 is it worth it if chain was replaced ?
Yes! Bro if you don't buy that send me that link..
You think a 2008 Audi A4 is reliable? I’m a college student and need a car and don’t know if it’s a good car a lot of people telling me that the car is only trouble
I think it can be reliable, but u gotta keep up on maintenance, any car could become reliable once the common issues are taken care of .since your in college I honestly wouldn't, unless u have cash ready for something to go wrong or u pay for one in top condition
IN OR AUDI alright man thanks I guess I might just risk it
Yea I just like to b up front, dont wanna crush the idea, I had a 2.0t jetta and it was good to me but I got it it really good condition, hit me up on IG and I can tell u some things to look out 4 when u go test drive one
Try to find a v6 if you can... in my opinion they are much better than the 2.0t