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Audi A4 Saloon (2005 - 2007) S4 quattro 4d Owner Review

S4 quattro 4d
Audi 2005 A4 Saloon

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In their own words

This is a manual version of he S4. It is seriously quick. Its black with red leather seats and really looks the business but remains unobtrusive in my opinion. The major downside is the petrol consumption. Around town I consider myself lucky to ge between 12 to 15 MPG. However, on a long run involving motorways I have managed to average 27 MPG on occasions. The consumption really depends on how heavy one is with their right foot!! Insurance is very reasonable given the type of car. This year I paid just over £260 fully comprehensive with my younger son as a named driver. Would I sell it? Sometimes I feel I should be acting my age and not my shoe size and 'downsize'.. But its a bit of a double edged sword inasmuch as the car stands me in for quite a lot of money and what I could sell it for just simply would not be worth it, so for the time being it's "hang on in there" time. Frankly, there is nothing like the throb of a V8 under the bonnet!

How reliable do you find the car?

Had some serious oil leaks which are not uncommon on a car of this age and with quite a large engine (4.2 litre V8). Had the engine out and all necessary gaskets and seals replaced. Now it hardly uses any oil at all!
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Paul Dyke recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased February 2011
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 94,000 miles
  • Average MPG 19 mpg