2001 Audi S4

Summary:

This car is amazing!

Faults:

Routine maintenance is a bit spendy.

General Comments:

I thought my dad's old 86 Audi Coupe was fun, but this S4 is the greatest sports car I've ever driven.

In tight fast turns you can feel exactly where the wheels are and how well they're gripping. That may sound normal, but this car feels completely different than anything else (I don't know how else to explain it).

Very comfortable seats, front and back. Nice instrument panel and sound system.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th June, 2005

9th Dec 2006, 09:38

Your review is somewhat helpful on the Audi S4. However, more elaboration would give your readers a better picture of the car. Not to mention, disadvantages of the car would help. Other than that, your review is better than nothing.

2001 Audi S4 Avant 2.7T

Summary:

Beautiful and fast, but not built to high quality

Faults:

Crankshaft main seal failed soaking the clutch with oil. Required clutch replacement. Repaired under warranty.

Rear hatch misaligned from factory. Repaired under warranty.

Alignment required adjustment on delivery of vehicle. Repaired under warranty.

Headlight washer pump failed. Repaired under warranty.

Handbrake handle fell off, 3 times. Repaired under warranty, 3 times. Currently broken again.

Driver's seat rocks back and forth. Dealer claims this is "normal".

Warped front brake rotors. Replaced under warranty.

Rattle in dashboard. Dealer has repeatedly attempted to repair. Still rattling.

General Comments:

Highlights:

The car is beautiful inside and out.

The engine has wonderful torque and power.

All-wheel-drive grip is phenomenal.

Steering feedback is excellent.

Safe and secure.

Driven at 8/10ths the car provides absolutely effortless speed.

Lowlights:

Dealer service is awful.

Long term quality is horrible.

Suspension is soft and squishy. The car wallows and bounces. Understeer is terrible.

Transmission shifter throw is about as long as a bus, and less precise.

Brakes are overboosted, grabby, and soft.

Seats are too wide and not securely mounted.

The car is very heavy, and feels like it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 5th October, 2004

25th Jun 2005, 03:43

I bought a yellow 2000 S4 Avant with 90,000kms (60,000 miles) and have had a list a mile long of problems.

1. Gearbox (replaced under car dealer warranty - $18,000AU (that's australian $$) - think of them as Canadian $$)

2. LCD Display had pixels missing - still arguing that this should be replaced under warranty

3. Drive Shaft replaced

4. Flywheel caused engine to rattle when turning off - relpaced

5. Clutch was slipping.

Either the car was thrashed to death or I got a lemon. Feels like I'm driving a 2 tonne car!

Previous car Subaru WRX.

9th Jul 2007, 12:12

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A BLACK 2000 AUDIO S4. Since buying it, I have spent over $5k fixing the timing belts and water pump and alternator. I love the looks of the car, but the reliabilty is not that good. I had the car break down on the freeway and had to get it towed home. The reason that time was the alternator. Before owning this car, I had a Chevy Silverado with very little to no problems. I am currently trying to sell the car and will never buy a used Audi again.