I figured this would be a good place to start...

I was recently at the NAIAS in Detroit, and really like the new Audi S4.

I was considering going to pre-order one of these bad boys, but wanted some opinion first from current S4 owners...

Any owners of ANY S4's, your opinions are welcomed!

If you hate S4's, please don't post here to flame, rather educate me in their shortcomings in a more pleasant manner....

Thanks in Advance!

 

Here are a few Pics I snapped form the 2003 NAIAS in Detroit.

 

There are a few S4 owners on the board who I am sure will chime in. You can look here for additional info.
http://www.audiworld.com/forum/s4.html

 

Check out this thread on bimmerforums, compares the new S4 to the M3 and Volvo S60R

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthre...&threadid=68954


I wouldn't compare the current bi-turbo 6 cylinder to this new NA V8 monster. They're two totally different cars for all intents and purposes. Seems like a damn nice car!!! Order one if you got the means!!

 

Here is the problem with asking me about my S4. The Next model is not the same car...

I have a twin turbo V-6 and the new one is a v-8, so do you see the dilemma.

 

If you are looking for tuneability pick up the current S4. The newer one is going to have a V-8 and now turbo so the ease of tuning the car wont be the same. However, it is still going to be fast and it still looks sharp. Cant go wrong with an S4. Personally I would get the current one though.

 

Yes I agree the car looks awesome. The bi-turbo would be the route to go though if you were planning on modding in the future.

 

but, can the current S4 be modded to get to the power output and reliability of the new generation S4??

at what cost???

 

Most likely a supercharger kit will be made for the S4.
Guessing around 8-10K for the kit

 

The new S4 uses the 4.2. They have a bi-turbo version of that motor in the RS6 (450hp). I know that they will probably not fit, but I'm sure the market will be there for tuning.

I have looked at the current S4, and the future S4. The modability of the currect 6 Turbo is endless, whilst the V8 may take some time. Even still, the V8 has 344hp & 302tq. While the current one requires quite a bit of money to get it to the 350hp mark.

I am not looking for overall modability here, because the current S4 would win.

I am looking for a "Are you happy with your Audi?" type situation... does that make more sense?