2005 Audi S4 Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.67/5 Average
89 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For 2005, the S4 gets a new satellite/navigation/AM/FM antenna.

Pros:
  • Broad power band, confident handling, high-quality materials and attractive cabin design, available as a sedan, wagon or convertible.
Cons:
  • Not the tire smoker you would expect, small backseat, priced close to more established rivals.

User Reviews:

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  • You can have your cake and eat it too - 2005 Audi S4
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    My 2005 Audi S4 is the true balance between genuine sport preformance and luxury. After driving the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG, I completely understood Car and Driver magazines review when all these cars were tested head to head. Besides the awsome traction in all conditions, this car can handle off roading like a king, which I found out by mistake during my journey to Lake Arrowhead California. This car is the master of all trades.

  • Monster S4 - 2005 Audi S4
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    Extreme acceleration, handling, and comfort. The S4 has and does it all. This car leaps off the line, and corners like glue. The Recaro seats are the most comfortable I have experienced to date. I love the rumble of the V8 and the way it pulls you into the seats all the way to 7000 rpms. I didnt expect it to be such a beast and a head turner all wrapped into one complete package.

  • This Car is Awesome - 2005 Audi S4
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    I bought my Audi S4 about a month ago. So far its been a totally awesome car. The car is absolutely perfect so far (knock on wood) and I cant seem to stop driving it. The build quality and attention to detail is amazing. The car is so solid its built like a brick. Maybe its to early to foercast reliability but so far the car is perfect. And I hope it stays that way :)

  • great car I recommend it! - 2005 Audi S4
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    Powerful, responsive, attractive, interior is nicely appointed. The quality of the parts and appointments is high. Not surprisingly, a gas guzzler. The upgraded stereo and satellite radio system is a nice addition

  • the best - 2005 Audi S4
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    The best handling car I have ever driven. The powertrain lets you do anything you want. At 2,000 miles the engine really opens up and becomes even more impressive. The adaptive transmission in the automatic really adapts to how you are driving, hit the gas and youre gone. I found a little hesitation of the line, but if you put it in sport mode and turn off the esp traction control, it more than solves the problem. With the top down the stereo adapts with road noise and is a lot of fun. The three layered top sounds as quite as a coupe with the top up. The two doors make it difficult to fit 4, but I dont have to ride back there so I dont care. The car is worth it!!!!!!!

  • 2005 Audi S4 - 2005 Audi S4
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    The Audi S4 is an iron fist in a silk glove. Every time you hit the right foot it feels like two hands shoving you forward, and it corners like its on rails. I took the family allroad 2.7T to the dealer for a service, and test drove the S4 while I waited. I had a 2000 A4 2.8 before and was curious... I got out grinning from ear to ear and feeling like Id been on a rollercoaster. The deal was $2,000 down/ $499 month, it was a steal I signed up for on the spot. The tiptronic was not nearly as much fun as the manual 6 spd. It shifts up to 6th and rumbles along most of the time. However, the auto has better fuel economy, just enough to avoid the $1700 gas guzzler tax for the manual.

  • Superb All Around Performance Car - 2005 Audi S4
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    I have had My Audi S4 for 3 months now and have put about 1,600 miles on it. It has exceeded my high expectations. Any concerns I had about reliability issues based on early 04 reports are completely gone as Ive had no problems at all. This is a superb vehicle for those who want a true very high performance car (faster around the track than an M3 in some magazine reports), but also want true practicality and comfort as well. This provides virtually the best of all possible worlds with almost no compromises in performance or comfort.

  • Best Buy! - 2005 Audi S4
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    What a great car? Between this S4, the Mercedes C55 AMG, and BMW M3, the S4 is clearly the best. It goes 0-60 in just over 5 seconds, but the best feature is by far its stellar handling. The Quattro delivers perfection around every turn: there is NO NEED to brake! The interior is also very stylish and quite comfortable, while the exterior maintains the look of a sporty vehicle. Everything is very ergonical (easy to use) from the radio to the tiptronic transmission (which is VERY smooth). The trunk is quite large for its class and can easily hold several golf bags or pieces of luggage. I love everything about this car from the most minute detail to the 340 HP V8 beast under the hood! A++++++!

  • Speed and looks... - 2005 Audi S4
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    Awesome car, very fast, great handling.

  • S4 Crazy - 2005 Audi S4
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    We were so excited when we got our new S4, we almost jumped for joy! Its a beautiful, luxurious performance cabriolet, and its cheaper than an M3 convertible and waaaaaaaay cheaper than a CLK55 AMG cabriolet. And, it has the bullet-proof quattro!

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