Overview & Reviews

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

• Broad power band, confident handling, high-quality materials and attractive cabin design, available as a sedan, wagon or convertible.

• Not the tire smoker you would expect, small backseat, priced close to more established rivals.

User Reviews:

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  Can we go topless? - 2005 Audi S4
  By Inquisitor - July 28 - 3:16 am

  I bought this car in late 2004 and after a year and half, I figured I could finally do a complete review of it. I cross-shopped and found the S4 cab was best all-around. Up to 80 mph, the wind noise with the open top is astonishingly low - the best of any convertible Ive ever been in. The handling is superb for a convertible, but remember it is a front-heavy AWD vehicle, so drive it correctly or helloooo scary understeer - learned this at an Audi Club driving event. When done right, its awesome through the twisties. Overall, this is a grown-up, amazing sleeper of a cruiser.

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  fun to drive - 2005 Audi S4
  By rad97 - September 21 - 7:47 pm

  I was trying to decide which car to lease, so I test drove BMW 330, Lexus GS430, Infiniti M45 and FX45. They were all good cars, but for the money and performance the Audi S4 sedan was the best. For 49K you get the fastest and best handling car with all wheel drive to boot. Only complaint is small fuel tank and having to switch to snow tires for the winter.

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  M3 beater - 2005 Audi S4
  By mark - May 7 - 5:52 pm

  BMWs M3 really is a phenominal car quick, solid and good looking, but how many do you see around. The S4 is understated and, for an estate, very attractive. Straight line the BMW will win, driving entertainment and again the M3 pips the Audi to the post but for sheer aural entertainment nothing can beat a V8 (except a V10). Not only that, but Audis Quattro system means that 344PS is avaiable come rain or shine an awesomely inspiring piece of German engineering - next time Audi, a little rear bias on the Quattro and that sacrifice in grip will be more than made up for in driving entertainment.

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  pros and cons of S4 convertible - 2005 Audi S4
  By Rick - April 6 - 11:49 pm

  A fun car to drive. The quattro is awesome and adds much performance. This car is as much fun in snow as it is with the top down in summer. Great handling in ALL weather conditions. I think that Audi is improving its customer service but it is not yet as good as Lexus or Mercedes. You will need to soon replace the standard performance tires that come with the car. I recommend getting all weather tires to rotate onto the car in winter for both performance and economy. Tiny trunk if you put the top down. The cars interior has very little storage. The drink holders are awful expect a spill. Tiny rear seat not comfortable for adult. However, overall, I like the car, drives great, and it is fun!

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  2005 Audi S4 - 2005 Audi S4
  By VW - March 14 - 4:49 pm

  Wonderful car, have been driving it for 4 weeks. I find myself taking the long way home just for fun. For those who want it all in a car that can be driven year round in the NE, this is it.

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  Excellent Bahnstormer, Minor Flaws - 2005 Audi S4
  By Steve - February 16 - 4:13 pm

  A unique car, if you focus more on content than styling. While the car is plenty handsome, it looks much like the lesser A4 - a car that is some $15k cheaper. The rims, spoiler and aluminum mirror housings help differentiate it somewhat. Looking at and touching the leather, wood and excellent plastics is a pleasure. All controls are precise, well-placed and expensive feeling. I chose this car for its more sporting nature than the A6, the more youthful attitude than the Cadillac CTS, and the extra doors relative to the M3. To my eye, it is better looking and sportier than the choices from Japan and the US. Finally, at $52K, it is significantly less expensive than V8s from MB or BMW.

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  Speed and looks... - 2005 Audi S4
  By 2005S4 - December 28 - 2:36 am

  Awesome car, very fast, great handling.

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  A great car with problems !!! - 2005 Audi S4
  By amp_ny - December 2 - 5:55 pm

  I got this car in May 2004. Its a great, fun car to drive but I have several minor problems but the most important one is, while driving between 900-1100 rpm or when i go down gear, I hear a vibration. it sounds like coming from the muffler but it doesnt. Went back to the dealer twice and finally second time, they said that its coming from the drive chain. Maybe they will have to take the engine out to fix it.

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  Audi S4 - 2005 Audi S4
  By papapushkas - November 4 - 3:28 pm

  I have owned this car now for six months. No problems so far with the exception of the wind-blockers design - very flimsy retaining clips. The engine is superb - too bad that the car is way too heavy, detracting from the performance. The poor fuel economy is due the weight as well. Nevertheless I am amazed that I could not think of any serious complaint about the car so far. I will have to get winter tires/rims for it and at 1300+ they are not cheap but they are essential for winter mobility. Would I buy the car again? In a heartbeat.