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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Drop Top Fun - 2005 Audi S4
By newaudilover - April 27 - 5:14 pmBought my 2005 Audi S4 quattro Cabriolet over a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 500, and 2005 BMW M3 Convertible. After a brief test drive, my wife and I were both very excited about this car. It had the leg and headroom I need (Im 65"), as well as the comfort and convienience my wife wanted. The performance is great in S mode, very laid back in Drive (the Corvette is much faster). The handling is great (equal to the Corvette and BMW, better than Mercedes). This cars fit and finish are wonderful. The navigation system is the best Ive used. I have not been this excited about a car in a very long time. I can even live with the low fuel economy.
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S4 Cabriolet - 2005 Audi S4
By Chris - April 26 - 1:14 amMy 2005 Audi S4 Cabriolet is a total rocket! It was clearly built to appeal to men and it delivers with ease. I found the car more appealing than the BMW M3 Convertible. I particularly love the sound of the 340 horsepower V8 engine and the great 6 speed stick transmition. It has all the bells and whistles a luxury car should have. The electric top goes up or down in a flash. This is the most fun car Ive owned.
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Gotta love that torque at 3,500 RPM - 2005 Audi S4
By Jeremy - April 25 - 6:26 pmMy 2005 Audi S4 Cabriolet is my third Audi to date. I used to be a BMW fanatic, but after I test drove my first A4 2.8 Quattro, I just had to trade in my BMW 325iC -- and I never looked back. I have considered the S4 for quite some time. So I said enough with the considering and it was time I got into one. Im more than glad I did! What a fun car to drive. It has excellent handling, like every Quattro model, enough power, and that V8 engine feels light. It has great smooth lines. It doesnt look intimidating, but yet its looks can be deceiving because of whats under the hood. The bad stuff -- as always, there is not a whole lot of room in the back. But for now, my 5-year old daughter loves it with the top down, and so do I!
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Simply Gorgeous - 2005 Audi S4
By Bob - April 23 - 4:21 pmEasily the best car Ive ever owned, the S4 Cabriolet is just beautiful. Its exhaust sound is creamy smooth, it has a much nicer a sound than my outgoing A6 2.7T. Its interior is perfect, the only flaw being that the rear seat armrests are a little intruding. Otherwise, its a very comfortable convertible. Its a much better value than a BMW M3 Convertible, which doesnt even have power seats standard, and a much much better value than the Mercedes-Benz CLK 55, which is $85,000. The S4, almost fully- loaded, is around $60,600. I love it more than any other car.
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Elegant, yet pugnacious - 2005 Audi S4
By Graham - April 14 - 9:28 pmA beautiful car that can blow a 645 off the line. Okay, maybe it cant beat an M3 off the line but in my opinion its better looking, you get AWD, it has an automatic for traffic and pedals when you want to shift manually, a much sweeter exhaust sound...not to menton a much better ride. My 911 has sat in the garage since I bought the S4.The only bummer is the gas mileage.
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Excellent in the snow - 2005 Audi S4
By eric in wyoming - April 2 - 2:48 amI purchased my new S4 in November, and with the original performance Dunlop tires, nearly totaled it with the first snowstorm. New 18 inch Pirelli Snowsports (even though they recommended 17 inches with new rims of course) completely solved the problem with minimal compromise in ride and handling quality. I cross shopped an M3 and CTS-V, but living in the snowbelt, the quattro was the clincher. Forget the gas guzzler tax and definetely go for the manual transmission. The dealership even let slip that theyll pay for a new clutch under the scheduled warranty if you accidentally burn the original one out.
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good car so far - 2005 Audi S4
By Rade - March 30 - 9:21 pmonly one problem as the diagnostics computer had to be replaced after continious check engine light malfunctions. Totally solid in the rain and any other driving condition. She loves to drink, but i suppose one should be able to afford the fuel if they can afford the car.
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Creamy Smooth... Perfect! - 2005 Audi S4
By eli - March 13 - 10:53 pmThe S4 Cabriolet is the most beautiful convertible on the road, to the elegant eye. It is sooo creamy and smooth, that I just want to rev the engine in neutral. It is so beautiful, it sounds like an automotive sonatra. Physically, it is beautiful from every angle, inside and out. And it is satisfyingly fast and dominant on the freeway, with the ladies hair flowing out of it. It makes others jealous to see such a perfect convertible. Love it, except for gas mileage!
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Audi S4 review - 2005 Audi S4
By Mainhitman - March 6 - 12:54 pmI have had an interesting experience with my leased 2005 S4 Avant. After one day with the car I noticed a large oil leak under it. To make a long story short, the car had a bad gasket, my dealer repaired the problem and Audi of America compensated me for the headache. Otherwise the car has been a joy todrive and I love this vehicle.
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My 4th Audi - 2005 Audi S4
By CT Audi Driver - February 21 - 10:40 pmMy S4 is my fourth Audi, but my first with a big persons engine. Coming from a 2.8 V6 and 2 1.8T fours, the performance of this car is fabulous. I loved the interior on my first 3 Audis and this is a natural evolution. No need to change perfection, they just spiced it up with superb Recaro seats, and carbon fiber(optional) trim. Other than that, it is virtually identical to my 2002 A4 (which is to say, excellent). The exterior is great too, looking much more muscular than the A4, but not so much so that it stands out. This car is a true wolf in sheeps clothing. So far, its quality is consistant with my other Audis, excellent.
