Should I Buy? B8/B8.5 (2010-2016) Audi S4 // The Reliable Audi 

They are tremendous fun! Never failed to make me laugh

Thank you!! Yeah we showed the good side. Nick used some weird paint on the other side that was supposed to be high quality…ended up being pretty rough lol

Thank you! :)

Absolutely-good advice. Can’t go wrong doing “While you’re in there work”.

it's crazy how well a car will take care of you when you take care of it

Exactly. People act like components don’t go bad.

Then they would truly be the perfect daily!

A7 is super nice, as long as its the 3.0Tfsi engine you will be golden.

Yeah I would agree with that assessment-definitely in the Infiniti realm when it comes to difficulty. My guess would be that the parts for a VQ V6 (along with the rest of the car) would be cheaper, but this particular Audi powertrain isn’t too bad. They definitely are pretty solid long-term assuming you can afford the pricey maintenance. I’ve been seeing them drop too, but I think that’s because of the German sports sedan stigma as well as the high failure rate for the DCT. I’m excited they’re getting affordable again because I really want one!

Probably a 3-5 year old Camaro SS or Mustang GT, a C6 Corvette, C5 Z06, a new GR86/BRZ, ND Miata, 987 Boxster (I think a 987 Cayman too), Jetta GLI, WRX, 370Z etc. Depends on what you’re going for i.e performance, comfort, luxury, manual or auto. I’d say a 16+ Camaro is a fantastic performer and is a decent cruiser too (I’ve only driven a 17’ SS). The Q50 red sport is very fast, I think it looks good, and it’s got a nice interior despite being slightly old feeling. They are better than people say, but they aren’t great performance cars…they fall behind the competition in that sense.

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Well the B8/B8.5 S4 has some issues, but it’s generally pretty reliable. The S5 got the same 3.0-liter supercharged V6 for the 2013 model year, so those will be similarly reliable to the S4 assuming you get the stick. It’s the B7 S4 and B8 S5 (2008-2012) that have the 4.2-liter V8 that are known for timing chain problems…more so the B7 S4. Ultimately, it depends on what you want to spend on maintenance. Regardless of which engine you have on your Tundra, the S4/S5 will be more to maintain. That said, you’ll be saving on gas and consumables should be cheaper. If I had the money, I’d 100% buy an S4/S5 from 2013 and up, but I can really only afford my Honda at the moment. I’d say go for it as long as you’re comfortable with what you’re getting into!

@@aveautomotive2441 Yes is a little hard to choose But I definitely would like to have a S4/5 I know they’re prices are not cheap Yes I would like to get a manual transmission & about my Tundra is v8 5.7 If I make a desission, I have to sell my truck first, is I little hard to choose what to do, coz truck’s always are for multiuse. But thanks for ur tips & opinions

Absolutely! The 1.8 is a solid little engine, assuming all the necessary maintenance has been done. They are sensitive to late oil changes and improper oil and some people recommend upgrading the water pump with the plastic impeller to an aftermarket metal unit, but given it’s a 10 year old car, I’d imagine that has been done at some point. I’d say depending on the known history of the vehicle and the price it can absolutely be a solid daily!

Good luck getting insured if it’s ur first car

I just bought a 2013 Audi S5 with a 104k miles, here’s some things to look for- DSG serviced every 40k miles, any coolant leaks, mine had a leak it was listed for 19k I bargained the guy down to 17k. Get an inspection on it, only 100$ to get it professionally inspected.

The 2013 has the 3.0 supercharged V6, so it’s an excellent engine. That said, if it’s for college, we’d be curious to know your budget for maintenance and how many miles a year you think you’ll be driving. If you can find one with a manual it’s a great choice if you’re driving 10k-15k miles a year.

I just bought a 2013 Audi S5 with 104k miles listed for 19k bargained down to 17k cause had to get the head gasket vent valve replaced, 100% don’t regret it. I’ve driven it around 2k miles and it is fucking amazing, get a cold air intake and x pipes for under 1000$ and it’ll sound 25% better too

@@aripangelinan About 6 months ago picked up a 2009 Audi A6 3.0T and besides a few electrical issues and door locks, the motor has held up very well, put about 5k miles on it, still runs very smooth and nice for its age.

Hello! I’d say it depends on the S4 and your budget. The B9 S4 (2017 and up) has the turbocharged 3.0-liter engine and the ZF 8-speed. The 3.0 doesn’t seem to problematic thus far, though I’d be more comfortable betting on a manual B8 or B8.5 (2010-2016) and it’s 3.0-liter supercharged engine. The Q50 Red Sport won’t have the same build quality as either S4 and the transmissions are questionable when it comes to longevity. The VR30DDTT is a pretty solid engine though. The Q50 might be slightly cheaper to maintain than the S4, but that’s the major benefit (that and it’s more powerful). Hope that helps!

go find a f80 bmw

35k .... Find a used one from auction. I picked one up for 5.5k

It’s an AWE Touring exhaust!

I forget what the code was for, but it didn’t affect drivability. I’ll ask him and get back if you’re curious! He was selling it to the dealer he bought his Golf R from and they gave him an offer knowing it was on and what it was for. Amazingly, it was only the 3rd time he’d ever had it come on during his ownership.

If you’re comfortable with the cost of parts and maintenance, hell yeah! They are reliable, but still expensive. Fantastic fun to drive and a wonderful daily even if you’re 6’4

In some ways, yes. It’s new enough that it’s quite safe, it’s AWD, the manual is easy to operate, it’s comfortable and quiet, and (with stock power and AWD) isn’t so fast or unruly that you’ll wrap it around a tree like a mustang lol. That said, they are expensive to maintain despite being quite reliable. Tires are like $1k and other routine maintenance items like brakes are a good chunk more expensive than the equivalent Honda Accord/Toyota Camry. If you can afford it comfortably, I think it’s a great first car-just be careful and stay up on the repairs/maintenance. And genuinely be careful with speed. Allegedly, I accidentally found myself cruising at 94 mph on the highway because it handles high speed so confidently. Pop the cruise control on to avoid tickets 😂

Not a beginner car.... no offence. I'm saying this based on experience

@@caseycappoen251 in what way? I purchased an a6 3.0t only downside I’m experiencing is the repairs other than that I wanted to make the car 450hp it’s 300stock

Too much power for most new drivers to handle responsibly. It only takes 6 seconds to get in way over your head.