How are you guys liking your B9 S4's? Any issues, concerns, or complaints?

[AkiraSieghart]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to purchase a car next month and I pretty much have three in my sights: a used 2018 Audi S4, a used 2017/2018 Audi S3, or a used 2017+ Cadillac ATS-V. I know, I know, one of these things is not like the other...but what can I say--I personally think the ATS-V is the best looking car in the segment and I'd be indulging the little kid inside myself.

Regardless, living in North Jersey where we usually get a solid season of snow and ice, I'm pretty set on AWD which leaves me to the two Audi's and I'm having trouble deciding between the two. The Audi S3 is a little small for my taste but it's good in the performance department and with APR's mods, they can get stupid fast for a few grand. The one thing I'm having a hard time getting over is the interior; while its made with nice materials, it just seems to bland for a $35-40k car. It just does nothing for me, personally.

The Audi S4, on the other hand, has an extremely nice interior with a really good layout and is still plenty fast in its stock form. APR, from what I understand, hasn't been able to crack the B9 S4's ECU yet but when it eventually happens, I'm sure we'll see some impressive gains over the stock numbers. The B9 S4 seems to check every one of my boxes (aside from remote start but that's just an Audi thing, I think) but finding one with low miles below the $50k mark with the options I want/need (S Sport Package, Navigation package, and Black Optic Package) is proving to be difficult. Has anyone made the jump from an 8V S3 to a B9 S4 and is willing to chime in about whether or not it's worth the extra ~$10k?

With that being said, how is everyone liking their B9 S4's? I'm finding an extremely small amount of real (user) reviews on it. Are there any known/common issues with the platform? From what I've read, the 8V platform is rock solid so it's another thing tipping the balance. Whatever car I'm going to get, is most likely going to last me 5+ years so I want to make sure that I'm not going to step into a ticking time bomb.

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

ATS-V + winter tires /thread

[doady22]

I switched from Dual Pulley B8 that was also ultracharged all done by APR to a B9 S5 Sportback. What won it over for me is the looks the for S5 Sportback, Audi is usually subtle with their cars but the hard lines on the exterior is just razor sharp. Hop in on the inside and Audi just made a great interior even better. Plus the tech is awesome. It was a toss up between an S7 and the S5 the interior on the S5 was just so much nicer the the S7. Obviously the TT V8 was awesome but I was very surprised by the performance of the S5 and it was a pleasant surprise. I think the car is very underrated as far as power goes and when they eventually come out with a tune I think it will be a monster.

[AkiraSieghart]

ATS-V + winter tires /thread

The ATS-V is an amazing performance bargain considering you can find a relatively low mileage 2016/2017 for under $40k and like I said in my initial post, they're probably the best looking car in the segment (especially with the carbon package...) but what's off-putting me is the Cue system. Let me start by saying that I currently own a 2013 Ford Focus ST with Ford's My Ford Touch SYNC2 and it's relatively slow and clunky, but seeing reviews on the actual Cue system and the fact that someone thought replacing almost all physical buttons/knobs with touch controls was a good idea...I don't know if I'd be able to handle it. The biggest thing is the swipe-volume control that's often unresponsive...it just seems so, so stupid.

I switched from Dual Pulley B8 that was also ultracharged all done by APR to a B9 S5 Sportback. What won it over for me is the looks the for S5 Sportback, Audi is usually subtle with their cars but the hard lines on the exterior is just razor sharp. Hop in on the inside and Audi just made a great interior even better. Plus the tech is awesome. It was a toss up between an S7 and the S5 the interior on the S5 was just so much nicer the the S7. Obviously the TT V8 was awesome but I was very surprised by the performance of the S5 and it was a pleasant surprise. I think the car is very underrated as far as power goes and when they eventually come out with a tune I think it will be a monster.

Thanks for your input! The S5 is certainly sharp and the four door sportback looks great. The extra price puts it a bit out of my budget but I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying the B9 platform. I also do agree that once tunes start coming out, we're going to see some serious power. Basic piggyback tunes have already brought the B9's to ~400AWHP...

[cseaman]

I've only had my '19 S4 for a week, but I've managed to put 800 miles on it. Previously, I had an '18 SQ5 for 10k miles. Prior to that I was doing the two car thing, with an HCI C6 Z06 and a '17 Passat.

I am very, very pleased with the S4. It's substantially more exciting than the SQ5, which was a horrible choice for me (no kids/animals and really no reason to have moved to a CUV after the Z06/Passat combo.) The S4 is quick..and I got used to 550whp on pump gas. I did not cross shop, as I tend to be an VW/Audi loyalist, so I have no idea what the ATS-V is like to live with, but RWD sounds like it'd be a problem for you. The interior on my car is an amazing place to be, as I spec'd my car with Nappa and B&O. I am also one of the guys that is anxious for APR to figure the ECU out.

I personally don't like small displacement motors for a fun/sports car. I doubt the S3 feels under-powered, but I really enjoy my DD to be able to loaf along effortlessly, which the S4 can certainly do.

[Arkitect]

I also considered an ATS-V, but ended up with a slightly used B9 S4. It seems to be the balance in size and power between the two. If you want the best performance and handling, ATS-V hands down. It also has a manual available.


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[AkiraSieghart]

I've only had my '19 S4 for a week, but I've managed to put 800 miles on it. Previously, I had an '18 SQ5 for 10k miles. Prior to that I was doing the two car thing, with an HCI C6 Z06 and a '17 Passat.

I am very, very pleased with the S4. It's substantially more exciting than the SQ5, which was a horrible choice for me (no kids/animals and really no reason to have moved to a CUV after the Z06/Passat combo.) The S4 is quick..and I got used to 550whp on pump gas. I did not cross shop, as I tend to be an VW/Audi loyalist, so I have no idea what the ATS-V is like to live with, but RWD sounds like it'd be a problem for you. The interior on my car is an amazing place to be, as I spec'd my car with Nappa and B&O. I am also one of the guys that is anxious for APR to figure the ECU out.

I personally don't like small displacement motors for a fun/sports car. I doubt the S3 feels under-powered, but I really enjoy my DD to be able to loaf along effortlessly, which the S4 can certainly do.

I'm happy to hear that coming from a ZO6, you didn't feel like it was as much of a downgrade in performance as it seems like on paper. Then again, in my opinion, the ZO6's power is just largely unusable during normal daily driving.

I also considered an ATS-V, but ended up with a slightly used B9 S4. It seems to be the balance in size and power between the two. If you want the best performance and handling, ATS-V hands down. It also has a manual available.


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Funny enough, I'm specifically looking for an auto transmission in my next car. After driving manual for the past 7 years, I'm frankly a little sick of it--especially when I hit NJ traffic. I do still have a '94 Corvette with a 6-speed to satisfy any rowing urges that may come up.

I agree that the ATS-V seems like the best in performance...hell, it's beaten the M3 and AMG C63 in performance for the last few years but since I'm planning on daily driving what I get, I'll have to live with the baggage of whatever it is. Like I said in a previous response, looking at videos and reviews; I just don't know if I'd be able to live with CUE...

[will13k7]

Has anyone made the jump from an 8V S3 to a B9 S4 and is willing to chime in about whether or not it's worth the extra ~$10k

I have both. I made the s3 (basically FBO) my canyon carving weekend fun car and the s4 the daily commuter family hauler.

No matter how much superior tech is added to the b9 s4 (sport diff, torsen), it still isn't as good on the twisties (tech is not making up for the size and weight difference), and the gearing makes it deceptively fast. The S3 really shines as a car that is more fun. The turn-in is ridiculously good, you can set it up to be balanced or have the rear come out first in the turns, and it just feels faster due to the shorter gears (stock for stock).

However, the S4 is a much much nicer place to live and if you need a more comfortable space for passengers and more trunk room, its hard to beat as an overall well-rounded car. Once the ECU is cracked, it should have gobs of power making it more fun in a straight line too.

If I had to reduce down to one car, I'd take the b9 s4.

[AkiraSieghart]

I have both. I made the s3 (basically FBO) my canyon carving weekend fun car and the s4 the daily commuter family hauler.

No matter how much superior tech is added to the b9 s4 (sport diff, torsen), it still isn't as good on the twisties (tech is not making up for the size and weight difference), and the gearing makes it deceptively fast. The S3 really shines as a car that is more fun. The turn-in is ridiculously good, you can set it up to be balanced or have the rear come out first in the turns, and it just feels faster due to the shorter gears (stock for stock).

However, the S4 is a much much nicer place to live and if you need a more comfortable space for passengers and more trunk room, its hard to beat as an overall well-rounded car. Once the ECU is cracked, it should have gobs of power making it more fun in a straight line too.

If I had to reduce down to one car, I'd take the b9 s4.

There we go--thanks for you input.

I will say that I'm looking for a comfortable daily driver first, and a sport sedan second. If it was the other way around, I'd probably go for the ATS-V or even just save an extra $5-10k on a used S3 and bring it up to Stage 3+. I understand what you're saying about the S3 being a more capable car in turns and that makes sense, but as I do not go to tracks nor do I live near any canyons (unfortunately), I'm not sure I'd be able to take advantage of the extra capabilities. You've given me a lot to think about and with more and more responses, I am leaning towards the B9 S4 (although I suppose that's partly because of the sub-section I decided to post it ).

Regardless, I'm still wary of the new-ness of the B9 platform. If I decide to go with one at like 25,000 miles (and that's really the highest I want to go), I want to be as sure as I can possibly be that it won't have unexpected issues once the factory warranty ends.

Maybe that's just me being unrealistic.

[ywang98]

Came from a 2008 R32, modified. Civilized is how I describe the S4 when compared with my R32. I wished I could have kept both, but I needed a 4-door car. As another poster said that the S4 is a much nicer place to live, but I miss the sound and the handling of my R32.

[MVR 155]

Cue is absolutely horrible in the Caddy......... I had a brand new Escalade ESV rental in Vail last year (drove it up from Denver) and it's just an awful platform!!! I have a Yukon Denali and the IntelliLink that GMC and Chevy uses is so much better. Audi's MMI is such a nice platform. That being said...... the ATS-V is a great performer but does lack the AWD. I think the S4 is a great choice that will check most (if not all) of the boxes for you.

[vdubtx]

10k miles in and not one single issue to speak of.

Loving every mile of it.

[Jezek]

4,000 miles and couldn’t be happier. Can’t find anything to complain about tbh!

[Logtec]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to purchase a car next month and I pretty much have three in my sights: a used 2018 Audi S4, a used 2017/2018 Audi S3, or a used 2017+ Cadillac ATS-V. I know, I know, one of these things is not like the other...but what can I say--I personally think the ATS-V is the best looking car in the segment and I'd be indulging the little kid inside myself.

Regardless, living in North Jersey where we usually get a solid season of snow and ice, I'm pretty set on AWD which leaves me to the two Audi's and I'm having trouble deciding between the two. The Audi S3 is a little small for my taste but it's good in the performance department and with APR's mods, they can get stupid fast for a few grand. The one thing I'm having a hard time getting over is the interior; while its made with nice materials, it just seems to bland for a $35-40k car. It just does nothing for me, personally.

The Audi S4, on the other hand, has an extremely nice interior with a really good layout and is still plenty fast in its stock form. APR, from what I understand, hasn't been able to crack the B9 S4's ECU yet but when it eventually happens, I'm sure we'll see some impressive gains over the stock numbers. The B9 S4 seems to check every one of my boxes (aside from remote start but that's just an Audi thing, I think) but finding one with low miles below the $50k mark with the options I want/need (S Sport Package, Navigation package, and Black Optic Package) is proving to be difficult. Has anyone made the jump from an 8V S3 to a B9 S4 and is willing to chime in about whether or not it's worth the extra ~$10k?

With that being said, how is everyone liking their B9 S4's? I'm finding an extremely small amount of real (user) reviews on it. Are there any known/common issues with the platform? From what I've read, the 8V platform is rock solid so it's another thing tipping the balance. Whatever car I'm going to get, is most likely going to last me 5+ years so I want to make sure that I'm not going to step into a ticking time bomb.

Coming from the EPL Stage 1 tuned S7 I can tell you I'm having 10x more fun with the s4(B9). S7 was a big boat what was only good for straight line speeding.
I have also driven the S3 and S4 is miles ahead.

[wangshuo1989]

Had a S3 for a loaner and can't stand the interior (quality and space). Also the haldex system is meh at best

[TheHoff]

The ATS-V is fast as heck, but a P.O.S. in the inside. The fit and finish in the S4 is far superior. I too was in the market looking for a new ATS-V, but luckily for me, they discontinued the sedan and are now only producing coupes for 2019.

[Paintedblack]

It is a little annoying that the screen isnt touch... The interface overall is good but sometimes i just wanna click something real quick. I do wish it had just a little more aggressive styling but over all love it.

[jgtripleog]

Love mine, a Tango Red Metallic and it runs great 13k miles on her. I put on an a Milltek non-resonated exhaust and it sounds amazing with that twin scroll turbo in the hot v config. I got a bunch of videos of it on an IG page for it: tango_s4

[Indepth]

I've only had my '19 S4 for a week, but I've managed to put 800 miles on it. Previously, I had an '18 SQ5 for 10k miles. Prior to that I was doing the two car thing, with an HCI C6 Z06 and a '17 Passat.

I am very, very pleased with the S4. It's substantially more exciting than the SQ5, which was a horrible choice for me (no kids/animals and really no reason to have moved to a CUV after the Z06/Passat combo.) The S4 is quick..and I got used to 550whp on pump gas. I did not cross shop, as I tend to be an VW/Audi loyalist, so I have no idea what the ATS-V is like to live with, but RWD sounds like it'd be a problem for you. The interior on my car is an amazing place to be, as I spec'd my car with Nappa and B&O. I am also one of the guys that is anxious for APR to figure the ECU out.

I personally don't like small displacement motors for a fun/sports car. I doubt the S3 feels under-powered, but I really enjoy my DD to be able to loaf along effortlessly, which the S4 can certainly do.

This is funny to read coming from the C6Z forums! Nice to see a fellow friend on another car forum - didn't realize you sold your C6Z and moved on though. :(

I've been looking at the B9 S4's but also cross shopping with the RS3's, also looking at slightly used S6/7's or considering just saying screw it and jumping for a nice, used, RS7...

[cseaman]

This is funny to read coming from the C6Z forums! Nice to see a fellow friend on another car forum - didn't realize you sold your C6Z and moved on though. :(

I've been looking at the B9 S4's but also cross shopping with the RS3's, also looking at slightly used S6/7's or considering just saying screw it and jumping for a nice, used, RS7...

Man, I still hop on those forums daily. I sold mine because the Army had me slotted for another deployment and I didn't want to store it for a whole year. I didn't do anything but oil changes during my 24k miles in it....absolutely miss the hell out of it and then ended up going elsewhere instead of the deployment. So..here I am.

I tried to find an RS3 but there was seriously nothing available within 500 miles of me. I'm also a sucker for the Magma interior on the S4. I contemplated finding a CPO '16 S6/7, but the tech in my '18 SQ5 helped me realize I didn't want to step back, in that regard. If you still have your Z, I'd just do an S4.

[Indepth]

Man, I still hop on those forums daily. I sold mine because the Army had me slotted for another deployment and I didn't want to store it for a whole year. I didn't do anything but oil changes during my 24k miles in it....absolutely miss the hell out of it and then ended up going elsewhere instead of the deployment. So..here I am.

I tried to find an RS3 but there was seriously nothing available within 500 miles of me. I'm also a sucker for the Magma interior on the S4. I contemplated finding a CPO '16 S6/7, but the tech in my '18 SQ5 helped me realize I didn't want to step back, in that regard. If you still have your Z, I'd just do an S4.

I tend to avoid the forums lately, most of the useful information these days is contained within the Facebook group now unfortunately - I prefer a forum instead. Also have a bombshell I’ll be posting in regards to AHP soon so I’m sure a ban will be incoming for me on there since they nuthug that vendor... That sucks that you ended up selling for one reason and then not having it happen.

If I search for a RS3 or RS7 I’d search nationwide, fly there to buy, and drive it back. I love my B8, it’s plenty quick for a daily in its dual pulley state but I’m hopeless and always want more power in the daily - hence the potential for an RS mode purchase.

[AudiS4SD]

Did Audi and/or the dealers figure out the problem regarding the rash of B9 engine failures when they were first released?

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[B9RS4.SedanNow]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to purchase a car next month and I pretty much have three in my sights: a used 2018 Audi S4, a used 2017/2018 Audi S3, or a used 2017+ Cadillac ATS-V. I know, I know, one of these things is not like the other...but what can I say--I personally think the ATS-V is the best looking car in the segment and I'd be indulging the little kid inside myself.

Regardless, living in North Jersey where we usually get a solid season of snow and ice, I'm pretty set on AWD which leaves me to the two Audi's and I'm having trouble deciding between the two. The Audi S3 is a little small for my taste but it's good in the performance department and with APR's mods, they can get stupid fast for a few grand. The one thing I'm having a hard time getting over is the interior; while its made with nice materials, it just seems to bland for a $35-40k car. It just does nothing for me, personally.

The Audi S4, on the other hand, has an extremely nice interior with a really good layout and is still plenty fast in its stock form. APR, from what I understand, hasn't been able to crack the B9 S4's ECU yet but when it eventually happens, I'm sure we'll see some impressive gains over the stock numbers. The B9 S4 seems to check every one of my boxes (aside from remote start but that's just an Audi thing, I think) but finding one with low miles below the $50k mark with the options I want/need (S Sport Package, Navigation package, and Black Optic Package) is proving to be difficult. Has anyone made the jump from an 8V S3 to a B9 S4 and is willing to chime in about whether or not it's worth the extra ~$10k?

With that being said, how is everyone liking their B9 S4's? I'm finding an extremely small amount of real (user) reviews on it. Are there any known/common issues with the platform? From what I've read, the 8V platform is rock solid so it's another thing tipping the balance. Whatever car I'm going to get, is most likely going to last me 5+ years so I want to make sure that I'm not going to step into a ticking time bomb.

We have a bone stock S3 and B9 S4 with a DTUK box, TCU+, and pedal box. It makes the car lag less, but it’s still not as much fun to drive as the bone stock S3. Sure it’s fast and pulls like Mule, but the performance is just sterile like it’s going thru the motions.

I drove the ATSV. It didn’t even come to life until 3k RPM which was odd but it did make it drive smooth. It wasn’t exciting to drive though... fast just not exciting.

Bottom line I think you should get the S3.

[Dardani2000]

Everyone is keeping quiet about engine failure B9 S5 and B9 S4 been having

[theedge111]

Everyone is keeping quiet about engine failure B9 S5 and B9 S4 been having

Lol okay

[Paintedblack]

Everyone is keeping quiet about engine failure B9 S5 and B9 S4 been having

Shhhh! Audi sends us all monthly checks so that we don't talk about it. Don't blow it (pun may be intended) for us.

[mr.memeyogirl]

Everyone is keeping quiet about engine failure B9 S5 and B9 S4 been having

care to share? I've only read a few threads about it a while back, nothing as of late

[nims_s4]

Love my b9 s4. Put 15.6k miles on it so far, no issues whatsoever during that time. Have done all my own oil changes thus far (every 4k). Ive purchased a set of michelin xi3 winter tires for this winter and a set of 18"s, as I live in northern NJ also. Rides fantastic on both sets. Rarely, the keyeless lock/unlock seems to not work and I have to press the button manual on the keyfob, but goes back to normal after that. I have the sport and nav package, but not the black optics package.

Now at this point, I feel I would pay extra for the BO package. It not only looks much better, but the wheels look like they will hold up much better over time. The non-BO wheels are painted and the clearcoat is prone to scratches requiring much more care. A good ceramic coating however does a lot to mitigate that.

My previous car was a 2016 VW GLI APR tuned stage 1 with only an intake and dogbone insert. Aside from 0-60, the s4 disappointingly does not "feel" much faster than my previous car. Maybe it is, but it wasn't a huge upgrade in terms of speed. Hopefully APR can change that soon.

[Sturn992]

I owned a 2017 S3 w/APR stage1 and TCU and now I have a bone stock 2019 S4. In my opinion the two cars are so drastically different that they don’t compare well. The S3 is as sporty as you can get with a proper back seat. The S4 is a luxury car with pep. Do you want a quiet smooth ride are you ok with more road noise and a plethora of tuning options?

[Dardani2000]

Is anyone having problems with wiper blades this winter... they are terrible on my car

[scott21784]

I leased the b9 s4 and put 15k miles so far. I started car the other day and popped suspension malfunction and rear differential malfunction on display. Not sure if this is cover by waranty service. Anyone have same problem??

[jygesq]

If your car is with stock suspension, it should be covered unless there is damage caused by collision with objects in road take it to dealer , better yet get it towed.

[-LoneStar-]

I leased the b9 s4 and put 15k miles so far. I started car the other day and popped suspension malfunction and rear differential malfunction on display. Not sure if this is cover by waranty service. Anyone have same problem??

100% that will be covered unless you have suspension mods. Most likely it was just an erroneous error unless you still have a MIL light on. I believe I've seen someone get a module replaced for the rear sport diff but nothing about the mag ride that I've seen.

[Esmin23]

I just got my 2019 S4 3 weeks ago, and noticed my suspension was squeaking the other day. I checked the suspension while it was parked and noticed that the bump stops were dislodged. It's going in on monday for a quick fix. Minor, but annoying.

[Esmin23]

So, My car was dropped off monday at an Audi Dealer in Connecticut. Told them about the squeaks and bump stop issue. I also got a "driver Malfunction" warning. Which didnt allow me to rev past 2500 rpm. That happened a few times and would just go away after a restart.

I warned them about that. Thankfully they were able to see the warning after they started the car.

So they told me that the fixed the bump stops and now there are no more squeaks. But then he asked if i "chipped" the car. LOL.. i asked why would he would think that. He said, "sometimes people use high performance chips that can mess with the computer". Basically saying that it was unusual to have this Driver Malfunction. I laughed and told him i barely drove the thing.

That was on monday.

So last night he called and told me there was a faulty camshaft sensor that needed to be replaced. They ordered the part, installed and its ready to go.

I truly hope its the end of this BS. The car has 1100 miles. And i already have some doubts about it. Tough start but hoping that was all

[Mr. Swiss]

I enjoyed my 18 B9 S4 for the first 7,500 miles. At that point it developed an annoying engine tick under acceleration, especially audible from 1500-2500 rpm - like a few bb's rattling around at high frequency. I suspected exhaust manifold leak. Twice to dealer. They say no problem. They added that they compared mine with two other 18 S4/5s with similar mileage and they made the same noise. So two wrongs make a right in their diagnostic book. I bought the car in great part due to it's engine/exhaust sound and often just drove around just listening to it. I know well that I'm not imagining that the noise started around 7,500 miles. Particularly noticeable when accelerating up hill from a stop - less so but still there at any speed and engine load. FYI, I religiously use Sunoco 91 or 93 so gas quality is not the issue.

Mine is a Prestige. Lane assist nanny over corrects. I never use it. Pre Sense (emerg braking) has locked up on me twice in low speed reverse, once at a standstill with stationary vehicles in front and behind and once when I was turning safely across oncoming traffic - which was unnerving as the guy behind me was turning too and he almost hit me. Otherwise, I really like the car. Carbon fiber inlays are a good visual option. I miss heated steering wheel but the (must-have-for-me) flat bottom wheel annoyingly cannot be optioned with heat) - which also excludes you from rear seat heat. Stupid. Be advised that many later production 18 S4s also lack euro rear fog light. I guess the $27k they saved on that nationwide can be put toward diesel-gate expenses.

[jygesq]

Did it get fixed?

[-LoneStar-]

I enjoyed my 18 B9 S4 for the first 7,500 miles. At that point it developed an annoying engine tick under acceleration, especially audible from 1500-2500 rpm - like a few bb's rattling around at high frequency. I suspected exhaust manifold leak. Twice to dealer. They say no problem. They added that they compared mine with two other 18 S4/5s with similar mileage and they made the same noise. So two wrongs make a right in their diagnostic book. I bought the car in great part due to it's engine/exhaust sound and often just drove around just listening to it. I know well that I'm not imagining that the noise started around 7,500 miles. Particularly noticeable when accelerating up hill from a stop - less so but still there at any speed and engine load. FYI, I religiously use Sunoco 91 or 93 so gas quality is not the issue.

Mine is a Prestige. Lane assist nanny over corrects. I never use it. Pre Sense (emerg braking) has locked up on me twice in low speed reverse, once at a standstill with stationary vehicles in front and behind and once when I was turning safely across oncoming traffic - which was unnerving as the guy behind me was turning too and he almost hit me. Otherwise, I really like the car. Carbon fiber inlays are a good visual option. I miss heated steering wheel but the (must-have-for-me) flat bottom wheel annoyingly cannot be optioned with heat) - which also excludes you from rear seat heat. Stupid. Be advised that many later production 18 S4s also lack euro rear fog light. I guess the $27k they saved on that nationwide can be put toward diesel-gate expenses.

Its little items like this that have really ticked me off about Audi or VAG as a whole. As the current generation ages through its life cycle your supposed to add features to enhance the current model until the refresh comes out. Instead Audi seems to cut items out to save cost which is completely @ss backwards to how its supposed to work. Little things like changing the rear brake calipers (actually quite a big one really), one grocery hook instead of the two, one trunk light instead of two even though the damn hole is cut out for the second light.

/rant

My wife somehow broke the visor clip so the visor doesn't clip in and sit flush anymore. Its not like she was doing pull ups on it or anything so I'm hoping the dealership will warranty it no questions asked.

[Mr. Swiss]

Not fixed. With 800 miles to 10k service, I'll raise the issue again (3rd time) when I hope to have more comparative info. It's very annoying sound to accept in any car, let alone a $65k, semi-performance vehicle from a German manufacturer. Has changed driving the car from soothing therapy to wincing disgust.

[4ringnut]

I enjoyed my 18 B9 S4 for the first 7,500 miles. At that point it developed an annoying engine tick under acceleration, especially audible from 1500-2500 rpm - like a few bb's rattling around at high frequency. I suspected exhaust manifold leak. Twice to dealer. They say no problem. They added that they compared mine with two other 18 S4/5s with similar mileage and they made the same noise. So two wrongs make a right in their diagnostic book. I bought the car in great part due to it's engine/exhaust sound and often just drove around just listening to it. I know well that I'm not imagining that the noise started around 7,500 miles. Particularly noticeable when accelerating up hill from a stop - less so but still there at any speed and engine load. FYI, I religiously use Sunoco 91 or 93 so gas quality is not the issue.

Mine is a Prestige. Lane assist nanny over corrects. I never use it. Pre Sense (emerg braking) has locked up on me twice in low speed reverse, once at a standstill with stationary vehicles in front and behind and once when I was turning safely across oncoming traffic - which was unnerving as the guy behind me was turning too and he almost hit me. Otherwise, I really like the car. Carbon fiber inlays are a good visual option. I miss heated steering wheel but the (must-have-for-me) flat bottom wheel annoyingly cannot be optioned with heat) - which also excludes you from rear seat heat. Stupid. Be advised that many later production 18 S4s also lack euro rear fog light. I guess the $27k they saved on that nationwide can be put toward diesel-gate expenses.

My 2018 made that ticking noise and the one day boom went the engine. My 2019 had the bump stop issue also they don't fit in the hats from the factory.