Still love my 2010 S5. 4.2 V8 and 6-speed manual. Car salesman thought I was crazy for wanting a manual luxury car. Also, come on my radio show Matt, let's geek out about cars.
What’s crazy is I just saw one of these on the road on my way to work (Red manual S4) and I said to myself how rare it is. Next I hop on RUclips and I see Matt has reviewed one today; what a coincidence lol
They are rare on the road because of the issues with the polymer timing chain guides and the expense associated with replacing them when they deteriorate.
There's just something about these cars! One of my best friends owned an 05 and I got to drive it and put it through its paces. And wow, for as heavy as they are, I was able to take some tight turns pretty aggressively without major body roll. Don't even get me started with the V8! I've been looking at getting one of these for a few years now. They are such maintenance queens though. And finding one these days that hasn't been put through hell and back is a chore. I still kick myself for not buying the 05 Nogaro Blue/blue Alcantara interior S4 I was looking at a couple years ago. It was a little over 100k miles, but it didn't have the chain guides done yet, so I just couldn't justify it at the time. That Mitsubishi dealership always brings back some great memories from the earlier days of the channel!
Maintenance queens? Lol. No there not. There pretty bulletproof for the most part. Then again if your comparing it to a Honda or a Toyota then anything European will seem expensive to you.
A buddy of mine has one of these in black and 6spd, they look so good in black. That v8 really screams. He tells me it gets absolutely atrocious mpg, but that sound may be worth it one day 😁
The point of the throttle being set back from the brake is so when you are entering a corner depressing the brake, the pedals line up ready for a heel and toe shift.
Thanks for mentioning the wonky pedal placement, long clutch throw, underwhelming accelleration. Other than those quirks (and owning one out of warranty) this was a funtional understated sleeper! Love the reviews keep up the good work! Would love to allow you drive my 08 forester 98 corvette and 97 miata!
You should probably mention that the timing chains are mounted on the back of the engine around the flywheel and require pulling the engine to replace the lower guides and tensioners. A service for which some Audi dealers charged as much as $8000.
@@markteague8889 Wrong. People are continuously spreading this misconception. Anyone who hasn't owned one please refrain from giving out this info. It might have cost that much in 2006 when it was brand new and under warranty but not anymore. Everything can be done for well under $3000USD. The kit listed below is $900USD and includes RS4 metal guides so the problem never happens again. Other than that one flaw these cars are incredibly reliable when maintained. www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/complete-timing-chain-kit-standard/079109229kt1/
Patrick .K I said ... a service for which Audi dealers charged (past tense) as much as $8000. Of course one can have the work done more economically by avoiding the dealer network. I guess, I made the assumption that most car buyers are aware that dealers make more profit from service than they do from sales of new cars.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Since 11:00 look at the smile when he begins to ride (not "drive" 😉) the Audi S4. 😂😂 all is said. Enjoy. Thank you from France!
My son was shopping for a car in 2015. A local used auto dealer had one and we test drove it. His commented upon exiting the driver’s seat, “Wow! That thing will put a smile on your face.” I pulled it around the used dealers office / double wide trailer to park it back at the front of the lot. It would bark all 4 tires from a rolling start. But, Audi placed the timing chain around the flywheel on these models to fit that 4.2L V8 into the engine compartment that was really only designed for a 4-banger. The cost associated with replacing the lower guides and tensioners is prohibitive. I’ve heard that some dealers quoted prices of $8k to perform the service. It would be a difficult or impossible service for a home / backyard mechanic to perform since the engine must be pulled from beneath the vehicle. You pretty much need to have a lift. Hence, the reason you see so few of them on the roads these days when they are only 12 year old vehicles at this point.
If you ever want to do a review of a B8.5 S4 you are more than welcome to use mine. Its not stock though. It has an Integrated Engineering Stage 1 tune (getting stage 2 after the holidays), APR exhaust, Integrated Engineering DSG trans tune, CTS intake, upper sc pulley, and mercracing heat exchanger
The last S4 without numb, electric steering. The same fate happened to the G37 when Infinity switched over to the Q50 and they ruined the car's excellent steering feel.
I had a 2004 S4 manual, great to drive. Horrible gas mileage though. Combined with a 13 gallon fuel tank an the amount of mileage I drove I was filling it up every 2 - 3 days. The small fuel tank was remedied with this model he is testing.
The B6 had the V8 badges on the fenders too. Ok so sweet POV vid but not learning anything new - there are much more knowledgeable people out there getting across the more salient points.
I just want to let you know the s4 manual isn’t rare they manufactured more manuals then autos. Not hating just informing you and I currently have a black b6 s4 manual. The “rare” car is the b7 rs4 they only had 2k of them brought into the states.
There's been a 2004 s4 convertible for sale down the street from me for years. Always so tempted . Price went from 14k to around 6k. But I know it has that potential $12,000 belt tensioner or whatever problem turns me off.
• a decent audi shop should be able to take care of the chains for 5k parts and labor • i just did my chains last year and threw in the rs4 guides which are metal so the chain shouldn't be an issue •
• i did my chains at 150k and did a bunch of other work for around 6k last year • new sub-frames, stainless steel brake lines, aux radiator, engine mounts, abs sensor, battery • it is expensive, but not as much as most people claim •
I'm really tempted to get one of these (Avant) but the timing chain worries the hell out of me. Spend the cost of the car to take the engine out and service that.
True, but you have to pull the whole motor to get to them unfortunately because they’re up against the firewall. $5k minimum unless you do your own work. Such a shame because it’s an awesome car.
@@TopShelfRippin I bought my wife's SQ5, my s4 and had my a4 serviced before I got my finances in order to afford to purchase a car from them. Could be special treatment from my service guys. Idk.
All you people go "YEA used car Audi nightmare !!" Yadayada chiming in like buffoons. But you have no idea. The b6/b7 s4 is in another league. It can SEVERELY bite you in the ass. The timing chain tensioner WILL break and it is a 10k engine out service. You WILL get cylinder wall scoring and virtually NO ONE is putting new sleeves in the block. Yes, sleeved. It's not some drive down to bubba who puts new sleeves in for ya. Buyer beware. However, it's a bitchin car but get a proper Ppi, put some extra cash away, and ABSOLUTELY get a compression,leakdown, and borescope done. You'll thank me later.
Do a review on my 2002 maxima se. 69k miles. Mint. All new front end components, full suspension and brakes. It would be cool to review an older car that pretty much handles and drives new :)
Love the car just hated the exhaust tips, so small. That 4.2, if timing chain tensioners not replaced stay away like the plague. Thousands to repair. Too bad i really liked the car Audi fucked up bad.
P.S. some throwback pictures from my days at the dealership towards the end of the video :)
hey Matt, I was just wondering how quick it actually feels.. Are there any other cars you might compare it to? faster than 2015+ wrx?
Whenever you do reviews of old used cars from South Park Mitsubishi, it brings back memories of my first videos of you as SubaruWRXFan.
Still love my 2010 S5. 4.2 V8 and 6-speed manual. Car salesman thought I was crazy for wanting a manual luxury car. Also, come on my radio show Matt, let's geek out about cars.
Geek Therapy Radio engine didn't have claimed power
tiger cat You're right. It feels like more.
Claimed 0-60 is about 4.9 seconds and I get 5 dead consistently even with my amateur shifting.
Geek Therapy Radio was talking about the claimed 420hp + in the RS series
I love this era of Audi’s. They are so timeless and still have a fresh design. 👍
Audi really peaked in the early 2000s
What’s crazy is I just saw one of these on the road on my way to work (Red manual S4) and I said to myself how rare it is. Next I hop on RUclips and I see Matt has reviewed one today; what a coincidence lol
MadMax this is a simulation. A highly complex sand box of the gods. All aboard.
They are rare on the road because of the issues with the polymer timing chain guides and the expense associated with replacing them when they deteriorate.
This generation RS4 is one of the all time greats
I had a 2007 RS4.... I could spend all day revving it out. Perfectly spaced gearing ratios. I wish I still had it!
Eric Henry I recently bought one... One of the best sounding engines ever made! I think they will be a highly sought after car in a few years.
x50dawg i need to finish school so i can get one! I thimk i want a b5 s4 first though
x50dawg you’re right. I have a 2008 sprint blue and... I love her very much
There's just something about these cars! One of my best friends owned an 05 and I got to drive it and put it through its paces. And wow, for as heavy as they are, I was able to take some tight turns pretty aggressively without major body roll. Don't even get me started with the V8!
I've been looking at getting one of these for a few years now. They are such maintenance queens though. And finding one these days that hasn't been put through hell and back is a chore. I still kick myself for not buying the 05 Nogaro Blue/blue Alcantara interior S4 I was looking at a couple years ago. It was a little over 100k miles, but it didn't have the chain guides done yet, so I just couldn't justify it at the time.
That Mitsubishi dealership always brings back some great memories from the earlier days of the channel!
Maintenance queens? Lol. No there not. There pretty bulletproof for the most part. Then again if your comparing it to a Honda or a Toyota then anything European will seem expensive to you.
Love these cars. South Park Mitsubishi doesn't do a very good job of cleaning their cars.
A buddy of mine has one of these in black and 6spd, they look so good in black. That v8 really screams. He tells me it gets absolutely atrocious mpg, but that sound may be worth it one day 😁
Nice looking sedan actually, I like the low belt line at the rear, good visibility, would be a nice family car.
Actually been in the market for these! Love the vids keep it up
Mark Vallejo Same here! Such amazing cars. Terribly hard to find unmolested though
Mark Vallejo you’ll put more into the car fixing it than what you paid
if you don't have anyone to work on these cars then dont buy it. I have one its pain in ass to work on it but very fun to drive lol
@@yurikpikh28 It's HELL to work on. HELL!
Been waiting for this. SubaruWRXFan is back in Matt Maran Motoring!
The point of the throttle being set back from the brake is so when you are entering a corner depressing the brake, the pedals line up ready for a heel and toe shift.
Get your hands on an 08 RS4, my dream car!
I got mad hyped when I saw you review a used car again for some reason haha 👍
Thanks for mentioning the wonky pedal placement, long clutch throw, underwhelming accelleration. Other than those quirks (and owning one out of warranty) this was a funtional understated sleeper! Love the reviews keep up the good work! Would love to allow you drive my 08 forester 98 corvette and 97 miata!
You should probably mention that the timing chains are mounted on the back of the engine around the flywheel and require pulling the engine to replace the lower guides and tensioners. A service for which some Audi dealers charged as much as $8000.
Get the carbon cleaned for 1,000, and change the tensioners for 500 and you're straight
Hahah hah! The parts alone to service the timing chain apparatus on those are like $3000.
Marcus Rock you need to pull the motor to replace the tensioners.
@@markteague8889 Wrong. People are continuously spreading this misconception. Anyone who hasn't owned one please refrain from giving out this info. It might have cost that much in 2006 when it was brand new and under warranty but not anymore. Everything can be done for well under $3000USD. The kit listed below is $900USD and includes RS4 metal guides so the problem never happens again. Other than that one flaw these cars are incredibly reliable when maintained.
www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/complete-timing-chain-kit-standard/079109229kt1/
Patrick .K I said ... a service for which Audi dealers charged (past tense) as much as $8000. Of course one can have the work done more economically by avoiding the dealer network. I guess, I made the assumption that most car buyers are aware that dealers make more profit from service than they do from sales of new cars.
I don't like ur review. You don't need to be so apologetic for freaking S4. It was great car in that time, and today is still dream car for many.
He's always really passive aggressive especially if it's a car he doesn't like.
I have 140,000 miles on my 2004 B6 S4 on the ORIGINAL cam chains and tensioners. It's not a problem on all cars.
You're a brave man
@@freshjnew Over 150K now.
The last good S4 Generation before Audi ruined them with Electric Steering, bloated bodies and getting rid of that glorious, punchy V8.
This was a nice surprise. ☺☺☺
You did this car justice, proud to see a B7 getting some love, if only it was a B6
Thank you for sharing your experience. Since 11:00 look at the smile when he begins to ride (not "drive" 😉) the Audi S4. 😂😂 all is said. Enjoy. Thank you from France!
My son was shopping for a car in 2015. A local used auto dealer had one and we test drove it. His commented upon exiting the driver’s seat, “Wow! That thing will put a smile on your face.” I pulled it around the used dealers office / double wide trailer to park it back at the front of the lot. It would bark all 4 tires from a rolling start. But, Audi placed the timing chain around the flywheel on these models to fit that 4.2L V8 into the engine compartment that was really only designed for a 4-banger. The cost associated with replacing the lower guides and tensioners is prohibitive. I’ve heard that some dealers quoted prices of $8k to perform the service. It would be a difficult or impossible service for a home / backyard mechanic to perform since the engine must be pulled from beneath the vehicle. You pretty much need to have a lift. Hence, the reason you see so few of them on the roads these days when they are only 12 year old vehicles at this point.
The tape deck was great in this car, I had an aux tape converter to listen to an Ipod or use my phone thru the car speakers.
I love my S4 but she is a maintenance queen to be honest.
I need to head to that dealer!! Theres always an evo there!!
I want to detail that interior so bad lol
The R8 and RS4 4.2L V8 are complete othere engines than the S4 B6/B7 ones. The 420hp V8 is a FSI and the 344hp a MPI.
FIRST! WOOOO. BEST DAY EVER!
Seriously though I love this generation of Audis, especially the RS4.
ur not 1st
B7 S4 looks the best to me, especially DTM version!
This gen RS4 is on my dream list.
If you ever want to do a review of a B8.5 S4 you are more than welcome to use mine. Its not stock though. It has an Integrated Engineering Stage 1 tune (getting stage 2 after the holidays), APR exhaust, Integrated Engineering DSG trans tune, CTS intake, upper sc pulley, and mercracing heat exchanger
Yesss! Thank you so much for the review. There are not enough reviews for the B7's!!
Son Dao because it probably breaks b4 they have the chance to make a video lol
The B6 is about the same car.
If only we could get RS4 wagons here :(
My 2006 S4 is identical to the one used in your review. I'd have to say, I agree with just about every grade. Thanks for your review.
Damn, this car’s 13 years old. Seems like it wasn’t that long ago.
Rohan Iyer aged really well if you ask me
Daniel Champion the exterior & powertrain aged pretty well, but the interior is pretty far behind.
Finallyyyyyyy I been waiting so long
I own the very same car. 06 Audi S4 b7 manual, in Dolphin Gray! Love it!!
I have 1 in a wagon..2004 S4 v8. 6spd manual avant... Halla back youngin
The A4 and S4 B7 from thay year were the same body. The flares did not flare out more. Only on the RS4 B7.
Ivan Giraldo nope, it’s a little bit wider on the sides.
Oh, I think you're referring to the fenders and not the door blades.
19:16 lol super young matt 😂 nice
Nice video! You should try to review an E39 M5 :)
My old stomping grounds. Miss Danny jr’s subs across the street.
The last S4 without numb, electric steering. The same fate happened to the G37 when Infinity switched over to the Q50 and they ruined the car's excellent steering feel.
I had a 2004 S4 manual, great to drive. Horrible gas mileage though. Combined with a 13 gallon fuel tank an the amount of mileage I drove I was filling it up every 2 - 3 days. The small fuel tank was remedied with this model he is testing.
• my 2005 has a 16.5gal tank and it still isn't enough • i believe the one he's in has the same • camry's even get 18.5gal tanks •
@@ballodium9358 They crammed a V8 into what started out as a 4-cyl. car. It's actually a shortened (by 4") Passat platform.
I had an 06 A4 in that same silver. Miss that car.
That is a nice S4
Matt you really need to drive a 2011-2013 135i with the DCT. Its one of the best kept secrets of the car world ;)
frostydc4 I have a 2011 335i and yeah, its good
these with a catback exhaust equals happiness
this is my dreamcar. but in black ofc
Yayyyy more audis
Recaro seats are awesome
The B6 had the V8 badges on the fenders too. Ok so sweet POV vid but not learning anything new - there are much more knowledgeable people out there getting across the more salient points.
liked before watching b/c i knew it was going to be good
Would love to own an RS4 with a supercharger on it
JV that's gross
Mr. T why?
Rohan Iyer love all motor vehicles and I boosted cars from factory
With the VF supercharger the RS4 is stupid fast lol
The regular S4 with the VF kit will make about 500 bhp. The RS is closer to 600 I believe lol. That’s just bolt on boost lol
Great review! 2006 wasn't a bad year for da carss.
Matt "I used to work in an Audi dealership" Maran
Been wanting to ride this car even just settling for the 3.2 variant in black but the b7's are rare AF..
The car is already sold. Not on their website at all.
Really like your review.
I'm consider buying an s4 standard transmission, is it durable if properly maintained?
As long as you do your preventative maintenance it's solid. And it sounds magnificent.
this was really great
I just want to let you know the s4 manual isn’t rare they manufactured more manuals then autos. Not hating just informing you and I currently have a black b6 s4 manual. The “rare” car is the b7 rs4 they only had 2k of them brought into the states.
There's been a 2004 s4 convertible for sale down the street from me for years. Always so tempted . Price went from 14k to around 6k. But I know it has that potential $12,000 belt tensioner or whatever problem turns me off.
• a decent audi shop should be able to take care of the chains for 5k parts and labor • i just did my chains last year and threw in the rs4 guides which are metal so the chain shouldn't be an issue •
Like these S4s but the dreaded timing chain tensioner issue makes me think twice on these engines.
Is the updated 3.0T better for this Car?
Word! LOL. Nothing like spending $6k-$8k on what should be a routine 100k mile service.
• i did my chains at 150k and did a bunch of other work for around 6k last year • new sub-frames, stainless steel brake lines, aux radiator, engine mounts, abs sensor, battery • it is expensive, but not as much as most people claim •
The 3.0T is more reliable, and more powerful. But the engine sound is not nearly as good.
I miss my 2008 A4 2.0T
Review: 2006 Audi S4 (Manual) - A Rare Combo COOL
I love my 2008 rs4 💘
It screams sleeper
I'm really tempted to get one of these (Avant) but the timing chain worries the hell out of me. Spend the cost of the car to take the engine out and service that.
Same here. What did you do?
This was a really good one for the (HERE) drinking game mat you have me fucked up over HERE
4.2l v8 = huge? points at 8.1l v8
Flares were all the same from b6 A4/S4 only the rs4 had fender flares
Flared fenders.
Put in rs4 timing chain tensioners and the engine is solid. The rest of the car will likely have it's share of issues.
True, but you have to pull the whole motor to get to them unfortunately because they’re up against the firewall. $5k minimum unless you do your own work.
Such a shame because it’s an awesome car.
@@TopShelfRippin I paid 2500 through audi.
Ethan Parrish that’s a really good deal. Especially through Audi.
@@TopShelfRippin I bought my wife's SQ5, my s4 and had my a4 serviced before I got my finances in order to afford to purchase a car from them. Could be special treatment from my service guys. Idk.
• just did my chains last year • the rs4 guides and tensioners are the way to go •
All you people go "YEA used car Audi nightmare !!" Yadayada chiming in like buffoons. But you have no idea. The b6/b7 s4 is in another league. It can SEVERELY bite you in the ass. The timing chain tensioner WILL break and it is a 10k engine out service. You WILL get cylinder wall scoring and virtually NO ONE is putting new sleeves in the block. Yes, sleeved. It's not some drive down to bubba who puts new sleeves in for ya. Buyer beware. However, it's a bitchin car but get a proper Ppi, put some extra cash away, and ABSOLUTELY get a compression,leakdown, and borescope done. You'll thank me later.
I hope this is my next car
I love this car
review a Bugatti Chiron
Do a review on my 2002 maxima se. 69k miles. Mint. All new front end components, full suspension and brakes. It would be cool to review an older car that pretty much handles and drives new :)
Is it a manual? If so, please send me an email and maybe we can figure something out! mattmaranmotoring@gmail.com
Matt Maran Motoring hope to see some more old rrviews from you! Would love to see some modded cars kinda like tst one takes!
Matt Maran Motoring yes its manual, will do.
literally impossible to find this gen of s4 on the used market. If you want the next generation, there are thousands out there (supercharged 3.0 v6)
Im looking to get an s4 sometime down the line
It should have lots of torque being lighter and st 340hp
It's not the rs4 but it's close enough, thank you.
its already sold
I had one.... then the chain went😭
Matt is in south park?!
The 4.2 in the r8 and rs cars might as well be a different engine
Payoff acceleration runs are always after the commercial.
Moving your hands too much
You should review my 07 RS4
Love the car just hated the exhaust tips, so small. That 4.2, if timing chain tensioners not replaced stay away like the plague. Thousands to repair. Too bad i really liked the car Audi fucked up bad.
• all i did was swap the chains at 150k miles and put the rs4 chain guides in there-problem solved •
11:00
Australia b7 rs4 $25000usd / B7 s4 $12000usd
I believe the RS4 was available around the same time with the same V8, only with more power. 🤔
Yep 2007, and 2008. I had a 2007. Not only more power, better gearing. A far more exhilarating drive.
Different engines.
Anyone know if there is a sport mode on the 2006 Audi s4?
That is only on the B7 RS4s of that generation.
I live up the street from south park lol
Also a rare combo Audi and reliability! Lol! JK!
Can you do an auto s4 2006?
Those engines are a bitch to maintain.
Sweet car you should do a Infiniti g35 manual
Those are tough to find but I’d love to review one if I get the chance!
Matt Maran Motoring Awesome! Can’t wait when you do find one!!
Would look better if it were a coupe.
S5. Of course I also prefer the wider body.