New member with a B5 S4...
I've been a member on VWVortex for a while but just signed up here. I got a black 2001.5 S4 almost a month ago. It has 72,000 miles and is a 1-owner car. I got it from a dealer that I trust pretty well. Car runs very strong, clutch is good, etc. They wanted me to trade in my 2000 Boxster straight up but I couldn't let her go. I traded in my 1998 A4 2.8 quattro for $6,000 and the S4 was $18,000 (talked down from $20,000). It might be a little high but I thought it was fair considering it must have around $10k in upgrades. Here are the mods it has...
S4 Euro headlights
*Had RS4 front bumper but was replaced with the stock one before I bought it
RS4 grill
Clear sidemarkers
M3 spoiler
18" Ace wheels (as well as a set of winter wheels)
Porsche 911 turbo brakes
H&R ultra coilovers
Samco hose kit
Bailey Diverter valves
I would like to put in a GIAC chip and a catback exhaust first with the possibility of doing a stage 3 upgrade in the future. Any advice/comments would be appriciated.
Here are some pics... (Note: No longer has the RS4 bumper)






S4 Euro headlights
*Had RS4 front bumper but was replaced with the stock one before I bought it
RS4 grill
Clear sidemarkers
M3 spoiler
18" Ace wheels (as well as a set of winter wheels)
Porsche 911 turbo brakes
H&R ultra coilovers
Samco hose kit
Bailey Diverter valves
I would like to put in a GIAC chip and a catback exhaust first with the possibility of doing a stage 3 upgrade in the future. Any advice/comments would be appriciated.
Here are some pics... (Note: No longer has the RS4 bumper)






My only complaints so far... blew out the front passenger speaker in less than a week and I am getting a wheel bearing replaced already but the dealer I got it from is replacing it for free.
how come you didn;t keep the rs4 front bumper?? i would have loved mine to come with one. Also, get the GIAC, it came with my car and i love it. also what kind of exhaust system are you considering putting on your s4? Black is the way to go!
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how come you didn;t keep the rs4 front bumper?? i would have loved mine to come with one. Also, get the GIAC, it came with my car and i love it. also what kind of exhaust system are you considering putting on your s4? Black is the way to go!
how come you didn;t keep the rs4 front bumper?? i would have loved mine to come with one. Also, get the GIAC, it came with my car and i love it. also what kind of exhaust system are you considering putting on your s4? Black is the way to go!
Congrats! I would bet you already have a chip in it.
I would upgrade the rear brakes if they are stock, the Porsche front kit, puts WAY to much front bias on the car, & will extend stopping distances.
Have fun with it!
I would upgrade the rear brakes if they are stock, the Porsche front kit, puts WAY to much front bias on the car, & will extend stopping distances.
Have fun with it!


