I currently have a 2000 S4 with about 75000 miles on it. I have had more than normal problems with this car in the 3 years that I have had it. I feel like everything is starting to fall apart on it right now and am thinking about getting a 2004 S4. If anyone can put any insight on a 2004 or 2005 and let me know if there has been any serious problems with theirs or if it was just my 2000 S4 that caused me problems.

Thanks

 

what sort of problems have you been having?

 

I got my car with 20k on it 10k later had to replace the flywheel, clutch, and a bunch of other stuff related to the transmission. I have had a man transmission for 8 years now, never had problems with burning up clutches or anything. Now that my car is at 71k my trans is making a weird clunking noise. I have a warranty for another 4k but of course that isn't covered. Also the alignment on my car has been done about 6 times. But that was due to the control arm and front shocks, which they just had a recall on. So now I have to deal with getting reimbursed for all of those costs. I am just wondering because it seems like my car is in the shop at least once a month for things other than basic servicing. I was just wondering if they have improved on reliability.

 

damn that sux, sorry to hear about all those problems. Did u beat on it all the time?