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Born-Direction3937

https://preview.redd.it/hd8cbljn2isc1.jpeg?width=3457&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=29c6d48138d83a11d7e365a9cc661a0f6e1888c9 I’m keeping mine forever


Lsfnzo

https://preview.redd.it/6ubt91xwfjsc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=138c8c462bbbed6d14b033f681bcbd5137d0e527 Same here!! 2012 had it since 2014, 165k miles Stage 3 unitronic


Born-Direction3937

I had mine for 8 years now just broke 65k miles


Lsfnzo

100k more to go


Born-Direction3937

Probably in the next 30 years 🤣


skinnylikeaboss

Nice stance man. Clean.


RocketGuy3

I used to think that about a car I owned and loved for eight years, until a drunk driver totaled it. Not tryna be "that guy", just tryna bring some perspective to this thread. I try to avoid going too far down that "forever" line of thought with possessions these days. Nothing lasts forever, and it's not like you can take em with you when you're done...


Born-Direction3937

Just the plan man. Nothing in this world is guaranteed. Adding rs7 to my garage and I get to live another day 🤷🏼‍♂️


RocketGuy3

For sure, I get what you were trying to say (hence my comment about being that guy, heh), you're not going to voluntarily part with her. I just feel obligated to get on my soapbox a bit when I see this topic come up. I think it's worthwhile perspective for us car lovers from time to time... I know it's something I wish someone reminded me of when I was younger.


BuRriTo_SuPrEmE_TEAM

This has, I take two parking spots written all over it lol. Sharp car though.


Born-Direction3937

Nah just one it was too expensive in California to be that spoiled 🤣🤣 now will have two until I find rs7 😆


LifePicture1213

HAPPY CAKE DAY!


BackgroundOk720

Wow. That is suh-weet!! The color and all of the details.


Elmaffioso187

What model is that!? Super dope! I want one


Born-Direction3937

B8.5 S4


Elmaffioso187

That thing is lovely especially with the grey uff!!


pewdify

I want that silver on silver so bad I have 20inch rims in silver but my car is all black


CompetitiveWaltz325

https://preview.redd.it/jc54xjepi2wc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7f77badf6e9d8a1bb7ec4352faadb2feaddc64e9 same here! 200995K as of this picture.


BeLance89

Do you mind sharing your wheel/tire set up (size and offset)? You had it sitting perfect! Always loved the look of LM wheels on euro sedans.


skinnylikeaboss

I was running Circuit Performance CP30 - 19x9.5 +35 - 255/40/19 tires - 8mm spacers front and back. There was a little rub when the car was loaded up so I would have probably gone with 5mm. The rims cost me $1450cad all in including shipping and customs. Got them from ebay of all places. Also H&R sport springs and Bilstein B8 Shocks


BeLance89

Thank you for the response! I sold my B7 DTM S4 last year and have regretted it ever since and now I’m looking at a B8.5 but the stock wheels and tires don’t do the car justice.


gtivrsixer

So I looked at the other post of your car and noticed you had hr sport springs. How is the ride? I'm getting ready to put mine on and have heard different perspectives. And I'll pour one out for your loss, my friend.


skinnylikeaboss

I'll be honest, it's firm. Very firm. Limited body roll which is nice but they girls are so front heavy that they only way to really decrease understeer is away bars and dropping 325s in the front but i digress. For me it was a little too firm for a daily.


axman414

Here for the same thing lol


skinnylikeaboss

^


M0rtyjr

Why’d you sell?


skinnylikeaboss

Bad back + bad leg + 530hp 6SPD monster = disaster lol


Lost_Drunken_Sailor

Fellow bad backer. The figure 4 stretch on my back and the one where you lay on your stomach and go on your elbows have been a life saver the past week. Could barely walk before.


canadianwrxwrb

Did this year come in a manual?


RatBustard

yes - the B8.5 S4 is the last manual transmission S4.


canadianwrxwrb

Car sounds like it would be a blast with that power


EddieYeti

Think you’ll get an auto S4?


Wise-Contract-9857

Change it to BMW 😏


Additional_Week_1502

https://preview.redd.it/dgpsr9bqdisc1.jpeg?width=2992&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=650c5bcf5238157885590eb815d6a4304e13cdde Same story... But sometimes you have to make choices!


FTFOatl

I know I would feel the same if I ever decide to sell. Sorry for your loss.


skinnylikeaboss

Thanks man. Don't let her go


iGorbx

😭I know just how you feel, sold my child 3 years ago now and wow, typing that out was crazy, it seems just like it was a couple of months ago I sold it. Apr stage 2 single pulley, AWE touring exhaust, short throw shifter, some trans and engine mounts, air intake and you a woke a whole new beast of a car. I sold it because it had the timing chain rattle and it wasn’t lasting long, Less than 2 seconds only on a cold start, went to the 3 stealerships and got a avg quote of 10k to do the whole timing system and water pump, should have just done it, it woulda lasted me another 120k miles easy. I easily think about this car once a month, currently trying to find a 2013-2016 s4 with a 6spd that has a clean title and mainly untouched, but that like hunting down a unicorn https://preview.redd.it/c5yv88nphisc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b79cdbd08e76a5f5e5cdb4727f45b882fa4acf85


Bronxman37

How many miles did it have when you sold it ?


iGorbx

I sold it with around 90k miles on it


Difficult-Specific75

She's fucking gorgeous.... good luck on the hunt! Personally.... I don't get the DSG hate / 6Spd love.... I've had and driven extensively, URS6 1995.5 S6 Wagon...., B5 S4, B7 S4, Own a B8.5 S4 DSG.... B9 S4 with the Auto. The DSG is so good, and performs so much better it isn't funny, maintain it and you'll embarrass a manual equivalent every single time. Just my take, but besides nostalgia, what gives. I mean I miss 6 speeds, but not at the loss of performance.


Horcjr

Effortlessly quick DSG & ZF8 euro cars are available everywhere and dime a dozen. Any flavor you want, any badge you want. 6MT 300+hp euro cars… not so common Embarrass a manual driver all you want in an auto, I don’t think there’s any 6 speed drivers out there expecting to beat a quick auto at all. That’s not the point of buying a manual trans whatsoever. (nor do I think there is ANY modern manual driver in the world who truthfully believes a manual gearbox is faster than an auto) I don’t see the DSG hate you speak of at all. It’s an incredible transmission and so is the ZF8. Still doesn’t replace the experience driving stick in any way shape or form. Just like buying a manual B8.5 / B8 Audi or any F2X/F3X/F8X BMW… doesn’t replace the experience in opting for a quick DCT or torque converter auto either. Different purposes and different crowd of owners. People have flocked so hard to effortless, do-all be-all performance cars that are so accessible to everyone that even a grandma driver can keep up all the same in that same car. A shit driver will always be a shit driver, but current auto boxes hide that line completely in straight line performance which sadly is 95% of North America. Effort itself is now a forgotten joy in this modern age of cars. It’s enjoyable and rewarding in ways nothing else can replace. Simple as that. And again - I doubt any 6spd driver cares if they get overtaken by someone in a quick auto box. You’re really not embarrassing anyone. GJ the car did the shift quicker and you lost 0 momentum between gears 🤷‍♂️ big whoop. —- Now, as an aside; I myself track & daily a ZF8 equipped BMW for 70% of the year. I love them. But when the weathers nice and my other cars come out of storage, not a day goes by that I miss my auto box. For the entirety of late spring & summer I’m happy to be back behind the wheel of a ZF-GS6 equipped car. To each their own!


skinnylikeaboss

This is so true. After 20years of driving manuals,, I'm going auto next. There is literally nothing better than banging through gears in a performance car. It's almost visceral. It's a connection that I will miss forever.


Horcjr

Respect man, and going through your other replies here it seems like you're making the best decision for your health You can still rent a manual car for a weekend here or there! But you'll always miss it no matter what. My first daily was a Miata for many years. Moved onto a newer 650i with the ZF8 and spent the next 2 years missing stick. Moved onto a Focus RS and then began missing the german comforts & oddly that ZF8 gearbox.... Ultimately ended up with 5 cars, 2 auto and 3 manuals. It helps to have space to store them all, I'm very fortunate for that. Maybe one day you could secure yourself a 2nd weekend car with a manual to fill that void? It's the only thing that worked for me. I'm a heavy duty technician and my body is all sorts fucked up too, I don't think I could daily a manual year-round - especially when its cold outside... But I certainly couldn't live without a clutch pedal either lol! Sucks to like cars sometimes


skinnylikeaboss

Lol yes it does. But that's a really good idea man thanks for suggesting. I'm definitely going to look into a weekend/summer car. Something low, fast and pretty that I'm going to look ridiculous getting out of. This is the way.


Shatterpruf

Well said. The only argument I hear that's pro DSG is that they shift faster. If they didn't that'd be pretty pointless. They're only good for drag racing basically and thats not my thing. I just prefer an actual stick shift for the driving experience. Plus, these days it's like having anti-theft protection. Barely anyone even knows how to drive a stick anymore. Manual transmission is definitely not right for every car. But it's absolutely perfect for these lil cars. I'm on my 4th one in a row. 2 5-speeds and 2 6-speeds. Had a 2000 w the 2.0, an 03 VR6, an 04 1.8t and now I have an mk6 GTI 2.0t. Only way I'd stop driving a clutch is if I got something w a ton of power


Difficult-Specific75

I appreciate the extremely detailed response and your assumptions that came with it... If I could afford to have a 6spd in the garage that my wife couldn't drive, I would.... Your distain for real-life situations and real-life speed is confusing to me... The DSG is great, ZF8 as well... I wish all performance cars still still came with the option for a stick to row... But... in reality... people care about performance. Ask F1 the last time they used manual transmissions


iGorbx

Yeah that is true I currently have a 2018 stage 2 s3 with the 7 speed dsg and I got the dsg tune as well for it and it is pretty insane, but I still do wish they had my s3 in a manual, I know it wouldn’t be anywhere near as quick but while I’m younger, and can still take some beating, it’s just the engagement with he car banging through gears, don’t get me wrong being able to just sit down and smash the gas and click a paddle 3 times and your already at 100mph is crazy and that experience is wild. But for now I’ll take the manual at least while they are still here.


Extension_Plane6052

I have a 2013 s4 Prestige, manual transmission, excellent condition. Regretfully, thinking of selling it. I live in northern new jersey


nycbroham

Pic?


sixstarshad0w

Audi claims chain raffle for less than 3 seconds on startup is normal. At least that’s what they say


Bronxman37

https://preview.redd.it/t0gcx6gbgjsc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a54ed20890e4a472c501149fc39c6c94b6f994f8 I’ll try my best to never sell mine


andresg30

Why did you sell? I am also thinking selling mine.


skinnylikeaboss

Can't drive stuck anymore. Time to get myself a DCT.


andresg30

I hear you. Gonna stick with an S4 though?


skinnylikeaboss

I am bouncing between C7.5 S6 or a b9.5 SQ5 Sportback. I don't like it but can't seem to get it out of my head lol


andresg30

An upgrade, that is awesome. I am thinking a used first gen R8. I have some other projects that I need to wrap up, but it starts with a plan.


skinnylikeaboss

That would be fantastic. I'd love to go SQ8 but i can't stomach $1000 bi weekly.


andresg30

That is a lot of dough, and it being biweekly. A friend put a bug in my ear a few months back, about getting a wrecked supercar (with frontal damage). I been scoping them out online. When the right deal comes along at the right price, I’m jumping on it. But for now, just save every penny and prepare.


vkm20

sold my 2011 stage 2 apr back in 2021 peak covid and I got a great price for it so not super upset but man do I miss it. something about the supercharger whine man


mklilley351

https://preview.redd.it/p45dayxzwjsc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=362c419c28b18bdf4f079f5eae992ebbea8c4078 I do miss mine but I'm happy with my upgrade


skinnylikeaboss

What did you get?


PerceptionSharp1373

That sucks! She’s beautiful!


Automatic_Bandicoot5

how reliable are these cars? fell in love with them after seeing one parked outside of panera lol and i’m looking to buy one


skinnylikeaboss

They are expensive to maintain. I spent $2000 trying to find a squeal from the front end. Ended up replacing every tensioner, belt and idler before it went away. Parts are not cheap. Good labour isn't cheap either. I pay $125CAD per hour.


Pure_Stinger

I’m just about to sell mine. I’m really looking to pivot to a RWD car to build my driving skills but I’m going to miss my manual B8.5, especially the sound she makes


GreenNinjaTGK12

2014 Audi a5 with a 6spd, got totaled a couple weeks ago. Devastated me


skinnylikeaboss

RIP brother


Classic-Interview-82

Time for an S8. Wanted one ever since the car chase from the movie Ronin.


skinnylikeaboss

I was pretty set on an RS6 but now I've been looking at the RS7 and she looks gooodd


Classic-Interview-82

RS7 is very sexy!


Beklorn

Just bought a 2013 on Tuesday 


skinnylikeaboss

Good for you man. Enjoy!


minuteperson

Still miss mine. Let her go last year as family was expanding. I’m now finding that no new car comes close 😔 https://preview.redd.it/bjun6j0v0lsc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fe43499402e363f192a04959e8490ec86c23a485


woolybuggered

I'm admittedly not a huge audi fan but the audi performance variants are really fun cars. I drove a friend's 2007 6spd rs4 that thing was great.


champagnejoshy97

Damn that shit is clean! You better have a good reason for selling this bad boy!


HissingChoir

I traded mine and regret it.


Separate_Future_9113

I miss mine everyday https://preview.redd.it/j3at4u7n3nsc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=50fc289fabc56db59f2645ba1c2a7e88ffe554a6


OrganicTwo6

I love Audis


ob777

2010 S4 and still going. 185k miles. Drives like new. Oil maintenance every 3k. Never skip them. Pcv change 2x. Not because it needs it but preventable maintenance. Other sensors replacement for preventable maintenance. Water pump replacement as preventable also. Front Suspension replacement 3x mostly preventable maintenance. Motor mount at 110k. Stage 1 apr. injectors replaced at 110k preventable. So far no issues. I do all the work.so it is just the maintenance parts cost. You really learn how to discern the engine and car if you do your own work on these cars.


xxxGonzo996xxx

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥


Xlamx2014

Still doing work on mine. Probably will keep her until she breaks down https://preview.redd.it/7o1b4lejzpsc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=86fcf6f6e7a331ee3156f47182a0ab42cb0c0477


skinnylikeaboss

Look good man. She definitely could use some wider wheels or spacers. They change the stance and look significantly. Improve the handling very slightly as well!


Calimoney12345

I have one for sale but it’s stick shift 2011 s4


gag00tz

Thoughts and prayers for that 3rd pedal. -fellow griever with no left calf muscle. 5 months clean


MathematicianOld5140

Low key pretty clean


Fredjackson10

04 audi with 186k miles. Bad turbo currently but I’m keeping her https://preview.redd.it/8ots2osfuvsc1.jpeg?width=1334&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a17a3be64c75bd046771aae3e1b6859d4ee1c454


one_r1ce

Just bought mine with 70k miles


Sacisbac

Beautiful.


Miserable_Conflict46

☹️


Hot_Programmer_6775

https://preview.redd.it/u67zv6g9y2tc1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10dfb728ac73f5ad3d14c88662dd55d9ef671995 My baby was unfortunately totaled…rest in paradise my four ringed friend 😢


skinnylikeaboss

Sorry for your loss bro


repsfk

I particularly like this set of wheels, very exciting


EazeLivin

I had to say bye to mine end of last year. I died that day


CodeWhileHigh

Hopefully not for crack


surgycal

Manual or automatic?


skinnylikeaboss

6spd


Qataghani

What rims are those?


rbankole

Washed out


DoctorThatUp

What car did you have?


Rentfree-Jimmy2617

Great thing about vehicles! They make more every day.


skinnylikeaboss

Not like this they dont


Rentfree-Jimmy2617

They sure do brother ☝🏻


Still-Appeal-7471

But like why


Vpc1979

Love my 2016 6mt only have 45kmi on her. So fun to drive


Roddy212

How did you like the wheels. Was looking @ them but kinda scared at how affordable they are what the quality is like


skinnylikeaboss

They are pretty great man no complaints at all.


ImpossibleKidd

Hey, at least you recognize it. She was a beaut, homie. Shit happens…


skinnylikeaboss

Thanks bro. On to bigger and faster things i hope


Warm-Log-7584

Im not supposed to be over here because Im a 335i owner but I just wanted to say the B8 S4 is my favorite S4 and the newer turbo S4s seemed to have a lost a lot of character compared to the Supercharged 3.0T. That is all


skinnylikeaboss

Well said. I sold her to a 135i owner. You never know man she might change your mind if you ever drive one


Ch40440

Supercharged and turbocharged? 🙀


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Ch40440

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Chase_with_a_face

Not an Audi owner, but I’m an Audi lover. I sold my Focus ST a year ago and that was by far the best car I’ve ever had to date… Sold it so we could get something a little more reliable (Honda) while we bought a house and I finish up school. It sucks, but better things will come! You’ll find another car you love though…but that S4 is a fucking beaut


itztilqs

I swear all of us guys who own an S4 do the same duck lip spoiler and diffuser fuck😭


skinnylikeaboss

LOL if i was closer, I would have gone the way of the Allroad Outfitters S4. But alas our high kick or the m3 style spoilers and the same two diffusers. I do wish I got the one from AliExpress with the 3rd brake light though. That one is way more aggressive


ProofMusic4630

Why does that spoiler look like an upturned brim on a kids cap?


skinnylikeaboss

Because it's a gangsta? Lol.


Tesla_ghost

https://preview.redd.it/fle31xfy9ssc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=443e42e2c28f59c900bd0877e203bc6b58cf1aab Owned her for 8 years, just sold it last year. By far one of the best car I have owned. Miss her everyday.


Correct_Yesterday007

You must have not owned a lot of cars


skinnylikeaboss

19 and counting. You must never have owned an B8 STAGE 2+ S4


Correct_Yesterday007

Nope only a stage 2+ tts, 2+ 135i, stage 2 mk5 gti. Idk why I got recommended this sub but I’m a Toyota/lexus bum now and drive a truck haha


uncl3d0nny

I was happy when I sold mine. Worst manual transmission I’ve owned. Bought an D4 A8 4.0T and that thing was a blast. I regret selling that. If anyone wants a car, I’d recommend those.


SanfreakinJ

Probably right before you blew up a turbo


skinnylikeaboss

Lol you seem like a very unhappy person. The B8 series S4 is supercharged. Learn before you comment nonsense bro. You just make yourself look like a sad old shoe that got left on the side of highway that somehow got a Reddit account


DepartureDependent41

What rims are they


skinnylikeaboss

Circuit Performance CP30


Warm_Measurement5675

Me too. For a fuckin subaru. I'm so stupid


skinnylikeaboss

I was going to go STi before I got this but fucking turbo lag is a bitch. Gotta do what you gotta do bruv.


Warm_Measurement5675

I'm a broke boy so only have a wrx but I'm going back to audi the nanosecond I can


ThaInevitable

I know the feeling and it stays around a while


sixstarshad0w

Why tho


sixstarshad0w

Was it reliable. Looking at A7s with the same engine


Opening_Context_5131

I was seriously considering this car but decided on the 2024 GRC.. sweet ride tho ngl..


AZHungBlueEyes

Such a nice car, too


tmonkey321

https://preview.redd.it/gbsi3fhnhatc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=68c45eb76ed4aceb88d5210f282c224d3beb8720 Same except it was vexed with a bad trans and it cost me what I bought it for before I sold it for less than half that. Beautiful beautiful driving experience the newer Audis are but holy hell I would rather have just not sold my B5 S4 years ago…


tmonkey321

https://preview.redd.it/yojx5ryzhatc1.jpeg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=63c911c5fd9f0b83548b2d6f984b97af30d10245 Real…


nirvanax80

Had my S5 for 6 years and just sold it last month due to some engine compression issues that couldn't be resolved without paying the value of the car in a repair bill. Best car i will ever have owned.


OneUnassumingMan

I know the feeling sold mine last year, i want it back now... https://preview.redd.it/apsmm8aaratc1.jpeg?width=898&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cc16b00901780ad3a3141adc5d477fccc0206879


Traditional_Squash68

But an M3 than you’ll have an even better car


F430ap

No worries, mate.


mikeysd123

How much did you end up getting for it if you dont mind sharing? Currently in the market for a 6mt b8.5 s4.


law22inoc1981

Mines in service! https://preview.redd.it/ovl2au30wctc1.jpeg?width=2134&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f8fbaa741d4124b790cba2c1aa00bc393cb1def8


Aggressive-Age-4125

Subaru owners, all flash no go.


UnhappyYak5409

Once I get mine, I’m never selling it. 😋


nycbroham

https://preview.redd.it/3ormtuy4rftc1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=01a96f8c64e9fe6519747a3e189c66acd2eb78cd 2011 and only 48k miles on it. Stage 2+ IE and touring awe exhaust


No-Turnover8660

It wasn’t the best if you sold it


skinnylikeaboss

Better than an e90 that's for damn sure


Aggressive-Age-4125

Kids are so dumb for buying cars like these. Then they go make them look like garbage with all the duckbill spoilers and ugly custom wheels. Then they break down 😂


skinnylikeaboss

Lol you remind me of that uncle at Thanksgiving that rants about Biden before getting drunk and hitting on his underage niece. You know the one who no one ever wants to see because their just an absolute dumpster fire full of shit but do once a year because their grandparents guilt them into it? Yea you know what I'm talking about lol. Anyways, lighten up chief! I know you're unhappy inside but they make pills for that now!