2001 Audi S4 User Reviews

German Sleeper —

2001 Audi S4 6MT Santorin Blue Pearl Effect w/ black Napa Leather.//Overall. This car was just understated beauty at its finest. Very quick, very sublime, very German. The classy exterior lines and the outstanding workmanship of the interior sold me immediately. //Performance. For inclement weather, you simply cannot go wrong with all wheel drive - and Audi has AWD performance nailed. The engine was strong enough, with little turbo lag and lots of torque down low. The only downside was there isn't really any reason to rev the engine beyond about 5500 RPM as the turbo runs out of steam by then. On long road-trips at highway speeds, this car really shines. Like most German cars, it gets more stable and responsive with triple-digit speeds. The brakes are quite good. The shifter was a bit notchy and clutch take-up tricky. I wouldn't want to drive this car in stop and go traffic.// Interior. This generation of Audis had some of the most beautiful interiors - ever. The Napa leather in this car is still my benchmark for automotive leather 14 years later...it was that soft, durable, free of blemishes and comfortable. The plastics, wood, metal and leather are all of the finest quality in these cars. The interior is tight though and the front seat bolsters can be a bit intrusive after an hour or so. //Summary. This was a great car brand-new, under warranty. I wouldn't recommend buying it used. My car was in the shop about six times in 15000 miles, so that didn't bode well for future reliability.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

German Engineering At Its Finest — I've had this car for 11 years and 150K+ miles, and I've enjoyed virtually every one. it's fun to drive, great traction and handling. I live about 15 miles outside of town, and going to and from work has always been a pleasure.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Great, Quick, All - Around Awd Sports Sedan — I love the looks (exterior & interior). This is perhaps the most well-balanced design ever from Audi. Its combination of power (twin turbo V6), AWD and handling make it a sports car that will comfortably carry four. A wonderful, year round classy transporter.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

B5 S4! — Love this car. Has just the right mods for me. Stage 1 kit, suspension, 18" summers, 17" winters. Still in great shape at eleven years and 100K+ miles. Timely looks. Great station wagon room, with station wagon stealth value. Fun!

Primary Use: Family transportation

Fantastic Car If You Do Your Own Work On It. It Can Get Quite Expensive Taking It To The Dealer. — Pretty sweet car. Pulls all the way to 155 effortlessly. Doesn't ride too stiff nor too loose, its just right. The Germans build very nice cars and always will. When it comes time to purchase a new car, I'll be sure to purchase one built in Germany. I find it a very fun car to drive, especially in Tip mode. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone looking to get into the sport luxury sector.

Primary Use: Commuting to work