Caddymatt1380 0 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Any one ever owned an S4. The older 2.7 twin turbo one?If so any comments on them would be appreciated thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 You want a facelift model 2001 onwards as the early ones had lots of glitches, brakes aren't really beefy enough, they cost alot to mod but they need it as a large chunk of their 260bhp is robbed by the 4wd system. Downpipes, cats, full milltek dual and a custom remap would see you 350bhp max, cost £3500 for parts and mapping and a hefty labour bill as the engine has to come out to fit the downpipes. If you want more power you need k04s and then you can really flySeveral small jobs on most cars are a nightmare on an S4, like fitting a new water pump as the engine has to be pulledBasically, great cars if you get a low milage good'un, modding is pricey, service history and hpi vital.I did loads of research on them before Xmas as I was considering one, but with the age of them, the risk of 2 turbos popping and the cost to sort them, I changed my mindThings to look out forWarped brake discsSplit bi-pipe bootCracked downpipesFailed cats - they have 4!!!Failed recirc valvesBoost leaksIntercooler problems- one on each sideSmokey turbos? Walk away!Watch to see if the owner does the proper cool down routineOh and get as many toys as possible, RNS-D sat nav look great and without it the dash looks bare and black leather with carbon fibre dash trims seems to be most desirable and looks awsome Link to post Share on other sites
Caddymatt1380 0 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hmmm seems to really be a high risk motor. Might give it a miss for now.After a fast fun estate car so I can cart around the baby and bits but when in it on my own I can still play.Any suggestions??? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Volvo T5 then Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Yeah the risks put me offScooby impreza or legacy? the legacy is the same boxer engine, higher spec, twin turbo and bomb proof Link to post Share on other sites
Caddymatt1380 0 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Yeah don't know if I could go Jap after being a dubber for so long although the legacy wagon is a good looking car. I thought v40 t4. T5 R's old style are nice.Anyone know anything about VRS octavia or golf v5 estate's. Althought the v5 is rare as rocking horse poop Link to post Share on other sites
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