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Just bought my 2004 S4. Traded a Volvo S60 T5 because I wanted the added traction and extra power.
Always wanted a V8 as well.

Very impressed so far with the car. Its had an AMD Stage1 remap in 2010, It has a Miltek exhaust and some 19" wheels which I think make it look much better.

Loving the noise of the engine combined with the exhaust, although could do with a quiet button at certain points. ie driving into my street with the neighbours staring.

Only drawback I can see compared to the Volvo is some of the climate and stereo controls are less intuitive and straightforward to use.
Dealer has just put a new battery and clutch on it so the power is totally instant....very different to the old Volvo which was good but you had to wait for the turbo to kick in.

Couple of niggles.
Headlights are not working correctly. On AUTO they stay on all the time, when OFF they flicker on and off, and in ON position and SIDELIGHT position it varies what they do. I suspect this could be a fault with the sensor on the auto dimming mirror or just something that needs reprogramming seeing as it had a new battery. (I had to reprogram one of the key fobs too). Also the remote boot unlock feature doesn't seem to work at all from either. Any advice or experience of these faults I would love to hear.

Also got a broken hinge to fix on the glovebox and the front nearside splash guard appears to be broken on one side and hanging down (plastic bit in the wheel arch in front of the wheel) Can anyone recommend a reliable source of good quality used audi parts?) I'm not going to get too much spending past the missus/book keeper after buying this car.

Other than that would love to hear from any fellow Audi owners in the York area

All the best Paul
I've just got some of the dealers pics in my gallery

Sounds like a great motor mate. Pop into JJB Motors in York. Johnny owns it and is a keen Audi fan, has a 600-700bhp B5 S4 and an S8. He knows the cars well, having worked on a good few B6's etc. we'll have to get a meet going soon.

motor looks tidy mate, welcome to the forum, you coming along to aitp next week or harewood house the week after?

marc1 wrote:Sounds like a great motor mate. Pop into JJB Motors in York. Johnny owns it and is a keen Audi fan, has a 600-700bhp B5 S4 and an S8. He knows the cars well, having worked on a good few B6's etc. we'll have to get a meet going soon.

Thanks Marc. Yeah saw his website and he looks good. Only problem with going round there would be that I would want to spend money I don't currently have
Got this car and just had a new bathroom done so money needs some catching up for a while.
I'm still enjoying the novelty of the (Im guessing) 360 ish bhp I've got. Would cream myself in a 6-700 bhp one.
Although the 1200bhp subarus at Elvington TOTB the week before last left me wanting more.

Are you local? Are there any small meets around here for S and RS owners?

Rick_RS4 wrote:motor looks tidy mate, welcome to the forum, you coming along to aitp next week or harewood house the week after?

Hi Rick, thanks for that, although looks a lot weaker next to yours. Very impressive.

Cant make AITP and Harewood hadn't been on my radar. Just took the kids there today coincidentally.
Just been looking at the VW weekend website looks good. Are you camping? Is there a big Audi contingent there?

Might have to break out the tent.

I would imagine there will be a good few Audi folk at Harewood so should be a good day out. I'm sure I saw a thread on it. I'm not going unfortunately, but am generally around the area. A few of us keep talking about getting a meet together but it's always difficult to coordinate dates. we must try harder I suppose.

its still an audi V8 tho.

hopefully have a stand with a few motors on at harewood house,

yeah the audis are making a larger stamp on the scene now so should be a few about, but im only going for the day

marc1 wrote:I would imagine there will be a good few Audi folk at Harewood so should be a good day out. I'm sure I saw a thread on it. I'm not going unfortunately, but am generally around the area. A few of us keep talking about getting a meet together but it's always difficult to coordinate dates. we must try harder I suppose.

I've just booked tickets to go on the Sunday.

Rick_RS4 wrote:its still an audi V8 tho.

hopefully have a stand with a few motors on at harewood house,

yeah the audis are making a larger stamp on the scene now so should be a few about, but im only going for the day

Well if you're there on the Sunday I might get to see your motor, just booked to go.