Newbie Coming Across

[B5DOM]

Upgrade time is here and awaiting 54 plate S4 Cab in Sprint blue, is there anything i should look out for and what is the general preference between tiptronic or manual

[Mike_K]

hi Dom, I have a S4 saloon, non cab, with the manual box. I have to say that the *one* thing I don't like about the car is the gearbox/clutch; the bite is very high and it took me several months to get it right - even now I still sometimes blow it and do a 'standing stall'.

I also feel that 2nd and 3rd are a bit 'crunchy' , particularly if I do a fast change. Unfortunately when I do a slow change it all meshes OK, so I'm sure I wouldnt get any joy about complaining to the stealers under warranty

So, in hindsight I wish I'd at least tried a tiptronic. I prefer manual driving, but if the tiptronic was really good I could well have been persuaded. But I do recommend that you scrutinise any manual box you test drive........

mike

[Merlot]

I've got a manual Avant and Cab. The gearbox suits the car well and I ca't get on with auto boxes on fast cars on windy roads (fine on A's and M'ways).

PM if you want some advice on prices...oh, and with the Cab I would always have heated front seats and eaer parking sensors. Apart from that they are well equipped with leather/alcantara as standard.

PS I had a B5 S4 Avant for five years - great car but the B6's blow it away for handling.

[B5DOM]

Guys, thanks for the advice, I am after a s4 cab in sprint blue, comfort pack, rns, parking, cruise, full leather, heated seats, and pref phone prep

I have now driven both the tiptronic and the manual and loved them both so just awaiting what the dealers can find for me

[MK4ASH]

Both the Tip and the manual (Once you get use to the clutch) are great but in a cab maybe the tip wins in favour of those long summer cruises........