I've owned 6 late model Audis beginning with a '99 A4 that I bought for the (then) wonderful 1.8T engine. I then graduated into a B5 S4 with a complete AWE Stage III kit including fueling, intercoolers, and the whole 9. The car was absolutely fantastic and I still regret getting rid of it. I've also had a C5 RS6, B7 A4 2.0T (APR'd) and my current B7 S4. The B7 S4 is an absolutely wonderful car, but going on 2 years of ownership and being a mod freak it leaves me wanting more. Now the 335 is out, the new EVO is coming, new M3, C63, etc, etc - there's a lot of competition out there and the 4.2 V8 just doesn't give you the ability to "keep up" with them. My B5 would have absolutely annihilated my B7 and still be able to hold it's own against any of the new kids on the block. In addition, aside from regular maintenance it was a very reliable car. I sold it with almost 90k on the clock, still running like a champ. I could throw a tank of 100 octane in there and I'd gain 40hp to the wheels - and I did not have a program/map switcher or anything, that's just with a 93 map adapting! I just love forced induction.

I know the non-FSI 4.2 V8 has it's fans but I think that engine belongs in the A6, Q7, A8, etc. The S4 should stick true to it's TT roots and I am just over the moon with this news. I've already emailed my salesperson asking him when I can come in and place a deposit. I've waited for this for a long time. I love my Audis and I really am confident that Audi will make this a fantastic car.

-m

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marcus

'06 Audi S4
Artic White / Black Silk Nappa

'06 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Black / Black

'05 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
Obsidian Black / Charcoal