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Old 12-24-2007, 11:54 PM
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Default Looking to buy a 2004 S4, questions about its reliability?

Hi there, I'm in the market for an A4 Avant when I accidentally found an 2004 S4 avant at an unbelievable price. Needless to say I'm tempted, but want to ask the experts here before making the decision.

Secifically, how reliable is the V8 S4? The car is 2004, which IIRC is the first year model. Any known problems associated with it? The car currently has 50k miles on it, what are the schedule maintenances that should have been and will soon need to be done on the car? And for those of you who has an S4 as old as this is, what's your typical maintenance cost per month/year?

thanks in advance!
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Default Just Watch out for the Y2K8 bug in seven days!

otherwise you are good if the price is right and stfa this forum, because most of the guys here recommend a 2005+ model =)
Old 12-25-2007, 06:57 AM
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My reply is above - consumer reports (sorry pasted a new one instead of a reply)
Old 12-25-2007, 09:58 AM
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Default watch out for early build 04's...

i had one and **** got sour real quick...
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at this point I'm shure all problems have surfaced
Old 12-25-2007, 10:31 AM
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Default Hope you don't ming frequent trips to the gas station. I would also suggest

buying the best extentende warranty you can get.
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Default my late prod 2004 was the MOST reliable car I have ever owned.

zero problems in three years, not even a broken trim peice,
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2nd.
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Default 2nd this - i have an 03 build, and not a single problem with the car.

still looks brand new (better than brand new, in fact).
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Early '04 here, no issues at all. Love it!


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