I just love how this guy sounds SO excited throughout the whole video.lol
@1970borntorun4 жыл бұрын
lol Right?!? I've been watching this guy alongside my Car Nut father since the '80s on PBS :)
@seinsmeld1310 жыл бұрын
I have this S4. I'd love the S5 but with two kids and little space it didn't work for me. Great review John.
@HPM20248 жыл бұрын
Audi's are the most reliable German brand & they are now in the #3 spot on the reliability chart. Acura used to be 3rd, it's now Audi, right under Lexus & Toyota. BMW is the brand I would be afraid of when it comes to reliability. Or anything American. I came from Acura to Audi & will never go back. The Germans combine luxury & performance like no one else. My S4 has been just as flawless as my previous TL Type-S -- in fact, it's been MORE reliable. My TL had a few issues here & there & the dash crack issue. Audi & all German brands have vastly improved their reliability.
@erikkittilstved9166 жыл бұрын
Horris P. McTitties you still have the S4? I’m already pretty sold on the 14 S5 but I like talking to different owners about what they think
@spinedctr5 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased a 2016 S5, no regrets, but burns a lot more gas than my previous A4, plus keep in mind it requires premium fuel!
@galvani89294 жыл бұрын
true bmw scary vw is audi.
@dcssteve1944 Жыл бұрын
As a person that always buys used to save 1/2 or more I am going through reviews of older performance Audis. I really like your reviews so I was glad to find this 2013 A6 review. I have a 2001 2.7T 6 speed (not my only car) looking at upgrades . The S4 looks better to me than the S6 for reliability and size. Also, I see the S4 has better resale value. The one absolute in the next Audi line is the DCT, now discontinued, unfortunate. Thanks for the great review. As a side, my A6 2.7T has 234,000 miles and still runs like a clock. No major repairs. Going to go drive one of the 2013 vintage S4s.
@ostreds7 жыл бұрын
Own a 2015 S4....best car I've had. Previous cars, 328i, 330i, 335i, G35x, G37x
@valter19907 жыл бұрын
nice im looking to get an audi S4 soon a 2014-2015. how long have you had the car? has it given you any major problems at all?
@ostreds7 жыл бұрын
valter gjergji I've had it for 2 yrs/23,000 miles. No major problems at all. Faulty nav receiver, replaced no charge. Had 255/35/19 summer tires. Just had those replaced. That is all.
@valter19907 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot man, im looking forward to owning this car soon! I knew they are reliable!
@JPIndustrie12 жыл бұрын
Grew up watching MotorWeek and always appreciated the MD staff and their professionalism, fairness, thought leadership, willingness to have a little fun with the cars and the very general way the reviews are carried out. Take care of yourself Jon!
@DaLeadBull11 жыл бұрын
Audi severely underrates its engines. The car makes closer to 400 hp.
@SportsMusicCars Жыл бұрын
I may be buying one soon... A simple $850 tune will make 370hp/360tq, 450hp is easily attainable if you want to spend about 4k total.
@JeffKaplan3210 жыл бұрын
S4 is a great car! I have a Prestige edition with the supercharged V6 and sports differential and it rocks. HP is definitely understated for sure as it's easily 400 hp in this thing stock...
@RossMKF19 жыл бұрын
335hp for s4 stock
@ms3er3969 жыл бұрын
Ross MK More like 370 crank given what they dyno at stock. Just looking at the 1320' times and mph will confim. All moot really as a simple tune or even a tune and pulley like what I have puts them into the 460hp range (390hp/375tq to the wheels) good for very high 11's to 12.0 in the 1320 at 115-117mph :) She's a beast now.
@DevPack11 жыл бұрын
i miss the sounds of the s4/s5 V8's
@gilgonzalez59024 жыл бұрын
DevPack yea but those were not very reliable and expensive to maintain
@roddydykes70533 жыл бұрын
There’s still lots of used V8s out there
@EDKsurly10 жыл бұрын
I like this guys voice. lol
@victormanrique411510 жыл бұрын
LOL
@christopherlam255811 жыл бұрын
These new V6 is much faster than the old v8 though. The old V8 S4/s5 barely broke into the 13 sec over the quarter.
@MichaelBlueMusic11 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I love the S5 with the S-tronic. I do wish KZfaq would be more diligent on people who post. Trolls like the "Taste" guy on here should be moderated.
@tbrown408011 жыл бұрын
Motorweek's been around well over 20 years
@jacx1112 жыл бұрын
god damn! John Davis doesn't age! He looks exactly the same as in Motorweek '90 ^_^
@sleepersown12 жыл бұрын
True, and I wouldn't match this up against the current M. I tried to make my point clear as to why I brought the M3 up.
@theyamanote11 жыл бұрын
DCT is correct (dual-clutch transmission). If you wanted to use the 'direct shift' terminology, the correct acronym would be DSG (direct shift gearbox). DST just means Daylight Saving Time.
@joemosely275911 жыл бұрын
I'd go with the S4. These business sedans are great all around. In the winter I park the Porsche and drive an A4 with blizzaks but am considering trading the a4 for the s4. No real reason. Just because. They can always be chipped for more power but really no need to. For the track there are other machines to select from.
@mastalee17765 жыл бұрын
So what is the long term reliability on these Audi s4/s5?
@abassi11733 жыл бұрын
Apparently pretty excellent for the B8.5. The B8 had more issues. The only thing is that DCT needs to have regular fluid changes to keep it in tip-top shape, and there is some carbon build up in the intake. Aside from that, pretty bulletproof!
@SaltyAntelope6312 жыл бұрын
Did he say "refreshened" ?
@AikonMGB11 жыл бұрын
No, he meant DCT, for Dual-Clutch Transmission.
@123MARTIN4511 жыл бұрын
Can't deny that
@younghovcu11 жыл бұрын
What about the reliability comment at the end of the video, do these car have reliability issues? I was thinking about getting and audi and.....
@nasdaq1511 жыл бұрын
Can i get the s4 automatic with the paddle shifters still but no 3rd clutch?
@MattyH199211 жыл бұрын
I would love one of these with a 6 speed.
@Dragunov3022 жыл бұрын
I love the A5 or S5
@Keiffer0112 жыл бұрын
Damn I'd like a 1992 lexus sc400 myself one day. I think it's such a nice car!
@sleepersown12 жыл бұрын
I don't know what you mean the E46 ran dirtier ? Where ?
@clvnblnkee11 жыл бұрын
Did you launch the S4?
@regdorsey198612 жыл бұрын
i thought the Audi S5 had the V8. or was that changed for the 2013's?
@gas-clutch-shift4764 ай бұрын
Yes it was changed and swapped out to the 3.0 superchargered variant
@Mieden12 жыл бұрын
Finally, somebody intelligent! Actaully, the engineering work that went into the TVS 4-lobe supercharger is considerably more than went into any vehicle engineering program of the last decade (Thats why EVERYONE is using it nowadays). Before it, superchargers burned more gas because of their low thermal efficiency. Now, with 4 lobes, it rivals the efficiency of a turbo (and that uses FREE, waste energy). Not to mention the built-in water to water intercooler... And, that E46 ran dirtier.
@sleepersown12 жыл бұрын
My friend, the reason I said you sound silly is because no matter how sophisticated the s/c is on this audi, the numbers simply aren't impressive. The fact that the s5 ran similar numbers to the M3 with this great s/c ( no offense to it's engineering ) makes the performance pretty " meh ". Numbers aren't everything but, I was speaking specifically about them. I think it's a low blow to compare other tech when there's over a decade difference in advancements. Especially tech the M3 didn't use.
@ouzts1211 жыл бұрын
I miss the V8:(
@ouzts1211 жыл бұрын
yeah but i liked seeing the v8 converted to force induction. and the v6 is already supercharged so theres no room for *major* upgrades. But its not like im gonna buy an S5 so im gonna shut up now
@TheUltramarine5512 жыл бұрын
looks good
@gabearaya434412 жыл бұрын
In audis s is there sub performnce model. Rs compets with M not s.
@sleepersown12 жыл бұрын
Man I love audi's ( especially the A5/A8L ) but, it's so disappointing to have a supercharged v6 only run mid to low 13's when the E46 M3 did that over a decade ago N/A. I guess it's admirable to stick to your lane. IMO, bmw and mb can't touch audi's interior ( which is where i'm spending 100% of my time lol ). The performance numbers will still make for a " fun " car but eh, I think i'd rather just get the A5 unless the aftermarket really makes the S5 appealing.
@JAYFROMHARLEM12 жыл бұрын
S4 please :)
@BorisHooiBoef11 жыл бұрын
Why so shouty?
@roddydykes70533 жыл бұрын
Ever seen a John narrated video? He’s been shouting for 40 years on them
@FerrarisRock11 жыл бұрын
actually the V6 has more potential off the mark... a simple ECU tune can have you looking at 400+ hp... with the addition of exhaust, intake, supercharger pulley's, etc you can be looking at c63 hp... anything past that in my opinion is just a bit ridiculous and you might as well spend the money on something more focused
@Mieden12 жыл бұрын
And that would be air-to-water intercooler. Im using a tiny screen...
@yungcotter11 жыл бұрын
The only thing to miss about the old V8 is the sound everything else about the V6 is just better lol.
@AlCaponeGangsta10 жыл бұрын
Love my S5 with the V8 instead of the supercharged V6 :)
@Mieden12 жыл бұрын
So, its a low blow to compare technology, but not numbers? OK then,lets compare motives. When the E46 M3 was being sold (side note, even with grenading engines I think the E46 M3 was one of the best cars of the last 30 years) no one had a clue their CAFE average would have to be 54mpg three vehicles generations from then. Im sure Audi could have made the S5 faster than the cars before it, but then theyd miss there CAFE target. Its a whole new ball game now is what Im getting at.
@rich650811 жыл бұрын
I want one(S5)....
@sleepersown12 жыл бұрын
wish the s5 was a lil faster/quicker. I do not wish to debate.
@radiodiary112 жыл бұрын
I am in the market for a new car... I am still driving my 1992 Lexus SC 400..in fact I just had the oil changed..which has been done every 3 months since I bought it. I like the way the Audi S5 coupe looks and performs...I also like the Cadillac CTS V Coupe..but I am going to buy me a newwwwwwwwwwww caaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
@LemanoftheRussIV11 жыл бұрын
I have a v8 and I totally agree.
@Mieden12 жыл бұрын
The supercharger ALONE on the 3.0L V6 is more sophisticated than the whole E46... Numbers arent everything.
@DaLeadBull11 жыл бұрын
I've seen several dynoplots. The wheel horsepower is close to what Audi advertises. lol so the crank hp is almost 400 but you can continue to live in denial. Go check apr dynos for the car. How the hell else can a 4000 lb car do mid 4's 0-60?
@droppinsumfudge12 жыл бұрын
what to u mean "educate yourself"? I was right about everything i said... and btw, I've owned the first Q5 in southern california, and not many people know more about cars than I do. sure the Q7 had a facelift, but that doesnt change the q7 enough for it to be considered a new model
@harrisonbcarter11 жыл бұрын
in for a treat? a double? ....who writes this stuff? sure sounds swell.
@kingstuns411 жыл бұрын
its the manuel that is the .2 slower
@sleepersown12 жыл бұрын
No, I don't feel it's a low blow as with better tech the numbers should come even easier. And honestly, why are we comparing anything otherwise ? My comment only expressed slight depression with audi's plan of action. They're surely capable of creating a faster car, it seems they've opted not to. Bringing CAFE standards is about as hurtful as the high tech s/c. Reason being, it hasn't stopped BMW and MB from creating faster vehicles has it ? I'm really not trying to go tit for tat. I just CONT
@droppinsumfudge12 жыл бұрын
what? what does that even mean?
@victormanrique411510 жыл бұрын
3:54 I thought that was a Camera
@cashkenazipiano11 жыл бұрын
Although I disliked the tone of voice, this is actually an excellent review.
@sleepersown12 жыл бұрын
No offense but, you really sound silly with that statement. I'm sure you don't understand why because you said it but, yea... you do. And true, numbers aren't everything. Which is why I pointed out audi's strong points outside of the performance. Your comment was pretty useless.
@AlternativeUses11 жыл бұрын
the reviewer sounds like the announcer from the price is right...
@yuewang6619 жыл бұрын
Its a double! woo
@dogboy75711 жыл бұрын
it does make 420 hp i believe
@Mieden12 жыл бұрын
"ran dirtier" meaning it polluted more.
@MaliciousSRT12 жыл бұрын
Nice cars, until you realize you can get an SRT8, GT500 or ZL1 for the same money.
@sleepersown12 жыл бұрын
Ah. Well i'm not really aware of their eco standards. I don't doubt you, i'm just saying I wouldn't win any tree hugger of the year awards so that is a minor issue to me lol.
@orbits212 жыл бұрын
front end generic and blase Out back not all that bad
@dragythuno11 жыл бұрын
S-Line? Wrong thing to say. lol
@ktktsun12 жыл бұрын
Long term reliability he said, get a Toyota lol
@clifflaw12 жыл бұрын
Neither Audi's or VW's are reliable for long term...
@MrEdsfedup12 жыл бұрын
exterior styling doesnt impress especially the front. chrysler 300c yuckiness
@AkiffHssn12 жыл бұрын
Audi S5 is so MACHO!!
@manny980011 жыл бұрын
It's German.
@Brisk212412 жыл бұрын
Sexy Beast!
@orbits212 жыл бұрын
true should be dropped
@NeutralGenericUser12 жыл бұрын
Absolute crap. I'm actually not surprised that Audi doesn't ever update its crappy interior. German fanboys are willing to pay a $10k premium for that old shit. My mom's 2012 Q7 has probably the worst interior in the segment. The nav screen is not much larger than my phone, and yet they still sell. There is no leather/stitching anywhere other than the seats...but still sells. Looks same as A4 interior...still sells. Good job, German fanboys buying this shit :)