ok so quick random question whats the deal with these 2 cars they're they the same thing no? i seen the 2004 rated at 13.2 1/4 mile and the 2005 13.7 1/4 mile but they are the same car if anything just 40lb curb weight difference.

is there something i dont seen ? 0_o because i think .5 is a huge difference for the same body and engine.

i just got the 2005 model 2 days ago now I'm like dam should of picked up the 2004 model lol.

 

the b7 s4 model line started in 2005.5. Are you sure they werent talking about that?

even if they were, i still dont see how the two differ in 1/4 time so much. in 2005.5 model years they were literally the same thing, just different body styles. it wasnt until 2006 that the b7 changed it weight distribution and diff.

 

Audi has always "underestimated" their official times, HP, 0-60, etc. What they do (BWM and MB as well) is under-promise, and over-deliver.

Just for reference, the MY 2004 4.2 engines has chain tensioner problems... prone to give out at any time after 100K miles. The MY 2005 and up are much more reliable. It's about a $10,000 repair at a shop, about $5-6K as a DIY. You made the right choice with the '05.

Also, maybe the rating was for an automatic tranny?

 

well i checked its doing 13.4 1/4 stock back to back they tested vs the c32 benz that did 13.2 1/4 mile back to back so thats cools sounds about right 13.7 1/4 mile its stupid slow.. mine is the b6 not a b7 i hate how the b7 looks its ugly .. but sad sad i just got it and it turns out its messed up burns like 3/4 of oil each 300-500 miles.

 

My '06 (171K on the clock) is about the same... pain in the ***, but check the oil every time you stop for fuel and add oil as necessary. Buy the Castrol Syntec in bulk when it goes on sale at auto zone or whatever store you prefer when it goes on sale. Keep a quart or two in the trunk.

 

yea i been doing that but i don't use the car much hardly go out my dad notice when he did a 1000 mile trip me i only drive like 200 miles every month or so.

ill fix it soon is not a big deal.