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Audi B5 S4 Buyers Guide
by Brooks Forsyth
B5 S4 Buying Guide
The B5 S4 is a very unique piece of German engineering. The B5 S4 has a twin turbo six cylinder engine and is a pure blast to drive especially when modded :) B5 S4's are fast and when considering buying a used car should ALWAYS have a mechanic look at it. If the B5 S4 is mistreated it can be VERY problematic. Make sure you have a very complete maintenance record of the car. Another thing to consider is to make sure the B5 S4 has never been in an accident or if it has been repainted as those B5 S4's resale value is about half of a regular s4's resale value. Always buy a 2001.5 to 2002 B5 S4 if you can afford them. The early 2000 to 2001 B5 S4's seems to be more problematic and lack several revisions that the later Audi B5 S4's received. Here is a list that i found off of fourtitude An Audi forum to show some changes through out the model year.
09/99 (Y2000 initial production, A-box ECU for manual, f-hose, possibly aluminum uprights on suspension, original badge) 06/00 (Y2001, H-box ECU for manual, ESP controller, possibly steel uprights) 10/00 (Y2001.5, M-box ECU for manual, revised turbos, no f-hose, revised TBB, different oil inlet lines, possibly changed shifter stalk, polished aluminum mirrors w/ sport package, new badge, Avant model) 06/01 (Y2002, T-box ECU for manual)
Ok, as you can see the 2001.5 to 2002 have many improvements over the previous generations of B5 S4s. Now as far as colors go nagaro blue B5 S4 is the most expensive expect to pay a premium for it. I also think there is a premium for the avant S4 as they are more rare than sedans.
I would like to say a word about reliability and maintenance costs. These cars cost ALOT to maintain i would recommend everyone who buys a B5 S4 to seriously consider buying a warranty for the car. Trust me you will get your moneys worth. I have a link to a recommended company that will give you a free quote on my site Brooks Forsyth Home
About the Author
Brooks Forsyth is an owner and enthusiast of a silver 2001.5 B5 S4. To find more infromation about his Audi S4 visit Brooks Forsyth Home .
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