Audi S4 Cabriolet | My Dad's next car...

Should my dad's next car be an Audi S4 Cab? It would be fantastic if you could give this video a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel if you haven't already, thanks!
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[@itsjoel]

What are your thoughts on the S4?

[@benlecluyse]

Pretty cool !!

[@ESALX]

nothing better than a good old v8 burble

[@williamegler8771]

A short path to bankruptcy... But a beautiful wonderful driving vehicle on the rare occasion it isn't in the shop.

[@_JamesR22]

Brings back memories, I had one of these. Totally agree, not very fast by today's standards but more than made up for by that glorious V8, I can highly recommend a Milltek (resonated so not so obnoxious), especially with the roof down, it just hits different. Sold mine just as the cam tensioners started to rattle on startup so depending on what was done in the rebuild (thinking carbon buildup as another issue with these) it should be a safe buy on an otherwise reliable engine?

[@jacobdzik6238]

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[@rossfield8850]

Fun fact for you…my mate owned this actual car around 15,000 miles, I’d guess 2009 ish. Been in it myself. He was underwhelmed with performance and fuel economy and sold it after a year or so I think….

[@RobBeveridgeCars]

And that was in 2009

[@vxtdps9337]

Yep my old motor. Best MPG I ever got in it was 24mpg on a long run back from your place Ross :-) Think I averaged 17mpg ish... which wasn't worth it for the lack of excitement.... lovely engine noise though.

[@dm1lls919]

The lack of speed feel is likely due to the muted exhaust, especially if it felt fast ish for you joel

[@johnosullivan2017]

Love a four seat V8 soft top myself. Looked at S4 and S5 and found that changing the timing chain is an engine out job. So I went for a Merc instead. FWIW my view is that Merc are the best at V8s as they've done them since the 60s. For Audi's the 5 pot is the signature power plant, and for BMWs it's the straight six.

[@Romans5_3-4]

Correct

[@itsmephil2255]

Really enjoying the vids with your Dad What a nice chap he is

[@foxesamu]

My dad had one of these, but auto. Sprint blue over white. Such a beautiful car that we enjoyed for 7+ years. Definitely no sports car, but a great cruiser with a nice sound, and you can fit your friends.

[@Holdeenio]

You two make a great team, very amusing to watch

[@DanSallis]

You should look at/test drive a Jaguar XF or XJ (V8 of course). You wont be disappointed with the sound in those!

[@2595220]

Its an EXCELLENT choice!! me and my best mate were looking at getting one of these about a year or so ago for £3500/£4000 at the time and we almost went for it only due to unforseen probelms we couldnt, but that 4.2 v8 is unreal and the interior is pretty decenty for age too :)

[@quattrorsq8558]

That's the spirit! I would love to see lots of videos with the s4! First of all its an Audi 😁 and second its such a beautiful car with lots of potential,after all it is a v8!

[@itsjoel]

Well you’ll be happy to hear I’ll be getting an R8 Spyder in June 👍🏻

[@davidfinegan9565]

Loved my 2004 s4 cab in sprint blue. Milteck exhaust brings them to live and growl.

[@Matt-go7ss]

The thing about the Audi's especially around those years is even the top one looks like a diesel s line. And if its only getting 25-30mpg and not giving you the fizz then probably best to get something else

[@Davis-uo1bl]

your dad looks very young, they look like brothers !!!! ✨

[@MrRawUK]

I had the 2.0TFSI for 3 years. Loved it to death. S4 is great, but it will need £'s to maintain. Engine on that is bomb proof and as it's a manual then no auto failure worries. Roof needs maintaining or you will be forever having opening/closing issues. A good mod is an auto roof open off the fob. Easy to fit too. Make sure you clean the fabric roof and seal it to repel water.

[@George-nv1ri]

Yeah mint cars I have the 1.8t pre face-lift amazing car. Only issue I've had is rear window coming loose

[@westcoast747]

Your dad is cool Joel!!

[@nathangonmad]

Quality content, your Dad clearly didn't like that s4 as much as the BMW previously, shame the v8 didn't excite.

[@jasonk7072]

I had a normal A4 Cab for 8 years. It was my only car so was used all year round, rain or shine, sun and snow. Had it not been wiped out by a truck on the M1 I think I would still have it now, comfortable, quiet, good looking and classy especially when compared to the ‘look at meeeeee’ Audis of today.

[@itsjoel]

Sorry to hear about how it ended up! They’re certainly great all rounders

[@HiruS22]

Agreed, one of the last classy styled Audis before they turned into vajazzles

[@colinrobinson4327]

I had a 54 plate before the kids came along,lovely car, storm developments put a miltech exhaust on for me, sounded beautiful after that! Average of 16 to the gallon with all types of driving, lovely car miss it, but oh if the timing tensioners go😩 3-5k so sold it!

[@itsjoel]

I bet that sounded fantastic!

[@johnosullivan2017]

Yep - engine out job for timing chains....

[@worldwidearkenstone2247]

I have one, a b6 s4 v8 cabrio. I'm due to sendnit in soon to get guides changed. I purchased a remap from a company that specialises in these car from USA. The car currently sits around 380bhp. I feel the lack of speed is just the way the speed is delivered. When I'm in my friend's rs or golf r, I feel like I'm going fast due to the torque and way the turbo pulls. Yet in my s4 it doesn't feel fast but yet there's barely any difference when we race. Although you do also have the advantage of quattro. Which you won't regret come winter, or taking a corner hard.

[@droge192]

Having owned a lot of turbo-charged cars, I've found that when you go to (albeit high powered) normally aspirated car, there is a certain feeling of it being underwhelming. I think it's just do with the way the power deliver is on any turbo vs a NA. My friend changed from a Golf R (300hp, 2.0 Turbo) to a S4 with the same engine as the one you saw here (but not a convertible) and, despite the higher power, it definitely lacked in exhiliration when accelerating, compared to the turbo powered Golf R.

[@gazshearing5020]

I had the s4 saloon the speed is there just you don’t realise have it mapped it does give you a massive gain but the response it much better. I averaged 27/28 mpg on a run

[@jamesh2515]

Check if timing chain guides / tensioners have any excess rattles: This is one of the major costs / maintenance items on these engines

[@robp8218]

Don't think that'll be an issue, as he says in the video that this car has already had a full engine rebuild.

[@cricticalthinking]

Liked your reasoning both had sound points. Cars I thought doubt need "running in" these days? Running in was required because tooling equipment was rubbish basically but we have come a long way since then. If it needed running in why have the dealers not done so?

[@waynebaldycanning]

Actually love this video with your Dad. You’re a loser at the end 😂🤣 Dad just laughs. Nice car and suits him

[@Matt-go7ss]

Tbh if it's not feeling that fast after the rebuild then the rebuild is probably......well.....dubious

[@terminal-velocity111]

Your Dads a young Dad 🤣.

[@peterwarner8541]

Perfect time to buy a v8!!

[@lewishammond1]

What is your Dad's view on his BMW Z4 3.0 si? I am looking at the S4 and Z4 si.

[@jerryx2000]

HI mate is the S4 reliable ? Any flaws?

[@adinhuremovic4943]

Great car

[@mickyday2008]

Leaks oil likes it’s going out of fashion. Still love it though.

[@roderickjones7479]

Have you checked out the CLK's? You should be able to get a 500 convertibles in your price range.

[@johnosullivan2017]

Yeah - CLK with M113 4.3, 5.0 or 5.5 is the way to go. The late gen 2 CLKs are badged 500, but have the 383bhp 5.5.

[@panzerfaust9746]

Make sure belts are done

[@BlackLines]

If he's going from a Z4 and wants to stay sporty, why not try an Audi TTS roadster or coupe? Plenty to be had sub-10k and the TFSI engine can be remapped for a couple of hundred quid to give it even more poke. Good running costs too which seems important to your Dad.

[@Matt-go7ss]

Good shout 👍

[@Ammerstol]

That S4 looks the business! Is it normal in the UK that the sales person joins you in the car for the test drive? Really awkward :D

[@Extased]

This was on my list, but I ended up buying a 2009 Jag XK convertible !

[@itsjoel]

Great car, I think if his budget could stretch, my dad would love one of those

[@CzumI]

Beaufiful car 😎

[@Joshshepherd]

Firstly there’s nothing more annoying than when they come with you on a test drive! Secondly, if he’s got about 7k to spend I’d pick up a BMW 6 series. Beautiful to drive, quick, interior is still similar to the new ones and not the worst on fuel.

[@LewWise87]

Good shout that

[@thomaslovelock8641]

Usually trade insurance policies do not cover test drives,unless accompanied by a member of selling dealers staff,I have lost cars like that in past either crashed by idiot punter or just taken and joy ridden.

[@Joshshepherd]

Understandable but you can usually get an idea about someone. If they leave valid ID & look like they’re actually interested then for me i would. I get what your saying but I’ll be personally put off from buying one with someone in the back.

[@thedivisiondoctor5895]

He should get a E31 for just pure driving pleasure

[@mickyday2008]

I’ve got one. Best car ever. Super fast and easy to drive. Automatic every time I’m afraid.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Great car if you want a fast daily that sounds good but not if you want fun. I'm a Audi fan but for fun I would pick a 330i over this

[@512woogy7]

Nice

[@johnathonandrew8952]

think your dad needs his own channel

[@Medge2sc]

Had a few of these s4’s… good cars but the 4wd becomes a bit boring but they do sound better with a miltek I have gone back to the e39 540 which in my opinion sounds better and is a better looking car, although they are both chains the bmw isn’t as scary to fox as the Audi

[@TiptronicSS]

Well, there's no instant love and an engine that big in this era would just be too expensive. I think, just keep looking. People always feel obligated to buy something they tested, but I think when you buy your daily driver, you should be a bit picky.

[@RobBeveridgeCars]

6 minutes in, do you have strong feelings for your armrest? 🤣🤣🤣

[@rv9990]

A CLK 500/E500 cabrio could be cool car? Not that sporty. But very nice cruisers.

[@jacobmackenzie7971]

Your dad looks so much like you it’s actually a bit scary.

[@whoknows3076]

How is it shocking? 😅 they are related it’s just good genes 🤦‍♂️

[@CarsaremytingTV]

Ala contra sounds like resort in spain

[@itsjoel]

Haha, and a terrible one too! 😂

[@patrickryan7385]

Is that body a bit aged now?

[@toms_garage]

Why not check out lexus convertibles

[@NomadJRG]

These s4 Audi's sound nice but are slow, heavy and thirsty. The 335i n54 is the way better drivers car and plenty of tuning potential on the table once you get bored

[@claydavis4742]

Personally I feel like your old man wasn’t impressed or wowed enough by it…just feel for 7k you can get some nice cars so might be worth waiting for something that you just instantly want to buy after the test drive

[@John_S_NL]

The S4 is a fast tourer, not a sportscar. It will bring you fast from A to B in ease and comfort. Maybe a roadster is better as long as you dont need rearseats. Maybe a Boxster, SLK or XK is more suited for your dad.

[@HiruS22]

Alcantara isn’t suede, it’s an artificial imitation using man made materials instead of hide

[@ESALX]

i reckon you should get your dad to buy it and then straight pipe it if he's got the cash for it. a bit more power and a bit more noise is needed with that car but other than that its a cracking car.

[@DBCSgaming]

forget the watered-down S4, go for the RS4 you wont regret it

[@kvirk7583]

Joel buy it for ur pops

[@reaperxi-0382]

if your dad's after a V8 why don't you give an XKR a test drive?

[@mickyday2008]

If you want a V8 get an SLK AMG 55.

[@johnosullivan2017]

M113K - the 5.5 but with supercharger! If only they put that in the CLK instead of the AMG M156. Only two seats in an SLK though.

[@mickyday2008]

Are you wearing the worlds worst Rolex with a rubber strap?

[@edwardsnowdenofficial]

Your Dad needs to treat himself to a Ferrari ;)

[@dilan6134]

Put a question mark at the end if he hasn’t actually bought it otherwise it’s just clickbait

[@ScottPC]

Mate, you dress like your dad haha. Matches the dad cars you own too!

[@levisanderson6951]

How about a 6 Series Convertible as an alternative?

[@tomfield8766]

Maybe a little close to the budget, but sounds like a good suggestion

[@itsjoel]

We’re going to try out one of these too. I’m convinced he’ll love it

[@biggins1]

@@itsjoel I hope you do a video on the 6 series. I’d love a 650i convertible

[@etafsalem6935]

Why you don't buy Porsche Cayenne GTS 2009 or Mercedes Sl350 I think it cheap in you UK BTW I'm not from UK

[@philbennett7543]

Not that fast 🤣 you’ve got to wind it up, Had a S4 lovely car fast but juicy 10-15 mpg 😳if your driving it hard

[@HiruS22]

The Cayenne is one of the ugliest pigs to ever wear 4 wheels, not in the same league as the cars they’re considering. A decent condition SL probably a bit out of the price range, without going for one with “issues”

[@mickyday2008]

MPG in my is 14mpg around town. Rubbish

[@keilamking]

Yeah stay well clear of high mileage proformance cars because they havemt had a gentle life 😬

[@mulberrybushfilmfan]

Japanese Cars Best. Honda, Lexus, Toyota And Mazda.

[@SeanChurchill97]

My girlfriend thinks your dad is fit

[@jcar1343]

Slow lazy lump with no tuning potential buy the N54 Bmw.

[@mickyday2008]

Manual. NO!