The WORST Parts of Owning an Audi S4

[@EddieX]

Since I have seen way too many comments about bluetooth audio streaming thing, I am going to clarify it here. As I stated in the video, the B8 DOES NOT offer bluetooth media, my B8.5 does come with bluetooth. I use it every single time I drive the car, bluetooth + spotify immediately!

[@hernanvelazquez5455]

EddieX I’m considering a audi s4 b8 as a first car the one I’m currently looking at has 105,000 miles do you think it’s worth it? *first car as a teen*

[@Loachie90]

Hernan Velazquez wow, you’re nuts... get a cheap car snd use the extra money to invest in yourself, and then get an S4 with the proper miles on it

[@kjusn]

Hernan Velazquez As a teen you can get RS3. Smaller, powerful and has great handling.

[@michael.burman]

B8 MMI has the ability for bluetooth streaming. There's an adapter you install to the glove box (at least with the 6 CD changer from 2009 model year this was the case)

[@trigs1326]

Ignas APB the price difference between a B8 S4 with over 100,000 miles compared to a brand new RS3 is litterally double

[@bigrednolaccount6767]

So long story short there’s no actual problems with this car

[@just_the_job]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@charlesmcwilliam8727]

I've been watching every review I can find as I'm looking to buy one and I can't find a vid that shows major issues yet

[@bvrrett]

@@charlesmcwilliam8727 same, did you go with one?

[@savela_bethi_za]

nailed it🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@drovid008]

number 1 worst part of owning an Audi S4 (personal experience): -it's not an RS4

[@EddieX]

hahaha. unfortunately we never got the B8 RS4 in America :(

[@123limelight]

yes we i did i have 2007 rs4 love it manual 6 speed

[@2010drive]

That's a B7 not B8

[@Ian-hu9he]

If you get the APR Stage 2+ tune and some other adjustments... it's 500 bph.

[@wildbill6976]

@@Ian-hu9he that's the ironic bit for the B7's, can supercharge an s4 and get better performance than rs4 for much less than buying an rs4

[@IgnitionTube]

There are no downsides.

[@EddieX]

+IgnitionTube hahahahahaha

[@HPM2024]

IgnitionTube Agreed.

[@Rocheman79]

have you driven one with a manual because damn 1st and 2nd are way to short

[@avantnarde2815]

gus gatlin I own an Audi A4. Pretty damn positive it's a badass car to drive daily 💯

[@DFWsCars]

IgnitionTube I tend to agree. Such a great well rounded car.

[@emp1985]

so... a 2014 MMI interface seems dated in 2018? Shocking. This car is amazing.

[@nist7]

Eddie: "I'm not replacing this anytime soon!" 5mo later: "I'm selling the S4!"

[@jayoge1495]

Why? What happened?

[@ozaudi9953]

@@jayoge1495 once you get the s4, you’ll want more power, s6 with the v8 tt is a common upgrade

[@GreyMK7Jet]

When I used to work for Audi as a tech, I remember a lot of complaints, specifically about the S4/S5 brakes. There were no major changes in what Audi did other that coat the rotors with a “noise resistant” material. I’ve heard going aftermarket is way better to keep the noise away.

[@brandonbrooks5759]

I don't understand why people say the wheel goes the wrong way. When you rotate it to the right, AKA clockwise, the image on the MMI rotates to the right AKA clockwise. If you rotate it to the left, AKA counter clockwise, the images on the MMI screen rotate counter clockwise. It only looks a little strange when the selector is on the bottom. However, it rotates the same direction its turned! just strange that that bothered people!

[@joeneumann1515]

This. And the wheel is way better than a touch screen. Safer and better quality.

[@krismate2895]

I think this complaint comes from a lot of devices that utilize navigation "wheels" being opposite to what Audi had implemented. In terms of left to right and right to left movement, you are correct. The issue is when you're trying to scroll up or down a list. On a lot of devices (think ipods and mp3 players of the past especially) turning the knob/wheel clockwise would navigate DOWN the list. On these Audi's, it's the opposite.

[@Boosiefadeboys420]

I open this to hear abt maybe timing chain or breakdowns and this guys speaking about buttons that got moved around 😂😂

[@veteq101]

I own a 2015 S5 and here is my list: Not very happy with: noisy disk brakes in the cold; I just replaced them with aftermarket and the issue is gone MMI: very dated and voice recognition is terrible. GPS: always takes me through cities when HWy are available (no avoidances set) What I love about it: I am 6"2 and I have lots of room in it Very confortable great performance for its class Beautiful interior PS: I really like the volume/next track button...

[@user-vb8dl6nd5p]

im getting annoyed at the disk brakes in the cold as well, what aftermarket brakes did you buy?

[@MRABONAIF3]

I'm having the same issue with the brakes and its driving me crazy. could you please let us know what type of rotors or pads you have switched to?

[@VictorPitstop]

That's the nuisance of owning a vehicle with performance brakes. Annoying, but it happens, especially in the cold. Even a regular A or Q model does this...

[@joeneumann1515]

I went with RedStuff ceramic pads and stock rotos. Squeak gone and brake dust dramatically reduced.

[@Chris-eo1bp]

veteq101 wow cool buttons and sweet interior? A must buy then

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

Eventually, everything feels dated.

[@riccadesignco.2052]

Dude the car is 4 years old. Sit in a 2018 and you'll be fine.

[@GreenHairedGirlVlogs]

Love my S4!! But when it needs work...the pockets hurt lol

[@zerofuckkksgiven8027]

Learn to fix yourself

[@Flyingwalrus42]

@@zerofuckkksgiven8027 oh yeah she can just learn to do an engine out service in her house...

[@mrhawk1924]

Trade it off for a Hyundai Genesis or Azera with a 100k warranty 10 yrs 60 bumper 2 bumper. I have one

[@Flyingwalrus42]

@@mrhawk1924 💀💀💀

[@mrhawk1924]

@@Flyingwalrus42 So Sweet

[@davidporeilly1]

Sorry but asking us to spend time hearing complaints about Bluetooth audio streaming and squeaky brakes in winter is hardly either core issues or cutting edge motoring journalism, I worked for Ferrari for 2 1\2 years and cant comment on the sound system as I never turned one on, maybe go buy a Lexus,

[@bmw128racer]

I was thinking exactly the same. This is total nitpicking. None of those complaints have anything to do with the performance of the car.

[@xMeronas]

Would have loved it if this was just a 10 seconds black screen video, cause having an Audi S4 has no downsides at all :D

[@crahimi238]

Hi Eddie, I am looking at used s4s and was wondering if you know what to look for when buying and what type of issues/maintaince to expect

[@fal578]

My B8.5 Audi A4 brakes squeaks loudly as well when it’s cold outside.

[@ace7912]

Change to ebc red stuff pads

[@Crushonius]

you mentioned the audi rs7 , so why dont you look at early audi A7s with the same engine they are really a steal for a great daily. maybe even an early s7

[@johnschauder]

I agree. I am 6'4" and feel just a little bit too tall for the back rest portion of the seat. And because it is a one piece seat, which looks great, I can't adjust the headrest to be level with my head. All in all, it's a small price to pay for such a fun daily driver. And, my daily commute doesn't have any stop and go highway driving so I got the 6 speed manual which makes the S4 far more fun and engaging to drive.

[@TheFroVeN]

I have a 13 S4 n im starting to love it more then my TT a little

[@Hoktew]

I?have 2004 og S4 avant ..i love the mf'r rs4 exhaust

[@lukeboustred4479]

Owner of a 2011 6MT S4 here. Like you said, arguably best car in price point and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Nonetheless, things I'm not a fan of are: -rear legroom. I am 6' and generally whoever sits behind my driver seat is not going to be super comfortable -mpg. On a good tank I'll get 23 mpg and I drive conservatively! -stock exhaust is very muted, and in the B8.5 is flat out artificial (Audi Soundaktor). AWE has helped me fix this :DD -not having bluetooth in MMI is really lame. Tune2Air bluetooth adapter fixes this, but you shouldn't have to pay for an $80 adapter...

[@Wittles005]

As a B8 S5 owner, the MMI and the brakes I 100% agree with. Can't comment on the size as I bought a 2 door lol. Have had it less than a year and although I do enjoy the car I may be replacing her with something different this year (used as my daily/winter beater). Great vid.

[@re51n]

My 2014 S4 B8.5s brakes used to squeek also. I switched to the 2 piece rotors and ceramic brake pads and haven't had any issues since then.

[@snakerb]

My B8.5 S4 nitpicking: 1. Track up and down via the MMI is stupid. 2. Why is the volume knob on the right. 3. Brakes are too loud when it's cold out. 4. Volume control on the steering wheel should be on the left. 5. Exhaust could be a tad bit louder. 6. Oil consumption, oil consumption, oil consumption. All nitpicking, I still love my S4 and not sure what I'd replace it with? Kia Stinger maybe (I'm not brand loyal)?

[@queeze_e_3895]

I've finally saved the up enough money to buy a 2010 Audi s4 as a 16 y/o. Would this car be hard to maintain and expensive?

[@johnpell8776]

yes

[@glo3k1k55]

Nice mate

[@TheOldmane]

New pads will fix the squeak. I had the same issue before. I upgraded mine to basically a stage one with waffle rotors and steel lines.

[@MRABONAIF3]

can you specify more please? what company or type of rotors and pads you switched to?

[@TheOldmane]

Man8City I went with ecstuning waffle rotors and steel lines with ebc red pads. There are for sure other pads as well like akebono or hawk. Just depends on what you want. Stock is good but also has a lot of dust and some noise. I believe the forums also talk about some kind of grease that may help with the loud breaks as well.

[@seant9080]

I’m considering a 958 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Macan Turbo, Audi S4, and Audi RS5 at the moment to replace my current Volkswagen Passat, looking to finally upgrade! How reliable has the S4 been for you mechanically? Carbon buildup? Suspension? DSG maintenance? Looking for something to match the reliability of my Passat which has made 1 dealer visit in 3 years. 😃

[@patoubel]

I own my s4 2013 since december 2012 and I'm still in love with that car. There is no downside to this car. My only complaint would be the small gas tank. I would have appreciate 10 more liters. And the suspension could be a little bit softer.

[@JCN2000]

You’ve have no problems with it ?

[@patoubel]

Jay Neff nothing. I’m now at 200,000 km , just changed the brakes at 100,000 and 200,000km. Changed a light bulb recently. I had my STage 1 unitronic ECU upgrade at 140,000 km. No problem since that. I love that car.

[@JCN2000]

Patrick Belanger So you think that I’m not stupid for buying one with 90k-110k mikes on it? If it only had one owner. Just curious what a owner has to say besides people who never had one.

[@patoubel]

@@JCN2000 if the maintenance was well done on it...i'm confident that you can have it for at least 2 years without problems. I'm probably going to keep mine till 150,000 miles.

[@gassykiller3]

i’m looking into a B8.5 Audi S4, i currently have an Audi A4 B7 S-Line edition with 97k miles

[@milleslantz8221]

gassykiller3 b9 allroad is so much good looking and fun... go for it!

[@joeneumann1515]

Do it, and never look back. Best car out there! I have a B8.5 S5 Cab.

[@robbie8593]

I've owned by B8 S4 for a year also and have to say it's so much fun to drive. Not having streaming bluetooth audio was a quick $60 fix which was well worth the money. All you do is plug a device into the port in the glove box and just leave it in there. I live up here in snowy, cold Minnesota and with over 100k miles on my car I have not once experienced break squeak. My taller friends say that they fit great in the front and feel like they have enough room. However, it is pretty damn tight in the back for them.

[@WooTfsi]

dude this is the comment i needed. I live in mn as well and am about to get my first car a b8 s4. thank you for commenting this 5 years ago

[@MOHDALI-fw8cn]

@@WooTfsihi did you got b8 yet how’s it

[@timoftheboat]

I have daily driven B8 and B8.5 S4's since 2010, and the best way I can describe this car is: The S4 is a car that is pretty good at most car duties, but not great it any one category. Rear leg room is OK, trunk space is OK, MPG is OK, handling is not true sports car level. The real areas the car is exceptional are snow driving and value. With snow tires, plus sport diff, the car is a beast in the winter! Retail prices and resale value for the S4 are extremely reasonable. The lack of Bluetooth audio control is frustrating, the brakes, ehhh just brake a bit harder (don't lightly drag) and the squeal goes away. My B8 had adaptive dampers, in comfort mode the ride was much more plush, would really smooth out expansion joints. My B8 & B8.5 and 120k miles combined driving was reliability, only had the B8 in for one warranty stop, the drivers side proximity door sensor failed. Other than that nothing other than regular service and tires.

[@CILVIAPRONTO]

completely agree as a b8.5 owner as well. Including being 6'4... its really hard sometimes to find that perfect driving position especially on long trips.

[@andygarcia9477]

About the brake squeal. Get Akebono Euro ceramic pads. No noise, minimal dust. The Audi stock ones are not that good.

[@sgfreak96]

The volume knob combined with the skip/replay toggle is pretty insane. I can only imagine how many times I'd go to turn the volume up and accidentally skip to the next song, that would drive me nuts too haha.

[@EddieX]

+sgfreak96 it's the worst

[@rockhardfister3441]

I thought the MMI knob was backwards, until one day I noticed the display often has a circle-like theme, on the left and/or right. If you look at that and turn the knob, it makes sense. It kinda blew my mind.

[@USM3C]

Eddie, I'm shopping for a "fun" daily/weekend driver. What would be your choice between the Audi B8 S4 and the BMW E46 M3, and why?

[@EddieX]

Do you need awd? How important is newer interior tech to you? As a daily driver I'd choose the Audi, but for just pure fun driving the M3 kicks the audis butt

[@johnschauder]

I spin the MMI knob the wrong way every day in my B8.5 S4

[@OpaqueV2]

I got a bitchin 2001 b5 a4 with a 2.8 V6 and a hefty 250,000 miles. Kept in good condition and motor redone recently. How long do you think this puppy will last ?

[@DreamersDreamBig]

Hi I’m from CT and im thinking of buying an S4 but it would be used and more than likely around the 100,000 mile range. Would you recommend buying this car if I’m coming from an A6 (totaled in an accident, not my fault) and want a slightly faster, compact Audi or should I keep shopping around for A6s (cheaper for the same mileage and still fast for daily drives with the 3.0 supercharged)?

[@jarredphillips6090]

I have a b8.5 s5. With the brake squeak try slamming on them at a good speed. I think they develop grooves which causes the noise. Dealership told me this fix. Worked great.

[@jacqueshewitt]

I just replaced my S4 Cabriolet B6, fantastic driving car. Once you go quattro you never go back!

[@milleslantz8221]

Jacques Hewitt hell yeah... 🦎

[@andygarcia9477]

Also, i'm 6'3 & i sit comfortably in the car. adjust the seat to your preferance & you should be good. my seat preferance is to the ground, almost laying down & the wheel extended completely outward to me

[@driftnasty1]

Worst parts of owning mine. On completely stock car, DSG transmission went out not once, not twice, but 3 times!! $10k each! MMI has no carplay and bluetooth takes about 1 minute to connect with your phone. 1 minute doesn't seem long but when you are wanting to connect, it takes forever. Exhaust flexpipes commonly need replaced. Goes through brakes quickly, control arm bushings need replaced when you get up there in miles or it handles so sloppy. **Upside** There are so many mods for this car with 034motorsports.

[@Capone10469]

Wgatyears do theB8, and B8.5 start? Was looking at a 2013 Audi S4 3.0 Quattro. Going to be my first. What should i be looking for before i pull the trigger. It has 41,971 k

[@radman9059]

Have a b8.5 S5 in Canada. Breaks squeek all the time when cold. Just something we need to live with. Once warmed up the sounds goes away. Not quite sure why. We are not talking about a high end track focused car here

[@lighthousej]

I've had a B8.5 S4 for 6 months now. The brakes squealing is the annoying bit for me. The MMI knob scroll direction got me for like the first day or so, but I very quickly got used to the direction. I don't use it for bluetooth audio. I thought the skip buttons were unexpected, but made sense. My hand rests near the knob anyway, so I can skip around without looking for a button.

[@jpeago2891]

Bro I absolutely love the volume switch skip control, I’m pissed they have some wierd ass Haptic Touch on the new ones

[@sandsniper9593]

Your breaks are squeaking is normal for any ceramic paded break system, if it really bothers you that much just break from 30mph hard and it stops, or just don't buy ceramic pads.

[@ryanshaer8957]

I have a 2008 BMW 335i FBO w/ JB4 tune, I love her but I am thinking to upgrade to a 2012 S4 stage 2 APR w/ bolt ons and sport diff. Any thoughts on comparison? Maintenance costs? Should I stay BMW, I love the pull of the RWD but I cant afford the newer M3. My roomate loves audi so I am thinking to make the switch.

[@wanneroo7106]

I found with mine that the salt brine pre treat they spray on the roads seems to cause the loud squeal. I actually got pulled over by my town cops for the noise with the cop saying my brakes were bad. Had to inform him no, the pads were 4000 miles old and everything was in working order. My complaint with the car is the seats. I ended up getting a pad for the seats as they are so uncomfortable for long distances. My previous Audi A4 the seat was so comfortable I could drive 1/3 of the way across the country in a day with no issues at all. I also hate that to change the radio or adjust the air you have to go through two steps. In the end for me the cockpit sucks but I enjoy everything else about the car.

[@tuneman7688]

B8.5 S4 owner here, also a friend at work has the same car in my spec except with the DCT. Can confirm we both get the brake squeaking in the cold. For me it's really minor, I barely notice it other than light braking at low speeds.

[@popeyevalls]

Howdy Eddie! Im curious about the 2014 Audi Allroad Premium Plus. Ive never owned an upscale German car before and Im in the market for a newer pre-owned car. Im not wealthy by any means but i want something solid, reliable, easy and affordable to own and sportier than a camry or altima. I found this car with 80,000 miles on it and theyre asking price is $15,200.00. Any advice? Is the maintenance on audis expensive?

[@ITB_E86]

The last point about size and comfort is the really only downside I find with my GTI. I'm a bigger guy too (6'3 200 lbs) and while I fit fine, it's just a little small when you get multiple people in there

[@EddieX]

+Motternator definitely a factor. I don't even really view my rear seats as adult holding seats, usually just for storage. It's like a 4 door 2 seater 😂

[@JCN2000]

Is there parts you can buy to boost the reliability.

[@wristoww]

My 2013 335i brakes squeak in the winter too. You Audi guys aren’t alone ;)

[@sharafbaksh9492]

@EddieX, you still driving this car? Curious what your experience was around 30k - 60k miles, if you made it that far.

[@infinea]

I'm looking into purchasing an S4 from across the US. It currently has 133,000 miles on it. How much longer would the car last me if it were well maintained and serviced regularly?

[@jayoge1495]

How is the reliability? I'M LOOKING AT A 2010 3.0 T. How durable are the Transmissions?

[@alzz0]

Jacques Oge I’m getting rid of my 2011 s4 because of the 7 speed dsg transmission, only has 135kms

[@jayoge1495]

So what's the best year below 2015. My budget is 17.5

[@JB818]

I have a 2016 B8.5 S4, and the sunglass holder annoys the hell out of me. I can't fit any pair of sunglasses in there (including thin oaklies or my wife's eye glasses). Instead of having a spotlight sized dome light, maybe add an inch to the sunglass holder. Unless that tiny thing is supposed to be used for something else? Also, I bought her new in Germany when I was there, and I was disappointed that the S4 didn't come with a lot of the options available on the A4, like the push button close of the trunk, and the auto folding of the mirrors even after opting for the Prestige edition. All of these are minor, I still love the car, but like you, for a luxury car - just a few observations.

[@lsevent]

Drugs... kinda obvious. Also it's an additional and helpful little sun visor.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Doesn't sound too bad. I can handle squeaky brakes and the MMI system does nothing for me. more often than not, I prefer the sound of the engine. I'm looking for S4s and S5s right now. Trying to find a deal so looking in the 2008-2012 range. Any suggestions or things to look out for? I've heard timing chain can be an issue. What's your experience so far in terms of maintenance costs? I watched your video about the $200 oil change. Any other expensive issues?

[@AviationDirection]

I must be weird then, haha. The MMI rotation to me is common sense in my B8.5 and I love the tap left/right of tracks on the volume knob. If you're like me and rest your arm on the center console while driving, the volume/track button actually makes sense. I drive a DSG now, but when I had the 6MT it was super nice since my hand was always on the shift lever, so a short distance to change tracks/radio/volume vs. going backwards to the MMI which is only switch tracks/radio and no volume. Oh, and brake squeal? Totally got it. Super annoying! Love the initial bite, though.

[@gilbertmartinez9695]

I’m looking at at 13 S4 it has had only one owner and looks like every scheduled maintenance has been done on it. The car has 110,000 miles on it. What should I expect from a high mileage Audi?

[@EddieX]

I haven't owned an Audi of that mileage so I can't really answer. I'd recommend checking out Audizine

[@norzatoivokapapilo9117]

S4 B8.5 3.0TSFI is a beauty to drive, smooth engine and waft driving experience on a long road but can be a disaster maintenance wise; 1. Mechatronics problems 2. Thermostat problem 3. air conditioning compressor issues. 4. Top engine gaskets problem, coolant mix with oil.

[@homerocavazos]

I"m looking into a 2013 S4 with about 98,000 miles which makes it about my price range. What mechanical issues do i have to worry about around the that mileage? The car looks really clean and taken care of but i want to get an idea of maintenance cost. I've never owned an audi before

[@strip4jay246]

Did you end up buying it ? Any major if so , I’m currently looking into getting either a S4 or a A6 around the same year. Any feedback is appreciated

[@______6879]

I have a 2013 S4 and I have put over 35,000 miles on it. It’s a great car. I love it for a daily and it has performance to match. I have a Stage 1 tune and it feels even better now. The brakes can be annoying but the car as a whole is the best

[@4rings6]

I have the exact car as you, bought it in July, just hit 30k miles, I've had it to the dealership for warranty work 4 times already. One of the issues were the brakes (they fix the squealing if you bitch enough), steering rack needed to be replaced (notchy/ unresponsive steering (known issue), back up cam stopped working, needed to be replaced, sports diff fault code and ABS fault code along with ABS completely stopped working after sensors got snow pack during a blizzard. I love the car and would like to keep it, just feel I'm taking a major gamble once the warranty runs out in a few months.

[@GodLikeMikeLive]

Brakes squeaking when it’s cold is pretty common throughout most cars.

[@ronnyram7157]

I also own a 2014 S4 with same color interior and red exterior. My S4 has 28k miles. I had no issues with brakes or anything else yet. The MMI and Audi basic sound system is OK for me. My only downside is ... I wish it would be a little longer. I am 48 and have 2 small kids and feel like the car is too small for me. But other than that I love the car.

[@architecturehappy]

Have owned 2015 A4 and ‘13 Q5, brake noise is a real issue, they have redesigned them since of course.... For the 8.5, the rest of your downsides are subjective and I myself actually love the MMI UI design and controls. If you step into a 2018, the controls and screens are extremely hard to navigate and distracting from driving. The UI in cars should not distract from driving.

[@ZElvoo]

got a 2015 s4, manual, same interior as yours. really no complaints (yes breaks are annoying in the winter, but if you break pretty hard it'll get it to go away for a bit)

[@BrettSmashy]

The brake squeal and brake dust on my 2015 B8.5 S4 finally got to be too much for me this winter. I replaced the pads with EBC YellowStuff. The dust and squeal both reduced by 95%. I still get a tiny squeak every now and again, but it's a whole lot better.

[@lukie7691]

I see a lot of websites saying the S4 is not a reliable car. What do you think? Is it expensive to maintain? Does it need repairs often?

[@EddieX]

Mine was flawless up to 55k miles when I sold it.

[@S4MCRD]

I have a 15 S4 Technik. Love the car, also HATE the nudging volume button. My gfs leg always bumps it. Also the brakes are soooo squeaky (I work for Audi and even the new ones do this). Other than that, the car has been so fun. I'm at 125,000 km and no warranty so I'm nervous for things to break bc it's $$$ but everyone assures me I won't have trouble. Have a colleague with a 2011 that has 260,000 km and a stage 1 APR and he's had no issues in 8 years.

[@jswallet]

I’m looking to buy my neighbors 2010 sprint blue s4 with the alcantara seats. It has 85k miles. What should I beware of or make sure he receipts for?

[@e46dxyan]

I have the same gripes mentioned on my 2014 S4. Correct if I’m wrong, I don’t think I can toggle music forward/backward on the steering wheel when I’m connect via Bluetooth.

[@EddieX]

+e46dxyan nope! Only way to do it is with that stupid little knob switch. It seems minor but really annoys me haha

[@ExhaustedNYer]

I have most of my music in a SD card. That can be changed via the steering wheel. Have not tried with Bluetooth streaming.

[@snakerb]

You can through the big directional button if you pick functions. Still should be on the Steering wheel, but not as annoying as little volume knob.

[@TriptoCo]

Wilson Macias Curious how? Mine doesn't.

[@ExhaustedNYer]

Brendon Kelly I have to check but I think you hit mode until it shows the tracks.

[@Black-nf3tx]

There's a 2016 s4 premium+ with 92k miles in my price range but haven't seen much on higher mileage versions, what would be the general things to look out for before buying? This would be my first car that I'll be owning with over 100k miles. Good informative video!

[@zackpolizzi4161]

I know this video is really old but I'm looking at B8 S4s right now. I found a 2010 with 90k miles for $14,700. Is that a good deal? It's really clean inside and out and runs fine

[@christianbryant5617]

Bruh how you gon bring up squeaky brakes as an Audi problem and not brake dust!!😂 Audis and BMW’s have the worst brake dust but I guess that just means they work..

[@yerikakhmetov4927]

Hey! I thinking to getting one of these. But I prefer the manual. Why did u pick auto vs MT? What do u think of high milage s4?

[@joeneumann1515]

It is actually a DCT with 7 speeds that shifts very smoothly. It has great fuel economy. If you like manual better, go with the 6-speed manual before they go extinct.

[@ZeroRequ1em]

The knob doesn't turn wrong. If you think about a pulley system like say on a flag, pulling down on the rope, you pull the flag up. A audi engineer explained the reason why the knob turns the way it does. they changed it to please the consumer rather than being right, physics wise.

[@mk6reed306]

Any transmission issues/complaints w this car? From what I can see on videos tuned s tronic 8.5's slip on full throttle upshifts quite often. Have you noticed anything in stock form? Drivability/slipping/jerks?

[@mart182003]

How’s reliability? Thinking about getting one.

[@EddieX]

Mine has been great!

[@thomaspugh9969]

I have a 2010 S4 with about 71k miles and yes the brakes squeal mad when its cold out. That's normal. Another thing is that you always have to keep a quart of oil in the car because the supercharger burns oil a bit. On average I have to put in a quart or so of oil in over the year in between oil changes (I only put on 6-8k miles a year on the car). Oh and if you haven't had to replace the brakes....its about $2200...yikes!

[@julyoon]

Few things: If you tell us the knob turn the wrong direction you gotta show it. How am I supposed to know which one the right direction is? Also, don't tell us you're too tall for the car WHEN YOU DON'T TELL US HOW TALL YOU ARE. I'm 6'3 and thinking of buying this and knowing now that it could be a little small just gave me more questions than I had before. If I'd known how tall you are I could evaluate but no - no information. Great video anyway and the rest was well explained.

[@EddieX]

The knob rotates opposite of all the infotainment systems in BMWs and merc. I'm 6'3"

[@julyoon]

@@EddieX Thank you so much. Have you had the chance to drive the B8 (Not 8.5) and do you think it's a solid car to buy?

[@EddieX]

@@julyoon yep. Driven both, very similar. Pretty solid, I just think there were a couple minor issues with them that they addressed with the B8.5

[@julyoon]

@@EddieX Nice! Thanks for the advice dude

[@jacobgodwin1216]

I’m looking at a 2014 Audi s4 with 40k miles do I need to worry about any reliability problems?

[@TheSnoopy1750]

The B8.5 S4s are pretty bullet proof. I suggest reading Audizine.com - most members have had no real problems even with high mileage.

[@donovanhandley7936]

My C7 A6 also had terrible brake squeal under 40 degrees. I swapped pads to akebono and it maintained the same bite and braking power without the squeal.

[@khafaf-nunatumrayay7277]

Do you still own this vehicle? If so, have you had any major engine or electrical problems? I'm thinking about buying one same year about 60,000 miles.

[@EddieX]

No major problems. Just sold it at 50k miles

[@apflood703]

just bought a 2012 audi s4. what should i do in terms of mods?

[@southproduct7463]

how's maintenance? My job requires a lot of driving and a very reliable car, could this fit the niche?

[@EddieX]

Wasn't bad when I had mine

[@DirksDiggler]

I own a 2015 Audi S4 as well and I have 2 that I have no idea how you missed. 1. The cup holders! One big and one small....the small one is annoying and almost not even usable. Except for maybe a bottle water? 2nd thing, the sun glass holder. Not big enough to hold a mans typical pair of sunglasses. Maybe a super small pair of reading glasses but that might even be pushing it.

[@chuckjim8281]

Things I dont like about my 2013 S4 are the brake dust! Especially with silver wheels they get dirty SO QUICKLY. The brakes are also a little funky when crawling at low speeds. Also with the DCT, downshifts can be a tad laggy at times. But almost everything else about the car is amazing!

[@freakymrq]

Chuck Jim brake dust is unreal, bought a pressure washer just for my s4 rims xD

[@AMF96]

Try upgrading the brake pads.. I’ve learned from living on a hill for quite a few years that not all brake pads are created equal.. cheap low quality pads put out a ton of brake dust and don’t last nearly as long.. upgrade to some Duralast Gold pads. I went from the cheap standard pads to the Duralast Gold pads and there’s a world of difference between the two..

[@marciobenfica20]

What are your thoughts on the B8.5 Manual transmission as opposed to the dual clutch auto? Any problems or major issues with the manual?

[@chasemiller2160037]

Manual nowadays is considered rare. You shoulda bought one.

[@craigersuis]

Porsche just released a video about the brakes and noise that make. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe that they share the same braking system.

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

My brake squeak too in cold weather.....glad to know it's not just me....

[@joeneumann1515]

Put on RedStuff ceramic pads.

[@stalone007]

Hey eddieX. Would you recommend a 2013 s4 3.0t with 93k. Would you say it has a reliable drive train? Thank you for your time

[@EddieX]

That powertrain is known to be very solid. Make sure it has been well maintained. I can't personally comment on that kind of mileage since I had up to just over 50k miles

[@vulstar7194]

Do you have any issues with your daytime running light? I do. It was white when I bought the car,but it looks like yellowish white now Mine is 2014 B8.5

[@kabin5418]

Where do you get maintenance and how much does it cost? I’m also in southeast Michigan and am looking to buy a B8.5

[@sipsimies1588]

The skip/back button is sick but the wrong way wheel feels so weird

[@carscene7425]

I'm looking for a 2013-2014 S4 or a 2015-16 S3 I'm not sure, between reliability, sporty, and technology, and luxury features,

[@austynnegrete9113]

“An RS7 with air suspension rides better” *oh really*

[@EddieX]

Yes. That's why I just bought one

[@milosvidic1375]

Lmao