Ordered... S4 Avant
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Car at dealers Tuesday! Can collect from Thursday!! Woohoo! Rapid turnaround. @pierreluigi88 any word?
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Nice, you collecting Thursday or leaving it till the weekend???
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You know it! Might be bit dirty and won't have the tints in on collection but I'll try get some good onesPhotos, photos, photos, reviews. That is all.
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The heart says Thursday. My girlfriend can only go Saturday. Think I'll do the right thing by her. Haha. Gonna have 'the chat' in a bit
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Very tempting.
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Similar to you - at dealers Tuesday but collecting Saturday.
Getting nervous now about driving out of the showroom without bashing it!
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You too??
It's totally irrational isn't it?! I had a bump this year. My first...I think that's my main reason. Haha. Cannot WAIT!!
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I'm not collecting until Friday.Right. I'm expecting glorious photos this weekend
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Heres one at the dealers this morning while I'm waiting to collect mine. This was the second car they ordered.
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Got excited there. Haha. But your spec is pretty similar?
Heres one at the dealers this morning while I'm waiting to collect mine. This was the second car they ordered.
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Nice, but how much are calipers? Put that money towards something else and paint them yourself.
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The ones you see are standard black at no extra cost.
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Forgot to ask...
Has everybody got the TFSI badge removed? Heavens knows why they've added that to the rear. Dealer removing mine.
Has everybody got the TFSI badge removed? Heavens knows why they've added that to the rear. Dealer removing mine.
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Hadn't really thought about it. But now you mention it.......
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Yeah I just don't think it fits. It feels like they're watering down the feel and look of the S4 for the RS4. As it's obviously lost it's V8. Dunno, just doesn't look right on back of an S4.
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So after all of the final paperwork and bits and pieces I have collected my new S4. I'll write up my first thoughts later but as a very first impression WOW, and the dealer prep was very good - but they do know how picky I am. This is only the second S4 the dealer has delivered the first being on the 2nd December.
I'm sure your all keen to see some photos so here they are. One comment on the photos the interior is slightly darker in real life the photos make it look lighter than it really is.
It's being detailed on the 19th so more photos will follow then.
I'm sure your all keen to see some photos so here they are. One comment on the photos the interior is slightly darker in real life the photos make it look lighter than it really is.
It's being detailed on the 19th so more photos will follow then.
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Didn't manage a brolly but got a set of all weather mats thrown in in addition to the carpet matts it comes with.
They also gave us a photography session with set of photos thrown in, which is really nice given we've just added the little one to the family.
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So first thoughts...
Well let's start with the dealer experience,
Arrived on a an absolutely horrid morning, parked up and emptied the car of all the baby paraphernalia. Went in shown to a seat, interestingly next to an S4. I believe it was the one the dealer had ordered in case mine was delayed (it looked pretty much like the same spec as mine).
Taken up to the waiting area and given drinks while we went through the final paperwork. Asked about gap and challenged the dealer to match the ALA quote I had. I was quite surprised when they did. So sorted the paperwork for that.
I wanted a couple of accessories and the dealer price matched the load liner I wanted and threw in a set of all weather mats and the obligatory USB cable. So was happy with that.
They also gave us vouchers for a photo shoot and set of photos which was a nice touch, particularly as we have a little one now so we'll be making use of it in the New Year.
All that sorted taken to a deliver bay, there was a white S3 in one and my S4 in the other. S3 wasn't covered but the S4 was all under wraps.
Salesman did the unveiling and WOW. First impression the car looked stunning, spent time going around the car looking at the paint work at every different angle not a swirl in sight.
Navarra just seems to have a real depth and richness to it and for me makes a nice change from the Sepang blue of my S3.
Car was nice and clean, a couple of finger prints but these soon wiped carefully away. Chrome handles go well with the exterior trim. Pleased with the blue/ chrome combo.
Checked the wheels and onto the interior, every thing was just as I expected it. Car was fitted with Hankook evo s1's. Never had hankook's before so I'm going to be interested to see how they compare to the contis I've been used too. The review on the M4 seemed pretty good so happy to give them a try.
Although I know the S3 well I let them take me through all of the menus and systems to see how they all work.
First time I'd properly seen the virtual cockpit and really glad I went for this option. Having chosen the grey wasn't quite sure what to expect having looked at it quickly when I ordered, but really pleased with the combination of aluminium trim. Interior lighting pack is a nice touch and adds a nice ambiance to the cabin. Had a look at Android Auto.
All that sorted it was time to head home. So starting it up. Salesman had told me he thought this was probably the best sounding Audi S car to date. So pressed the start and I wasn't disappointed. It's got quite a growl certainly an improvement on the S3 as far as I was concerned.
With a delivery mileage of 23 I set off on home, good response from the throttle and clean gear changes, perhaps not quite as sharp as the S-tronic I'd been used to but the gear change seemed just as quick and if anything smoother. Took it steady coming home but a quick breath on the throttle and your soon shooting along. It'll be interesting to see what it's like when I've got a few miles under my belt and properly give it the beans. Oh and the noise - wife loved it too.
Having stuck with the standard suspension, I was very pleased with the ride, you could feel what the road was doing under you and none of the excessive rebound that I'd become used to in the S3. I think it'll be just right when you want to push on. Steering has the typical feel of most electronic systems but seems accurate, weight is not too bad, it seemed somewhere between comfort and dynamic on my S3 - again be interesting to see how it's setup when pushing on.
Tried a couple of tunes through google play. I'm no audiophile, but it sounded great to me. A quick tweak of bass and treble and adjusted the balance and had something that I was pleased with. The system will no doubt settle down as it beds in but happy with it, having been worried I should have added the B&O, but so far no regrets, it was plenty loud enough for me.
I'll need to have a good look at systems and settings, but as Christmas is coming up there's going to be plenty of time for that. One thing I didn't see was the beep for locking and unlocking - can anyone point me in the right direction or is this going to be a vcds mod? I'll start reading through the manual but happy to be pointed in the right direction.
A trip down to Portsmouth tomorrow so 360 mile round trip to start to getting used to the beast.
Early days but so far very impressed.
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Well let's start with the dealer experience,
Arrived on a an absolutely horrid morning, parked up and emptied the car of all the baby paraphernalia. Went in shown to a seat, interestingly next to an S4. I believe it was the one the dealer had ordered in case mine was delayed (it looked pretty much like the same spec as mine).
Taken up to the waiting area and given drinks while we went through the final paperwork. Asked about gap and challenged the dealer to match the ALA quote I had. I was quite surprised when they did. So sorted the paperwork for that.
I wanted a couple of accessories and the dealer price matched the load liner I wanted and threw in a set of all weather mats and the obligatory USB cable. So was happy with that.
They also gave us vouchers for a photo shoot and set of photos which was a nice touch, particularly as we have a little one now so we'll be making use of it in the New Year.
All that sorted taken to a deliver bay, there was a white S3 in one and my S4 in the other. S3 wasn't covered but the S4 was all under wraps.
Salesman did the unveiling and WOW. First impression the car looked stunning, spent time going around the car looking at the paint work at every different angle not a swirl in sight.
Navarra just seems to have a real depth and richness to it and for me makes a nice change from the Sepang blue of my S3.
Car was nice and clean, a couple of finger prints but these soon wiped carefully away. Chrome handles go well with the exterior trim. Pleased with the blue/ chrome combo.
Checked the wheels and onto the interior, every thing was just as I expected it. Car was fitted with Hankook evo s1's. Never had hankook's before so I'm going to be interested to see how they compare to the contis I've been used too. The review on the M4 seemed pretty good so happy to give them a try.
Although I know the S3 well I let them take me through all of the menus and systems to see how they all work.
First time I'd properly seen the virtual cockpit and really glad I went for this option. Having chosen the grey wasn't quite sure what to expect having looked at it quickly when I ordered, but really pleased with the combination of aluminium trim. Interior lighting pack is a nice touch and adds a nice ambiance to the cabin. Had a look at Android Auto.
All that sorted it was time to head home. So starting it up. Salesman had told me he thought this was probably the best sounding Audi S car to date. So pressed the start and I wasn't disappointed. It's got quite a growl certainly an improvement on the S3 as far as I was concerned.
With a delivery mileage of 23 I set off on home, good response from the throttle and clean gear changes, perhaps not quite as sharp as the S-tronic I'd been used to but the gear change seemed just as quick and if anything smoother. Took it steady coming home but a quick breath on the throttle and your soon shooting along. It'll be interesting to see what it's like when I've got a few miles under my belt and properly give it the beans. Oh and the noise - wife loved it too.
Having stuck with the standard suspension, I was very pleased with the ride, you could feel what the road was doing under you and none of the excessive rebound that I'd become used to in the S3. I think it'll be just right when you want to push on. Steering has the typical feel of most electronic systems but seems accurate, weight is not too bad, it seemed somewhere between comfort and dynamic on my S3 - again be interesting to see how it's setup when pushing on.
Tried a couple of tunes through google play. I'm no audiophile, but it sounded great to me. A quick tweak of bass and treble and adjusted the balance and had something that I was pleased with. The system will no doubt settle down as it beds in but happy with it, having been worried I should have added the B&O, but so far no regrets, it was plenty loud enough for me.
I'll need to have a good look at systems and settings, but as Christmas is coming up there's going to be plenty of time for that. One thing I didn't see was the beep for locking and unlocking - can anyone point me in the right direction or is this going to be a vcds mod? I'll start reading through the manual but happy to be pointed in the right direction.
A trip down to Portsmouth tomorrow so 360 mile round trip to start to getting used to the beast.
Early days but so far very impressed.
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Yes I forget to mention the seats. So much to take in.
These have to be the most adjustable seats I have ever had.
I'll no doubt need to spend more time adjusting them during my long drive tomorrow, but initial comfort was very good.
The massage function is nice, wife was really sold. The seat hold is adjustable, the side bits can be adjusted to grip you more or less as you wish, and he lumber support seems to be far more adjustable than on the S3. Certainly something I'll be having a good play with.
I also think you can sit a lot lower in the S4 than I could in the S3, well it certainly seems that way.
The contrast on the grey stitching looks good too.
I'll feedback more once I've had a longer drive tomorrow.
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You didn't ask for advice but I'll give it anyway: Don't 'baby' the engine. Whilst I don't advocate thrashing a new engine, nor is taking it really easy for hundreds of miles a good idea either. Although apparently wearing in the piston rings happens quite quickly, I and many others subscribe to the so-called 'Motoman' method of break-in. That is once every journey find a piece of open road without traffic and accelerate up to around 5K in a low gear. Then use engine braking only to slow down as much as possible. You don't want to change gear so put the 'box in M. I haven't found anyone who used this method admit that their engine uses any oil.
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Thanks. I ordered the 10 V Spoke wheels, so it will be almost impossible to see the decal, but nice to know it is there.
For any photos I'll be spending ages lining up the spokes to make sure the decals peep through!
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Excellent first thoughts there @Brasso the car looks stunning. Honestly, that colour pops so much more than the launch cars looked on YouTube. Perfect pairing with the grey interior too.
The seats were a huge issue. My lady friend is both relieved and excited they live up to the hype. About time with the side bolstering though. In saying that, easily one of the best and most surprising features of the car. High end A7 territory usually for them. S7 even.
Any dramas with Audi Connect and the mobile app? Registration and all that? Look forward to your first 'real drive' comments. Especially cornering.
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No issues with the technology, android auto easy to setup, and audi connect worked first time, I got an email yesterday from audi saying my car had moved from the ordered section to main "built" section and it all worked fine when I fired it up.
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