Jay Be
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Hi All,
So I picked up my brand new S4 on Friday (don't worry I will be uploading pictures soon
) and I just just wanted to give my first impressions, just incase anyone is interested and thinking about buying one! I have had it for days now and long enough to give a mini review!
1) The interior - the interior is just something else! The super sport seats are amazing and the leather is really soft and comfortable. I read a few reviews where people mentioned they were uncomfortable but they are anything but! To me, after test driving about 15 cars before buying the S4, the interior is what did it for me and made my mind up. It is far ahead of Mercedes and BMW imo, even with the recent refreshes for both manufacturers with the E-Class and the 5 series.
The VC is amazing and really easy to use. It seems overwhelming at first but then once you've fiddled with it for a bit it all makes sense. I am not sure I could ever go back to analogue. At times I still struggle to see how fast I am going when I have it in full maps mode but I have kind of got used to that.
2) The performance - obviously with it being brand new I am not going to thrash it but I have had a few blasts and its blisteringly quick! It is scary how quick it gets to 60 and then some. I joined the motorway from a slip road and I looked down and noticed how fast I was really going without noticing!
What I love about it is that not only can it perform but it is also really comfortable when you slip it into comfort mode for a relaxed drive. The car is so quiet and the suspension is actually pretty soft for an S car. To me this is what makes it a perfect daily.
3) The gearbox - again, I have seen some mixed reviews about the auto but I think its great, it changes gear exactly when you expect and it is extremely responsive especially in dynamic slipping it down into 'S'. Even in efficiency mode it still doesn't lag, which again is something some people have reported on. I have always had manuals so this is my first auto so perhaps maybe my experience in auto trans is limited, still I love it though.
4) Economy - surprisingly, it isn't too bad. Even when giving it a few blasts I am averaging 28 for long term and a few journeys to work on A & B roads give me around 32 mpg in the short term memory. Then again, I didnt buy it to be frugal but decent economy is a bonus
Overall, it's an amazing car and I really do love it. I think I made the right decision and it's a car I will feel more than comfortable with for the next few years. One thing I have noticed too is that it is a real head turner. It gets a lot of attention when I am driving about! If you're thinking of getting one, just do it haha!
So I picked up my brand new S4 on Friday (don't worry I will be uploading pictures soon
) and I just just wanted to give my first impressions, just incase anyone is interested and thinking about buying one! I have had it for days now and long enough to give a mini review! 1) The interior - the interior is just something else! The super sport seats are amazing and the leather is really soft and comfortable. I read a few reviews where people mentioned they were uncomfortable but they are anything but! To me, after test driving about 15 cars before buying the S4, the interior is what did it for me and made my mind up. It is far ahead of Mercedes and BMW imo, even with the recent refreshes for both manufacturers with the E-Class and the 5 series.
The VC is amazing and really easy to use. It seems overwhelming at first but then once you've fiddled with it for a bit it all makes sense. I am not sure I could ever go back to analogue. At times I still struggle to see how fast I am going when I have it in full maps mode but I have kind of got used to that.
2) The performance - obviously with it being brand new I am not going to thrash it but I have had a few blasts and its blisteringly quick! It is scary how quick it gets to 60 and then some. I joined the motorway from a slip road and I looked down and noticed how fast I was really going without noticing!
What I love about it is that not only can it perform but it is also really comfortable when you slip it into comfort mode for a relaxed drive. The car is so quiet and the suspension is actually pretty soft for an S car. To me this is what makes it a perfect daily.
3) The gearbox - again, I have seen some mixed reviews about the auto but I think its great, it changes gear exactly when you expect and it is extremely responsive especially in dynamic slipping it down into 'S'. Even in efficiency mode it still doesn't lag, which again is something some people have reported on. I have always had manuals so this is my first auto so perhaps maybe my experience in auto trans is limited, still I love it though.
4) Economy - surprisingly, it isn't too bad. Even when giving it a few blasts I am averaging 28 for long term and a few journeys to work on A & B roads give me around 32 mpg in the short term memory. Then again, I didnt buy it to be frugal but decent economy is a bonus
Overall, it's an amazing car and I really do love it. I think I made the right decision and it's a car I will feel more than comfortable with for the next few years. One thing I have noticed too is that it is a real head turner. It gets a lot of attention when I am driving about! If you're thinking of getting one, just do it haha!
