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So I’ve taken the plunge and am due to pick up a 67 plate S4 saloon today. Nice spec.

Have loved the S3 and definitely the best car I’ve owned in all round terms (not quite as exhilarating as the WRX even though it’s quicker) but I’ve test driven a few S4s now and it has a definite edge, for me at least!

Anyway, here’s hoping the S4 is up to scratch when I get to the Audi dealer (all done at a distance) - I’m prepared to walk away if there’s problem and will have wasted a day off work!!
 
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Look forward to seeing the new car Dave. :)
 
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Congrats, will be interesting to see how you get on as I'd love to eventually upgrade my S3 for an S4 Avant (older gen, like you, no diesel!)
 
Awe Dave .....buying a car blind....deary me....anyhow hope it goes well....S4 not me l prefer my faster S3.....:footy:lol
 
Ha ha ! Thanks for the comments folks! Just watched the S3 driven off :cry::cry: but have to say the S4 is lovely.

Black edition, Matrix Led, Carbon Atlas trim, VC, B&O 19” 5 spokes. Very pleased.

So it’s a bit slower and uses more petrol - what’s not to like!!!

Now for the 4 hour drive home ....!!
 
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OCDaveS3 said:
Ha ha ! Thanks for the comments folks! Just watched the S3 driven off :cry::cry: but have to say the S4 is lovely.

Black edition, Matrix Led, Carbon Atlas trim, VC, B&O 19” 5 spokes. Very pleased.

So it’s a bit slower and uses more petrol - what’s not to like!!!

Now for the 4 hour drive home ....!!
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Enjoy. Look forward to some pics of the car Later.
 
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OCDaveS3 said:
Ha ha ! Thanks for the comments folks! Just watched the S3 driven off :cry::cry: but have to say the S4 is lovely.

Black edition, Matrix Led, Carbon Atlas trim, VC, B&O 19” 5 spokes. Very pleased.

So it’s a bit slower and uses more petrol - what’s not to like!!!

Now for the 4 hour drive home ....!!
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So ye changed yer car for matrix candles and wee bits of carbon....lol
 
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OCDaveS3 said:
Ha ha ! Thanks for the comments folks! Just watched the S3 driven off :cry::cry: but have to say the S4 is lovely.

Black edition, Matrix Led, Carbon Atlas trim, VC, B&O 19” 5 spokes. Very pleased.

So it’s a bit slower and uses more petrol - what’s not to like!!!

Now for the 4 hour drive home ....!!
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......but what colour is it??
 
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I say white:whistle2:
 
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Sandra said:
I’m going for Blue. Previous cars been blue
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If I could have gotten one in Ara Blue, that would have been first choice. @jassyo06 was close - it's "Manhattan Grey", which looks rather nice with the black edition stuff.

I must say the matrix lights are entertaining! It was 8.00pm before I got to the country lanes of Essex and its incredible how they illuminate everything around the car in front !

Pics at the weekend, if I'm allowed time to clean it, after larking about for the last few weeks !! apparently there's some cleaning and gardening to be done!
 
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......so, jassyo06 wins the prize, as he was closest with Grey....just the wrong one lol!!! Manhattan Grey is very nice, quite dark but classy looking .
 
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Ohhhh I was sooooo close!
Great colour combo with the 'black pack'. Can't wait to see the pics mate.
@jassyo06 You can thank me for the prize mention. I hope you enjoy it haha :friends:
 
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pburv said:
Ohhhh I was sooooo close!
Great colour combo with the 'black pack'. Can't wait to see the pics mate.
@jassyo06 You can thank me for the prize mention. I hope you enjoy it haha :friends:
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Aye mate cheers....living the ASN dream....now.......lol
 
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If I could have gotten one in Ara Blue, that would have been first choice. @jassyo06 was close - it's "Manhattan Grey", which looks rather nice with the black edition stuff.

I must say the matrix lights are entertaining! It was 8.00pm before I got to the country lanes of Essex and its incredible how they illuminate everything around the car in front !

Pics at the weekend, if I'm allowed time to clean it, after larking about for the last few weeks !! apparently there's some cleaning and gardening to be done!
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Have to agree on the matrix lighting, I have them on my TCR and they are fantastic.
 
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jassyo06 said:
Didnt realise a matrix style of led headlight was available on De Golf
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I had them on the AMG, and they certainly work in the same way on the TCR. The way the light up the road is really impressive, I would definitely miss them if I didn't have on my next car.
 
Quick pics ! Nice carbon eh @jassyo06 ?!
 

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Stunning car Dave. I know you will enjoy it to the max. :)
 
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Quick pics ! Nice carbon eh @jassyo06 ?!
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Nice ride Dave - thumbs up on the v-spoke wheels, they suit the car and colour nicely. But I am biased :thumbs up:

And the red leather certainly adds a sense of occasion to the interior. Very nice. Look after those front seat bolsters - ease yourself in like you’re nursing haemorrhoids, lol. I recommend a frequent application of Colourlock Leather Shield (anti-friction coating and helps prevent dye transfer from jeans etc), particularly on the drivers seat which will get used the most.

And sort those exhaust tips out - pronto.

Enjoy mate.
 
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Chris4410 said:
I'm sure its a lovely to drive, but its just too understated for me. It was the only thing I disliked about my S3.
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Yep I know what you mean. I found that with Navarra on my S3, but contrast with @jassyo06 Voodoo Blue which is far from understated.
I think the understatement on the S4 in grey with the black pack gives it a suitably “mean” look, and the V6 gets me closer to the Impreza general feel !!!
 
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Nice ride Dave - thumbs up on the v-spoke wheels, they suit the car and colour nicely. But I am biased :thumbs up:

And the red leather certainly adds a sense of occasion to the interior. Very nice. Look after those front seat bolsters - ease yourself in like you’re nursing haemorrhoids, lol. I recommend a frequent application of Colourlock Leather Shield (anti-friction coating and helps prevent dye transfer from jeans etc), particularly on the drivers seat which will get used the most.

And sort those exhaust tips out - pronto.

Enjoy mate.
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Ha ha thanks - don’t suppose you know the colour match for the grey on the Alloys for a little chip I’ve got (used hammerite as a stop-gap!). Thanks for advice on the leather
 
OCDaveS4 said:
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Ha ha thanks - don’t suppose you know the colour match for the grey on the Alloys for a little chip I’ve got (used hammerite as a stop-gap!). Thanks for advice on the leather
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You could try this site.... Colour codes are at the bottom of the page :icon thumright:

http://robcheng.com/audiwheel/
 
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Chris4410 said:
I'm sure its a lovely to drive, but its just too understated for me. It was the only thing I disliked about my S3.
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I have to agree. Blink and you'd mistake it for a 2.0 TDI.

Audi really should make the S / RS models stand out a little more. Not Civic Type R standout. But certainly inject a little something into the styling.
 
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Chris4410 said:
I'm sure its a lovely to drive, but its just too understated for me. It was the only thing I disliked about my S3.
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I'm the opposite, I like that! unless someone knows what to look for it just looks normal until you leave them for dead at the lights :p
 
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S32B said:
I'm the opposite, I like that! unless someone knows what to look for it just looks normal until you leave them for dead at the lights :p
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yeah I get that some people want that look, for me I want a S model to immediately stand out from the hundreds of sline 2.0 diesels on the road.

the look of the car is just as important as the performance to me.
 
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