S4 (B6 & B7 Platforms) Discussion Discussion forum for the B6 Audi S4 produced from 2003-2005 And B7 Audi S4 produced from 2005 -2008

2005 S4 4.2liter, AT Paddle Shifter Triptronic

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-02-2009, 09:11 AM
  #1  
AudiWorld Member
Thread Starter
 
SC_09iduA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: MTns
Posts: 266
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default 2005 S4 4.2liter, AT Paddle Shifter Triptronic

Looking buy this, has 85,xxx miles on the odometer, clean CarFax, magnaflo exhaust...has had its 60k maintenance done. What do I need to look out for if I bought this? Does the mileage seem high for the year? What do I need to get addressed upon title transfer?

Here's the link:http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/1485523871.html
Old 12-02-2009, 12:29 PM
  #2  
Audiworld Junior Member
 
nitro1's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

55k maintenance is the big one. I would not touch this car without an aftermarket warranty (but thats me). Couple of things to have checked right away. It better have all of its service records:

Check control arms
AC....have it checked for leaks. Just because its working does not mean anything.
Starter
Engine Mounts
Look for abnormal tire wear
Look for oil leaks behind timing chain and gaskets
Check wear on Serpentine belt (Make sure it is an Audi belt)
Make sure it only had Synthetic Oil changes
I am sure others will chime in

Not sure on price. After owning one...I have seen S4s with 115k in way better shape than some with 65k. No joke. As long as the owner took care of repairs right when they occur, then you found a good car. Seeing some mods actually gives me a little hope that someone who owned the car thought highly of it.
Old 12-07-2009, 05:43 AM
  #3  
AudiWorld Member
Thread Starter
 
SC_09iduA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: MTns
Posts: 266
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default Good to know...

Originally Posted by nitro1
55k maintenance is the big one. I would not touch this car without an aftermarket warranty (but thats me). Couple of things to have checked right away. It better have all of its service records:

Check control arms
AC....have it checked for leaks. Just because its working does not mean anything.
Starter
Engine Mounts
Look for abnormal tire wear
Look for oil leaks behind timing chain and gaskets
Check wear on Serpentine belt (Make sure it is an Audi belt)
Make sure it only had Synthetic Oil changes
I am sure others will chime in

Not sure on price. After owning one...I have seen S4s with 115k in way better shape than some with 65k. No joke. As long as the owner took care of repairs right when they occur, then you found a good car. Seeing some mods actually gives me a little hope that someone who owned the car thought highly of it.
and thank you for your input...going on a test drive this week some time....I hope it's as good as he claims...will post more once more is learned.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SmokinS4™
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
30
04-24-2006 12:00 PM
bgnj
A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
1
10-07-2004 06:36 AM
April
A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
27
10-04-2004 05:31 AM
April
A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
34
04-13-2004 12:22 PM



Quick Reply: 2005 S4 4.2liter, AT Paddle Shifter Triptronic



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:05 AM.