tgdA4

Will the payments on a loaded premium plus S5 be significantly more than comparable S4? My friend just got his S4 for $790/mo. That's less than my A4 right now. If the S5 is gonna be over $900, I think I'm definitely going to have to pass.

DrGP

Never had and s5 but the engine in the B6 S4 is basically the same. For me, the engine is the deal breaker. The 4.2 v8 is just not a great engine. Gas guzzler and poorer performance than an B8 s4. Plus there is almost nothing you can do tho the 4.2 to make it significantly faster without spending a huge amount of money. I'd say S5 if it had the 3.o Sc engine. BTW, with the money you will save getting the S4 you can put on an exhaust that will make the s4 sound much better than a stock S5

Brandonb

The exhaust note on the S4 can be improved substantially with an after market exhaust, roughly $2000. It's a direct bolt on - no welding or modification required - so it's lease friendly.

If it comes down to sound, see if you can hear an S4 with a better exhaust before deciding.

tgdA4

Good to know about the exhaust...didn't think it was an option with a leased car. So you just get your stock exhaust put back on when you return the car?

Right now my biggest issue is that I'm loving the S5's looks right now. And would look much different from my current car.

However, all signs point to the S4 from a logical perspective.

Anyone know what a loaded prem+ S5 would run monthly? (36 mo, 12k miles)

clochner

See, e.g., here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdFpKek_4nc

and here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7C9z2PiFag

tgdA4

Wow, that sounds great.

zerinS4

Here's another video of my S4 with the Milltek Non-Res & the black S4 with the APR exhaust.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Raf1Q3DSgxQ

tgdA4

I like the sound of your milltek a lot. The intake might be a bit much for me though. Don't like the APR sound at all. I want the car to sound good, but also don't want everyone staring at me everytime I drive down the block.

How much does just the milltek exhaust cost?

Can I easily swap the stock exhaust back at the end of the lease?

tgdA4

Does this include installation?

clochner

No - you have to find a local installer. I'm actually from Chicago as well and am about to purchase the Miltek exhaust, so I'll let you know who I go with for installation.

Here's a thread I just started at Audizine asking for some advice:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...Miltek-exhaust