^My thoughts exactly. If the 5G doesn't impress me...BMW/Audi here I come.

 

If Acura took the latest 4G face-lifted TL and slapped a Type-S package on it, I'd buy it.

 

It probably would have got me looking much harder at it!!! Big brakes, a suspension that was a bit more sport tuned, a small bump in HP and a mild exterior treatment... all for an extra $3-4K (Keep the price south of $50K)

 

Pretty sure the 3.7L SH-AWD TL is supposed to be the "Type-S" model for the current 4G TL. It's just not officially called that.

 

I never looked at it like that; you have a point. I'd still rather have a definitively labeled "Type-S" just because I enjoy the unique trim and accents that my Type-S has.

 

Honestly if you had an issue with the vehicle it could always be flashed back to stock so there is no evidence of a tune. Once the ECU is flashed back to stock and re-encrypted Audi of Germany cannot tell there was software. Keep in mind that the local dealers can't tell at all. It's only once they hook up to the ECU and connect to Germany that they can flag the car TD1.

Stasis offers an outside warranty.

However, when and if the times comes let me know. We can help you out.

 

Congratulations on the purchase MVR, I am sure you will love the S4!

It's very ironic and almost freaky that you and Chris Harris (an auto journalist) both purchased S4s recently. Harris just released a video comparing his used stock and then modified S4 to an RS4. I can definitely understand not wanting to mess around with the factory warranty, but it's pretty amazing what a tune and exhaust will let the S4 do performance wise.


Regardless of what you do with the S4 mod wise, good luck with the car and please post pictures when you have the time

 

Hopefully ill be visiting you guys soon for a custom exhaust and jhm tune.

The sound is intoxicating and sounds similar to the e92 m3, but the gas mileage does suck I average 20 mpgs and that's pretty much all highway

 

I just watched that Chris Harris clip last night. Absolutely awesome!

 

Congrats on the new car. I love Audi's and hope to own one someday. I was looking at B6 S4's recently, but ultimately decided I don't want a decrease in MPG with how many miles I drive per year.

 

watched that video komet

 

congrats on the new buy enjoy it

 

Congratulations. S4's are awesome.

 

Well it's been about 10 months since I left my 07 Type S for the 2013 S4..... No regrets at this point, still miss the extra backseat room the the TL when I have people in the car but that is about it. The Quattro AWD is simply amazing, in dynamic mode with the sports differential you can throttle steer the car. I bought a second set of wheels with Blizzak LM-60's and the car is an absolute beast in the snow. I get about the same fuel mileage combined as I did with the TL but the TL on the highway was the winner with an extra 2-3mpgs. I have not modded the car at all (don't want to risk losing the warranty) with the exception of adding Xpel clear bra and added a 12" sub to the factory Bang and Olufsen system (sounds amazing).

The new TLX looks pretty sweet, I see it looks like they plan to use the 3.5L engine... hope they have some things up their sleeve in terms of additional HP.... would make for a great car.

Oh well...... Just wanted to check back in here at AZ and update anyone who cares how the new car is working out.

 

^ great to hear.

 

Glad you are enjoying the S4.

 

hoping that a CPO S4 will be in my future at some point.

 

Photos!!

And yes they are underrated from factory. They push closer to 375-400hp in reality.

 

Here are a couple of pics.....

This one is from when the car was being prepped for delivery, the dealership has a photographer on staff.


Here is another of it in the drive with the other cars after a wash

 

Looking great!

 

You live in bartlett, how come I've never seen you around?

 

Love the S4's, Glad to hear she is holding up well. If the new TLX isnt what im hoping it to be then Audi is my next choice. Keep her clean!!

 

direct injection. the rlx j35 with DI is now rated at 310hp and 272tq. compare that with previous J35's without DI. now imagine a j37 with DI....should put it right around ~330hp

 

Also cant wait to see the numbers from the TLX twin turbo AWD GT race car!

 

Will it also have vtec on both intake and exhaust?

I still can't believe our 07-08s only have it on the intake side...my 04 S60R had it on both intake and exhaust. Honda, keep up out there...

 

I've been around here most of my life...LOL!!!

 

Make sure you get a good extended warranty on any Audi or BMW. They arent cheap to fix up.

 

He got the car almost a year ago

OP, awesome stable of vehicles you have!

 

I have lived west of 59 for the past 10 years

 

Hi MVR 155, bigballer8526 - we are neighbors

 

I like the new shots....the dealership has a photog on staff?????

 

I'm over in Carol Stream

we're all neighbors

 

Small world.... I'm right in downtown Bartlett just south of the tracks.

 

Noticed this thread is still going. I guess I never looked back into it after making my first post which was a long time ago. You had asked if I had a vette and yes I did I actually had an electron blue 03 Z06, and my most recent was an 06 Z06. Right now I just have the Type S. Love your combination of cars. New S4 and a Z06!!!
Since you guys were talking about locations I grew up in Bartlett, and I'm now just a ways south on rt 59 in Plainfield.

 

Gotta jump into the locals thread! I grew up in Naperville, and I now live in Algonquin, just north of 90. Op, great stable you have there. Love the S4/Z combo, plus the big guy for utility. I've thought many times this year that quattro with snow tires is probably fantastic.

 

Hope the dealer didn't jack up the paint when they prepped it, seems like nearly every new car I apply Opti-Coat to that the dealer did cosmetic prep to needed extra polishing to clean up their mess. At least Audi has hard paint so it isn't as easy for them to mess up.