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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Isn't that the Cal Poly Parking lot???
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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^ Beautiful.

Mine should be here in a couple weeks or so. You got the 3.2? What packages, if any, did you get?
What did you order?
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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RS4, one day i will own me an audi...again
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dougler
What did you order?
We ordered the 2.0T Quattro Quartz Grey with Nav. 17 inch wheels, not the 18s that threw me off initially when I saw the post with the white A4. It's supposed to be in port at Halifax on Friday. Hopefully we'll have it mid-to-late next week.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by uzzmaan
We ordered the 2.0T Quattro Quartz Grey with Nav. 17 inch wheels, not the 18s that threw me off initially when I saw the post with the white A4. It's supposed to be in port at Halifax on Friday. Hopefully we'll have it mid-to-late next week.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Isn't that the Cal Poly Parking lot???
Yes, it is! I've used that parking lot a few times for photos.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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I've gotta get in on this -- Here's what mine looks like:



Not actually my car, but mine looks identical except that I have dual exhaust tips on the left.

2.0T DSG / GIAC 91 / ITG Drop in
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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I want a TT

It's just not practical enough for me..

You can't get the 2.0T in stick or quattro

Audi sucks.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TinkySD
I've gotta get in on this -- Here's what mine looks like:



Not actually my car, but mine looks identical except that I have dual exhaust tips on the left.

2.0T DSG / GIAC 91 / ITG Drop in
My sister loves those.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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I've been tossing around the idea of an S4 for a little bit now. I don't really know much about Audi's, but from what I heard the 05' S4 with the 4.2L V8 is fairly reliable, it was the older models with the TT engines that experienced most of the problems and gave the company a bad rep. Anyways, I found this one for sale locally:



Same color combo I wanted (except I hate woodgrain with PASSION, but i'm sure there are aftermarket aluminum/CF trim pieces available) I figure I can get them down to about 19-20 OTD with a trade-in, as they would probably have better luck selling my TL than this beast of a car in VA.

Thoughts? I'm gonna go look at it tomorrow, weather is supposed to be nice. The only thing that slighty scares me off is insurance but I doubt they would classify an AWD, auto in the same area as a M3 or something...
FWIW: My sister has a 04 S4, quattro, automatic, dolphin grey, they've had it since 12,000 miles, its now at 55,000 and so far they only had two problems: a bad window motor, and a fan stopped working.

Other than that, just the normal maintenance, the car has been great for them. Just keep in mind the gas is horrible, especially coming from a TL...
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Oh, and nice pictures everyone, that RS4 on pg 2 is
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Shoofin
I want a TT

It's just not practical enough for me..

You can't get the 2.0T in stick or quattro

Audi sucks.
I know. The pre 09 A3's, if you wanted quattro, you had to get 3.2, not the 2.0T. For 2009, they finally let you have quattro and 2.0T...
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
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BTW, link is dead, repost.

Just try to find a low mileage, Audi serviced, under warranty, adult owned S4...
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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I forgot to add a couple things.... my RS4 is no longer stock!

Stasis Ohlins Motor Sport Suspension
Oettinger exhaust system
Revo technik ECU software upgrade...
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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PPLAPW beautiful car by the way...
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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^ Thanks.

The local Audi shop near me, the owner has a black rs4, and it is just sick. Looks just like yours.

Found a video on youtube:

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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by PPLAPW
FWIW: My sister has a 04 S4, quattro, automatic, dolphin grey, they've had it since 12,000 miles, its now at 55,000 and so far they only had two problems: a bad window motor, and a fan stopped working.

Other than that, just the normal maintenance, the car has been great for them. Just keep in mind the gas is horrible, especially coming from a TL...
My dad said when he had his Audi the window motors kept going bad (back in the 80's) I guess things don't change...

Then again, my TL's passenger window motor went out 3 times so far

Anyways, the one I posted a link to is a 2005 (pre-facelift) with 34,400 miles with an asking price of 22,950. Silver w/ charc. interior, 6AT. It sounds too good to be true....carfax looks clean, only thing replaced (noted) was the ignition coils, and it looks like its been regularly maintained.

http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...&partner=ATD_W

What scares me is why the first owner sold it at such low mileage. I understand there could be a million different possibilities (too powerful, gas mileage, too sporty etc..) but it can really go both ways.

I figure they're going to have a hell of a time trying to sell this car given the current economic situation. I'm really going to aim for 20,000 OTD...the way I see it, with my TL as a trade in, they're going to sell me the S4 and sell the TL in no time rather than having the S4 sit on the lot. I'm sure they bought the previous owner out at 16-17k so they're still making a good chunk. My friend said 20k is unrealistic, but i'll throw it out and see if they bite.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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^ $20,000 doesn't seem too bad.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by vwong
Yes, it is! I've used that parking lot a few times for photos.
I parked in that lot so many times, that that staircase and curve of the concrete was enough to give it away.

You live in this area?
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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If JJaber buys a S4, I'm selling mine.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
I parked in that lot so many times, that that staircase and curve of the concrete was enough to give it away.

You live in this area?
Haha....I parked in that lot during my 1st quarter at Cal Poly because my classes were in the buildings up there. After that, my classes were mostly in Bldg. 9.

Yeah, I live in West Covina.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
If JJaber buys a S4, I'm selling mine.
who are you?
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by vwong
Haha....I parked in that lot during my 1st quarter at Cal Poly because my classes were in the buildings up there. After that, my classes were mostly in Bldg. 9.

Yeah, I live in West Covina.
Awesome, I graduated in '02 with a BS in CS from CPP, are you still there?

FYI you may be interested in this....

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227441

They meet every other Wednesday in Pasadena. I've gone a few times and have met a lot of cool people. I have a tough time going though because my grad classes only get out at 10pm on Wednesdays. I've been dropping in afterwards to at least see the cars and say hi to everyone.

My username on Audizine is the same as it is here in case you're a member over there.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
who are you?
If you gotta ask, don't buy the S4.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
If you gotta ask, don't buy the S4.
Since trends in Europe/UK always take a while to get here, this was inevitable.

What series was it that Jeremy said that cocks stopped buying BMWs and now drive Audis? Series 11 or 12?

Just took a little while for d-bags in America to want to drive Audis I guess.

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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Since trends in Europe/UK always take a while to get here, this was inevitable.

What series was it that Jeremy said that cocks stopped buying BMWs and now drive Audis? Series 11 or 12?

Just took a little while for d-bags in America to want to drive Audis I guess.

I feel I should state that I've wanted an Audi since 2002 when the B6 A4 was released. Been a fan of Audi since then mostly because of styilng, although I can honestly say I didn't know much about them until 2 years ago when I really started looking at purchasing one.

but you're right, trends from europe take longer to come over here than trends from going there do. It's the american's mentality that bigger is better. that's the problem if you ask me. Hence only now are we starting to see more people liking the smaller cars again with more power.

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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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I feel I should state that I've wanted an Audi since 2002 when the B6 A4 was released. Been a fan of Audi since then mostly because of styilng, although I can honestly say I didn't know much about them until 2 years ago when I really started looking at purchasing one.
I am in the same boat. I liked the B5s a lot but when I sat in a 2002 A4 that my friend bought, I was sold on it.

It took me six years to get one but I finally did.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Awesome, I graduated in '02 with a BS in CS from CPP, are you still there?

FYI you may be interested in this....

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227441

They meet every other Wednesday in Pasadena. I've gone a few times and have met a lot of cool people. I have a tough time going though because my grad classes only get out at 10pm on Wednesdays. I've been dropping in afterwards to at least see the cars and say hi to everyone.

My username on Audizine is the same as it is here in case you're a member over there.
Cool. I graduated in 97, so no I'm not there anymore...well, except for photoshoot.

Yeah, I know about that meet, but I've yet to go to one. I gotta try to go out there some time. Is the next one on the 29th? Are you planning stopping by that one after your class? My username there is also the same as it is here.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I am in the same boat. I liked the B5s a lot but when I sat in a 2002 A4 that my friend bought, I was sold on it.

It took me six years to get one but I finally did.
I also liked the B5, maybe because of the BTCC series then. The Audi's were so beautiful in the races.

Back in 98, before I got my Prelude, the B5 was my other choice.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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Cool. I graduated in 97, so no I'm not there anymore...well, except for photoshoot.

Yeah, I know about that meet, but I've yet to go to one. I gotta try to go out there some time. Is the next one on the 29th? Are you planning stopping by that one after your class? My username there is also the same as it is here.
I'm gonna try to stop by, if I do it wouldn't be until 10:15-10:30 since my class lets out at 10pm. the next one should be on the 29th.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Anyone in here use the Ipod interface in their Audis? I have my music on "shuffle" normally when I listen to my Ipod. The interface in the Audi doesn't seem to shuffle it though, and plays songs sequentially. Is there a way to get it to recognize that the Ipod settings are on "shuffle"?

And no, I haven't had time to read the manual yet
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by TinkySD
I've gotta get in on this -- Here's what mine looks like:



Not actually my car, but mine looks identical except that I have dual exhaust tips on the left.

2.0T DSG / GIAC 91 / ITG Drop in
I love the Mk II TT ... I would love to have one.

I may still ... The 2010 is getting the new MMI and Nav ... By the time my S4 is paid off in 30 months, I should be able to get a 2010 TT in the mid-20s.

I'd get black with a drop and these wheels:


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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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^^^ Those wheels are sick. Are those Oetti's?
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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Got our car on Saturday

Managed to put 200km on it already, and a parking ticket

2009 A4 2.0T Quattro with Navigation system.















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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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I really like the TTS coupe, but what I don't like is the lack of a true MT.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Congrats uzzman!!!!

So what's the first mod going to be?
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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Very nice, uzzmaan! Congrats! I love the B8 styling. I'm looking forward to get my B8 later this year.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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I detailed my B7 last weekend, then went to try some rolling shots. They turn out ok. Here are a few pics.





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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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^^^ Nice!

I'm badly in need of cleaning mine.

Just found a problem with the clear bra on mine last saturday. from the outside looks like it got scorched, but I don't know how gonna have to have the clear bra removed and hope that the paint isn't damaged.
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