Audi B8/B8.5 S4 Buyers Guide

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  • @MegaLacedup
    @MegaLacedup4 жыл бұрын

    B8.5 is the best looking S4 imo

  • @SilverburstT

    @SilverburstT

    4 жыл бұрын

    it really is

  • @jaydot6360

    @jaydot6360

    4 жыл бұрын

    I like the b9

  • @JayFlock17

    @JayFlock17

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nope B8

  • @johnschauder

    @johnschauder

    3 жыл бұрын

    C’mon. The B5 is the most beautiful S4! It’s so simple and clean.

  • @just_a5.7

    @just_a5.7

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnschauder what transmission does it have

  • @nickmilonas4186
    @nickmilonas41864 жыл бұрын

    I recently started looking for B8 S4’s because I saw this awesome Audi in a Video and I just realized that it was yours!! So cool.

  • @Stretch_Buckets
    @Stretch_Buckets4 жыл бұрын

    Just secured a deal on a clean Manual B8.5. Going to pick up tomorrow really excited to finally bring one home with me lmao

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Congrats!

  • @gregkrikos8203
    @gregkrikos82034 жыл бұрын

    Personally prefer the b8 s4 over any other s4 IMO and I’m getting one myself. Beautiful cars

  • @alexeipopusoi865

    @alexeipopusoi865

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just bought an avant B8

  • @erickvallad4189
    @erickvallad41893 жыл бұрын

    I think that the exterior looks of the B8 is so sexy so it looks better than the B8.5, however, I think that the whole interior of the B8.5 is way more cool than the B8.

  • @Chris.182
    @Chris.1823 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video man!

  • @Sal-dd5vw
    @Sal-dd5vw4 жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍 you’re one of the reasons I bought my B8.5 S5 and went dual pulley 🏁

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Hope you’re enjoying it!

  • @Dailydotcomofficial

    @Dailydotcomofficial

    2 ай бұрын

    How did that go for you? Looking at buying a 2015 Audi s5 black optics package, looking at one for 22k cash, it has 60k miles.

  • @SM-uv7hw
    @SM-uv7hw2 жыл бұрын

    I love my beamers, but my god I love the old audis with the superchargers. Hope to get me one soon!

  • @SuperEman500

    @SuperEman500

    2 жыл бұрын

    Think you mean Bimmer.

  • @Yama83
    @Yama834 жыл бұрын

    Great video! You should do a similar one to see what to look out for while buying one as well!

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yama83 great idea!

  • @trentonvanhorn
    @trentonvanhorn3 жыл бұрын

    Good video man thank you, I suspect that last bit will save some people some money.

  • @jah_fiel2171
    @jah_fiel21713 жыл бұрын

    Missed the most important thing to look for imo which is timing chain rattle on start-up. The only way to tell is to have the car sit over night and see if the oil drains from the tensioners. While common and supposedly not catastrophic, it's annoying and definitely something to consider when looking for any supercharged 3.Ot.

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not as common for these vehicles. I also didn’t touch on as much stuff that could fit in this video of some of the mechanic things too look for. Mostly just meant to be a part/package picker video

  • @jimmynewtron221
    @jimmynewtron2213 жыл бұрын

    Easiest way to see if the car has the trick diff is go into the settings for drive select > individual and if the car has it, it will be listed.

  • @Tehsheeeep
    @Tehsheeeep4 жыл бұрын

    for me personally the lines on the front end of the b8 look better, the way the hood lines follow through to the bottom of the front bumper. but the rear of the b8.5 is better imo.

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    I do like that more as well. The bumper does blend with the hood better

  • @graysonkade5326

    @graysonkade5326

    2 жыл бұрын

    you all probably dont care at all but does any of you know a method to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost the login password. I would love any help you can give me!

  • @jaxxonleighton4105

    @jaxxonleighton4105

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Grayson Kade Instablaster ;)

  • @graysonkade5326

    @graysonkade5326

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jaxxon Leighton i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm trying it out now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

  • @graysonkade5326

    @graysonkade5326

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jaxxon Leighton it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thanks so much you saved my account!

  • @joshleopold3630
    @joshleopold3630 Жыл бұрын

    wish it was manual, but like the red velvet seats 🔥

  • @albertwesker89999
    @albertwesker899993 жыл бұрын

    I hear of a lot of different issues with the transmission in the B8, mainly being the G676 sensor. Should I just focus on the B8.5 cause of that or is the issue the same on those? I’m simply looking at getting one and just going stage one and probably not much more, can the stock trans and stock clutch handle that? Thanks for the great info!

  • @CrazyYorkX
    @CrazyYorkX3 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the sliver "ear" since that is one of signs of Audi S/RS lol

  • @johnschauder

    @johnschauder

    3 жыл бұрын

    So true! Who wants to pay extra mor paint matched mirror caps when one of the most distinctive differences between the iconic B5 S4 and A4 is the chrome mirror caps?

  • @lubyaudia4262
    @lubyaudia4262 Жыл бұрын

    Nice builds!

  • @Kiss__Kiss
    @Kiss__Kiss4 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you finally got a few hairs cut lol Oh and yeah, ABOUT TIME you did a video like this!!! Edit: I also forgot to mention that I love the B8 front bumper, but the B8.5 headlights.. If that makes sense.

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree with you! Yes haha, decided to go a little cleaner cut

  • @ivangarcia9758
    @ivangarcia97583 жыл бұрын

    They’re both really great looking cars!

  • @paulkelsey2458
    @paulkelsey24583 жыл бұрын

    Does the drive select indicate that you have Dynamic steering? And does the sport differential really make a difference in day-to-day driving?

  • @imdevon7ur
    @imdevon7ur4 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully Picking up a B8.5 with only 58,000 KILOMETRES (36k miles) on it this week!! Thanks for the content!!

  • @imdevon7ur

    @imdevon7ur

    4 жыл бұрын

    White with the black optics pkg

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gonna be sick!

  • @jaydot6360
    @jaydot63604 жыл бұрын

    Great video just sold my b8 A4 looking to buy a b8.5 s4

  • @FNBen1090
    @FNBen10904 жыл бұрын

    Great video bro

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🤙🏻

  • @iaudidaily239
    @iaudidaily239 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you !!!

  • @csm1866
    @csm18662 жыл бұрын

    I own a 2012 Lincoln MKS eco boost it’s a 3.5l v6 twin turbo awd and i love it but it seems to be broken every couple months, i have heard the B8.5 is more reliable than the B8 but wasn’t sure if that was completely true. Been looking into this and a Cadillac ATS-v but this would be the cheaper option. I have never owned a foreign car because my dad is an engineer on classic muscle cars and he always tells me to stay away from them because of how expensive the repairs are. Please let me know!

  • @sociaaljessie5431
    @sociaaljessie54313 жыл бұрын

    These differences are only for the US market. In Europe we don't get flat bottom steering wheels unless its a top spec S and Pro line model. Same goes for the shifters unfortunately :(

  • @ElyciusM
    @ElyciusM3 жыл бұрын

    went with the b8.5 because of the steering wheel, the newer mmi (still outdated compared to new ones, was thinking about putting a different screen in there for android auto and stuff), the shift was a big one, and i just like the look of the grille, headlights, and taillights so much better. used to like the b8's headlights more, but overtime it grew soft. I love the aggressive look on the b8.5 so much more now. and any time i see a b8, i just cant get an imagine of that god AWFUL shift knob out of my head LMAO.

  • @ryuhayabusa2458
    @ryuhayabusa24584 жыл бұрын

    the mmi is an optional thing, i have a b8.5 and unfortunatly the first ower cheaped out on the mmi system, so i can only make calls with bluetooth, not even blast music with it ( so not just a b8 thing ) .. the solution i found for that and made my car music suitable is buying a Tune2air with the audi mmi cable which can then be plugged in into the mmi adapter and the connection seems to be solid so far (using it for half a year ) i can also vouch for getting the sport diff aswell (even thought i don't have it) the s4 tend to oversteer quite easily when going to fast into corners, can be fixed by NOT going fast into a corner & blast your throttle once you're in it but still.. im hoping to fix this with H&R Sway bars in the future ( wish i just had the sport diff though ) overall the car seems to be pretty solid as a daily driver.. me personally im not the type of guy who needs a full option car, as long as i have decent seats, a sun roof and in this case a DSG automatic i'm happy, it also came with carbon trims & a full black interior with half alcantara seats, so basically all i desire, except for not having the sport diff that is.

  • @larrylampshade1734

    @larrylampshade1734

    3 жыл бұрын

    Automatic...gay.

  • @HCD488
    @HCD4882 ай бұрын

    Does the B8 has Aux for Phone music or is there no possible way to listen to your music on your phone without a gongle ?

  • @BIGEUROtv
    @BIGEUROtv4 жыл бұрын

    Another great video!

  • @Thedom.perignon
    @Thedom.perignon7 ай бұрын

    I love my music though and I’m thinking about an 2011 B8. What do you suggest?

  • @johnnydunn1261
    @johnnydunn1261 Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully picking up a 13 S4 auto, 84k miles Super excited to upgrade from an a3

  • @RandomLuckk

    @RandomLuckk

    Жыл бұрын

    did you ever get it how has it been i’ve heard mixed opinions about the dsg trans

  • @EQTsaus
    @EQTsaus3 жыл бұрын

    Yikes, the mismatched carbon fiber patterns bugs the hell out of me lol

  • @TheyCallMeDadd
    @TheyCallMeDadd2 жыл бұрын

    Hey buddy both beautiful cars! I personally own a B8 and love the car deeply. Where did you get your front honeycomb grill?

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazon!

  • @thenotoriousjoey9956
    @thenotoriousjoey99563 жыл бұрын

    How did you not get blind spots my a4 09 prestige trim is fully loaded comes with push to start drive select bang n olufsen and all other kinds of shit

  • @Coldheart1903
    @Coldheart19034 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I have a B8 S5 any suggestions on mods?? Thanks 👍

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    I made a video showing some cheap mods, but next week I’ll be making a video on some of my favorite mods to do!

  • @erion2189
    @erion2189 Жыл бұрын

    For the b8.5 s4 where do you get the same grill?

  • @ChocolatePorcupine
    @ChocolatePorcupine3 жыл бұрын

    where did you two find these with such low mileage?

  • @fbomb3930
    @fbomb39309 ай бұрын

    Doesn’t the B8 have hydraulic steering? please respond

  • @j.thomas7128
    @j.thomas71283 жыл бұрын

    On the 8.5, can you engage the emergency brake (electro-mechanical) while in motion and at speed?

  • @TheOneWhoSimps

    @TheOneWhoSimps

    2 жыл бұрын

    o.0

  • @imlevitating___
    @imlevitating___4 жыл бұрын

    Should have used a flash light for the details of the interior... thanks for for the info

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    I realized about halfway through my camera was on the wrong setting, my bad ha.

  • @imlevitating___

    @imlevitating___

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tommy Linebarger haha no worries man. I know. Just busting your balls. Thumps up 👍

  • @lestergensey8470
    @lestergensey84704 жыл бұрын

    What the hell is with that license plate😂😂

  • @fllsend
    @fllsend2 жыл бұрын

    Theres also a orange like interior in the B8 S4.

  • @jessehern91
    @jessehern91 Жыл бұрын

    Why dont my b8 s4 have a drive select😢

  • @TwoLettersGS
    @TwoLettersGS4 жыл бұрын

    What kind of number plate holder on b8? I am looking something like that

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gmg racing I believe

  • @crzystve42
    @crzystve423 жыл бұрын

    Yo what is that song at the beginning?

  • @hectorgarzasolis8912
    @hectorgarzasolis89124 жыл бұрын

    anyone know if the shifter from the s4 b8.5 will fit the b8? Thanks

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes it will

  • @realmanchicken7029
    @realmanchicken70293 жыл бұрын

    for a daily, unmodified car should i get a b8 or b8.5 for reliability. totally understand everything is gonna be expensive. I just don’t know what model I should choose for “reliability”. which one should i choose?

  • @upsettuh

    @upsettuh

    3 жыл бұрын

    .5 means facelift. Most all internals stay relatively the same.

  • @upsettuh

    @upsettuh

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe they changed the steering to electric on the .5 as compared to hydraulic. You get better road feel with hydraulic.

  • @keymainey
    @keymainey4 жыл бұрын

    Can you ask the b8.5 owner where he got his s4 badges? I was looking for some yellow ones to match my calipers and fogs but couldnt find anywhere to buy them. I was just going to use some vinyl if nothing else

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    I believe it’s on eBay. It’s vinyl

  • @ElyciusM

    @ElyciusM

    3 жыл бұрын

    another option is b8society on instagram. they sell precut s4/supercharged emblem overlays with plenty of different colors for just a few bucks. Really easy to put on. I did gold for mine, and i really like it. Adds just a little bit more personality/uniqueness to the car. Since most people do the same mods (ecs cf diffuser, cf lip spoiler, cf front splitter, etc), you probably dont wanna look the same as everyone else lol.

  • @thatlakid3780
    @thatlakid37803 жыл бұрын

    Found a 2011 Audi s4 with 120k miles for 12k idk if I should pull the trigger. Lmk your thoughts! Thank you!🙏

  • @442caleb

    @442caleb

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pre purchase inspection

  • @Warthlock
    @Warthlock3 жыл бұрын

    IMO the b8 looks way more aggressive then the 8.5

  • @snipewa4
    @snipewa42 жыл бұрын

    Super useful buying guide. Can you or anyone else please tell me more about the sport differential and the dsg fluid (is that only for automatics?) - apologies I’m completely new to Audi’s but very obsessed and looking forward to buying an S4. Thanks!

  • @Maki-xj8pm
    @Maki-xj8pm Жыл бұрын

    Should I get a b8 s4 for 16k? 80some miles. I really want a b8.5 but I’m having a hard time letting go of 25k+ for a coming 10 yr old car

  • @tylercouture216

    @tylercouture216

    Жыл бұрын

    cars in the 2000s shouldn't be compared by age as they have plenty of tech in them. SO what if its 10 years old thats mostly a mind game unless you meamt financing that i dont do

  • @michalbaran3088
    @michalbaran30884 жыл бұрын

    I’m looking for a manual b8, but some of these prices are insane just because it’s a “rare option”

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not that rare to be honest. Just have to be patient.

  • @michalbaran3088

    @michalbaran3088

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tommy Linebarger yeah I know it’s not even rare. People are trying to get $20k for over 100k miles manual b8

  • @Ess4play

    @Ess4play

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s whack my dude, I got my 2010 prestige with carbon fiber and panda interior with a manual for 14,900 w 102k, one owner car and full service history

  • @justin7080

    @justin7080

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just bought my 2010 s4 manual trans clean title 42k miles for $18k from a reputable dealership last fall. I got super lucky, was looking for months and jumped on this deal immediately when it was posted. I wish I had keyless entry and sport diff but still very happy with my purchase. Keep looking, deals are out there.

  • @jimmynewtron221

    @jimmynewtron221

    3 жыл бұрын

    The manuals are not rare BUT getting all the desirable options can be like looking for a unicorn. Most folks did not order the excellent B&O stereo, the drive select option was more common but and the amazing trick diff had a very low take rate so tough to find. Great cars when you get them properly equipped but it's a search for sure as most folks selling them often just list them as "loaded" when they are anything but. To really know, look at the panel covering the spare wheel in the trunk and take a photo of the option list. Then decode them using one of the online tools to really see what is on the car...

  • @ELKOBRA03
    @ELKOBRA033 жыл бұрын

    I have a b8 s4 manual a must for me for the sport car feel- I also just bought a c7 A6 3.0t and the automatic zf8 trans is good for me only as a 1/4. - but I didn’t like the canyons with auto - manual a must for the full control - auto needs a trans tune a must - maybe once I tune I’ll like it a bit more just not enough as manual -

  • @Dnemet4
    @Dnemet43 жыл бұрын

    Do you have any info on the grill of the b8.5?

  • @Dnemet4

    @Dnemet4

    3 жыл бұрын

    is it off of a 2016 s4 grill?

  • @terryhammer9493
    @terryhammer94933 жыл бұрын

    Can you Interchange the stirring wheel and shifter to up date the b8??

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can!

  • @terryhammer9493

    @terryhammer9493

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TommyLinebarger nice thanks

  • @JDFelda
    @JDFelda3 жыл бұрын

    Did you say which subwoofer you replaced the stock B&O one with?

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just a generic subwoofer.

  • @Mindezaz191
    @Mindezaz1912 жыл бұрын

    140k miles 2010 S4, is high mileage a big issue on those?

  • @Isaak31

    @Isaak31

    Жыл бұрын

    depend on the previous maintenance

  • @roywhiteo5
    @roywhiteo5 Жыл бұрын

    lol 200mph speedometer. Who thought that was a good idea

  • @ArtemLokhovitskiy
    @ArtemLokhovitskiy2 жыл бұрын

    You said that your 100k miles is a high mileage car... Did you actually mean that? I.e. 100k miles for this make/model/trim is actually a worrisome?

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    2 жыл бұрын

    In general, 100k miles is quite a bit for European cars. Bushing, lines, gaskets all start aging. parts get mileaged out or they weather causing decay. Inevitable fate with cars.

  • @ArtemLokhovitskiy

    @ArtemLokhovitskiy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TommyLinebarger well... That's a given. What I mean is for some cars 100k could mean it's time for a regular maintenance and replacement of parts that expected to give up (like some rubber components). And for some cars it could mean "if you are rich and financially irresponsible then continue to own the car and be ready for major components (like drivetrain or electrical) to fail soon regardless of maintenance and it will cost a lot". So... Within the diapason described above where does b8.5 S4 stand?

  • @p0werl0ve
    @p0werl0ve4 жыл бұрын

    I will take the 8.5, thanks

  • @tousshong9438
    @tousshong94383 жыл бұрын

    OMG! That location of the front plate are so terrible on the car. My nephew had the Merced E and stick it in the same spot. Ugly spot.. Other then that awesome car.

  • @TheOneWhoSimps
    @TheOneWhoSimps2 жыл бұрын

    1000 dollars to change transmission fluid and filter? It's not even a difficult job...

  • @sshelton1179
    @sshelton11793 жыл бұрын

    Can’t see shit on the in car portion 👍🏼

  • @Wpjgdmtu
    @Wpjgdmtu4 жыл бұрын

    SubWOOFer

  • @johnschauder
    @johnschauder3 жыл бұрын

    It’s a shame that neither of these beautiful cars have the automatic transmission. 😢

  • @go.o558
    @go.o5583 жыл бұрын

    If you’re paying 1k for dsg fluid changes you’re getting scammed lol

  • @f.alonso4374
    @f.alonso43744 жыл бұрын

    Es mas bonito y mas actual el A B8 negro (black). La matricula delantera de A4 B8 plateado en un lateral le queda mal, parece una gitanada... Aunque prefiero el color plateado para el A4 como mi Audi A4. Saludos.

  • @wahid1228
    @wahid12283 жыл бұрын

    They not DSG

  • @chrismelisse1284

    @chrismelisse1284

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes they are

  • @wahid1228

    @wahid1228

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chrismelisse1284 Audi don't come with dsg

  • @TommyLinebarger

    @TommyLinebarger

    2 жыл бұрын

    They are very much DSG

  • @tomismolik3648
    @tomismolik3648 Жыл бұрын

    2011 looks beter

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