Did Audi Improve or Ruin the B9 S4?

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The B9 Audi S4 brought some significant changes to the S4. The main ones include ditching the popular 3.0L Supercharged V6 and no longer offering a manual transmission or DSG! Are the updates an improvement or did they ruin the S4?

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  • @taelorwatson9822
    @taelorwatson98225 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking about this one the thing about the dual clutch is there was a pretty high failure rate and it was expensive to repair. These ZFs are supposed to be pretty Bulletproof

  • @faki84

    @faki84

    5 жыл бұрын

    And also you have to change oil frequently...

  • @Eggsplanepls
    @Eggsplanepls5 жыл бұрын

    not with those base ass wheels

  • @jeppewerring
    @jeppewerring5 жыл бұрын

    Will you do a comparison or review when the new M340i comes out?

  • @snakerb
    @snakerb5 жыл бұрын

    I prefer almost everything about the interior over ours (B8.5). Not so much the outside though. I feel like they made this car a bit more boring, but that’s just me.

  • @EddieX

    @EddieX

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have to agree, I don't think its that much of an improvement in terms of styling. Some of the updated LED lights do look cool, thats about it imo

  • @lospolloshermanos2692

    @lospolloshermanos2692

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'll give you that bro, the front of our B8.5 looks aggressive and pissed off! On the B9 they made it look like a bloated face just like a puffer fish while blown up...

  • @MrGWAMPO

    @MrGWAMPO

    4 жыл бұрын

    this opinion is clearly wrong lol

  • @nfavor
    @nfavor5 жыл бұрын

    I love this car as a sleeper. Not everything has to yell out for attention.The interior is amazing. The S5's droppy rear roof isn't for me (I guess some like it). RS3 is amazing if you can live with the size. All three are great cars.

  • @superchargedsteve3411
    @superchargedsteve34115 жыл бұрын

    I really like the B9 generation. As Audi does it's not a leap but more of an evolution and I like that. Subtle and yet fast and luxurious. Perfect blend for a daily driver like my B8.5 S4 and yours. I'm with you on the S5 sportback as a great option, looks better and more cargo room. Also more pricey. I may wait for the new A7 to come down and get a CPO as my next vehicle, I need more room with kids.

  • @integrafreak1
    @integrafreak15 жыл бұрын

    Great review Eddie! If you can do the S5 sportback

  • @MrTredd222
    @MrTredd2225 жыл бұрын

    I think the aftermarket shops will come out with a nice upgrade to the transmission tune Dynamics to help with that kind of dull tone...not to mention with the aftermarket exhaust helps

  • @johnschauder
    @johnschauder5 жыл бұрын

    I bought an S4 a few months ago. I chose a very clean, low mileage B8.5 for the simple reason that the B9 doesn’t come in a true manual.

  • @darket4826

    @darket4826

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s the gayest reason

  • @johnschauder

    @johnschauder

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@darket4826 why is that a gay reason? Do you like the B9 more?

  • @darket4826

    @darket4826

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnschauder I technically it is better then the b8.5 but not picking the b9 platform just cause it does not have a manual is just stupid

  • @johnschauder

    @johnschauder

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@darket4826 if I prefer the driving experience of a manual transmission, it would be stupid for me to spend more money on a car that would give me less enjoyment to drive. It might be stupid for YOU to make that decision, but not for me. I assume you haven’t spent much time shifting gears with a manual clutch...otherwise you would understand the superior feeling of control it gives the driver over how the car drives and a better connection to what the transmission is doing.

  • @adycrap
    @adycrap5 жыл бұрын

    How comes you got the same alloys as my a4 s line b9?

  • @TheRacingShawn
    @TheRacingShawn5 жыл бұрын

    RS4 Avant is also the perfect daily car in my mind. It’s a pity we don’t have it in US.

  • @Kiss__Kiss
    @Kiss__Kiss4 жыл бұрын

    Hey EddieX Do you know why the B9 (2019) S4 has an MPG value of 21/30.....While the face lifted B9(2020) has a value of 20/27? I know and realize that, No one buys these for their MPGs, but It is definitely interesting.

  • @GY9944
    @GY99445 жыл бұрын

    I’m looking forward to an S5 sportback review

  • @AustinGordon4
    @AustinGordon45 жыл бұрын

    Just missing the roof rack 😂. Great video Eddie

  • @EddieX

    @EddieX

    5 жыл бұрын

    haha that would be pretty cool! thanks

  • @nysportsfan9680
    @nysportsfan96805 жыл бұрын

    Eddie you've got to do more vlog style posts

  • @plutodestroyer12
    @plutodestroyer125 жыл бұрын

    I know the S4 has always been similar in styling to the A4 but I can't get over how much the A4 and S4 look the same for this body style!

  • @bigbootyanime3630

    @bigbootyanime3630

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's the point between a s rs models. 🤨 been that way for 20 years!?

  • @barrywhite5899
    @barrywhite58995 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a b9 avant here in the U.K. and it’s got a flat bottom steering wheel as standard. Weird that you don’t get on your s4!

  • @MrTredd222

    @MrTredd222

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes but is your steering wheel heated? He said the heated ones do NOT come with flat bottom steering wheel

  • @bradhaughton6698
    @bradhaughton66985 жыл бұрын

    So let's say if you were to replace it with 2019 S4 would you still be pleased with it or would you still find it not so pleasing

  • @EddieX

    @EddieX

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would be pretty neutral about it. It was very nice but it didn't excite me that much. I think the looks and difference of an S5 sportback might excite me a bit more, but overall it did not have me rushing to an Audi dealer to upgrade from mine

  • @tommym321
    @tommym3215 жыл бұрын

    I would love a manual but the horrible and huge amount of time I spend in heavy stop and go makes it impractical

  • @fastboatster
    @fastboatster4 жыл бұрын

    The back looks very similar to mqb jetta or a current gen US passat. Not a fan of square rectangular tail section, prefer if it narrows down from the wheels up, kind of like bmws do

  • @davebatista440
    @davebatista4405 жыл бұрын

    What camera do you use to record inside the car?

  • @EddieX

    @EddieX

    5 жыл бұрын

    Gopros!

  • @Jacobk66
    @Jacobk665 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a new S3 with similar equipment and color combo as this. It’s strange how alike they look outside. Of course I’d love a S4 but the S3 is nice. Anyway, my car has the flat bottom steering wheel. I didn’t realize the heated steering wheel isn’t made with it?

  • @cemsengul16
    @cemsengul165 жыл бұрын

    no more supercharger or DSG transmission, I am outtie.

  • @jackghnj
    @jackghnj5 жыл бұрын

    Really don't regret getting a B9 A4 over this. I'm currently thinking of having it tuned to have performance figures similar to the B9 S4.

  • @driver8703
    @driver87035 жыл бұрын

    This car is perfect. Really glad it came with the ZF instead of dual clutch. And I would have never bought one had it been a supercharger instead of a turbo.

  • @peterg6953
    @peterg69535 жыл бұрын

    I bought the b9 s4 prestige CPO. Interior is sufficiently opulent. Its a sleeper and a cruise missile. Better interior than an equivalent BMW or Mercedes (probably wont beat the upcoming C-class generation). I love this car. Stare at it long enough and it looks menacing. Maybe that's because you know its just a wolf in sheep's clothing.

  • @awhs5435

    @awhs5435

    5 жыл бұрын

    What options are worth it in your opinion? Been looking at a few B9 S4s recently, thinking of buying one in the next few weeks, do you think the sport steering and S suspension are a must? Im coming from a 2009 C63 and something I want is a softer suspension, the whole reason I ditched the c63 is that now in my 30s, it killed my back.

  • @peterg6953

    @peterg6953

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@awhs5435 I don't have the sport steering so I can't speak to that (one of the two options the car didn't come with). I would get with a dealer to let you test drive one with and without it, back to back. Sport diff is a must if you love turns and it comes with the adaptive suspension in the S sport package so yes, definitely a must for an S4. I have the driver assistance package and it is such a wonderful luxury when you just want to cruise with minimum effort. The virtual cockpit is an awesome party trick and extremely convenient when I'm exploring a city or area for the first time. B&O sound system superbly enhances the environment in the cabin and would honestly not do without it. Before I thought I could just get an aftermarket system, maybe install it my self or pay a few thousand for a shop to do it, but having my car sound amazing from the factory is a huge benefit in time, money, and OEM fitment. Also, the sport seats are with nappa leather are always get complimented and are one of the crown jewels of the vehicle. If you're in a colder climate I the cold weather package should suit you, although you do forfeit the flat bottom steering wheel.

  • @scrapnewyork

    @scrapnewyork

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@awhs5435 I've had my 2018 S4 premium plus for about 8 months. I got it from the dealer with the mythos black metallic paint, red nappa leather massage seats, S sport package, black optics package +. I love the car and don't regret spending extra on the options. The 19" rotors are beautiful especially with the red calipers and the car handles amazing with the sport differential

  • @skdhaliwal4292
    @skdhaliwal42925 жыл бұрын

    They need to bring back the RS4

  • @Birmingham_racing

    @Birmingham_racing

    4 жыл бұрын

    SK Dhaliwal they have but they s4 comes out first

  • @alshermanecounts254
    @alshermanecounts2545 жыл бұрын

    Where's the Love for the S6? Underestimated!

  • @babyyoda8195
    @babyyoda81955 жыл бұрын

    I loved my B8.5 S4 and after a stage 1 Revo tune (410 hp, 390 tq) it had way more power than the B9

  • @kinsada1836

    @kinsada1836

    4 жыл бұрын

    comparing a stock b9 to a tuned stage 1 b8.5... lol

  • @liamhazardcornec7753

    @liamhazardcornec7753

    4 жыл бұрын

    stage 1 b9 makes more power lol

  • @GY9944
    @GY99445 жыл бұрын

    Give this boi more likes

  • @PhreshBboy
    @PhreshBboy5 жыл бұрын

    Brother took an RS3 over this. I believe rs3 was about 3k more but the car fits him better because hes a smaller asian male

  • @user-bg4qv3jp7e
    @user-bg4qv3jp7e5 жыл бұрын

    Why is everyone downgrading to a ZF?

  • @varsity2845

    @varsity2845

    5 жыл бұрын

    S K cheaper & Efficient and shifts just as fast as a DCT. They did the same thing on the F90 M5. No more Duel clutch

  • @cemsengul16

    @cemsengul16

    5 жыл бұрын

    its so messed up because Dual Clutch Transmissions are the best

  • @offroaddiaries

    @offroaddiaries

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@varsity2845 you apparently don't know much about transmissions. The zf is not as fast as the DC

  • @varsity2845

    @varsity2845

    5 жыл бұрын

    The Numads your right. My bad

  • @driver8703

    @driver8703

    5 жыл бұрын

    S K because people like to bitch about anything they can. No one complains about the RS6 having a ZF.

  • @mbraucht
    @mbraucht5 жыл бұрын

    I can't stand the tacked-on looking screen on the new Audis. A poor design decision for an otherwise great interior.

  • @Kiss__Kiss
    @Kiss__Kiss5 жыл бұрын

    To me, The B9s interior is an upgrade to the B8(.5)..... Now the exterior, more importantly the lights(heads and rears) make it look like a VW( I know overall company) rather than the Audi it is, which more so differentiated itself in the B8(.5) Gen.

  • @HISHAM931
    @HISHAM9314 жыл бұрын

    Something about the aesthetics on the B9 S4 gives it a Camryesque look. It doesn’t look sporty and aggressive like the B8.5 gen. I know it’s subjective, but they really dropped the ball on the design of this vehicle.

  • @jinzoboy
    @jinzoboy5 жыл бұрын

    I rented the b9 a4 a few times from silver car, the car feels solid and a fast transmission, but like all any other Audi, the electric crapped out a few miles out of the parking lot. All the warning lights came on and the door would lock and unlock uncontrollably. I thought the diff was broken lol. And I hate the tablet stick on infotainment screen.

  • @drewcrewtv7880
    @drewcrewtv78805 жыл бұрын

    Check out my Audi ! And see how you feel 😂

  • @stephenEs3532
    @stephenEs35325 жыл бұрын

    coming from the guy who didn't even tune his s4 LOL

  • @EddieX

    @EddieX

    5 жыл бұрын

    My car is still under warranty and it's my daily driver. Why would I tune it?

  • @Kiss__Kiss

    @Kiss__Kiss

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EddieX Because you ask everyone you make videos with, if they are thinking of tuning theirs.

  • @tylernguyen2128
    @tylernguyen21285 жыл бұрын

    RS5 Sportback coming soon 🤓

  • @liamhazardcornec7753
    @liamhazardcornec77534 жыл бұрын

    why did your voice get all demonic at 1:29 lol

  • @wmurray23
    @wmurray235 жыл бұрын

    Cash Cab view hahahahaha

  • @offroaddiaries
    @offroaddiaries5 жыл бұрын

    RIP S4.

  • @derekcram1698
    @derekcram16984 жыл бұрын

    No manual. Not interested!

  • @569Sniper
    @569Sniper5 жыл бұрын

    340i better choise in my opinion

  • @tommytexter4054

    @tommytexter4054

    5 жыл бұрын

    Juš Murnik u mean g20 m340i?

  • @skdhaliwal4292

    @skdhaliwal4292

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@tommytexter4054 2018 one

  • @HorrisPMcTitties
    @HorrisPMcTitties5 жыл бұрын

    They ruined it. B8.5 is the best S4 made. Can’t stand the B9. Looks aren’t great, especially the rear end and taillights - horrible. Interior is meh. Hate the turbo and non DCT. Should’ve kept it supercharged, better styling and better transmission. Also hate how there’s only “S” badges everywhere instead of “S4.” Lame. Can’t stand what the new guy at Audi is doing to the brand.

  • @awhs5435

    @awhs5435

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a B9...I looked at B8/B8.5 for awhile and test drove a ton, it's a fun car but the interiors are completely different. I personally think they look pretty similar, the rear lights are nice. I think you're being a bit over critical honestly, it's a nice car, simple and not over done, the S4 isn't an E63 with a straight piped exhaust,

  • @bensandland8811
    @bensandland88115 жыл бұрын

    First

  • @duddahgyeah7653
    @duddahgyeah76535 жыл бұрын

    77 mph in the city... Any policeman around?

  • @Stopsign32v
    @Stopsign32v5 жыл бұрын

    B9 sounds so much worse than the B8

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