Matteeboy

A rather kind mate let me have a drive of his 2011 S4 saloon yesterday; just had a shortish blast up a few B roads.

Definitely rapid and the engine sounds good - nice throttle response too. In dynamic mode the chassis felt tight and planted and the 60/40 4WD gives just enough rear bias to make it lively. Brakes were strong and it felt pretty chuckable but the steering, although okay, was a bit of a let down as usual with Audis.

Interior looks nice but some of the plastics seemed a little bit cheap, especialy on the doors. Seats again look good but not as comfy or supportive as expected.

The DSG box (or some semi auto thing) was quick to change and blips nicely on downshifts.

Definitely a decent, competent car that's not far off the RS4 for pace but a lot more subtle. Just needs slightly better steering and better quality materials inside.

It has made me realise that I do need another petrol soon. Competent as the 335d is, there's just not that throttle response or rev range. I prefer the BMs' chassis and steering though and I'm definitely a big fan of a decent RWD set up.

Cammy5106

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I was looking at the the 2007 model but bought a WR1 instead just could not leave the scooby fold..

DemonDave

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It was an S model that made me go the whole hog to the RS fold

jameswrx

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Am I right in thinking they're turbocharged again now?

Matteeboy

This one was supercharged. Most knock out 350ish ponies.

bighead

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stop beating about the bush Matteeboy..........get a E9x M3(like mine )the V8 will rev all day long, great handling and build quality and cheaper to run than my P1 (petrol cost a side)

Matteeboy

Much as I'd love to, I need a hatch or estate boot for the dog and other gubbins. So it's hatches or estates only. The range would also anger me.