In many ways, the Audi S4 was the German firm’s answer to the BMW M3 – ultra-powerful and sure-footed thanks to its quattro all-wheel-drive system, the compact executive model was a very quick way of getting from point-to-point, yet was somehow more subtle and more sophisticated than the BMW at the same time.
Another key difference was that Audi also offered an estate, which was never an option from BMW M-Sport – and that’s what we have here. A ‘B7’ generation car, which was essentially a heavily facelifted derivative of the original A4 in terms of its body and interior styling, the jewel in its crown being its glorious naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8 with 339bhp, a fruity soundtrack and prodigious levels of torque.
As modern classic performance cars go, it takes some beating, both in performance terms and in outright value – it’s a pretty special way to travel for a very modest outlay, and an extremely subtle machine to boot: a proper Q-Car.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
UK V5C
MOT until August 2023
Supplied new by Leicester Audi in May 2006
Original Audi book pack and wallet
Service book stamped 11 times, most recently at 132k miles in October 2021
Combined main dealer and independent service history
Two keys
Original factory build card with option codes
THE INTERIOR
Black Recaro sports leather seats
Sat nav and infotainment centre
Very well presented overall with minor wear to driver’s side seat bolster
Excellent door cards and headlining
Carbon-fibre dash trim
Premium BOSE audio and speakers
Aftermarket USB inputs
S4-logoed three-spoke sports steering wheel
Rear three-quarter privacy glass
Original tools and full-size spare wheel
THE EXTERIOR
Phantom Black
Good overall condition with no major marks or damage
Some small scuffs and paint chips commensurate with age and mileage
18-inch alloys with some kerb marks (see images)
Recent rear tyres
Roof rails
Small scuff to rear bumper
Appears to be sound and in good order underneath
THE MECHANICS
4.2-litre V8
ZF auto transmission with paddle shift function
Stainless sports tail pipes
Well-maintained
Reported by the vendor to run and drive well
Very, very quick with incredible handling and traction
SUMMARY
The S4 is a subtle but wickedly quick performance car with a strong enthusiast following.
This one isn’t a mega low-mileage example nor a show pony, but a very good, strong and usable example in overall good condition, seemingly mechanically well-sorted and ready to thoroughly enjoy. It’s also entirely discreet with its smart black-on-black colour scheme.
The rumble from that big V8 is addictive, the handling sublime and the performance absolutely incredible.
When new, this was a very expensive car. Now you can enjoy it – and its compellingly addictive performance - for a fraction of the original price. As bargain sports estates go, it’s difficult to ignore.
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