jrgibb

Looking to buy a B7 S4 and the internet is awash with tales of timing chain / tensioner failures and horrific costs to repair (if it doesn't goose the engine). If I took it all in I'd just walk away and never buy one however I need to put it into perspective . . . I'm looking at cars with 60k - 80k on the clock and at the moment am steering away from anything approaching 100k. I'm looking for evidence of the cars being on a 12 month service cycle rather than 24, main dealer stamps and with regular oil changes. What's the official Audi line with this, is there a point where they are saying the chains should be replaced or simply, well maintained with regular oil changes they'll keep going for ever??

Hi all,First post so I've got my hard hat on as I'm sure this is a question that's been raised before. I've started off looking for a B7 S4 saloon ideally with under 100k on the clock although I'll not get hung up on mileage if the service history is good. Originally I was looking for a manual however I'm sort of forcing myself to look at autos as I need this to be grand tourer rather than a rocket (however I want to know its there when I need it). I have a fun / weekend car (Lotus Elise) so this will be the car for the Mrs and I (she's not go in the "bone shaker" as she calls the Elise lol).There seem to be a few RS6's out there of a similar age for the same money as the S4's I'm looking at and the RS6 is bringing the speed freak out in me and throwing all the logic just explained about into turmoil I've read that the RS4 is a very difference car to the S4 not just the power but a far harder ride. I assume the same applies to the RS6, can / should it be compared to the S4 in any way if I stick to the idea of wanting a Grand Tourer rather than a rocket ship?? Thought I'd ask the experts - thanks in advanceJason