Audi S4 2000Change

This car is amazing. Put aside gas mileage and some costly maintenance, I love this car. Bullet proof!! I driven this hard including many track days at Shonnonville and Calabogie. What a riot. I have 445000 k on the car, of which I've put on 255. I bought the car for $20,000 got a luxury car that served my family well. Traction in the snow is amazing, complete control in 4 whell power slide. Okay gas mileage for the long trips. But if you want fun very nice balance of power...265 ponies dual turbo great suspension = fantastic. Did I mention I love it?!?!?

I've owned 2 B5 S4s and have loved them both. Smaller, lighter than the more recent models, and totally competent performer.

Over 6 years and 100000 km's, not a day passed that I didn't look forward to getting in my S4. Power, comfort and confident all-weather capability all in one package.
While it's definitely a high-maintenance vehicle (budget $2K for annual maintenance and repairs), mine never once left me stranded. I did experience excessive wear of Tie-Rods and Wheels Bearings.
Fuel mileage around town averaged 13L/100km's, but on the highway I routinely saw <8.5L/100km's (at 110km/h).
Dry road handling was very good and the suspension remained composed on all but the worst surfaces. Winter performance was mind-blowing with a good set of winter tires. The most confidence inspiring car for foul-weather commutes, Quattro lives up to it's reputation.
While plenty potent in stock form, the platform responds well to modifications. A chip (remapped ECU) and lowering springs really spice things up.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend an S4 to someone, assuming that they're prepared to deal with the required maintenance.