Just got back from my 2 hour test ride of the S4. He let me take it home and I did some errands with my daughter.
Pros: Drives fine. Better handling then the 550i. I know the S4 is still a heavy car but if felt nimble. The engine doesn't have the torque of the BMW V8 but pulls fine even so. My 550 feel like an 80's muscle car that is a red light dragster in comparison. Paddle shifters worked nicely. I would probably use them for a week and forget they are there.
Interior is tight. Up front fine, but rear seats are trying for anyone approaching adult size. The fit, finish and feel of the interior is lacking in comparison to BMW. Feels flimsy and I guess VWish.
Confusing array of options. Half of my time with car was trying for figure what is does and doesn't have. I got the option codes from an Audi dealer and its 4 pages long and used audispeak. Some I could discern. Prestige package, check. Adaptive headlight, no. Heated rear seats, steering wheel and headlight washer, no. (Needed here!) B and O stereo, check. sounds great. Suspension choices, no. Adjustable lumbar support, no heads up, no I was hoping that when you order "The Prestige" package that is all taken car of, but its not. You order a 550i and there are only a handful of options (which mine came with)
Again comparing BMW and Audi is always going to have some uncommon comparisons. One of the biggest issues is you get the law of the needed options. Once you have a car that has some you like, its tough not to go back to them. Yes I know its rough just like when my champagne gets warm!
Families thought, BMW
The car is in 9.5/10 condition. Interior looks absolutely new. New tires (Cooper but they were highly rated.)
The dealer was very ancy to get this done, it being 11/28 may have something to do.
I could take it or walk away I guess. I may end up throwing out my lowest offer and see what gives.
As far as the white color. Not sure. No one in my family is convinced that I would even consider one because is not me. Don't want to walk out one day and look at my purchase and think "what was I thinking?"