[Biturbos4] probably the slowest 0-60 time ever

Fri Jun 17 09:17:10 PDT 2011

Replaced one engine mount and the coolant tank.

The car is driven at least once a week, and I've always used a modified calendar on replacing fluids other than oil.  Always used Mobil One because of the excessive heat here in Tucson, and when I pull back into the garage I pop the hood so that the engine cools quicker (although 'cool' and 'quicker' can be relative terms in June).

Mark

On Jun 17, 2011, at 8:41 AM, Nicholas Mistry wrote:

> 18k, wow!   Experience any problems b/c its has not been driven much? 
> -N
> 
> On Jun 17, 2011, at 10:19 AM, Mark hotmail wrote:
> 
>> Less than 18k on my stock 2001 Avant S4. Still getting 22 mpg around town, the seat fits me like a glove, I love the turbo whistle and I can load my photo gear. For about eight years in there I put 50+k miles on two motorcycles, hence the low mileage
>> 
>> I've driven a friend's 2011 S4 and just don't particularly get excited enough to buy a new one.
>> 
>> Mark
>> 
>> On Jun 17, 2011, at 7:54 AM, Wilson Northrup <northrup at crazybug.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Awwww, too bad.  I've taken the drive with my S4, coast to coast here in the states.  I've also done it in an RX7 twin turbo.
>>> 
>>> I can tell you that there is a certain advantage to having turbo in the mountains!  everyone else can't quite get up the hill at the same rate. I'm quite sure that on these twisty switch back type roads i selected, the turbo saved me hours worth of time by comparison.
>>> 
>>> I have about 100K more miles than your car, still doing well.
>>> Is it time to sell? only you can answer that.    Based on your very low milage, it's not like you have a "green" iniative. in fact, selling your car and buying another is probably less green.
>>> 
>>> you obiously don't drive much. if you don't have your heart set on something else, keep it.  if you find something that draws your attention, jump.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Fri, 10 Jun 2011, mrdezign at netscape.net wrote:
>>> 
>>>> my 2001 S4 Avant has less than 40K on the clock. still looks, runs and drives like new. bought for long road trips which haven't happened for several years. maybe it's time to sell? still think the biturbo is the best looking. can't warm up to the cow catcher grills on the newer models although the twin turbo thrust does pull like a freight train.
>>>> 
>>>> kent.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Al Smith <awsm123 at gmail.com>
>>>> To: Nicholas Mistry <Nick at mistry.com>
>>>> Cc: Bi-Turbo Audi S4 Audi Fan Group <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
>>>> Sent: Fri, Jun 10, 2011 8:53 am
>>>> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] probably the slowest 0-60 time ever
>>>> 
>>>> Gee and a full tank of gas !!!
>>>> 
>>>> Wow, only 60K.  Sold my 2001 Audi S4 last October with only 72k.  Loved that
>>>> car.
>>>> 
>>>> Had my heart set on a 2008 V8 S4.   I tried it and was disappointed.   It
>>>> might be a little faster than the twin turbo if pushed. However, like the
>>>> BMW M3, you have to work at it to make it go.
>>>> 
>>>> Bought a BMW leftover 2008 135i.  Big mistake.  The car was out of control
>>>> with the automatic that did things.. like downshifting to third at 65 mph
>>>> unexpectedly.  No traction especially compared to the S4.  Unloaded that car
>>>> and bought  2008 BMW 335i with 6 speed.  It is fast, and responds with a lot
>>>> of torgue like the 2001 Audi.  But so far, the 2001 Audi was the best car I
>>>> ever owned overall.
>>>> 
>>>> Enjoy it..  I'm sure you have changed the timing belt by now
>>>> 
>>>> Al Smith, Bristol, RI
>>>> On Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 1:13 AM, Nicholas Mistry <Nick at mistry.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> My '01 S4 is about to pass a major landmark tomorrow.  0-60k miles in
>>>>> almost 11 years..
>>>>> photo here:
>>>>> http://yfrog.com/gz87rtfj
>>>>> Almost 11 years and just about to cross 60k miles. Had some great 
>>>> times
>>>>> together. Drifting In the Boston winters, bachelor road-trip, wedding 
>>>> get
>>>>> away vehicle (lavender everywhere), beer runs to Austin, etc. Hope 
>>>> the next
>>>>> 60k are just as fun.
>>>>> Still love my S4, and will continue to drive it for another 10 years.
>>>>> -N
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