Re: S4/S6 model year differences

[Steve Mills <smillsx@earthlink.net>]

Mike, Ian-

	These are the differences as far as I've been able to compile- if anyone
has any additions/corrections, let me know. This list is for US spec cars.

92 S4- 
 Exterior: Steel sunroof, black side moldings & bumper trim, amber front
markers, under hood light. 
 Interior: Wood trim, trip computer w/boost guage, driver's side airbag,
ABS on/off switch, infrared remote.
 Wheels/Suspension: Stiffest (factory) springs, 5 spoke 16 X 8 wheels, rear
swaybar.
 Driveline: Highest incidence of transmission problems.

93 S4- Same as 92 except:
 Exterior: Glass sunroof.
 Interior: Carbon fiber trim, no trip computer, driver and passenger side
airbags.
 Wheels/Suspension: Softer springs, no rear swaybar.
 Driveline: Fewer transmission problems, but still a potential problem.

94 S4- Same as 93 except:
 Exterior: No under hood light.
 Interior: Wood trim.
 Driveline: Transmission problems mostly eliminated.
 
95 S6- S6 Avant added-
 Exterior: Restyled bumper caps and side moldings (body color), clear front
markers?, restyled mirrors, RF remote.
 Interior: 3 spoke sport steering wheel.
 Wheels/suspension: 	6 spoke 16 X 7.5 Avus-style wheels.

95.5 S6/S6 Avant: Same as 95 except:
 Interior: Some cloth interior cars.
 Driveline: Quattro IV w/EDL.

	The only S4/S6 specific weak point is the transmission. Otherwise, all
normal Audi turbo potential trouble spots apply- bomb, turbo oil & coolant
lines, timing belt, etc. The engine compartment is deceptively simple from
the top, so make sure you take a good look at any potential purchase while
the car is on a lift- the packaging density is pretty impressive from below.

	HTH-

	Steve

>
>Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 09:00:01 EDT
>From: LawtonMK@aol.com
>Subject: S4 model year differences.
>
>I'm in the early stages of contemplating an S4 purchase. Were there any
>significant model-year changes through the production range? Were there any
>improvements, or common faults to look for when inspecting a potential
>purchase???
>
>Thanks
>
>Mike Lawton