How rare is it?

[Bordom]

I've been looking for a Volcano Red A4/S4 6-spd with B+O.

All my searches on local classifieds have yielded hundreds of Brilliant Red or Misano vehicles, but the one Volcano I did find was an auto.

Does anyone here have a Volcano Red 6-spd, B+O but without sport diff?

[adamkb26]

Good luck, there are barely any volcano reds out there.

[BAHNSTORMER]

I may be wrong, but I don't recall seeing VR offered on the B8 S4.

[Dr GP]

I may be wrong, but I don't recall seeing VR offered on the B8 S4.

You are wrong. I have seen one and almost ordered one in 2015. BUT, Volcano Red is the rarest of Non Audi exclusive colors. Secondly, on 20% of s4s sold in the US are MTs. Don't know waht the perentage of cars with/without Sport dif is. I would guess that there are probably less than 50 (maybe less than that) cars that were made in that combo in the entire US. Not sure about Canada. Good luck. If you do find one, it probably will be located far away. But you never know. BTW, could you actually buy a US spec S4 and bring it into Canada? Now for the real question. Why would the OP even consider buying one WITHOUT A SPORT DIF? IMHO, (AND MOST OTHERS ) I would not buy one without it.

[usmc1994]

You are wrong. I have seen one and almost ordered one in 2015. BUT, Volcano Red is the rarest of Non Audi exclusive colors. Secondly, on 20% of s4s sold in the US are MTs. Don't know waht the perentage of cars with/without Sport dif is. I would guess that there are probably less than 50 (maybe less than that) cars that were made in that combo in the entire US. Not sure about Canada. Good luck. If you do find one, it probably will be located far away. But you never know. BTW, could you actually buy a US spec S4 and bring it into Canada? Now for the real question. Why would the OP even consider buying one WITHOUT A SPORT DIF? IMHO, (AND MOST OTHERS ) I would not buy one without it.

I have 1 2014 S4 love it! get lots of compliments on the color

[joewhy2k]

I have a 2013 Glacier White 6MT w/ sports differential and BO...took me 5 months until I found one so finding a volcano will be very tough.

[laakness]

Yeah, going to be hard to find. Definitely a love it or hate it kind of color IMHO.

I saw one with DSG back in January when browsing cars.com

[jygesq]

you could always order one. if you find a dealer with open allocation ,one that can be changed you can get it quick. I ordered mine 8/16/2014 on open allocation. car was manufactured to my specification on week 41/2014 10/06/2014. it was at dealer on Nov 6th 2014

[doug97gxe]

http://www.dcaudidealers.com/all-inventory/index.htm?model=S4&&&&search=volcano&
http://www.newenglandaudidealers.com/all-inventory/index.htm?search=volcano
http://www.tristateaudidealers.com/all-inventory/index.htm?model=A4&&&&search=volcano&
http://www.southfloridaaudi.com/all-inventory/index.htm?model=A4&&&&search=volcano&
http://www.northtexasaudi.com/all-inventory/index.htm?model=A4&&&&search=volcano&
http://www.socalaudidealers.com/all-inventory/index.htm?model=A4&&&&search=volcano&

[krew53]

Going to be hard to find a 6 speed in that color... Good Luck!

[JMUNFORD]

There's a dentist around where i work that has that color but it's very rare and the only one I've seen

[nick71692]

^ I almost bought that one...I ordered it but backed out and got Glacier...Volcano looks way better in person that in picture.

[MrFunk]

Can you order it from factory still with that color?

[Maitre Absolut]

so Bang+Olufsen is a must but no sport diff?

I see where your priorities are...

[doug97gxe]

Can you order it from factory still with that color?

nope


I see B&O is now included with Tech package.

http://oi60.tinypic.com/122kl6c.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/2zszos2.jpg

[emnahum]

Are 2015 orders now closed?

[dropshadow]

A buddy of mine owns this VR DSG B8.5 S4:
http://i.imgur.com/k8Wt5Swl.jpg

This is the only 6MT VR S4 I've seen in person:
http://i.imgur.com/ZdnNg.jpg

[GramCracker]

Does anyone here have a Volcano Red 6-spd, B+O but without sport diff?

Back in early 2014 when I was looking around for a B8.5 S4, I saw that exactly optioned car as CPO in Florida with maybe 9k miles. They were asking $35k. The car checked out with no shitty history or anything. I still sorta almost kick myself for not getting into that car.

I then saw a repeat car with slightly higher miles about 2 weeks later, although they were asking $42k. Gone, never to be seen again.

[Okan509]

I've been looking for a Volcano Red A4/S4 6-spd with B+O.

All my searches on local classifieds have yielded hundreds of Brilliant Red or Misano vehicles, but the one Volcano I did find was an auto.

Does anyone here have a Volcano Red 6-spd, B+O but without sport diff?

I'm curious as to why those are the specific options you are looking for.

[dropshadow]

Back in early 2014 when I was looking around for a B8.5 S4, I saw that exactly optioned car as CPO in Florida with maybe 9k miles. They were asking $35k. The car checked out with no shitty history or anything. I still sorta almost kick myself for not getting into that car.

I then saw a repeat car with slightly higher miles about 2 weeks later, although they were asking $42k. Gone, never to be seen again.

Yeah, you should have jumped on it.

[Chandler]

Why do you want to pass on the sport diff option? Cost? That is going to limit you in the 6mt I believe..

[Fourcircle]

There's one at Audi Atlanta. Not sure how optioned, however.

[Bordom]

You are wrong. I have seen one and almost ordered one in 2015. BUT, Volcano Red is the rarest of Non Audi exclusive colors. Secondly, on 20% of s4s sold in the US are MTs. Don't know waht the perentage of cars with/without Sport dif is. I would guess that there are probably less than 50 (maybe less than that) cars that were made in that combo in the entire US. Not sure about Canada. Good luck. If you do find one, it probably will be located far away. But you never know. BTW, could you actually buy a US spec S4 and bring it into Canada? Now for the real question. Why would the OP even consider buying one WITHOUT A SPORT DIF? IMHO, (AND MOST OTHERS ) I would not buy one without it.

Simple, no warranty. I've heard of the sport diff failures and how expensive it is. If it does fail, is just another open diff.

http://www.dcaudidealers.com/all-inventory/index.htm?model=S4&&&&search=volcano&
http://www.newenglandaudidealers.com/all-inventory/index.htm?search=volcano
http://www.tristateaudidealers.com/all-inventory/index.htm?model=A4&&&&search=volcano&
http://www.southfloridaaudi.com/all-inventory/index.htm?model=A4&&&&search=volcano&
http://www.northtexasaudi.com/all-inventory/index.htm?model=A4&&&&search=volcano&
http://www.socalaudidealers.com/all-inventory/index.htm?model=A4&&&&search=volcano&
Those are all DSG or CVT. Must be manual. I would never own a garbage CVT.

so Bang+Olufsen is a must but no sport diff?

I see where your priorities are...
Please read above on my diff preference

I'm curious as to why those are the specific options you are looking for.
It's a beautiful color, and I live rowing my own gears. I've also heard B+O in person and it's amazing. I don't care for sport diff because its another thing to go wrong and repairs are extremely expensive.

Why do you want to pass on the sport diff option? Cost? That is going to limit you in the 6mt I believe..
Please read above.

Damn, i thought more people would have a 6MT VR.

[GeoJoe]

There's one at Audi Atlanta. Not sure how optioned, however.

If this is true, I'm headed down there early tomorrow for my fuel injector recall. Happy to take pics or check it out for ya OP.

[rlfletch]

I had to special order my 2015. I laughed when the salesman wanted to do a search first as I knew how rare it was without even demanding a 6spd manual as well. I love the color and am happy I didn't spend the extra $ on the Nogaro Blue one I had originally intended on buying. Despite the custom order they still gave me a good discount. The B&O, Black Optics and the Sport Diff are must haves IMO. The color is no longer available as a standard order.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a4cc29b3127ccef7854cf69ef700000030O00Abt2jJi4cOW YPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00309881247720141208190744860.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

[Bordom]

If this is true, I'm headed down there early tomorrow for my fuel injector recall. Happy to take pics or check it out for ya OP.

Thanks! Pictures of VR to accentuate this thread are appreciated! I'm not looking to acquire one just yet, but I'm throwing a line out to see how many are available in my specific combo. (Not including interior because then it would have to be Audi Exclusive)

[Fourcircle]

See if this link works... It's the one at Audi Atlanta. Is an automatic, sports diff, napa, B and O, 19s, carbon inlays. A nice German sales guy there named Gunter showed me some S4s. No pressure, genuine help. Kinda cool to do a test drive and hear your questions answered in a German accent. Good experience. : )

http://www.audiatlanta.com/new/Audi/2015-Audi-S4-c972e9250a0a0002755f70b927ff4f50.htm


FourCircle
2013 B8 A5 auto, prestige and s-line pkgs, ibis white

[GeoJoe]

Yeah, well that one has sports diff so I guess it's a no-go for the OP.

Haha

I'll see if I can find it on the lot.

[dropshadow]

I have never heard of a sport diff failure.

[Bordom]

See if this link works... It's the one at Audi Atlanta. Is an automatic, sports diff, napa, B and O, 19s, carbon inlays. A nice German sales guy there named Gunter showed me some S4s. No pressure, genuine help. Kinda cool to do a test drive and hear your questions answered in a German accent. Good experience. : )

http://www.audiatlanta.com/new/Audi/2015-Audi-S4-c972e9250a0a0002755f70b927ff4f50.htm


FourCircle
2013 B8 A5 auto, prestige and s-line pkgs, ibis white


Yeah, well that one has sports diff so I guess it's a no-go for the OP.

Haha

I'll see if I can find it on the lot.
And it is Auto. I'm not severely against sport diff. If i find the car and it so happens to have sport diff then I'll live with that.

99% of the Volcano Red's I've seen are auto. It's tragic.


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[theedge111]

I have never heard of a sport diff failure.

I have had two personally. Both covered under warranty $10,000 and $11500 respectively.

[melomandn]

I have had two personally. Both covered under warranty $10,000 and $11500 respectively.

Going to be interesting to watch how this plays out as more and more B8's come out of warranty.

[B G 8er]

Agreed its a gorgeous color. S4 Volcano Red + 6 sp manual = sick!

[UnstableOS]

I have had two personally. Both covered under warranty $10,000 and $11500 respectively.

Amazing how a SD replacement is 20% of the cars total cost..

[jasonE30m3]

I have had two personally. Both covered under warranty $10,000 and $11500 respectively.

What was the mileage at the time? Did you track the car?

[cHive_oN]

Hey just for fun i ran your exact vehicle youre looking for through Access Audi. There isnt an s4/a4 in the states that fits your requirements.. if you;d like to order one lemme know

[theedge111]

What was the mileage at the time? Did you track the car?

No track time at all, spirited driving on off ramps onto highway was about the only time i ever felt the SD

2010 S4 had 32000kms when...full replacement took 5 weeks to complete getting the SD in from Germany.
2011 S4 had 41000kms on it ...had a leak, was told it was a simple seal replacement. Took the car in and never saw it again. Once it was at the dealership they said that the whole diff needed replaced. I bought a new car after waiting 6 weeks for it to be fixed.

[Bordom]

Hey just for fun i ran your exact vehicle youre looking for through Access Audi. There isnt an s4/a4 in the states that fits your requirements.. if you;d like to order one lemme know
Not even with Sport Diff?

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[Dr GP]

Yeah, well that one has sports diff so I guess it's a no-go for the OP.

Haha

I'll see if I can find it on the lot.

I think we need to change the OP's mind about not getting the sport dif!

[Dr GP]

Agreed its a gorgeous color. S4 Volcano Red + 6 sp manual = sick!

You Really need to like that color. When I went to order my 2015, I had the intention of ordering Volcano. There just happened to be a Volcano A4 in the showroom at the time. Couldn't pull the trigger. Just to orangeish for me. BUT Later saw a volcano S5 convertible with BO package. looked great. Also the lighting has a big effect on the way the color is perceived.

[Works2shoot]

Now for the real question. Why would the OP even consider buying one WITHOUT A SPORT DIF? IMHO, (AND MOST OTHERS ) I would not buy one without it.


so Bang+Olufsen is a must but no sport diff?

I see where your priorities are...

The constant down-talking to those who do not get a specific option on their car is getting out of hand on this board. I don't get why everyone gets their panties in a bunch about fellow S4 owners not wanting the sport diff. If you have one on your car and love it, that's awesome and I'm happy for you. Now, to all those that can't live without the sport diff (not just to those quoted, but everyone on their high horse), and feel it necessary to look down on those who don't have it, kindly shut up and stop judging how SOMEONE ELSE wants to option THEIR car.

OP good luck on finding the vehicle you want! Great color.

[cHive_oN]

Not even with Sport Diff?

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I can run another search for A4/S4 with the sport diff, the way i read your text's it seemed sport diff wasn't wanted as an option.

[Bordom]

I can run another search for A4/S4 with the sport diff, the way i read your text's it seemed sport diff wasn't wanted as an option.
It's not, but if the other conditions (6spd, VR, B+O) then i don't mind

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[cHive_oN]

It's not, but if the other conditions (6spd, VR, B+O) then i don't mind

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Nothing even with the sport diff.

[Bordom]

Nothing even with the sport diff.
Wow, I'm looking for a unicorn then.

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[cHive_oN]

[o_o]

There are ZERO VR A4/S4 available In any option package.. i just searched even for automatics.

so in answer to your question.. extremely rare.

now that being said.. Ready to order one? haha

[cHive_oN]

Just for fun, i ran the ENTIRE Audi family minus cab's and there are none. ZERO in a model available from Audi on a dealers lot right now. lol so. Ordering would be your only optoipn it seems.

[GeoJoe]

I got my fuel injector recall done today and afterwards went on a search for this elusive Volcano red S4. Here it is next to a Misano red A4 in their warehouse. Good way to compare the reds side by side. The Volcano is the darker red.

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w528/4jtravis/20150423_143518_zpsnosjs2oj.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/4jtravis/media/20150423_143518_zpsnosjs2oj.jpg.html)

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w528/4jtravis/20150423_143503_zpsbqmuqkbc.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/4jtravis/media/20150423_143503_zpsbqmuqkbc.jpg.html)

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w528/4jtravis/20150423_143640_zpsxwvqymha.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/4jtravis/media/20150423_143640_zpsxwvqymha.jpg.html)

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w528/4jtravis/20150423_143508_zpshnyk91ya.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/4jtravis/media/20150423_143508_zpshnyk91ya.jpg.html)

Meanwhile... back on the showroom floor - this amazing Misano Red RS7 sits and waits to be bought..

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w528/4jtravis/20150423_074656_zps8mchbjcu.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/4jtravis/media/20150423_074656_zps8mchbjcu.jpg.html)

[cHive_oN]

nice, thats a trade in obviously.. but that maybe the other one in the entire usa for sale lol.

[esimp2k]

Mmmm RS7. Drool. I have never seen a volcano red s4 in person so I agree it may not be a unicorn which no one claim to see but maybe Sasquatch? Good luck op.

[GeoJoe]

nice, thats a trade in obviously.. but that maybe the other one in the entire usa for sale lol.

I think it's brand new... sticker on the dash.

http://www.audiatlanta.com/new/Audi/2015-Audi-S4-c972e9250a0a0002755f70b927ff4f50.htm

[rlfletch]

The reason I got mine was that I stumbled across a Volcano Red A4 in traffic while, literally, on the way to the dealer to buy a Nogaro blue S4. The afternoon sun was hitting it just right and the color lit on fire as I paced it for 5 minutes in bumper to bumper traffic. I wonder how many 6 spd Manual VR S4's were even built? Of course, after explaining to my boys why the car took so long to get built was that it was such a rare color, they started pointing out every dark orange car on the road to me. [:D] BTW Indoor shots do not do the color justice at all.

[Maitre Absolut]

The constant down-talking to those who do not get a specific option on their car is getting out of hand on this board. I don't get why everyone gets their panties in a bunch about fellow S4 owners not wanting the sport diff. If you have one on your car and love it, that's awesome and I'm happy for you. Now, to all those that can't live without the sport diff (not just to those quoted, but everyone on their high horse), and feel it necessary to look down on those who don't have it, kindly shut up and stop judging how SOMEONE ELSE wants to option THEIR car.

OP good luck on finding the vehicle you want! Great color.

dont get your panties in a bunch. theres a difference between not having one and specifically not wanting one, the latter being the oddity. Like someone saying hey "i'm looking for an M235i but absolutely without the LSD".

OP explained himself (scared of out of warranty trouble) and others chimed in to reassure that the sport diff is not a time bomb like a DSG might be perceived to be. He can now make a more informed decision.

[cHive_oN]

I think it's brand new... sticker on the dash.

http://www.audiatlanta.com/new/Audi/2015-Audi-S4-c972e9250a0a0002755f70b927ff4f50.htm

It's really weird that one isnt showing up on my search in access audi.. it's audi main inventory system i can search the entire world for any audi.. i wonder if that dealership doesnlt floor plan their cars.. maybe thats way.

[Bordom]

I got my fuel injector recall done today and afterwards went on a search for this elusive Volcano red S4. Here it is next to a Misano red A4 in their warehouse. Good way to compare the reds side by side. The Volcano is the darker red.

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w528/4jtravis/20150423_143518_zpsnosjs2oj.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/4jtravis/media/20150423_143518_zpsnosjs2oj.jpg.html)

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w528/4jtravis/20150423_143503_zpsbqmuqkbc.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/4jtravis/media/20150423_143503_zpsbqmuqkbc.jpg.html)

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w528/4jtravis/20150423_143640_zpsxwvqymha.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/4jtravis/media/20150423_143640_zpsxwvqymha.jpg.html)

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w528/4jtravis/20150423_143508_zpshnyk91ya.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/4jtravis/media/20150423_143508_zpshnyk91ya.jpg.html)

Meanwhile... back on the showroom floor - this amazing Misano Red RS7 sits and waits to be bought..

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w528/4jtravis/20150423_074656_zps8mchbjcu.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/4jtravis/media/20150423_074656_zps8mchbjcu.jpg.html)
Those pictures are sex to the eyes. Definitely much better than Misano. [up]

dont get your panties in a bunch. theres a difference between not having one and specifically not wanting one, the latter being the oddity. Like someone saying hey "i'm looking for an M235i but absolutely without the LSD".

OP explained himself (scared of out of warranty trouble) and others chimed in to reassure that the sport diff is not a time bomb like a DSG might be perceived to be. He can now make a more informed decision.
I did state i would take one with a SD if it had the other options.

As for DSG, I'll have to go for a test drive in one to really gauge it. I do prefer the feel of a manual in my hand.

I would need to think on what i would settle for. I think even a basic VR 6spd without all those other options would be about rock bottom what i would take

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[emnahum]

Thanks GeoJoe for the pics, it's always interesting to see different shades of the same color (like that pic of 3 blue RS7s posted some time ago).

That said, pictures don't do VR justice. It's almost orange looking. I've seen two VR Audis, and one belongs to a friend of mine!

[Dr GP]

The constant down-talking to those who do not get a specific option on their car is getting out of hand on this board. I don't get why everyone gets their panties in a bunch about fellow S4 owners not wanting the sport diff. If you have one on your car and love it, that's awesome and I'm happy for you. Now, to all those that can't live without the sport diff (not just to those quoted, but everyone on their high horse), and feel it necessary to look down on those who don't have it, kindly shut up and stop judging how SOMEONE ELSE wants to option THEIR car.

OP good luck on finding the vehicle you want! Great color.

It is my opinion(shared by others) that the sport dif should be a standard feature. This car is just not the same without it, It is extremely rare to hear that someone actually would not buy a car with it. IMHO, it is THE option that makes the s4 special. Plus by saying you don't want the sport dif, the OP even further limits his chances of finding a car he is looking for,

[Bordom]

It is my opinion(shared by others) that the sport dif should be a standard feature. This car is just not the same without it, It is extremely rare to hear that someone actually would not buy a car with it. IMHO, it is THE option that makes the s4 special. Plus by saying you don't want the sport dif, the OP even further limits his chances of finding a car he is looking for,
I mentioned many times I don't care much for the SD. But if a car comes up and it has it, i don't mind

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[Works2shoot]

dont get your panties in a bunch. theres a difference between not having one and specifically not wanting one, the latter being the oddity. Like someone saying hey "i'm looking for an M235i but absolutely without the LSD".

OP explained himself (scared of out of warranty trouble) and others chimed in to reassure that the sport diff is not a time bomb like a DSG might be perceived to be. He can now make a more informed decision.

My panties are not in a bunch. There are those who do not want/need said option, and those who, like you, feel it is a necessity.

I see your point about OP specifically asking for a popular option, but others chimed in that they had similar issues to what OP was afraid of to the tune of 5-figure repair bills.





It is my opinion(shared by others) that the sport dif should be a standard feature. This car is just not the same without it, It is extremely rare to hear that someone actually would not buy a car with it. IMHO, it is THE option that makes the s4 special. Plus by saying you don't want the sport dif, the OP even further limits his chances of finding a car he is looking for,

It's a pretty great option. But I think there is a lot more that makes the S4 special than a hydraulically actuated set of gears.


At the end of the day, all I'm asking is for those who have the sport dif to not look down upon those who have chosen against said option for their own reasons. Let's just all have fun and enjoy our S4s! :beer:

[Bordom]

The car had been found courtesy of GramCracker.

http://m.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=06878&endYear=2016&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&transmissionCode=MAN&transmissionCodes=MAN&mmt=[AUDI[S4[][]]&vehicleStyleCodes=SEDAN&modelCode1=S4&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&showcaseOwnerId=54850201&makeCode1=AUDI&startYear=2013&numRecords=100&searchRadius=0&listingId=398055317&Log=0

Unfortunately b/c of import fees and its price in USD, it is financially unviable to import the car.

I hope one of you guys here picks it up because that looks like a keeper!

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[Silverbullet S4]

It is my opinion(shared by others) that the sport dif should be a standard feature. This car is just not the same without it, It is extremely rare to hear that someone actually would not buy a car with it. IMHO, it is THE option that makes the s4 special.

The "must have" sport dif has been blow WAY out of proportion. People would have you believe the car will drive itself into a tree the first time you try and take a corner without the sport dif. Is it nice? Yup. Should it be standard with the car? Yes! Is it a must have? No...unless you track your car regularly. Would the average Joe driving to/from work ever be able to tell the difference of an S4 with and without? Doubt it.

[idriveans4]

The "must have" sport dif has been blow WAY out of proportion. People would have you believe the car will drive itself into a tree the first time you try and take a corner without the sport dif. Is it nice? Yup. Should it be standard with the car? Yes! Is it a must have? No...unless you track your car regularly. Would the average Joe driving to/from work ever be able to tell the difference of an S4 with and without? Doubt it.

pssst i pmed u

[Thumper3]

The "must have" sport dif has been blow WAY out of proportion. People would have you believe the car will drive itself into a tree the first time you try and take a corner without the sport dif. Is it nice? Yup. Should it be standard with the car? Yes! Is it a must have? No...unless you track your car regularly. Would the average Joe driving to/from work ever be able to tell the difference of an S4 with and without? Doubt it.


And I find it hilarious that almost no one with this "must have" performance option tracks at all. [>_<]

I'm sure it "feels" amazing to know you have this option as you drive "spiritedly" on a freeway on ramp, but until you are hitting the Corkscrew at 60MPH every other weekend, "must have" (to the point where you refuse to buy the car that has everything else you want) is pretty ridiculous.

Personally, I disagree on it being standard. I like having it as an option, as a general rule I prefer as few "standard" items as possible and have a large list of ala carte options. People seem to forget that "standard" doesn't mean FREE. Could you imagine if the audiophiles demanded B&O be "standard"? How would everyone who doesn't care or notice the difference feel if they had to pay $500+ more for their car with an option they don't want?

Sure, if I had ordered my car I likely would have optioned the SD, and definitely the VR LOL (and not the Nappa Leather), but then again, I actually track my cars. But I got my S4 on a silver platter walking away from a 10-month old Q5 lease I was not as happy with, wasn't going to turn it down because of no SD. LOL


OP, good luck with your unicorn search

[dropshadow]

People who say the Sport Diff is not a "must have" are always people who don't have it. You don't need to track your car to enjoy what it does.

[Rodmar]

Doesn't matter, when it comes down to selling it down the road you are stuck with a car not optioned with it. Like its been stated people usually look for cars with that option. I passed on so many cars because they didn't have it, and ended up ordering new. I'm sure im not the only guy here who has had the same experience.

[Race Shooter]

Actually, I have it and continue to say its not a must have unless you track your car or drive it 10/10ths hard all the time. I seriously think it works as a placebo on many people.

[Works2shoot]

Doesn't matter, when it comes down to selling it down the road you are stuck with a car not optioned with it. Like its been stated people usually look for cars with that option. I passed on so many cars because they didn't have it, and ended up ordering new. I'm sure im not the only guy here who has had the same experience.

The majority of the S4 leases from VAG HQ that end up at auction are not equipped with the Sport Dif. Audi is very specific on what can be optioned based on what will and will not sell quickly on the open market (for example no 8k B&O options on a Q7 TDi lease). What are the most popular option packages? Black Optics OR B&O+Nappa.



I seriously think it works as a placebo on many people.

It's a group-think issue. I've dealt with both cars and I could not tell the difference in the hundreds of miles of NORMAL surburban driving. On the track, the sport diff was very good...but didn't make me any more like Tom Kristensen. [:D]

[Bordom]

A small update if interested. I got to test drive three B8 A4/S4 the same day. All 6-spd.

Driving characteristics are near the same with the A4 obviously feeling underpowered.

However, i didn't feel engaged enough in driving either vehicles. It felt too easy to drive around and it was so unconnected to the car.

The two S4 I got to drive came with and without sport diff. I have to say I am wildly unimpressed with the sport diff as there's no noticeable difference going through corners.

I knew i didn't want it, and i was right.

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[dropshadow]

I have to say I am wildly unimpressed with the sport diff as there's no noticeable difference going through corners.

You didn't find the right corners.

[Bordom]

You didn't find the right corners.
If i have to do it on the "right corners" is not a feature i want

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[switchedstance]

If i have to do it on the "right corners" is not a feature i want


I'm not sure anyone letting you test drive the car is going to allow you to push the car to where you will really feel the system working. To me, its night and day when accelerating out of corners. If you expect to feel it working while idling out of the dealer lot, you are in for a let down.

[BP11]

If you expect to feel it working while idling out of the dealer lot, you are in for a let down.

Very much this. Lol. I test drove S4's with and without back to back and it was a significant difference. I don't think some people know quite what to "look for" in terms of feel.

[Thumper3]

Very much this. Lol. I test drove S4's with and without back to back and it was a significant difference. I don't think some people know quite what to "look for" in terms of feel.

Very possible.

Setting aside the whole discussion about people not knowing how to feel it versus people claiming they feel what isn't there to justify it (Yo bro, I installed this intake and now I always activate TCS, it's like 50HP bro!!)......

If a person CAN'T feel the difference (regardless of why), why pay for it or not get a car that doesn't have it? [;)]

[mehware]

I didn't know Volcano Red was a color for an A4. I had an 09 Aruba Blue A4 (thought that was a unique color) then feel in love with an 11 Brilliant Red A5 when getting service on the A4. So I put a bow on that. I loved the color and felt like the coolest kind of douche driving it. I was browsing cars.com for a while ( fast forward two years ) for 2013-2014 S5. I had my intention set on black. This was 6 months ago in the dead of winter I found a 2013 Volcano Red S5 DSG ( no sports dif - wish I had it ) whose price was lowered like 4k from a week before. I went in to test drive with really no intention of buying but the color was amazing it had one owner, p+ but every option but LSD, and 12k on the clock which isn't bad for a 13 6 months ago. Driving an S5 I feel like an even greater douche but the volcano red makes it a classier kind of douche. I live in the burbs and frequent Chicago a lot and I have yet to see any Volcano Reds out there in passing. It's is truly a unique color and different lighting conditions throughout the day changed the look of the paint that is equivalent to being the first person to comment on a porn video. There is a 2014 S5 with 5000 miles on it going for 52.5 within driving distance of me on cars.com. This one has the dif and I know it's lower miles and one year newer but I paid a lot less for the 2013 with 12k. This was the first time I seen that color for sale other than mine.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/6cc7d4f2d237e945de34d25caedccdf6.jpg

Took this shot a few weeks back when the tree was fully bloomed. Good luck on your search.

[Thurston]

I bought a 15' volcano 6mt in Atlanta from Jim Ellis about two months ago. (I live in memphis) however mine does have the sport differential. Amazingly beautiful car. I had some worries about the color as I got it sight unseen but as soon as it arrived a hush fell over my soul and I knew that this color, Yea, this color was going to work, it was a damn good decision - no regrets with the color in fact I would of regretted not getting it.