Also, removing the front end is not service position. Service position is an intermediate position where the bumper is off and the front is tilted forward for access, while keeping everything else intact.

It’s a European thing.

I’ve asked myself the same question.

Nope. With the 4.2 all you have to worry about are the chains, tensioners and guides.

If you are saying the M5 can do donut’s and the S4 can’t you are correct.

I just did the dreaded timing belt service on on S4 engine that I’m swapping into my Allroad.

Did you just copy and paste this from your Facebook reply? Do you write the same thing every time a 2.7t comes up?

“Stage 3" cars like this go for $10k ballpark all day, add in the desirable Santorin Blue and the low miles for a 2001, along with the full big brake kit, BBS, etc... and its a full package versus just a couple bigger turbos slapped on. Despite the Vogtlands/koni combo, it appears to be all top shelf stuff, though I…

Being the current owner of B5 A4 Avant Quattro on which I do the vast majority of mechanical work, I would never buy another B5 at any price. These are truly disposable cars.

Do you really want bigger turbos though? KO4s seem like a sweet spot for driveability and *ahem* “reliablity”

I’ve no doubt that this is a fun car to drive. But I’m not paying for his mods, and I’m not gambling $12k of my money on a potential grenade.

Seats are a plus but stage 3 B5 S4s are common. Chances are you can find one with lower miles and/or a bigger turbo for a similar price or cheaper.