dougnash

I'm starting to toy with the idea of a new S4 for our garage. I will likely wait until the new 340 M-Sports are finally released, to properly compare. But you never know.
We happen to have a '13 Q5 3.0T - and have found that to be an outstanding vehicle. It's nearing six-figures on the clock, but still solid as a rock (other than the expected pano sunroof noises...) and mechanically, it still seems stout.

I didn't see much in the way of a sticky or other thread, for the reliability, or known issues (large or small) for these new models.
It's been more than a year for many of these, out on the roads, so that's likely enough time for odd or problematic issues to start showing. Is carbon build-up an issue for that turbo-six? It's still only DI, so I'd have to imagine it could be?
Is there a consolidated thread, regarding this topic?

Thanks!

ZF8

Hitting my 2 year mark in a couple months with 17,000 miles on the ODO.

Rock solid with no issues or problems.

If you search the B9 S4 forum for "reliability" you will see some threads regarding member's individual experiences with their S4.

dougnash

That's great, that yours has been solid. I realize that there will be individual threads, here and there. I just didn't know if there was a conglomerated "master" thread for such.
Probably, a good sign that there actually isn't.

NHman

I took delivery early August 2017. Now have 19k miles on the odometer. It's my DD. Oil & filter changed every 5k miles (it's my preference). Only issues have been the pre-sense going off without reason and, at times, a noise from the front passenger seat. Both will be addressed during the 20k mile service scheduled in two weeks. Otherwise very reliable and a great winter vehicle (granted using a winter wheel/tire setup).

If test driving, be sure to put the transmission in S-mode. The default A-mode is, well, low on throttle response and should only be used for driving on the interstates.

I agree with your approach and wait for the new 340i M-sport to be released. If you have the budget and time also consider the upcoming M3. Accordingly it will offer the AWD mode currently used in the M5.

Solid and capable vehicle but a little "vanilla" for my liking.

Zed 2.0

I also almost made the decision to wait for the m340. But then came to terms with the fact that I just couldn't get past the looks of the car even if it drove wonderfully. Combined with the low quality of the BMW dealer network around here I realized that it was going to be the Audi or the other already-available cars I was cross-shopping. But if you're gong to wait, you could also wait for the 2020 B9s to drop, which supposedly will get an upgraded center dash.

will13k7

6k miles, daily driven, perfect so far. great car.

dougnash

Thanks. It'll be interesting to see what happens with the next M3. However, the price and performance trajectory are likely going to be a little too extreme. That's why the "S" and "M-Sport" sub-lines tend to find that sweet spot.
I've certainly noticed that threads around here, sometimes complaining that standard drive mode is really lethargic. I'll have to find out, if I decide to test drive. I know it's a totally different car, and especially, motor. But even the standard "D" in our Q5 is fantastically quick to respond - making it rare that I ever even use "S". Granted, I still tend to use the paddles, most often - can't quit the manual in my soul...

dougnash

I don't mind the looks of the G20 BMW's - but if anything were to give me pause, it would be reliability with a whole new platform. From what I've read, the mechanically similar X3 models seem to have various gremlins.
You do bring up a good point about the refreshed 2020 S4. Might be worth waiting to see what kinds of refinements they make to the current model.

Nez136

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