Audi S4 Avant – Ron Perry’s Opinion of the Quality:
The S4 Avant displayed the kind of quality I expect to see from an Audi product. Seams and gaps were even and the joints between the fenders and bumpers were seamless. Inside, all the parts fit well together with no odd or cheap materials. The dash is padded, as are the lower door panels. The carbon-fiber trim used throughout the interior is some of the nicest I have seen. The Audi S4 is an example of getting what you pay for when it comes to quality.

Audi S4 Avant – Christian Wardlaw’s Opinion of the Quality:
Audi is long known for using the highest quality materials inside its vehicles, and the 2006 S4 Avant is no exception. I’d quibble with the hard, pebbled finish of the visors, and I certainly wish the upper door panels and center console were constructed using softer materials, but otherwise there’s not a single thing about which to complain in terms of plastics, fabrics, or the upholstery on the seats.

Build quality is a strong point, too. This is the first Audi I’ve driven in recent memory that didn’t squeak, buzz, and rattle inside. It was brand new, though, with fewer than 1,000 miles on the odometer after we drove it for a week, so how the S4 Avant will hold up over time remains a guess. Inside and out, though, all the parts and panels fit together tightly and uniformly, with inconsistent tailgate gaps from side to side where it met the bumper cover the most significant fault I could find. Any other discrepancies were minor issues likely to go unnoticed by most owners.

Audi S4 Avant – Thom Blackett’s Opinion of the Quality:
After a rather in-depth look at the Audi S4 Avant, I’ve got little to report in terms of quality problems. The gap between the hood and the grille was off a bit, as were the gaps around the tailgate. Inside, everything lined up nicely and was basically free of faults. The seats were upholstered in high-grade leather and suede, alloy trim was fitted to the shifter and door handles, optional carbon fiber adorned the doors, dash, and center console, while padded plastics were used on the dash, door panels, and glovebox. Hard plastics were used sparingly on the center console and lower seat frames.