Audi S7 (C7)

42 sales analyzed · 4 topics from real Bring a Trailer & Cars & Bids comments.

The C7 S7 (US-market 2013-2017, with the C7.5 facelift from 2016) is the Sportback fastback companion to the C7 S6 — same ~420 hp 4.0L twin-turbo V8, 7-speed dual-clutch, quattro, and air suspension, in one of the most admired bodies Audi has made. The single most important mechanical topic is shared with the whole 4.0 TT family: turbo oil starvation. …

“Both turbochargers were replaced (July 2021 /16,890mi) due to oil starvation, which was a known issue on the 2014-2017 4.0TT cars.”Garage44 · Sep 22, 2023

A stunning Sportback with a twin-turbo V8ownership-experience
The S7's appeal is the rare combination of a genuinely beautiful fastback body with serious 4.0 TT V8 performance and AWD usability. Owners call the design timeless and the blend of style and pace what makes it special. …
4.0 TT oil starvation — verify the turbo/strainer recallmechanical
The defining issue is shared across the 4.0 TT cars: oil starvation caused turbo failures on 2014-2017 examples. Audi extended the turbo warranty to 10 years and recalled the oil strainers. …
A well-equipped luxury GT at bargain moneyvalue-and-market
These came loaded (B&O 1300W audio, night vision, driver-assist, design packages) at ~$95k new, and now trade for a fraction of that — clean one-owner, no-accident cars are regarded as strong value. Air suspension is the offsetting eventual cost to keep in mind. …
Buying: records, recall proof, and a service-led purchasebuying-advice
Experienced buyers prioritize service regularity over headline mileage and demand records beyond Carfax (which often misses the recall and diff/turbo work). Confirm the oil-strainer recall, differential-fluid service, and air-suspension condition before bidding. …