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I just hate the idea of buying a new car to find that there is a complete makeover in the next model year. It really makes the car look "old" before it has had a chance in the market.
Otherwise I am seriously considering the A4 1.8T cab. My wife and I finally agreed that for the few times a year we want a SUV we can easily afford to go rent one. I'd rather drive topless averaging 25 mpg than a mid-sized SUV and 18.
Thanks.
b
I'm having the same problem. I've had my car since October 2004. It's happened twice now. Both times in my driveway, which has an incline. The first time was in October, two weeks after I bought the car, and it happened again yesterday. The frustrating part is that once it happens, I have no way of resetting it. I have to manually get the top closed, then take it to the dealer.
Have you figured out how to reset the top? Are you still having the problem?
Have you come up with a solution
The A4 is without a doubt the best performance value in the market. Yes, the 3.0 with wood trim and sweet 6-cylinder is a fine ride but for a go-to-work car that sees occasional weekend driving around town I felt the MPG of the 1.8T was a better fit than the low-end torque of the 3.0.
Now if I could find a wood kit to replace the fiberglass panels I'd have the best of both worlds.
This car is quite a head turner. The A4 has much cleaner lines than either the BMW of MB offering, IMHO, and at least here in So Cal you don't see them on every corner like the BMWs though I think this will change as more people start to take a closer look at Audi with their new A4/A6/A8 and now the A3 offerings.
Glad to be enjoying the sun and wind!
Thanks
Al
I doubt there will be significant changes to the trunk dimensions.
Did you try the ski-boot? All Audis have a drop down section in the back seat for the ski pass through. I can get my clubs in with the top down but it is tight. I have to manually align the club heads to pass through the boot and this is using a hard case with stand. The other option, and it is much easier, is to lay the clubs down in the back seat. My bag fits side to side at a slight angle. My wife's soft bag fits the trunk just fine and her clubs are a lot shorter.
Now if my drive would fly as straight as the A4 I'd be in business!
Thanks!
Also, just because someone snaps a photo of a few development cars, like the ones I saw from Sweden for the new '06 Euro model, this does not mean those vehicles will ever see the light of day as a production car. Often OEMs use "mules" as test vehicles for suspension, engine, or driveline validation and wrap the cars in a new package to overcome legal registration and highway use permits.
If you waiting for an '06 in the US your best point for information is Audi USA.
Finally, no matter what modifications Audi makes to the next cabriolet I doubt it will be sufficient to place a full set of golf clubs in a hard bag in the trunk. It just wont fit especially with the top down. Go for a soft carry bag, use the ski sack, and you can most likely make it work.
Thanks.
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Looks like the A4 Cabriolet will remain the same until 07 at the earliest. I must say that my brand new 2005 is FANTASTIC. Equipped with 1.8T CVT, Lighting and Sports packages along with heated seats. This is one fast, agile car. The only change I would make is sport package specific brakes - larger rotors, but that is a minor deal as the current brakes are fine. I just like to have binders that really haul you to a stop quickly much like the 911. But at less than 1/2 the price of the 911 these brakes will do just fine.
Want to get the A4 1.8T Cab, but have seen a few horror stories about new cars with severe issues.
QUESTION: Anyone have any suggestions how to best avoid those or protect against them?
Henry
I have been following Audi in Europe, though I live in California, for many years and they have vaulted to the #1 prestige auto position in Germany on the strength of their product design, innovation, and quality improvements. Hard to believe they only send the bad cars to the USA.
Everyone I know that has a new Audi, 03 or newer model, loves them and would buy another in a heartbeat.
Go with an extended warranty if you feel so inclined but do shop around before buying. AAA and several insurance companies have values than some dealers.
The crappy old nav is gone! The new MMI nav is really sweet. Very easy to use. 1 Navteq DVD works for all of the US and Canada. You also have 2 MP3 slots behind the screen as well.
Well worth the $1950 IMO.
-Mike
I want Wood Trim, Audio controls on steering wheel , & Seat memory, none of which you can get as an option on the ' 05 1.8 Cab .
Dealers aren't sure yet about what will be Standard , or in the Prem Pkg, or available as separate Options.
Many other Options are fine, but those 3 would really make the 1.8 nicer.
Let me know , those of you in-the-know ! Thanks , cummins
Your car is still under 4/50 warranty. Audi has been going back and forth on whether they're replacing brake pads under their free maintenance program, so bring it to your local dealer and have them check it out.
thanks
Kevin
ABT builds numerous excellent speed parts for Audis.
Ed
Just wondering if they wear well over time , since I'm considering buying a beige top A4 , but I've seen a few with "wrinkles" on each side of the back window , and all my previous tops have been Black.
Thanks for any info from experienced owners.
I also have the tan top and was told by a friend who has had convertibles and the dealer guy that a black color top holds up best, whereas the tan top will show discoloration lines after a few years. Still, I love the look of my car.
Ed
I like it,do you?
The new 2.0T engine is supposed to have solved this... better turbo, and more torque...
You didn't switch from a 6-speed to an automatic transmission as well, did you?
regards,
kyfdx
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1) Clamshell top operation.. no snap on boot.. clean look.
2) Best looking convertible with the top up.. (better looking than the Solara, period)
3) Scheduled maintenance included for 4yr/50K
4) 4yr/50K warranty (vs. 3yr/36K).
5) Better handling, tighter body..less cowl shake.
Solara pros..
1) Cheaper..by a lot
2) Toyota reliability
3) Easier to sell as a used car.. due to lower price.
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another question, how is the sound on the Audi if i don't get the optional Bose system with satellite radio?
I did think of one more PRO for the Toyota... The V-6 is a lot smoother powerplant than the 1.8T in the Audi.. Still.. not as nice a drive as the Audi...
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By wanting a very specific color combo I've found the right car difficult to find and when I do it's been MSRP. Finally I found the Costco car buying program which comes out to $1,500 over invoice. This sounds fair to me, but I couldn't believe that the dealers didn't want to do it until I say the word Costco.
Going to pick up my car this weekend.
you'd think for $10 grand more you'd get the latest look instead of the older dated look with the smaller engine.
BMW has a new sedan out now... but, the new coupe doesn't come out for a year, and the new convertible in two years..
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