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Audi A4 Cabriolet: A Stylish and Affordable Summer Car

A stylish Audi for the summer pays for a proper holder even years after the end of production, you can buy it used for a pittance

9 hours ago | Petr Prokopec

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Few cars can impress even after so many years of use, but this Audi is one of those cars. As new, it was dropped from the offer due to lack of interest, so even a used one does not draw crowds. And that’s what makes the A4 Cabrio an interesting purchase.

In 2000, Audi introduced a new generation of its flagship model, the A4. It was again available as a sedan and station wagon, but two years after its debut, the Germans also came with a convertible. However, the two-door only had exterior mirrors in common with the four-door, otherwise it differed in every body panel. After all, neither the factory in Ingolstadt nor in Neckarsulm took care of the production, instead the Karmann body shop was entrusted with the production, which also helped the four circles with development.

Just two years after the arrival of the convertible, however, the Germans came out with the Audi A4 B7. Despite the designation, which indicated the arrival of a new generation, it was nevertheless only a significant facelift. This only confirms the internal designation, as the sedan and station wagon were associated with the 8H code, while the cabriolet remained 8E. The automaker then mainly revised the steering and chassis geometry, as well as coming up with more modern engines. From the outside, the B7 variant was mainly revealed by a new larger radiator grille.

I remember this version very well, specifically the cabriolet in red with a gray window frame. When I had a piece of journalism on loan for a test, I took one of my friends with it. And the car appealed to him so much that he subsequently bought it. He didn’t have deep pockets then, and actually even now, so he could have chosen a completely new car. He sold it a few years ago, but only to make room in the garage for a newer successor, which had already arrived with the A5 designation.

Both models without a roof, i.e. A4 and A5, can only be found in car dealerships. In the case of the latter, you have to prepare around 200,000 crowns, for which you get a 2009 model year with high mileage. The A4 Cabriolet has even more kilometers and, of course, years on its account, but everything is compensated by the price. The B6 version starts at just 30,000 CZK, for the B7 version with a larger mask, you have to reach into your pocket for another 20,000 CZK. Or for a larger sum, if you want a more preserved car or a more exceptional version.

What is extremely interesting is that, although the production took place externally, the convertible surpasses both the sedan and the station wagon in terms of quality. Electronics and ventilation are mentioned as the most common deficiencies. Therefore, before signing the purchase contract, make sure that all controls work without problems and that both cold and hot air comes out of the air conditioner. At the same time, it is also necessary to check the canvas folding roof, whether it is water resistance or its deployment.

At the same time, it must be remembered that owners do not buy convertibles to drive with the roof up all the time. However, as a result, the interior is more prone to wear and tear. Upholstery, especially the leather, may already be more faded and worn. And if the previous owner or owners did not properly maintain it, then many plastics could also get on the tailcoat. A documented exemplary service history is proof that no mistakes have been made.

Colleagues from Auto Bild knocked up just one such specimen. The ad says that the owner kept it in the garage, which he only left in the summer. Nevertheless, he bought the car at the beginning of 2008. In fifteen years, he drove 118 thousand kilometers, which is respectable considering the limited traffic. The engine was powered by a turbocharged two-liter with 200 horses, whose transmission to the front axle was handled by a six-speed manual.

At the same time, the car is offered for 11,800 Euros (approx. 280 thousand crowns). Compared to the price mentioned in the introduction, this is already a somewhat higher amount, but still it can be said to be a good purchase. However, you will get a really decent holder, overlooked in bazaars, with which you will never be “out” in the summer. However, convertibles drive like saffron, even more so in our country.

A stylish Audi for the summer pays for a proper holder even years after the end of production, you can buy a used one for a pittance - 1 - Audi A4 Cabriolet 2006 illustrative photo 01A stylish Audi for the summer pays for a proper holder even years after the end of production, you can buy it used for a pittance - 2 - Audi A4 Cabriolet 2006 illustrative photo 02A stylish Audi for the summer pays for a proper holder even years after the end of production, you can buy it used for a pittance - 3 - Audi A4 Cabriolet 2006 illustrative photo 03A stylish Audi for the summer pays for a proper holder even years after the end of production, you can buy it used for a pittance - 4 - Audi A4 Cabriolet 2006 illustrative photo 04A stylish Audi for the summer pays for a proper holder even years after the end of production, you can buy it used for a pittance - 5 - Audi A4 Cabriolet 2006 illustrative photo 05A stylish Audi for the summer pays for a proper holder even years after the end of production, you can buy it used for a pittance - 6 - Audi A4 Cabriolet 2006 illustrative photo 06
The A4 Cabriolet arrived in 2002, or four years later in the more handsome and modern version of the B7. This should be your goal, because in addition to an attractive appearance, durability is also combined with a low price. Photo: Audi

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Petr Prokopec

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