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228 messages, Last post on Oct 21, 2009 at 12:51 PM
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I know Audi is introducing an A4 Convertible based on the new body style in the spring. It is supposed to sport a power top and the new 3.0 litre 225 hp engine. Anyone have any other info, such as: Will it be available with a 6 speed manual? Will it be Quattro or FWD or both? Will it have a glass rear window? Will Audi be producing an S4 convertible? When will it be available in the states? Any input would be appreciated. |
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Judging purely by the old convertible, I'd say it will be fwd only with no manual trans, but since Audi is chasing BMW model for model there might be a S4 convertible this time. In the states...next summer. A glass rear window, most definitely. M
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Check out these sites - these seem to have the most content & decent pics (looks like everybody right now has the same set of photos to display): autointell.com/european_companies/volkswagen/audi-ag/audi-a4-cabrio-02 (then go to "audi-a4-avant-2002.htm") edmunds.com/news/autoshows/articles/47030/page007.html Looks like Spring of 02 for US - can anyone else confirm/deny this? I haven't seen anything about price either; wondering when dealers are going to start pre-ordering (if at all). I'm seriously considering this car - my current BMW 2000 3 series is a LEMON (I'm probably offending the bimmer faithful but 11+ times in the shop w/in a year & a half is too much. My expectations of BMW's reliability & quality were much higher...oh well, live and learn.). WT
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| Thanks for the info and the link to pictures. It's a handsome convetible. I have been struggling with which convertible to purchase for my next car. I have looked at the TT, the Z3, the Boxter, the s2000. They all have their limitations so I am hoping this one will be it. | |
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You can also check out the info on the German Audi site (it's more comprehensive, since it's available there first):
It looks like it will be available with a 2.4L V6 or the 3.0L V6, although I read speculation somewhere else that only the 3.0 would be available in the US.
It's going to be front wheel drive only (at least for now), 5 speed manual or Multitronic (CVT).
Also, if you haven't seen it, check out the preview on AudiWorld -- it has some more detials and photos: |
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| and their response to US introduction was "tenatively scheduled for sometime in 2002". btw, thanks, tysalpha, for the German site - even though I can't read German the site is navigatable - pretty cool to look at all the options. I configured the car the way I wanted, then took the Marks & converted to current US dollors - looks like right around $40,000 (includes just about all the options). I wonder how well this figure will compare to the actual - anyone know if there's a big mark-up for the US market? | |
| the a-4 ragtop is not much better looking than audi's last attempt at a convertible. their other autos are quite attractive, why can't they make this look good, too. | |
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the cabriolet is beautiful. Also, I am pretty sure that Quattro will be available with the 3.0 V6 as well as a 6-speed manual. As for an S4 cabrio, I have not read anyhting about it, I have read of the S4 sedan, wagon, and maybe coupe but no word on convertible. http://www.audiworld.com/news/02/a4cab/ There was another article whihc went spoke of what I just mentioned but I can't seem to find that one right now. |
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The Dallas Auto Show was this past weekend and the Audi rep who was standing next to the A4 Cab said that the multitronic versions would go on sale in the US in October 2002 and that the Quattro versions would go on sale about a year later. Its a great looking car. I think it looks as good as, but different than, a 3-Series convertible and the Audi rep said it would price out a couple of thousand less. There will be a slight hp difference, also. |
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I put down a grand to get 3rd in line to order the Audi cabriolet and they just emailed last week that they are about ready to take an order. From the dealer -> Base price $41,500 destination(shipping) $660 (I think - they have not put that in print yet) Heated front seats $450 Xenon headlights come in a package that includes: Xenon, wind deflector, multi function steering wheel(radio controls), Auto dimming rear view mirrors, compass in inside mirror, power folding exterior mirrors, and memory for driver's seat and exterior mirrors) $1475. Leather inserts (the part that one sits on) are standard Premium leather (total seat, etc.) $1000 Premium sport leather $1500 That covers what you asked about. In addition they offer: 17" alloy wheels with all season tires $500 Sport package (17" wheels with performance tires and 30% stiffer suspension) $750 Navigation $1350 Other than the upgrade stereo that's it. |
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