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What is this discussion about? Audi Cabriolet, Audi A4, Convertible

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#246 of 251 Re: 2005 Audi A4 Cab [kam63] by summer29

Jun 19, 2011 (4:52 pm)

Replying to: kam63 (Sep 02, 2010 11:24 pm)
My 2005 audi conv. has been having so may issues lately ! from brake light burning out after 4 mos. then brake light on trunk. My major issue just happened is the glass separated from canvas and was told have to replace entire top! ON a six yr old car!!! Anyone else have this issue?? Can u email me at debee323aol.com if u did.....shouldn;t this be considered a defect! Dealer tells me wear and tear! I live in NY I use it maybe 4 mos a yr and certainly not everyday! $50,000.00 car! I know people with sebrings that never had this happen.
 
Debbie

#247 of 251 Re: 2005 Audi A4 Cab [summer29] by scotth7

Jun 20, 2011 (4:57 am)

Replying to: summer29 (Jun 19, 2011 4:52 pm)
I have not had the issue with the glass separating from the canvas. I have had a 2004 and have had the followin gissues on my converible:
 
New transmission at 30,000 miles
ignition coils replaced
radio antenna went out after 4 hours (short in the wire, $600 to fix, I let it go)
hinges on the glove box broke (cheap plastic) (want $300 to replace)
hinges on the center compartment broke
air conditioner has slow leak
 
Needless to say I will never buy another audi!

#249 of 251 Keep or Sell by amh3

Dec 04, 2011 (6:48 am)

Hi, I have a 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Conv, 71K miles and has been serviced at the Audi dealer. I realize that I might be in for some issues in the near future, but it is running well now. The only problem that I have is that I am cramped in leg space when driving over 2 hours, as I am 6 feet tall with long legs.
 
May be interested in trading this for a new car.
 
Can anyone offer advice?
 
PS: my antenna wire went a few months ago, the wire cracked where it goes into the trunk lid. The dealer wanted over $700 to replace it, I had a local car radio shop splice in a repair patch, same wire as the Porsche, $100, works great.

#250 of 251 Re: Keep or Sell [amh3] by scotth7

Dec 04, 2011 (8:24 am)

Replying to: amh3 (Dec 04, 2011 6:48 am)
I think I must have a lemon with all the issues I have had with my Conv. If yours is running well I would keep it unless the leg issue is one you will have to deal with a lot.
 
on the radio wire, what type of radio shop. do you mean one that installs car stereos etc.

#251 of 251 Re: 2005 Audi A4 Cab [hatnbak] by kahuna06

Mar 14, 2012 (5:17 pm)

Replying to: hatnbak (Apr 12, 2010 12:55 pm)
Starting in '07 the Cabriolet switched engines from the 3.0 to the 3.2, which was a serious upgrade - same engine found in A6, Q7, etc. That V6 3.2 powerplant was a mainstay of the Audi fleet this decade and won critical acclaim before the new turbo line that came out recently. In fact I sold my '05 A4 Cab after enjoying the ignition coil problem, among several other minor problems - and upgraded to an '08 Cab, basically for the engine. The old V8 3.0 uses belts while the newer V8 3.2 is on a timing chain, so the belt service alone will save me a couple grand of shop service. So far so good, no issues - and I feel much more confident about keeping the car over the long term.

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