Audi Cabriolet
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks like a million dollars - different league to comparables.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can develop suspension issues, generally excellent and reliable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for cruising, not that good for city use.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    2.0E is a little sluggish pulling away, good midrange and no good for racing.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good, solid, Audi quality.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Best of the convertible crowd. Unfortunately though has been brought down by the 'drug dealer' car' image a bit in cities, but so have they all.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad. Seats could be a lot more comfortable, though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard stuff; immobiliser and alarm.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive with Audi. Bodywork incredibly expensive and parts expensive. Don't buy this car unless you have enough money to keep it looking nice!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Suspension arms at front will need replacing at about 50k miles. These can be expensive. Back window is plastic and on older cars can get steamy or cracked (never open in cold!) can be replaced though, about £450.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes