Buying an A4 cabriolet

I've owned one ( 18t ) for ages now

You need to check out 18t sludge pipe problem

Do a search, it's very important

I'm selling the wife's but not for that ! Lol

someone asked this a while back and I did write a repy it went something like;

Its like buying any car really, check what you would check if you were buying any car. From personal experience, check for a vibration through the gear stick (DMF), engine temp, oil leaks, heat through the vent/fans when set at hot etc etc.

Regarding the roof, obviously make sure it works. Check the manual roof tool (its in the fuse box) see how used it is if it looks warn then its obviously had roof problems, see if it has a wind deflector very pricey from the dealer and hold a good price on ebay.

think thats it

had my 1.8t for 18 months now, i got to say i love it.
i have driven a 2.4 v6 cab and there smooth, but no faster then a 1.8t, pluss a little heaver too, so i would go for 1.8t every time, but thats just my oppion

as for the roof tool....hummmm mines missing and i have only just noticed

I have owned a 1.8T Cab for 3 years now, a 2008 model, Auto, and it is a dream of a car.

I owned 2 Mercs previously, both from new, and they are not a patch on the Audi.

I get it serviced by a mate who works for Audi, I always find a regular service keeps the car running well, so make sure you check the service log carefully.

Roof takes about 40/50 seconds to go from open/closed or closed/open.

Nice having a Cabriolet in the weather we had this last week, but I also love it for driving anyway, regardless of the weather.

I have the Sport, with flappy paddle, it shifts well enough for me. I have the roof with the sound proofing (acoustic hood), so it is nice and quiet and fine for talking on my hands free phone. I also have the Bose sound system, and when I hook up my Iphone and crank it up it is like a mobile nightclub lol.

I am trying to think of any niggles I have, but I can't think of any. Even the boot is big, which is a real bonus for a Cab.

Anyway, it is a lovely car, hope you find a nice one.

Also check that the roof stowage box lever in the boot works correctly. A few hundred pounds to repair.

the roof tool is in the fuse box in the cabin, open the drivers door and there is a panel (on the side of the dash)

I have an 06 1.8t(auto)- had it for about 15 months and love it as much as the day I bought it- its now done 52k and drives faultlessly.
not sure if anyone has mentioned the 40k gearbox oil change on the autos, had mine done just after I bought it- £150 but well worth it.