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2005 Audi A4 Cabriolet Convertible 2-door 1.8l on 2040-cars

Year:2005 Mileage:95696 Color: Blue /
Tan

Location:

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1781CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: WAUAC48H35K000211 Year: 2005
Make: Audi
Model: A4
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Cabriolet Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 95,696
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Doors: 2

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

I purchased this Audi in January 2008 with 34,000 miles off a 3 year lease. It's been mostly a commuting and road trip car averaging about 10,000 miles per year since. It has not been driven hard and has been garaged the entire time I've owned the car. It's a great driving car and quite comfortable even on long trips (as long as you've only got one passenger). And, when the weather is nice, driving with the top down is great fun. I've recently acquired a new vehicle and just don't have the garage space to keep the Audi.

Five tires (full size spare) were replaced at 81,500 miles in December 2011 with OEM Continentals. The car had new Continentals when I purchased so I got 56,000 miles on the set by rotating the full size spare in. The current tires should be good for another 40,000 by that measure.

Rear brakes and rotors were replaced in October 2011 at about 79,000 miles. The rear pads lasted about 45,000 miles but they must have been quite "soft" because the front pads hardly wore at all during that time. After the new rear Akebono pads were installed, the front and rear wheels seem to have about the same amount of brake dust suggesting that the pads are wearing more evenly front to back now. The front pads are still at about 3/8" of pad showing - should be good for a while yet.

Cosmetically the car is in fairly good condition. There is one chip in the hood from road debris (1/8" diameter) and a few smaller ones. There is a small scratch on each of the rear quarter panels that is mostly visible after a good wash. There is a slight scratch on the rear bumper that will likely buff out. One wheel has a bit of damage from curb contact. (picture provided) Included is a small bottle of touch up paid. The driver's side headlight lens is a touch hazy. There is no other body damage.

The convertible top is in good shape. There is no damage to the fabric outside or in. The weatherstripping is still pliable and is not damaged. I've been in some severe rainstorms and have never had any water leaks. Occasionally one of the cords that is part of the mechanism that tensions the interior fabric when the top is up gets loose and has to be retied. The optional windscreen that installs behind the front seats is included. This is a necessity if you want to drive with the top down on the highway or on a cooler day.

Everything on the interior of the car works. The heated seats are nice to have on those really cold days. The HomeLink buttons in the visor that operate a garage door opener are a nice convenience as well. All manuals as well as two remote keys are included. There is also a valet key. (not pictured)

The driver's side seat adjustment control lever is fairly easy to dislodge but just as easy to put back on. The glove box had the typical Audi stuck lowering piston issue which eventually broke the hinge on the one side. I repaired the plastic hinge with metal reinforcement and refurbished the piston. (see picture) The shelf in the trunk that defines that space that the top needs when folded down does not raise by the lever provided but can be raised by hand if need be.

This vehicle was involved in two minor accidents. The first occurred in 2007 before I owned the car. I don't know anything about that one other than what I can infer from the car. It seems the car was hit in the rear and the rear bumper and trunk lid were replaced and/or repainted. It does not appear that there was any damage outside of that. The satellite radio antenna hidden in the trunk lid does not work so I had to add an after market magnetic antenna to the car. The 2nd accident was when it was parked in my driveway and got the rear bumper and driver's side taillight damage by another car backing into it. This was just cosmetic - the rear bumper cover and taillight lens were replaced.

An issues that VW/Audi 1.8T engines sometimes exhibit is sludge. Audi revised the oil spec to synthetic only and specified a larger oil filter to address the issue. I do not believe that there are sludge issues with this car. I have always used full synthetic and the larger oil filter for oil changes and top ups.

Another issue that 1.8T engines of this vintage display is problems with the ignition coils. This engine had the coils updated under Audi TSB in December 2009 at about 60,000 miles. Since the revised coils were installed there have been no issues. I took the engine cover (the plastic with the Audi logo) off in the picture to show the coils - it is included.

Another common issue with Audi 1.8T and 2.0T engines is oil consumption. This engine uses about a quart every 1,000 miles. According to Audi, this is "normal" consumption. I've been tracking the oil consumption for a few years (I can supply the data if you want to see it) and it hasn't changed much. I have had the oil analysed (twice) and the reports do not show any unusual internal engine wear. The last report (January 2012) said:

As of this sample, you're up to 7,000 miles and metals are still in the average range (which is based on just 5,600
miles). The make-up oil wasn't enough to keep the trace of fuel dilution out of the oil, though that's not a
serious problem. The viscosity was in the 5W/30 range. Keep your oil level full and go on up to the 10,000
mile interval you're aiming for. Monitor oil consumption.

I can supply full reports if you want to see them.

A common issue with 1.8T engines is leaks at the rear coolant flange, J-plug and thermostat. These have all recently been replaced.

The timing belt replacement (recommended at 75,000 miles) has not been done.

Included, if you want it, is a Bentley Publishers repair manual CD with one remaining license.

I believe this description accurately represents the condition of this vehicle. I am happy to answer any other questions you may have. There is a reserve price but it's set below the KBB private party value.

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