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Old 1st September 2021, 07:31 AM
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Default Wanted - A4 Cabriolet

Petrol
Sub 60k
Manual preferred
10k budget
Any colour except black
Asking for an acquaintance

Anyone know of any. I can only find 2 on Auto trader / eBay.
He's not interested in an A5!
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1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing!
1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard
2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion.
2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse.
2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter.

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2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex
1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure.
1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex.
2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on.
1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8.
And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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Old 1st September 2021, 08:32 AM
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There’s a black S4 on auto trader that might fit the bill, although it’s auto (the auto is a much better option on the S4 due to gearing)

A5 is much less dated - presume buyer is concerned about oil consumption issue with 2.0T?
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Old 1st September 2021, 09:42 AM
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There’s a black S4 on auto trader that might fit the bill
Unlikely Adrian.
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Any colour except black
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.).
2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!
Finally: gone, but not forgotten.....
1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors.
e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)
1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer.
And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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Old 1st September 2021, 10:23 AM
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Missed that bit until after posting, having already ignored manual only but point remains to not exclude the S4 from searches as they are usually listed separately and are often in better condition than the lower spec models, but have their own issues with cam chains stretching.
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Old 1st September 2021, 10:34 AM
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I'd agree, indeed don't rule out an RS4 either...... unless running costs are a factor, in which case the S/RS man maths can quickly get out of control!
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Old 1st September 2021, 11:47 AM
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Thanks guys but the buyer is not your sporty type. He likes all the comforts and mentioning turbos raises an eyebrow! I was explaining TFSI at the time.
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Currently,
2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block.
1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing!
1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard
2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion.
2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse.
2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter.

Previously
2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex
1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure.
1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex.
2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on.
1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8.
And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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Old 3rd September 2021, 09:30 AM
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So, I have mine for sale, ticks a lot of boxes, it really is an excellent car. I'd ideally keep it but unfortunately my track car as at (arguably beyond) the limits of what I can put on the road and not invite trouble.

I looked at weights and considered getting a towbar for the A4 so I could solve the issue but it'll tow a max braked capacity of 1800kg, the track car is 1250kg and that doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room for trailer weight - so selling.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334128371309

I can't speak highly enough of this car, I bought it after my D3 S8 and had it nearly 4 years - in fact, I posted about it here:

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13812

Its just had a new MOT, doesn't need a service for a while and although modified, its tastefully done (IMO), the S5 seats are a huge comfort upgrade.
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Old 3rd September 2021, 09:35 AM
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Sorry, just seen the Petrol and except black and sub 60k miles... ignore me, my exuberance at someone else actually wanting an A4 took over! ha ha

Get him to join us over at the A4 Cabriolet Club UK on Facebook, a few there for sale, but be weary of the 1.8T, 2.0TFSI and S4 engines unless proof of common problems have been addressed.
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Sorry, just seen the Petrol and except black and sub 60k miles... ignore me, my exuberance at someone else actually wanting an A4 took over! ha ha

Get him to join us over at the A4 Cabriolet Club UK on Facebook, a few there for sale, but be weary of the 1.8T, 2.0TFSI and S4 engines unless proof of common problems have been addressed.

Thanks for the Heads up.
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Currently,
2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block.
1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing!
1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard
2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion.
2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse.
2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter.

Previously
2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex
1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure.
1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex.
2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on.
1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8.
And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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