How well do 96 Cabriolets hold up?

[Mike LaRosa]

why not go whole hog and put a V8 in it :)


Mike,
93 100 csqa

--- Tony Hoffman <tfh400036 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Jim,
>  
> They are pretty good cars, with few problems. The
> key with most of the newer auto's in Audi's is
> changing the fluid. That goes for most european
> cars, though. The tops very rarely have problems,
> just don't put it up or down on a weak battery.
> Quite often affects the allignment for some reason.
> Other than that, they are about the same as a front
> drive V6 A4 of the same era. 
>  
> BTW, not sure what the differences are, but if you
> are looking to replace the engine, you might sook at
> the 30V 2.8L Probably pretty similar as far as the
> basics go. The main advantage is low end torque. The
> 30V is no monster, but it is a bit better than the
> 12V.
>  
> Tony Hoffman
> 
> Jim Dupree <jdupree914 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I'm going to look at a 96 cabriolet tomorrow, going
> up for auction. Appears
> the timing belt let go. From the pictures it appears
> straight and complete
> and interior in good shape. How do the auto trans
> hold up? I have a 96 A6q
> in my driveway with 181k miles and it drives
> perfect, shift great. How about
> the roof mechanical? I don't know if it has a power
> roof or manual roof. It
> is green with black roof and light tan leather. If I
> get this I'll have to
> give up my 96 A6q or my 93 S4. There may be a 96 A6q
> on the marketplace
> soon!
> TIA
> Jim
> 93 S4
> 96 A6q
> 
> 
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