4 seater cabriolets

[Ecosseven]

I have never been a fan of 4 seater cabriolets. I’ve always seen them as soft and good only for posing. However whilst trawling through the classifieds recently I noticed that S4 cabrios from 2004 - 2009 look fantastic value for money. Yes they are a hugely compromised car but as a result of this it also ticks a lot of boxes. It is fast, reliable, comfortable, very well equipped, practical, well built, has 4 wheel drive for driving in difficult conditions, they come with manual gearboxes, the 4.2V8 sounds great, I can enjoy the added experience a convertible brings during the summer, and it doesn’t come with an OTT bodykit (I hate it when manufacturers stick large lumps of plastic to a car to ‘enhance’ its sporting credentials). The only downsides appear to be fuel and insurance costs, the car is a bit on the heavy side, and no doubt the handling won’t be brilliant although I’m not too bothered by this as I’m looking for an all-rounder. Does anyone on here own one or have any experience of driving one?

All the best.

Edited by Ecosseven on Saturday 1st May 04:59

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

My 4 seater cabrio isn't soft and for posing

[sebhaque]

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

My 4 seater cabrio isn't soft and for posing

(IMG)Porsche(/IMG)

Is that Medic-one's GTO in front of you?

edit: faffed up the quote

Edited by sebhaque on Saturday 1st May 10:17

[GKP]

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

My 4 seater cabrio isn't soft and for posing

Yes it is.

[anonymous-user]

GKP said:

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

My 4 seater cabrio isn't soft and for posing

Yes it is.

I'd rather have the S4!

[lordlee]

Its a cracking ownership prospect as its great up and down the motorway and, once used to its weight, suprisingly fun to drive. They are a little heavy on brakes but the V8 rumble with the roof down helps you forgive most things! Go for it.

[sday12]

Like the V8, but it's got a bit of a big arse hasn't it?

[Glosphil]

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

My 4 seater cabrio isn't soft and for posing

4-seater! 2-seater + 2 legless dwarfs perhaps.

[Gizmo!]

sday12 said:

Like the V8, but it's got a bit of a big arse hasn't it?

No... great looking car IMO.

Almost two tons though - 4.2 V8 or not, that's a heavy car.

[theironduke]

Gizmo! said:

sday12 said:

Like the V8, but it's got a bit of a big arse hasn't it?

No... great looking car IMO.

Almost two tons though - 4.2 V8 or not, that's a heavy car.

They do sound awesome though, even at tickover and walking speed....really V8 menace!

[thesyn]

I've had mine for 8months and am very happy with it. Agree with the OP, it seemed like a lot of car for the money.
Great cabin with loads of toys.
Feels quite rapid in S mode, great soundtrack with the roof down. Speed seems to surprise people as apart from the noise just looks like another audi convertible.
Fuel economy is shocking though, 12-15 mpg around town, mid 20s however on a run. I just can't stop myself pressing the loud pedal to make that V8 noise

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

GKP said:

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

My 4 seater cabrio isn't soft and for posing

Yes it is.

Ooh you swine. I'm gonna give you such a pinch

[MartinF]

I'd have liked an S4 when I bought mine but my head ruled my heart in the end. Mind you, the 2.0T isn't tooooooo sluggish .

Oh, and I only bought it for a summer pose .