Audi A5 Cabriolet (2009 - 2011) used car review

By Andy Enright

Introduction

Models

2dr Cabriolet (1.8, 2.0, 3.0, 3.2, petrol, 2.0, 2.7, 3.0 diesel [base, SE, S line, S5])

The Audi A5 coupe had been on sale in the UK fully four years before the soft top model appeared in summer 2009. At first there were just three engines on offer, the 208bhp 2.0-litre TFSI petrol, the normally aspirated 263bhp 3.2 FSI petrol and the 238bhp 3.0-litre TDI turbodiesel. Later that year the S5 Cabriolet debuted, sporting a 330bhp supercharged 3.0-litre V6 TFSI engine rather than the 4.2-litre V8 that was shoehorned under the bonnet of the coupe. Since then Audi has backfilled the engine range, adding the 160bhp 1.8 TFSI petrol engine and the 168bhp 2.0-litre TDI and 188bhp 2.7 TDI turbodiesel powerplants. A revision of the A5's styling was announced in summer 2011, with coupe, Sportback and cabriolet getting sharper detailing, most notably smaller, more angular headlights. The interiors were also given the once over with smarter materials and revised trims.

What You Get

What You Pay

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What to Look For

You'll do well to find anything notable here. Corrosion is simply not an issue with Audis and another reason why resale values are high. Look for a fully stamped up service history and look for uneven tyre wear on the more powerful models. Check that the hood works smoothly and that there's no rips, chafes or discolouration from bird lime. Also make sure there aren't any parking scrapes or kerbed alloys.

Replacement Parts

(approx based on a 2009 A5 3.2 FSI) Set aside £250 for clutch assembly kit will while an exhaust system will be about £300. An alternator should be close to £150 and a radiator around £175.

On the Road

Overall

The Audi A5 Cabriolet is a car that feels exactly right for its target clientele. The key thing about a cool car is that it should never be seen to be trying too hard. The soft top A5 manages that with some panache. Used examples are now starting to look increasingly good value for money and there's a decent selection available. Take your time, look at a couple and don't be afraid to bargain hard. It's a buyer's market.

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