1997 Audi Cabriolet for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Audi Cabriolet for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1997 Audi Cabriolet specs
| Engine | 2.8L 6-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.70 |
1997 Audi Cabriolet: every figure
| Displacement | 2.8 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Audi Cabriolet
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (1) and vehicle speed control (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97V175000 | 1997-10-08 | air bags:frontal | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1997 Audi Cabriolet?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1997 Audi Cabriolet for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. For anyone shopping for the 1997 Audi Cabriolet, here are the facts that matter.
What to check on the Cabriolet
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and vehicle speed control; have those parts checked.
Reading the spec sheet
It uses the 2.8L 6-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 12.4 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 37 litres. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $21.70. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the Cabriolet makes sense
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Size and space
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. The EPA lists 198 litres for luggage, roughly about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Try before you buy
Rent the Cabriolet first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the Cabriolet on your commute before you commit to it. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Year and trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Running costs
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$4,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Make a request
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Audi Cabriolet from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Audi Cabriolet for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Audi Cabriolet
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Audi Cabriolet?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Audi Cabriolet before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Audi Cabriolet have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Audi Cabriolet cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4340.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.