PCV valve failure on FSI engines, potential carbon buildup on direct-injection engines.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Focus:
Audi AG, a German manufacturer renowned for luxury vehicles, automotive engineering, and the pioneering quattro all-wheel-drive system.
Model Evolution
Cabriolet Lineage:
The A4 Cabriolet (8H) succeeded the Audi 80/A4 Cabriolet (8G) and was part of Audi's strategy to offer stylish, premium convertibles.
Production
Manufacturing Location:
Ingolstadt, Germany (and potentially other Audi facilities).
Production Period For 8H:
2002-2009
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Ward'S 10 Best Engines:
The 3.2L V6 FSI engine may have received accolades in previous years for its smooth power delivery and technology.
Ratings
Consumer Reports Ratings:
Varied by year and specific model, generally indicating good performance and luxury, with some reported reliability concerns common to European luxury vehicles of the era.
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