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Florida Dealer Lists 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet Without Reserve Price
The 2012 Audi A5 2.0T Quattro Prestige Cabriolet with about 31,000 miles is being sold in Florida without a minimum price, with a clean history and factory equipment.
By Edward Beaumont · 3 min read
A 2012 Audi A5 2.0T Quattro Prestige Cabriolet with about 31,000 miles is listed for sale in Florida by a dealer without a reserve price. This means the car will go to the highest bidder, regardless of the minimum amount set by the seller. The final sale price is not stated in the listing, so it is not yet possible to say what the car will ultimately sell for.
The vehicle was originally delivered through an Audi dealership in Manhattan, New York. The body is finished in Brilliant Black, and the interior is trimmed in Black Silk Nappa leather and Alcantara. The car is equipped with the S Line and Sport packages. According to the manufacturer's sticker, the total price at purchase was $57,275, which is nearly twice what a similar car with this mileage might be worth today, judging by the fact that it is being sold without a reserve.
According to the listing, the car's history is clean: the Carfax report shows no accident records. The title was issued in South Carolina, and the mileage is recorded as actual. An oil change was carried out before the car was put up for sale. The same car was previously offered on the Bring a Trailer platform, but the sale did not go through, and the car has now returned to the market with a no-minimum-price offer.
Under the hood is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive. Equipment includes a power-operated soft top, 19-inch alloy wheels, sport suspension, a Bang & Olufsen audio system, and the MMI multimedia interface with Navigation Plus. It is the combination of a powerful engine, all-wheel drive and an open body that makes this model popular among those who value both comfort and dynamics.
The seller has published photos showing paint thickness gauge readings and tire production dates, which buyers can review for themselves. This openness makes it possible to assess the condition of the body and wear items before bidding, which is especially important for cars sold without a reserve, where decisions are made quickly.
For those considering similar cars in the United Kingdom, a useful reference point may be a comparison with a later generation: the B9 Audi A4, introduced in 2015 on the MLB Evo platform, was offered in front-wheel-drive base versions and with 1.4 TFSI, 2.0 TDI and TFSI engines, as well as a 3.0 V6 diesel. Owners and buyers of this model most often complain about oil consumption, ABS faults and the operation of the DSG gearbox. Eight recall campaigns have been recorded for the A4, which is worth considering when choosing a car from this family.
Source: bringatrailer.com
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