Is it time to sell my Audi A2?

In the latest instalment of our CarGurus at home series, Chris Knapman explains why he's thinking about selling his Audi A2. But will he ever make up his mind?

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[torstenreil]

I sold my A2 TDI ten years ago and have regretted it ever since. Great packaging and interior, amazing fuel consumption. Most people find it ugly, but I loved it.

[robertl]

Low miles....good mpg....almost zero depreciation. ..you know its a keeper

[johnkellett]

I’m keeping my 53 reg. plate 220, 000 mile A2 TDi until there’s an EV pack for it. There is plenty of life still left in the car :-)
Why get rid? It works and is still more economical (c.50mpg per tank full) than most.

[gilchristantiques]

LOVE my A2 ...iv actually (believe it or not ) been lucky enough to own an RS6 V10 with 700 bhp ...and still im in love with my A2 ...😍

[imonlytellingthetruth]

Seriously keep it, they are the best cars I’ve ever driven, doesn’t feel small and drives superb

[returner]

As a current BMW i3 owner and someone that's also owned five small Audis, raging from A1 to TT, I think Audi is totally mad for not taking the A2 frame and retro-fitting an EV drivetrain into it. It would be perfect, and immediately give Audi a credible affordable EV option.

[ninilab]

I've removed back seats recently from my A2 to transport huge unfoldable wheelchair for my wife. The seats were quite heavy. I wish there would be electric A2 version, I'd go for it.

[brittainadams]

I thought I would sell my A2 1.4 after 10 years, I bought an electric car, but find that the A2 is far more reliable, even though it has 100k and the newer car only 6k, but then again I did buy a 20 year old Peugeot 106 electric with 24 NiCAD batteries. Sell an A2 err no way - park it up in a plastic bag ready for when the i3 lets you down.

[paultaylor]

Lovely Jubbly, please keep it, a classic in the making.

[paoloquirici]

I bought my first A2 in 2003 a yellow 1.6 FSI. Since I have driven a lot of different cars, Discovery from Land Rover, Audi A6, Audi A4 cabrio, Evoque Land Rover, polo vw, Subaru Legacy Outback, etc
These days I own 3 A2s, one for each family member. Two yellow 1.6 FSI and a 1.4 gasoline. In total I have owned 8 A2s over a period of 18 years. I do believe it is a well designed and engeniered car. My next step...thinking about turning the 1.4 model 27k miles on the clock in an electric classic car. After all it is hard to find a small car that offers you all the A2 offers (space, comfort, silence, feel and enjoyment). Don’t sell it.

[richardstamper]

No, don't sell it. I have had my 90tdi A2 for 10 years - it's was chipped 8 years ago and pushes out around 120hp with a whole load of torque. Now I know people out there are going to say so what? Well the A2 is all about the packaging and the drive. Our A2 benefits from full leather interior and the even rarer Audi body kit. This gives this little car a far more aggressive stance without going over the top. The pull from the 3 cylinder engine defies belief. It will top 100 quickly and will sail on to 125mph. The 1.6Fsi featured here was never the best option and on later cars the split fold rear seats are light and can be removed in under 15 seconds turning the little car into a real load lugger. Also that spare wheel well featured in this video was an optional extra, most only came with a tyre repair kit and no spare wheel. Putting money aside, the A2 remains the pinnacle of design. It will deliver 50mpg in any condition, it's comfortable, it's fast and it's becoming unique amongst bland modern day cars. To be honest I am wondering why you would want to replace it with a BMW i3. Road tax on the A2 is only £30.00 and a tank of diesel lasts for ever - what's not to like. I have owned many high end sports cars in my time but none have stayed with me as long as my A2, I love it today as much as I did when I first bought it. Here's the conclusion, I am NEVER going to sell my A2, it will be part of me until I leave this planet, then it will go to my wife or my children, by which time it will be even rarer and more desirable but I suspect still driving like a modern car - Get one before it's too late.

[deanprosser]

Keep it, I've a 1.4 tdi with 210K miles on the clock, just had a remap for drivability rather than power and it's transformed it into a little GTI.
Quirky little cars which people seem to like a lot.

[Kinematographer]

I’ve had…Porsche 912, 944, 924, an Albar jet, a Bristol 401, golf mk1, Saab Carlson, 900’s old v4 96, 95, and an original 99t (1977), audi, Volvo, a triumph spitfire, briefly a Dino 1972…lots of vw t2, t1, t4, and…..all I want in the world right now..is an A2 1.2 or 1.4 tdi!

[profdmw]

If you do decide to sell the A2 let me know ... I’ve been looking for a well cared for FSi for a while :-)

[colliedogjoy]

I just sold my MR2 and bought an A2...

[dj_efk]

The i3 is a worthy successor to the A2. Would be interested to know your A2’s spec and what you’re looking for in terms of £

[boomerang]

Hi Chris I would like more updates on life with your i3. In the matter of the A2, surprised you remarked that the A2 is large inside than the i3, were you thinking principally boot space? As from what I have seen (though as an owner of neither) the i3 passenger space is excellent, albeit only for 4.

[tube]

i3 is the natural daughter of a2 . My dream is to convert the a2 whit an electric power trail

[guidok]

I owned a Porsche 911 Speedster (964) with all the Strosek tuning parts, but my Audi A2 1.6 FSI in misano red is the second best, after the Speedster ofcourse. 🤪👍👌💪 I can put 5 mountainbikes in my Audi

[GangstaBoiiiiiii]

BMW i3 feels like the spiritual successor to the A2 - uses novel lightweight material and is best in class for emissions