A4 drive by wire?? What year??

[Audi A4]

On Thu, 19 Oct 2000, F. Lord wrote:

> I am looking for a used A4 1.8TQ with trip computer.
> Anyone knows what models have drive by wire and
> if so when did it start.
> The Mk4 GTI 1.8T has drive by wire starting MY 2000.
> 

The A4 is the same.  DBW started in MY00 and continues in MY01.
I've got it in my '01 ... doesnt seem too different than my old '97

> Thanks
> 

Jon
'01 1.8tqmsx