What car to buy in Europe? (Some Audi content)

[TM]

Sorry-
Thanks for the correction- someone mentioned the Octavia is the same
as an A4- there is one model that is the same as a Passat.

If the Octavia uses a transverse engine, then the TT180, Golf/Jetta 1.8T
have a lot in common with it.

Yes, it would be a huge problem to get the car through DOT/EPA and
definitely not worth it.

Taka

-----Original Message-----
From: Eyvind Spangen [mailto:eyvind.spangen at c2i.net]
Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2002 3:44 AM
To: TM
Cc: 'Robert Myers'; 'Pantelis Giamarellos'; 'John Larson';
quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: What car to buy in Europe? (Some Audi content)


On Fri, 26 Jul 2002 21:54:33 -0400, you wrote:

>The Skoda would be impossible to get trim and body parts for in the US
>(through official channels), but the drivetrain is exactly the same as
>the A4, no problems servicing the car otherwise.

Nope, the Octavia uses a transverse mounted engine. Replace "A4" with
"TT", and you're right. Suspension components etc. made for the TT bolts
right up on the Octavia.

Wouldn't it be a problem to get the car titled in the US when it's not
sold there officially and crash tested, emissions tested etc.?

--
E. Spangen
'89 Audi 80 2.0E quattro
('90 Audi 200TQ20v - garasjedronning)