98 Avant Questions for a newbie

[Ti Kan]

Mark Erickson writes:
> 1. Is the 2.8 V6 an interference engine? One salesman told me it wasn't but
> he also told me the car didn't have keyless entry,or an alarm system. So his
> credibility is suspect.

Yes, it's an interference engine.

> 2. So far I have ordered and returned one cargo area pad because it didn't
> fit. apparently it was for the newer body style A6. Does anyone know if when
> I try and order another. (The Audi dealer thinks they can order the correct
> one) should I tell them it's a 97 to avoid confusion? I would like a cargo
> area mat to help keep muddy dog paws from ruining the carpet.

Tell them you have a '97 and you'll get the correct pad.  The '98 A6 Avant
still has "old" body while the A6 sedan went to the new platform.  The
'99 A6 Avant got the new body.  This is a frequent point of confusion and
is well documented in the audifans archives.

-Ti
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