Audis in China!

[juddman at optonline.net]

Hi Folks - 

Just wanted to drop a quick line from Hefei, China (about 400 mi south of Beijing), where my bride and I are staying while we complete an adoption.  I usually just lurk on this list, but thought you might be interested to know that Audis and VW's are very common here in China.  A2 Jettas are used pretty much as taxis  and come in two flavors; the one we all know and a slope nosed (later?) version.  They may still be in production here.  VW Quantums (Quanta?) are also very common here and may still be in production as well.  Audi 5000's appear to be still manufactured under license, as they have Chinese nameplates, a different grille and taillights, but are clearly 5000's. There are many here in great shape and they appear to be used both as taxis and private cars. Anyone wanting interior bits should look here.  It appears that about 30-40% of the cars I've seen here are some sort of VW or Audi derivative -  something I did not expect.  Newer VW's abound as well - the new Pol
o looks neat, and I saw an A5 Golf, too.

Anyway, hope all is well in Audi-land back in the US.

Chris