Re (2): '95 Quattro Wagon Info please

[drobbins@wellfleet.com (David Robbins,Wellfleet Sales/Mkt)]

This is not intended as a flame, but rather as clarification of some of the
discussions.

> [snip]

>> 
>> Most/all Audis come in a Quattro version. The Quattro is the AWD.
>> You need to know the model number, also. Is this a 100 or 200 wagon
>> (oops, in '95 is it the A4/A6?) The 200 is the turbo-charged version

> [snip]

> Isn't the A4 the new 80 and the A6 the new 100 series ?
> If i'm not mistaken, the 100/200 wagons would both carry
> the A6 badge with the turbo being the differentiator. 

You are correct.  In fact, there is no A4 this year.  It will replace the
80/90 as a '96 model.  Also, I'm not sure they are offering turbos this year
(don't quote me on this).

Other corrections to Andrew L. Duane's comments:

> As for comparing to the Mercedes, I've never driven one. Since the
> 300E is a RWD car (and not a wagon), I expect that handling will be
> quite different. Mercedes tends to make cars that are much quieter
> and more "solid" than Audi. But, somewhat less fun....

Not true.  Mercedes offers both wagon and AWD versions of the E class.  These
have been offered with the 3.2 liter six.


> Does this wagon have the new V6, or the original 5-cylinder?

I believe if it is not a turbo, the only engines offered are with V-6.  The
turbo's were (I think) still based on the I5.

Finally, Audi doesn't sell (in the states, anyway) a V8 (now A8) wagon.