Re: Audi moving upmarket?

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In a message dated 96-10-17 17:55:34 EDT, lucasbl@maritz.com (Lucas,
Brent-Operations Analys) writes:

<< Yes, I should probably settle for the 1.8t and be happy.  Upgrade the
 engine, and overlook the lost amenities.  But I think you lose too much
 in the bargain:
 
 No burled walnut wood trim ("Pixel" graphic aluminum trim instead)
 No power driver seat
 No leather-wrapped steering wheel
 No folding front-center armrest with storage container
 No outside temperature gauge (but available as an option in all-weather
 pkg.)
 15-inch, 8-spoke cast aluminum alloy wheels with 195/65 R15 H-speed
 rated all-season radials
    (instead of 16-inch, 5-spoke cast aluminum alloy wheels with 205/55
 R16  -- but avail. as an option) >>

That's not a bad bargain.  The price of an A4 1.8T is over $4,000 (U.S.) less
than an A4 2.8.  The equipment you list (and the lack of metallic paint and a
few other nits and nats) is worth far less than the actual price difference.
 Accepting the engine difference, I find the A4 1.8T to be a relative
bargain.