RE: Audi Factory Direct?

[Peter Henriksen <peterhe@microsoft.com>]

Rumour.

Audi and VW don't have a European pick-up program. Go figure: all the
other European manufacturers who sell cars in the US have one...
- peter
  peterhe@microsoft.com - http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/1001
  91 200qw
  94 acura legend gs
  issaquah, wa, usa


>-----Original Message-----
>From:	Jeff Kimbel [SMTP:jkimbel@unimax.com]
>Sent:	Wednesday, November 27, 1996 9:59 AM
>To:	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
>Subject:	Audi Factory Direct?
>
>(I'm new to the list so excuse me if this is a FAQ - my cursory inspection
>of the archive didn't locate this topic)
>
>I plan to vacation in Europe next spring.  A friend of mine claims that you
>can arrange to purchase a car directly from Audi and pick it up at the
>factory.  They deliver a U.S. market car and the price (10% below list)
>includes a delivery to the U.S. when the buyer returns.  They also give a
>tour of the factory and put you up for the night.
>
>Any truth to this rumor?  I couldn't find any references to this on any
>official or unofficial Audi related pages.  Any pointers will be appreciated.
>
>Thanks!
>
>-- Jeff Kimbel
>jkimbel@unimax.com
>