Audi Announces New Park Avenue Product Showcase

[achoeypatkul@hqfaus01.unicef.org (Amnat Choeypatkul)]

     >Date: Fri, 29 Aug 1997 09:31:19 -0400 (EDT)
     >From: WARATAP@aol.com
     >Subject: Audi Announces New Park Avenue Product Showcase
     
     >So they've decided to make a little splash in NYC:
     >    AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, 
     Inc.
     announced today that in partnership with its local dealer Zumbach 
     Sports Cars, Ltd., it is opening a product showcase in New York City 
     at 250 Park Avenue.  The 6,450 sq. ft. facility will open its doors 
     this December.  An official name for this location has yet to be 
     announced. The contemporary design of this product showcase will 
     reflect Audi's German heritage and history of advanced design.  It 
     will feature seven cars in its floorplan and be a place for people to 
     see and buy the full line of Audis from the entry level A4 1.8 T 
     through the revolutionary A8 with its all aluminum Audi Space Frame 
     and body panels.
     >     Audi recognizes the importance of New York City as a leading
     market for buyers of imported luxury cars as well as its national and 
     international prominence in the realm of opinion, design, and fashion.
     >     Audi has enjoyed a resurgence in the American market over the 
     last two years with a 51.1% increase in sales in '96 and a 44.1% 
     increase in '95. 1997 year-to-date sales are up 33.4% over last year.
     
     
     ZUMBACH!!!  (Oh...no, not again, pls!)
        Well, do you know how much the rate do they charge for a regular 
     service?
        Just in case you don't--$89.95/hr for a shady/lousy service w/ the 
     overcharged bill.  (I still remember...6qt. of oil for my '89-90's 2.3 
     liters engine and a bunch of unnecessary replacements--w/o permission. 
      I have framed my last 60K services bill for the total of $1,368 and 
     put it on the wall in my living rm.)
        Humm...If you are not receiving the "free" or "Audi's good will" 
     services, pls steer away.  Unless you want to lighten up you wallet, 
     pls feel free to go ahead.
     
     Ciao,
     Nat
     '89-90 non-q (69+K miles)
     
     Internet: achoeypatkul@unicef.org
     
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