FW: S4

[Peter Henriksen <peterhe@microsoft.com>]

So there it is. Official word that, once again, we here in the States
will be denied an S-model...

Argh.

- peter, peterhe@microsoft.com, issaquah, wa -
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/1001
  98 volvo v70 t5 - 5-speed
  94 acura legend gs - 6-speed...


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	volktalk [SMTP:auditalk@ms1.vw.com]
> Sent:	Tuesday, September 16, 1997 5:15 PM
> To:	Peter Henriksen
> Subject:	S4
> 
> Dear Peter:
> 
> Thank you for contacting Audi of America. We appreciate your taking
> the time
> to express your admiration for the S4; however, it is not are
> scheduled for
> availability in the North American market at this time.  
> 
> Your opinion matters - we have forwarded your suggestions to the
> appropriate
> individuals.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Charlie
> AudiTalk
> 
> >Date: Thu Sep 11 18:36:01 EDT 1997
> >From: WebServ@ahu003.abh.vw.com
> >Subject: Feedback - Audi Website
> >To: audi.talk@vw.com, audimail@netpub.com
> >
> >From: audi.robot@www.audi.com
> >
> >date=name=Peter Henriksen
> email=peterhe@microsoft.com
> comments=I
> would be interested in knowing in what guise, if any, and when the new
> S4
> will be coming to the States. I ha
> >
> >
> >ve heard rumours about a detuned version with a single turbo charger,
> and
> would like to make it known that I, for one, would be very interested
> in the
> full blown Biturbo, as available in Europe, but if we only get a
> single
> turbo model here in the States, 
> >
> >
> >I will consider taking my business elsewhere. Granted, it will
> probably be
> to another used Audi, but I would much prefer to have a new one this
> time
> around.
> >
> >I don't believe I am alone in this sentiment and I think the status
> quo (no
> S-models) and the past history of S-models (sporadic imports of some
> models)
> is a bad idea. I know of a large group of people who are becoming
> increasingly disenchanted with Audi 
> >
> >
> >here in the States although they all drive more or less recent Audis
> and
> are close to fanatical about them. Bringing in a wider variety of high
> performance models and not presuming to know what all American
> consumers
> want (such as not offering a 1.8T Avan
> >
> >
> >t quattro and delaying the 5-speed introductions of most models)
> would help
> to solidify people's belief in Audi of America, should do AoA's image
> a
> world of good and should have a noticable impact on sales.
> >
> >For now, I would "settle" for starting with the S4 Biturbo in both
> sedan
> and avant forms. If I can get a rough estimate on when and how much, I
> can
> start working on my wife to put a deposit on one...
> >
> >Thanks for "listening".
> >- peter