Catering to used-car buyers

[BRUCE <BRUCE@mannlawfirm.com>]

Interesting point on the Integra.

This is a subject that has always peeved me about
Audi.  While I own several Audi cars, and love the TQ
models, I challenge you to point to a company that
[short of maybe Alfa--look where they are now] hits
the "bad trifecta" [1.  High priced new cars with many little bugs; 2. High priced replacement parts;
3.  Dealerships with attitude] more squarely than Audi has in the past.

They say things are changing with the "new Audi".
Time will tell.  But, while Audi continues to charge
$30 for a $3.00 hose, the Japanese manufacturers 
continue to kick serious ass with performance oriented used cars [Supra turbo; 300zx; RX7's; GSR's, etc] which are, by and large, reliable.

AoA really needs to get off its ass regarding the replacement parts pricing---which drives down the resale value of cars & keeps many new buyers from entering the market.  Fire the idiot in charge of
setting prices, cut almost every part price in half,
then start advertising a "new Audi".  

Wow!  Guess I really am bugged about the local dealer, eh?  :)