Audi "Rumors" from the horses mouth.

["Rusty A. Schlacke" <oxide@worldnet.att.net>]

My dealer faxed me a handout that was given to the dealers at their
annual meeting earlier this month.  It's dated 9-16-98 and includes some
interesting comments.  Enjoy!

Rusty A. Schlacke
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
"currently Audi-less"
'95 Audi A6 quattro 5spd (lease ended)
'86 Audi 5000 CS quattro  (my first and never to be forgotten)

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"The hot product for 99 will be the TT (Tourist Trophy) roadster due out
in the late April of next year.  Equipped with a 180HP 1.8L and leather
this car will come out at $30,000!"

The following was with regard to the Nieman Marcus TT
"...100 cars were made available (over 100 orders were received withing
5 hours)."

"Sales forecast for the TT is expected at 4600 units for the balance of
99 and 10,000 unites for 12 months in 2000."

"The TT will only be available in a 5spd.  Front drive in spring,
Quattro in summer, convertible in fall and 225HP versions in spring
2000."

MORE PRODUCT COMING!
"A6 4.2L V8 with 300hp.  5 valve A8.  250hp A4 biturbo"

"Audi is projecting 64,000 unit sales for 99 (up 40% from 98)."

FROM ANOTHER LETTER ADDRESSED TO US DEALERS FROM KEN MORIARTY

"We can guarantee the next 12 months will provide the most excitement
ever seen within our Audi brand."

The following is in regard to 99 A4 changes.
"A class exclusive feature will be provided at no charge -- Tiptronic
controls on the steering wheel will be included with the sport steering
wheel whenever ordered with Tiptronic automatic"