Our friends at AofA

[trharlan@one.net]

In the mail today:

ANNOUNCING A FREE OIL CHANGE
[It's just one of those things we're changing to serve you better}
...
Our parts and service professionals are out to win you over. In fact,
we're working harder than ever to convince you to come to us for all
your service needs. It only makes sense when you think about it. Because
only we have the factory-trained technicians, the latest diagnostic
tools, and the Authentic Audi Parts made to precise Audi specifications.
All backed by a 12-month...warranty on materials and workmanship.

Here's more good news. We've recently reduced prices on many of our most
popular parts up to 60%. So bring in the free oil change coupon and take
advantage of this special offer, and put your precision-engineered Audi
in the hands of the people best qualified to maintain it. Your Audi
Parts and Service professionals. We'll help keep your Audi all Audi.


END TEXT

I called Der Dealer today, and Frau partsguy told me that a new fake
wood center trim piece (about 4" by 12") would set me back... $257.00
I wonder if that represents a 60% proice cut.

He confirmed that he did not misplace the decimal.

I wonder if potmetal sunroof guides and doorhandles are some of Audi's
"most popular parts".

Does anyone else have a problem with these (&^%*s calling the parts that
they engineered like freshmen at Dewey Joint Vocational Junior College
"our most popular"?

Yeah. They're popular. Because they break all of the damn time!

I will be making an appointment to see my friends at Northland Audi
soon. Maybe thay can dazzle me with their latest diagnostic tools, or
their factory training. 

Man. I'm an arrogant, cynical, bitter person, but this propaganda really
incenses me. They've insulted my intelligence. No small feat.

Anyone have a direct phone line to someone important at A of A?





"Vee dont need zis list."

The M3 looks better everyday.

Ted Harlan