Re: 99 a4 pricing is available

[Jim Simone <jmsimone@ix.netcom.com>]

Dan Simoes wrote:

> On kbb.com and edmunds.com.
>
> For the curious, the A4 1.8tq avant does not come with leather

That's true for all the 1.8Ts. Factory leather is available only with
2.8 models although a couple of folks have had it installed after
delivery.

> and sport seats are an additional option (why would they split this
> out of the sport package?)

To reduce the cost of the sport package and provide a choice, the sport
seats were designated a separate option in '98. MY '97 included the
sport seats, 16" alloys/all-weather tires and sport steering wheel. In
'98 it was changed to sport springs/shocks, 16" alloys/hi-po tires and
sport steering wheel. So, it was a trade-off - seats for the suspension.

>  They list the avant 2.8, which is odd because I thought they were
> killing it.  Perhaps it's just the 2.8q that they are getting rid of.

No, I believe the FronTrak option was deleted. All 2.8 Avants are only
available as Quattros.

> Optioned the way I would buy it, loaded no sunroof no tip, it's
> about $26600 invoice.

Still, a pretty good deal, IMO.

Jim
'98 A4 1.8T qms