Re: Audi TTs for Sale

["Paul E. Rivera" <rivera@deltanet.com>]

Chris Short wrote:

> thanks for the information Paul,
>
> what price will you be selling the American version of the TT at?

I am not a dealer. Only a Audi fan, no make that an Audi addict.

> The FWD 180PS should retail at below $35K US

the AWD 180 is $40K and the 225PS should be at just below 45K

> I am under the impression that quantities are limited?
>

Of course, at first as the demand exceeds the supply.

> When are you expecting first deliveries? I think that Neiman Marcus has
> already

in the process of delivering the first 100 units in the US this month.

> How many will your company have to sell? See above
> have you had many inquiries?

I do not know how you think that I am a Audi dealer?????!!!!!!

>
>
> A couple of points, I have contacted one of the people we have exported the
> cars too, he informs me that:1, He has had no problems with insuring the
> vehicle,

Funny, I have a gray market car in my stable and it is a pain in the ass to
insure.

> Point 2, I have contacted Audi Europe and Dave Audi USA, the
> vehicles will be covered by a 1 year warranty anywhere in the world.

Yes, but the USA warranty is 3 years!!!!

> ,Point
> 3, There are specialist in the US that deal with the personal import of cars
> from Europe, and deal with the EPA matters.

Yes, but they charge up to $10,000 to EPA/DOT certify a car.

> If your cars are a lot cheaper
> how about selling me one!!!!

Call Rusnak Audi, 626.449.0770, talk with Jack Weir, and get on there waiting
list.They sell at list price and do not gouge.

> !
>
> thank you for your attention in this matter, please reply
> chris short
>

Thanks to you.Paul Rivera

> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Paul E. Rivera [SMTP:rivera@deltanet.com]
> > Sent: 15 December 1998 18:25
> > To:   Chris Short; quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> > Subject:      Re: Audi TTs for Sale
> >
> >
> >
> > Chris Short wrote:
> >
> > > hello paul, the cars in question are the 180 bhp turbo models with
> > traction
> > > control , the quattro will not be available until around june we will
> > have
> > > the very first available, from our contact in Europe, we have 3 normal
> > tt
> > > cars available, black and blue, black or grey leather interior, sports
> > > steering wheel,  heated seats, climate control, aluminium trim,
> > Blaupunct CD
> > > player, 17"wheels, every conceivable extra, they are a dream to drive
> > and
> > > are even better looking in the flesh, you must drive one, the price will
> > be
> > > around £29,000, I think the exchange rate is around $1.65 so therefore
> > > they'll cost around $47,850 that will include delivery to one of the
> > ports
> > > listed below and insurance. you could have one of these cars five or six
> > > months before they are due for release in the states.(they really do
> > turn
> > > heads) The order books have have been closed for the states, I believe
> > they
> > > have all been sold and the waiting list for some parts of Europe is the
> > > begining of 2000.I believe these cars meet your DOT and EPA regulations
> > but
> > > will have a KM speedo?we can arrange the alteration in England to MPH if
> > you
> > > require, we will also discount on the purchase of more than one car.
> > >
> >
> > I think the problem is four fold.One, the price after duty and tax will
> > greatly
> > exceed what will be the sale price in the USA of officially imported
> > vehicles..
> > Two, the cars do not have USA VIN's and will not be recognized by USA
> > insurance
> > companies. Three, They will not be covered by AUDI USA warranties. Fourth,
> > if
> > they do not have OBD-2 Electronics, there is no way to certify them for
> > EPA.
> > All the best,
> > Paul Rivera
> >
> >
> >
> > > if you have any further questions you can email or fax
> > >
> > > my fax number is 0044-61-828-8235
> > >
> > > chris short ..... Manchester, England.
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Paul E. Rivera [SMTP:rivera@deltanet.com]
> > > > Sent: 14 December 1998 19:08
> > > > To:   Chris Short
> > > > Subject:      Re: Audi TTs for Sale
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Chris Short wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > hello Paul, I have 3 audi TTs available, for sale and immediate
> > > > delivery,
> > > > > available in black, blue full optional extras, we can deliver the to
> > you
> > > > > within 10-12 working days to any of the following ports- newark,new
> > > > jersey,
> > > > > baltimore, price will include shipping and marine insurance, have
> > you
> > > > any
> > > > > interest or Know anyone who would like one.
> > > > >
> > > > > please call 0044-61-828-8235 England, ask for chris
> > > >
> > > >   There could be some interest.
> > > > Are they LHD?
> > > > Are they Eurospec? 225PS Quattro's?
> > > > Please email me back the complete spec sheets and prices.
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Paul
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >