Re: AoA is listening....finally!

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In a message dated 2/10/99 11:32:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,
oparvez1@nycap.rr.com writes:

> Well Christian, 
>       I can't deny that this is a good thing that AoA did. I also
>  understand that there are many difficulties to changing a corporate
>  culture. Nothing is impossible, and nothing is easy to do...especially
>  those worthwhile. But sometimes I get the idea that AoA isn't making
>  much of an effort. However, I'm not exactly privvy to their franchise
>  agreements. It took them too long to respond though. How much bad
>  image/publicity did they get from that one dealer? Probably enough to
>  warrant removal. 

The damage being done to Audi's image is quite large, believe me.  Sometimes
when people see my Audi, I will get comments like "oh, you drive an Audi, I
hear the local Audi dealer is a real bastard."  How could I respond?  Yes, he
is a bastard, so even though you may like them, I can't encourage you to buy
one due to the certain problems you will have with service.

>        I don't want to see my local dealer wiped out or anything. I think
>  the owner has done alot for the community and is a responsible person.
>  When I worked there, I came to realize that the dealership represented a
>  unique culture distinct from Audi. 

You have got more of an inside look than any of us, so if you say your dealer
is pretty good, it must be.  Lucky bastards!

>        Before I go into this any deeper.. does anybody know the
>  relationship between AoA and Audi AG? 

Yea, one is the maker of fine cars, and the other is the destroyer of fine
cars!  Sorry, it's 12:30 am and I couldn't resist.

  /\        _I        Christian J. Long (& Breeze Parker Long)
/    \ I_I I_I I      Orlando, Florida, USA
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'98 Audi A4 1.8tsm    Neuspeed .8 bar, K&N, 17" Ronal R28s
'96 BMW 318ti         For sale!
'90 Audi 90              
Past Audis: '84 CGT, '85CGT, '87.5 CGT, '90 CQ
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