Re: 2000 S4

[Avram Dorfman <dorfman@est.org>]

I chose not to get the Alcantara, but I've sat in a car with it. It has a
nice feel, but I don't miss it. It feels very thin, compared to suede. I'd
worry that it would tear easily. I've also heard that it's impossible to
get stains out of.

As for Audi's claim "helps keep you planted during hard cornering," I've
never been in a car with bucket seats of any type where the seatbelt needed
any extra help keeping me planted during hard anything. The S4 is no
exception. That was just a silly marketing blurb, not something to actually
make a decision on.

One thing I'll say about the all-silver interior - it's very "cool" in the
sense that the interior doesn't get hot in the sun. And I have Santorin
exterior - almost as dark as it gets.

-Avram
'00 S4 Santorin/Silver, Nav
'94 del sol VTEC
'87 4kcsq (for sale, pics @ www.est.org/~dorfman/audi/4kcsq)


> Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 07:11:55 -0800
> From: Jeff Maurer <jeff.maurer@infocus.com>
> Subject: 2000 S4
> 
> Of those that have ordered or purchased a 2000 S4, how many opted for the
> Alcantara inserts?
> 
> My dealer is strongly suggesting that I go for all leather instead due to
> durability.  He feels that the leather, along with the side bolsters, will
> be grippy enough for hard driving.
> 
> It may be moot since the wife is pretty anchored on the stainless interior
> trim, but I'd appreciate any thoughts or experiences.
> 
> Regards,
> Jeff 
> 
> Jeff Maurer
> IT Section Mgr
> InFocus
> 27700B SW Parkway Ave
> Wilsonville, OR 97070-9215
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