[DeTomaso] NPC 2009 Audi A4

[Thomas Tornblom]

JJD1010 at aol.com skrev:
> I'm trying to help my daughter get a car and she really wants a new Audi  A4. 
> Problem is that it is only available as a Quattro version and delivery  dates 
> for the non-Quattro model have not been announced yet. She is  leasing an A4 
> now and has to turn it in at the end of December. She'd like to  roll it into 
> a new A4 lease but the Audi dealer doesn't have details to  negotiate. 
>  
> Anybody on the list know anybody who works for Audi that might be able to  
> give us some info or help that the dealer doesn't have or won't share  with her 
> about upcoming non-Quattro A4 leases? 

Why would she want to get a non-quattro model?

I have been having audis as daily drivers since the mid 1980:s, and 
occasionally do something really stupid, like get a non-quattro model. I 
curse myself until I finally get a quattro again.

It is true that the quattro is probably more useful here where we do get 
snow now and then, but even in the summer I find that quattros are more 
enjoyable and neutral handling than the FWD:s.

OTOH they do weigh more and fuel consumption is slightly worse.

I also think that the first generation quattro system is superior to the 
later generations if you get stuck. It has real vacuum operated center 
and rear locker diffs. The later ones are either torsen or some stupid 
ESP/ABS controlled contraption.

>  
> Any help would be greatly appreciated! (And would make look like a hero,  too 
> %^))
>  
> Thanks,
>  
> Jeff
> 6559
>  
> In Dallas

Cheers,
Thomas