[urq] Where is Audi going?

[j.koenig]

For what it's worth, most/all of the decisions about what to sell in the U.S. market are 
made by AoA Product Planning.  Might need more 'car guys' in that department!
John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben Howell" <bhowell at rmi.net>


I would suggest that they are making a product that the customer is buying. Just like all 
these people bad mouthing GM for making vehicles that aren’t fuel efficient, they were 
only making a product that the people we demanding and buying.

With that said, I think it’s sad that they have stopped giving the US buyer the option of 
a clutch pedal. Just like the TDI options across the model ranges in Europe, you KNOW they 
are making it, but they just aren’t bringing it over.

I guess we will have to wait for the S4 to get the clutch pedal…..but then there won’t be 
an Avant version anymore either. *sigh*

Ben

-----Original Message-----
>From: Andrew <afinn1 at gmail.com>
>
>So is it true that you can no longer get an A4 with a manual transmission in the US? 
>Looks like my 2004 Ultrasport avant is going to have to last me a long time.....until 
>they import an A6 with the 2.0L and a 6-spd......or when pigs fly, whichever comes first.
>
>Andrew