I saw an A6 2005 today
08-15-2004, 05:27 PM
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I saw an A6 2005 today
It seems to be an Euro-spec demo car for American market. It was blue,
3.2L manual, no sunroof, no leather not even sure if it was Quattro. With
a license plate from Michigan (carmaker specified). At Audi Lauzon, Laval,
Québec.
Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I don't
even think that the manual will be offered!
The car has not the same elegance as its predecessor; a bit too generic to
my taste.
3.2L manual, no sunroof, no leather not even sure if it was Quattro. With
a license plate from Michigan (carmaker specified). At Audi Lauzon, Laval,
Québec.
Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I don't
even think that the manual will be offered!
The car has not the same elegance as its predecessor; a bit too generic to
my taste.
08-16-2004, 03:55 AM
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Re: I saw an A6 2005 today
In message <8rRTc.3771$1Z6.308628@weber.videotron.net>
"Saintor" <saintor1@REMOVETHIShotmail.com> wrote:
> Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I
> don't even think that the manual will be offered!
At present, only the manual is being offered in the UK with the 3.2 fwd.
A multitronic option is being introduced next month.
The 3.2 quattro currently comes with tiptronic - a manual will be
offered sometime next year.
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Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Saintor" <saintor1@REMOVETHIShotmail.com> wrote:
> Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I
> don't even think that the manual will be offered!
At present, only the manual is being offered in the UK with the 3.2 fwd.
A multitronic option is being introduced next month.
The 3.2 quattro currently comes with tiptronic - a manual will be
offered sometime next year.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
08-16-2004, 03:55 AM
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Re: I saw an A6 2005 today
In message <8rRTc.3771$1Z6.308628@weber.videotron.net>
"Saintor" <saintor1@REMOVETHIShotmail.com> wrote:
> Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I
> don't even think that the manual will be offered!
At present, only the manual is being offered in the UK with the 3.2 fwd.
A multitronic option is being introduced next month.
The 3.2 quattro currently comes with tiptronic - a manual will be
offered sometime next year.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"Saintor" <saintor1@REMOVETHIShotmail.com> wrote:
> Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I
> don't even think that the manual will be offered!
At present, only the manual is being offered in the UK with the 3.2 fwd.
A multitronic option is being introduced next month.
The 3.2 quattro currently comes with tiptronic - a manual will be
offered sometime next year.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
08-16-2004, 03:26 PM
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Re: I saw an A6 2005 today
Saintor wrote:
> It seems to be an Euro-spec demo car for American market. It was blue,
> 3.2L manual, no sunroof, no leather not even sure if it was Quattro. With
> a license plate from Michigan (carmaker specified). At Audi Lauzon, Laval,
> Québec.
>
> Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I don't
> even think that the manual will be offered!
IIRC the initial US offering will be Tip-only, Quattro-only.
--
Mike Smith
> It seems to be an Euro-spec demo car for American market. It was blue,
> 3.2L manual, no sunroof, no leather not even sure if it was Quattro. With
> a license plate from Michigan (carmaker specified). At Audi Lauzon, Laval,
> Québec.
>
> Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I don't
> even think that the manual will be offered!
IIRC the initial US offering will be Tip-only, Quattro-only.
--
Mike Smith
08-16-2004, 03:26 PM
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Re: I saw an A6 2005 today
Saintor wrote:
> It seems to be an Euro-spec demo car for American market. It was blue,
> 3.2L manual, no sunroof, no leather not even sure if it was Quattro. With
> a license plate from Michigan (carmaker specified). At Audi Lauzon, Laval,
> Québec.
>
> Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I don't
> even think that the manual will be offered!
IIRC the initial US offering will be Tip-only, Quattro-only.
--
Mike Smith
> It seems to be an Euro-spec demo car for American market. It was blue,
> 3.2L manual, no sunroof, no leather not even sure if it was Quattro. With
> a license plate from Michigan (carmaker specified). At Audi Lauzon, Laval,
> Québec.
>
> Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I don't
> even think that the manual will be offered!
IIRC the initial US offering will be Tip-only, Quattro-only.
--
Mike Smith
08-16-2004, 10:58 PM
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Re: I saw an A6 2005 today
"Saintor" <saintor1@REMOVETHIShotmail.com> wrote in message
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> It seems to be an Euro-spec demo car for American market. It was blue,
> 3.2L manual, no sunroof, no leather not even sure if it was Quattro.
With
> a license plate from Michigan (carmaker specified). At Audi Lauzon,
Laval,
> Québec.
The same car must be making the rounds. Because here in Minneapolis they
showed a car of the exact same description about 10 days ago.
> Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I don't
> even think that the manual will be offered!
>
> The car has not the same elegance as its predecessor; a bit too generic to
> my taste.
While I found it more attractive in person than in photos, I tend to
agree with the "generic" assessment (which says something about what I
thought of the photos).
Rob
08-16-2004, 10:58 PM
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Re: I saw an A6 2005 today
"Saintor" <saintor1@REMOVETHIShotmail.com> wrote in message
news:8rRTc.3771$1Z6.308628@weber.videotron.net...
> It seems to be an Euro-spec demo car for American market. It was blue,
> 3.2L manual, no sunroof, no leather not even sure if it was Quattro.
With
> a license plate from Michigan (carmaker specified). At Audi Lauzon,
Laval,
> Québec.
The same car must be making the rounds. Because here in Minneapolis they
showed a car of the exact same description about 10 days ago.
> Why do they use a car so different from US specs to promote it? I don't
> even think that the manual will be offered!
>
> The car has not the same elegance as its predecessor; a bit too generic to
> my taste.
While I found it more attractive in person than in photos, I tend to
agree with the "generic" assessment (which says something about what I
thought of the photos).
Rob
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