Just got the new A4 at our dealership! **PICS** [Archive]

Just Quaff

06-30-2008, 09:46 PM

So im not really supposed to show these but what the hell. Audi was testing out the TPMS on the new A4 and passed through our dealership in Seattle for a check-up. Got some cool pics. Audi will most definitely be offering a manual on the A4. I know that was a debate for some people. And also, they are doing a single exit exhaust like this one on the 2.0T and 2.0TDI and are doing dual on the 3.2. Here are some pics. Too bad it was gray [:(]

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Btw, the diesel is ridiculously quiet!

Oh and sorry I wasn't able to get interior shots. Little hard when all you have to shoot through is a sunroof.

speedydragon

06-30-2008, 09:49 PM

oOo nice shots! needs bigger wheels though haha

Marek K

06-30-2008, 10:29 PM

Nice catch.

But it looks like the European model... the front license plate holder is for a European plate, and the speedometer looks like it's in km/h.

Just Quaff

06-30-2008, 10:57 PM

Nice catch.

But it looks like the European model... the front license plate holder is for a European plate, and the speedometer looks like it's in km/h.

Yeah I noticed that after i took the pictures.
But the guy who was driving it was explaining that this was going to be exactly like the USspec.

quattro.it

06-30-2008, 11:18 PM

When will you have the 2.0TDI MT6 in stock?

akasch

06-30-2008, 11:24 PM

those are puny rims. the front bumper is so sick! its definitely a euro spec cuz it doesn't have side reflectors or yellow crap in the headlights

Monizzle

07-01-2008, 12:02 AM

Blake P

07-01-2008, 07:37 AM

Is that Quartz Gray?

Phoebusvh

07-01-2008, 07:38 AM

LOL this is great! Finally, we're getting some TDI in the US now.

CyberPMG

07-01-2008, 07:56 AM

Hmmm.... I thought that the 2.0TDI was a bit underpowered for the B8 A4 (at least for US needs). I would really like to see the 3.0TDI show up for the North American models. It's going into the Q7. It exists in the A5 (in Europe). It would be perfect in both power and fuel efficiency for the A4.

minira

07-01-2008, 09:54 AM

ooo nice, glad you got a couple pics. would love to get a tDi.

Just Quaff

07-01-2008, 05:12 PM

Audi has not yet released allocation information regarding the A4 TDI at this point. It looks like they should let be letting us know later into the 09 year. As for your upcoming diesels, we are getting the Q7 and Q5 TDI's with the 3.0 liter diesel in sometime around this December. I will let you all know if we hear anything more from Audi with regards to the A4 models and the option for diesel manuals/autos.

Also, expect there to be no availability for manuals once the A4 reaches the dealerships. About 98% of dealers allocations for the US will be automatics. Special orders and requests cannot be made until later into the year after the cars release.

booch

07-01-2008, 09:16 PM

i agree about the one sided pipes, def. not a good call, however, it does add some distinction to the 3.2

Just Quaff

07-01-2008, 09:33 PM

i agree about the one sided pipes, def. not a good call, however, it does add some distinction to the 3.2

Yeah I agree. I kind of like it. Especially with me owning a b5 right now. My only real beef with the new one is that damn electronic parking brake! WTF happened to the good old "hand" brake! I like being connected with my car, and the whole electronic ish is crap

robsilvr85

07-18-2008, 11:37 PM

i agree about the one sided pipes, def. not a good call, however, it does add some distinction to the 3.2

Thats stupid. If they want to some distinction between the 2, put chrome trimming like they did on the previous gen.

A4natomical

07-20-2008, 01:41 AM

imo i think it looks ugly in that form.

but that car has massive potential of looking sick.

i probably would still take the dolphin grey ultra sport next to it over this b8.

GottaAudi2

07-20-2008, 08:02 AM

I'm not feelin it. And I am not saying this because I'm the owner of a B7 - I do want to replace my car and I do want to get a B8, but I think the B8 looks are a step backwards. Kinda looks like a Hyundai crashed into a buick. Pipes on one side? whatrthey thinkin?

MarkChai

07-23-2008, 11:05 PM

Might as well hide the tail pipes altogether, Euro-style. That would look better with the back of the car anyway.

xplosiveg06

07-23-2008, 11:15 PM

im not feeling it either, and my B7 lease is ending this november. thanks for posting pics

s vier

07-24-2008, 05:30 AM

I just got back from my 09' ride and drive of the new A4 and I can tell you with 100% conviction that this picture is doing a total injustice to this car. This is the BEST A4 ever built. Hands down.

We drove a B7 down to the track and then gave the B8 a total and complete thrashing on road courses, autocross and around town and I will say that the only thing I don't like about it is the asymetrical exhaust. I will totally be able to deal with that though considering these 3 things alone:

10% lighter than B7
15% more fuel efficient
50+ more lbs/ft of torque

I'm telling you.....this car is sick.

PS:

That is the Eurospec version and we will get amber corners, side reflectors, color matched antenna and no blind spot mirrors. This according to Audi USA trainers and Reps.

jon102034050

07-24-2008, 08:31 AM

are you sure it is 10% lighter? I read a deal in the paper about the 09's and it said that they would be a mere 88 lbs heavier....

Blake P

07-24-2008, 08:38 AM

That is the Eurospec version and we will get amber corners, side reflectors, color matched antenna and no blind spot mirrors. This according to Audi USA trainers and Reps.

I sure hope you're wrong about the side reflectors. The A5 doesn't have them and I haven't seen them on the A4 in pictures I've seen so far.

DeMOROlized

07-24-2008, 03:10 PM

I sure hope you're wrong about the side reflectors. The A5 doesn't have them and I haven't seen them on the A4 in pictures I've seen so far.

The A5 DOES have side reflectors. It's inside the headlight & tail light housings, just like the B6. The A4 will be the same.

DeMOROlized

07-24-2008, 03:12 PM

are you sure it is 10% lighter? I read a deal in the paper about the 09's and it said that they would be a mere 88 lbs heavier....

You are correct. Although the chassis itself is lighter, the gross weight after all equipment is included is up just under 100lbs.

Blake P

07-24-2008, 03:15 PM

The A5 DOES have side reflectors. It's inside the headlight & tail light housings, just like the B6. The A4 will be the same.

Oh, I thought he meant separate sidemarkers like the B7.

DELUX

07-24-2008, 03:37 PM

We're getting the 2.0TDI too? I thought only the 3.0TDI was making it over here [confused]

I'm in big anticipation of the 3.0TDI personally, I can't wait until it is here :)

Just Quaff

07-24-2008, 04:46 PM

We're getting the 2.0TDI too? I thought only the 3.0TDI was making it over here [confused]

I'm in big anticipation of the 3.0TDI personally, I can't wait until it is here :)

Audi still hasn't announced the 2.0TDI release for the US. We should hear from them sometime mid 09. The 3.0TDI comes this september.

nick71692

07-24-2008, 07:45 PM

any word on 2.0 tdi quattro 6spd?
reverting back to twin pipes on one side is a major thing for me, i probably wouldn't get the A4 simply because of that (and i know many a consumer feel the same way).

single side exhaust just ruined it for me. The fact that they are putting it on the 3.2 only really is a trunoff. the dual exhaust was a signature piece.

DELUX

07-25-2008, 06:10 AM

Then perhaps the car in these pictures is being tested for Canada? Mexico maybe?

Maverick

07-25-2008, 06:20 AM

good catch
but don't like the color and the wheels!

Just Quaff

07-25-2008, 11:42 AM

Then perhaps the car in these pictures is being tested for Canada? Mexico maybe?

Nope, its being tested for the US. They were only testing the TPMS system on the car.

DeMOROlized

07-25-2008, 08:48 PM

Audi still hasn't announced the 2.0TDI release for the US. We should hear from them sometime mid 09. The 3.0TDI comes this september.

A4 3.0TDI won't be here until after the Q7 TDI launch (very) early next year. One rumor I've heard is that the Q7 TDI will launch in January as a MY10. No plan for 2.0TDI in an Audi for North America for now.

DeMOROlized

07-25-2008, 08:51 PM

Nope, its being tested for the US. They were only testing the TPMS system on the car.

Overseas spec cars get tested in US all the time, so I wouldn't bet on that as being tested for the US market.

Test location is selected based on its climate, not its geographic location.

Just Quaff

07-26-2008, 12:57 AM

Overseas spec cars get tested in US all the time, so I wouldn't bet on that as being tested for the US market.

Test location is selected based on its climate, not its geographic location.

He said he was testing it for US spec cars.

Just Quaff

07-26-2008, 01:00 AM

A4 3.0TDI won't be here until after the Q7 TDI launch (very) early next year. One rumor I've heard is that the Q7 TDI will launch in January as a MY10. No plan for 2.0TDI in an Audi for North America for now.

Nah man, the TDI isn't even a go yet on the A4 for the US market. Audi still hasn't said if they plan to bring it here or not. It will be on the Q5 and Q7, but no word from Audi themselves on whether or not a TDI a4 will be released this 2009. If they do plan to release it, they have told us to expect news in late 09 and 2010.

DeMOROlized

07-26-2008, 06:45 PM

Nah man, the TDI isn't even a go yet on the A4 for the US market. Audi still hasn't said if they plan to bring it here or not. It will be on the Q5 and Q7, but no word from Audi themselves on whether or not a TDI a4 will be released this 2009. If they do plan to release it, they have told us to expect news in late 09 and 2010.

Yes they have said it's coming. Read the very first paragraph of this Audi press release.

http://www.media.audiusa.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=9965

And by the way just heard today the first TDI car, the Q7 TDI, isn't launching as early as my other post had mentioned. Now it looks like Q2 09.

DeMOROlized

07-26-2008, 06:50 PM

He said he was testing it for US spec cars.

Who is this "he" you are talking about? That car isn't even US spec.

DELUX

07-26-2008, 07:01 PM

Nah man, the TDI isn't even a go yet on the A4 for the US market. Audi still hasn't said if they plan to bring it here or not. It will be on the Q5 and Q7, but no word from Audi themselves on whether or not a TDI a4 will be released this 2009. If they do plan to release it, they have told us to expect news in late 09 and 2010.

The 3.0TDI is confirmed for the US Market. It will be available as a sedan or avant, with a 6-speed manual transmission, and optional S-Line Package.

I will be the first in line for an avant :)

Just Quaff

07-26-2008, 08:19 PM

The 3.0TDI is confirmed for the US Market. It will be available as a sedan or avant, with a 6-speed manual transmission, and optional S-Line Package.

I will be the first in line for an avant :)

I want to know where you all are hearing this information from. Audi is in direct contact with our dealership and has given us no information with regards to release dates and schedules of the A4 TDI. As for the "He," that would be the Audi representative from Germany who was heading the TPMS test. They were also testing it on the A5 for some reason. If you really want answers, you should talk to your dealership general manager instead of press release clips. Remember the press releases for the B8 S4 twin turbo? All I am trying to say is that our dealership has the most up to date information when it comes to incoming units into the US. We can see down the pipe-line and know whats coming several months in advance. And there, as I have said, is no mention yet from Audi, of an A4 TDI for the US market. I am not saying it wont happen, but just don't count on it being here as soon as you think.

DeMOROlized

07-27-2008, 05:37 PM

I want to know where you all are hearing this information from. Audi is in direct contact with our dealership and has given us no information with regards to release dates and schedules of the A4 TDI. As for the "He," that would be the Audi representative from Germany who was heading the TPMS test. They were also testing it on the A5 for some reason. If you really want answers, you should talk to your dealership general manager instead of press release clips. Remember the press releases for the B8 S4 twin turbo? All I am trying to say is that our dealership has the most up to date information when it comes to incoming units into the US. We can see down the pipe-line and know whats coming several months in advance. And there, as I have said, is no mention yet from Audi, of an A4 TDI for the US market. I am not saying it wont happen, but just don't count on it being here as soon as you think.

I don't remember any press release with B8 S4 twin turbo. Link please?

As for dealerships having the most up-to-date info, all I can say is, yeah right. </sarcasm>

Just Quaff

07-27-2008, 08:14 PM

I give up man. I am trying to tell you that for the US, the dealerships will have the most up to date info, other then a Audi employee in Germany who is working on the USspec cars.

DELUX

07-27-2008, 10:00 PM

Just Quaff

07-27-2008, 10:57 PM

I'm going by the official Audi of America press releases. There was never a press release about a turbo S4. As for dealerships having the information first, that's complete BS in most cases. I know that many dealerships don't know anything about upcoming cars as opposed to enthusiasts. I can't walk into an Audi dealership and get any info on the new B8, but I can find all the official info in the press releases. Dealerships don't usually pay attention to press releases. They just sell cars and hope those people never come back for service. They could care less about the enthusiast crowd unless you have a dealer who keeps up with the fan base, and those are rare.

Well this is true for other dealerships perhaps. But we are the first Audi dealership that was put in the US and I know that the majority of the employees are just enough, if not more, of your enthusiast types when it comes to Audis and VW's. Most of them own modified Audis and VW's and are on the forums all the time. I can't speak for all the dealerships. But I can tell you that the information I have given you is very reliable when it comes to release dates of the B8. Several of our employees, and I am not talking about only salepersons, travel monthly to the germany plant for training and to see the cars being built. And we love other enthusiasts. Oh, and btw, most dealerships want people to come back for service. It is where most of the money is actually made fyi.

DELUX

07-28-2008, 05:42 AM

Just Quaff

07-28-2008, 03:40 PM

As soon as you sign the paperwork and take your car home, they usually turn from 'nice guys' into complete assholes though, that's what I meant by them not wanting you to come back for service. I need to check out this dealership of yours next time I'm out in Seattle, sounds nice ;)

yeah dude. It's a real chillax dealership. Not too familiar with the ones on the east coast, but over here the salepersons and service will continue to stay in contact with you to make sure everything is going well and we are always available for questions and concerns throughout the time you own the vehicle. Oh and if you didn't hear about the Leavenwurth drive that took place out here, pretty much the whole dealership took the day off to go on the drive. And then some others from the dealership went to the Audi meet south of hear on the same day. If you are heading out this way, PM me and stop by.

IKE20VA4

07-28-2008, 05:15 PM

gonna have to check out that 2.0tdi...

quattro.it

07-28-2008, 09:23 PM

Just Quaff

07-29-2008, 02:54 PM

Man, you must have some really shitty Audi dealerships up in Boston. I'm really sorry for you. Mine is filled with enthusiasts and they provide GREAT sales and service support.

Your not talking about barrier are you? I hate their sales staff, but their service is unheard of. They had me in for an alignment (go figure i work at University Audi and i go there haha. It's cause our alignment machine here is an out of ground machine and my car wouldn't be able to pull up onto it being lowered and all) and i was in and out of there with a perfect alignment in under an hour.

DarkW!sh

07-29-2008, 02:57 PM

put me on TDI waitlist!

Just Quaff

07-29-2008, 06:48 PM

put me on TDI waitlist!

HAHA, good luck. To give you an idea on the scope of the TDI's in the US market. We were allocated 16 TDI Jettas for the first month of allocaton...all of which are sold. And the 27 more that are being built....all ready sold. And then there is a list that continues for about 7 typed pages of people waiting in line for the TDI. Its a hard game to win haha. You can only hope that you are up there on the list.

LuckyUSP

07-29-2008, 07:29 PM

Haha was that the Tacoma Robert Larson Porsche/Audi dealership?

Was just there yesterday as well.
And didnt see it??

NVM.
Looks like it though :-)

Just Quaff

07-29-2008, 08:25 PM

Haha was that the Tacoma Robert Larson Porsche/Audi dealership?

Was just there yesterday as well.
And didnt see it??

NVM.
Looks like it though :-)

No sir. That's University VW/Audi [>_<]

quattro.it

07-29-2008, 10:23 PM

Your not talking about barrier are you? I hate their sales staff, but their service is unheard of. They had me in for an alignment (go figure i work at University Audi and i go there haha. It's cause our alignment machine here is an out of ground machine and my car wouldn't be able to pull up onto it being lowered and all) and i was in and out of there with a perfect alignment in under an hour.

Barrier has awesome service, don't they! They have a huge service area, largest in the Northwest by a huge margin. The technicians all drive tricked out Audis.

a4dc89

08-02-2008, 07:53 AM

why cant we get the diesel?!?!

Just Quaff

08-02-2008, 12:43 PM

why cant we get the diesel?!?!

Frankly, because the US market and mentality isn't ready for it. Babysteps.

Just Quaff

08-02-2008, 03:30 PM

Ok guys, just got our first US spec A4 here at the dealership. If you notice they put the sidemarkers on the mirrors [:D] which I think is a great move by audi! Come by and take a look if you are in the area. Sorry that the pics were taken with the phone again. And to clarify, this IS a US-spec car haha.

Also, we just heard from Audi that plans to prepare a TDI A3 for the US instead of the A4 platform are underway. So look forward to your TDI fun in the Audi hatch [:)]

Note the lack of Bose in the new Audis. Audi announced the retirement of the Bose symphony systems because of the company choosing to expand their interests with other car manufacturers.

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Audi Juice

08-02-2008, 06:26 PM

The wheel gap is so disappointing. Why is it that Audi continues to manufacture monster trucks when all of the other German companies have it dialed in.

Just Quaff

08-02-2008, 06:46 PM

The wheel gap is so disappointing. Why is it that Audi continues to manufacture monster trucks when all of the other German companies have it dialed in.

Sorry, I forgot to mention that this car has not been PDI'd (pre-delivery inspection) and therefore still has suspension blocks in place. If you dont know what those are its these little rubber studs that stop the springs from compressing. The ride hight should be considerably lower once those are removed.

Technik

08-02-2008, 08:36 PM

Will the B8 have factory adjustable suspension like the Q7?

FrankA6

08-02-2008, 09:28 PM

im sorry, thats prolly the worst looking A4 they have ever made :(

pjh1988

08-02-2008, 10:20 PM

Just Quaff

08-03-2008, 01:48 PM

^ Once it comes out and ppl start diriving it i think you will change your mind
It has some future looks that we need to get used to i think.. I didnt like it at first but i think ppl will make it better

Yeah. You are totally right. I had a hard time with the new look, but the more I drive it and the more I see it, the more I want to buy it.

Just Quaff

08-03-2008, 02:48 PM

Will the B8 have factory adjustable suspension like the Q7?

Yes. It will be incredible. You will be able to select between comfort, dynamic, and auto just as the previous systems. However, you will be able to choose to do this for the steering rack, tranny, and individual suspension points. Basically, the cars adjustable suspension is one of the most advanced on the road. All of it can be operated on the fly via the Nav screen.