diagnosticator1

From Automotive News:
"Audi will place limits on its product options
In a move to wring complexity out of its system, Audi of America is reducing drastically the number of options and powertrain combinations offered in the United States."

Tgr_Clw

or something that Europe gets.

MB The Body

there are nowhere near as many options from engines to interior and exterior choices that they get over in Europe. What that report indicates is that we're getting screwed even worse. We'll never get sport seats

This is probably just a ploy to make more money though and cut costs. The options will probably all still be there but they'll be bundled into packages like on the A3 with the Premium Package and the Sports Package.

They will probably save money manufacturing because cars won't vary as much. They will probably make more money cause you will buy a package that includes more options than you may otherwise want.

I'm just speculating and guessing though... so what do I know

Spinnetti

I'm in the minority that doesn't want 10k in options that add useless weight and complexity. I couldn't even order my car today i.e. no sunroof.

MB The Body

they are inclined to do "bundles" instead of stand alone options. It sucks for the customer.

a4tis™[Bye Turbo]

you are right on the money MB imho

OLight:TNG

So, maybe this will be my first - and last - A4.

Or, I'll just keep buying them used.

(e.g. - Last year, I was faced with the decision - new A3 with 2.0T and FWD for $28K, or my car for $20,700. Gee, let me think for a moment...)

Tgr_Clw

Yup. That kind of thinking got me the B6 A4 instead of the B7.

Tgr_Clw

That and the fact that the B6 forum is more fun than the B7.

MB The Body

I definitely interested to see the B8 A4/S4, A5/S5, or the next gen TT. We'll see though.