2013s showing up on dealer lots?

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06-01-2012, 12:45 PM

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I remember hating the B6's when they came out.

I had owned a B5 for many years, and I thought the B6's actually ruined the car's good looks. But I needed a new car, so I bought a B6. After awhile, the car's looks grew on me, and I realized how ancient it made the B5 look.

I skipped the B7 altogether, because I considered it just a minor refresh. But when the B8 came out, I liked it right away.

I'm planning to keep my car until the next generation (B9? B10?) comes out. Although I may be tempted by a sedan-style A3 that is the same size as my old B5.
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06-01-2012, 12:50 PM

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The 2008 was a minor refresh of the B6, and they named it B7 ...

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I wonder will the 2013's be a B9? or still under the B8 category? Not sure if the body types change for minor stuff like this or for full rebuilds. I'm still new to the wonderful world of Audi.

. . . so, I guess they will call the 2013 A4 the B9 -- although they might want to skip a number, lest some smart-aleck automotive writer refer to the car as "benign."

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06-01-2012, 01:05 PM

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Overall concensus suggests few people like the refresh. The grill, the new headlights, the fog lights and housing are not going over well. Maybe it will grow on some over time.

I actually mostly like the refresh, but this picture is unflattering. I think they could have made the inner vertical edge of the headlights parallel with the long vertical segment of the grill, instead of the line segment that cuts the corners of the grill.

Both the new 3 and the B8 refresh have "frowning" headlights, but with the 3, it is the top eyelid that has been squished down, whereas with the A4, it looks like the bottom eyelid has been raised up, if you know what I mean

And the latter is a little weird.

But I do like what they have done to the interior, especially with the reduction in fake chrome surface area.

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06-01-2012, 01:46 PM

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Cars.com now lists a bunch of them. Sometimes these listings show up before the cars themselves. Has anyone seen 2013s on lots yet?

I tested a '13 S4 last Wednesday (Audi North Austin) they received 3 trucks of 13 models last weekend... Mine is scheduled to arrive in Huston July 19.

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06-01-2012, 03:48 PM

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In this particular picture, I have to say I like the 2012 grill better.

I agree, it has a sharper look to it.

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06-03-2012, 12:25 PM

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Nalley Audi has several on their lot and has real pictures posted on their website. They also have a 2013 A5 and S5 convertible.

I got a call from a dealer in San Diego sayin they'll be in this week. Looking forward to see it in person. I happen to like the front end when I look at the pics on the Nalley site.

Anyone played with the new MMI?