When will Audi redesign the A6?
11-14-2001, 09:17 AM
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Maybe '04...I think '05 model year...
Audi is slow to change models:
A8 9-10 years depending on when the new one comes
A4 6 years extending into 7 with the S version.
True the A6 could be a 6 year run, but I think they'll try to squeeze another year out of it given its '02 face-lift. I could, of course, be wrong...but Audi doesn't move fast. No one knows for sure, though, although I bet the Audi brass knows. I think, if the RS6 is introduced as an '03 model in Europe based on the current A6, I would expect at least a couple years out of it before switching to an all new aluminum frame...plus, the all-aluminum thing will probably delay things anyway.
A8 9-10 years depending on when the new one comes
A4 6 years extending into 7 with the S version.
True the A6 could be a 6 year run, but I think they'll try to squeeze another year out of it given its '02 face-lift. I could, of course, be wrong...but Audi doesn't move fast. No one knows for sure, though, although I bet the Audi brass knows. I think, if the RS6 is introduced as an '03 model in Europe based on the current A6, I would expect at least a couple years out of it before switching to an all new aluminum frame...plus, the all-aluminum thing will probably delay things anyway.
11-14-2001, 03:37 PM
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Hi Finny!... I think you're closer to the mark...
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/22227/allroad1.jpg"></center><p>My UNRELIABLE sources tell me the entire A6 line is due for "replacement" come model year 2K5...
Which actually means we could start seeing hints of it as early as 2K4 - really only 2 years away.
This "replacement" (as they are referring to it in Europe) will also include a new allroad....
I think Finman is right on when he mentions the time frame Audi operates on - and since they updated the A6 for 2K2 it is not likely we will see anything (new) before model year 2K5...
Case in point BMW 5 series: Those that have paid attention will notice in model year 2K1 BMW updated the 5 series with new headlamps, tail lights, new engine range, colors, a few interior mods, etc. This is because there is a new 5 for model year 2K4. BMW (as I suspect Audi has done) gave it's 5 a "facelift" to carry it through the final years of it's production while they ready for the replacement....
Which actually means we could start seeing hints of it as early as 2K4 - really only 2 years away.
This "replacement" (as they are referring to it in Europe) will also include a new allroad....
I think Finman is right on when he mentions the time frame Audi operates on - and since they updated the A6 for 2K2 it is not likely we will see anything (new) before model year 2K5...
Case in point BMW 5 series: Those that have paid attention will notice in model year 2K1 BMW updated the 5 series with new headlamps, tail lights, new engine range, colors, a few interior mods, etc. This is because there is a new 5 for model year 2K4. BMW (as I suspect Audi has done) gave it's 5 a "facelift" to carry it through the final years of it's production while they ready for the replacement....
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11-14-2001, 04:40 PM
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Getting ready to purchase an 02 and plan on keeping it for 4-5 yrs.
I hate having a car that looks like an old style. My A4 is fine right now, but after maybe 1-2 years I would really want something. I guess we don't really know when it will come.
11-14-2001, 06:34 PM
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Yeah, I just think Audi is relatively slow in getting things going...
especially with the new aluminum chassis...there will probably be more kinks to work out than planned...the freaking S4 took at least a year or two longer to get here than originally promised 
allroadguy, you should check your medication level...agreeing with me has got to be a sign of some illness
allroadguy, you should check your medication level...agreeing with me has got to be a sign of some illness
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