Debate Topic: Was there a 2002 A4 Avant? Discuss.
12-21-2007, 05:55 AM
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Debate Topic: Was there a 2002 A4 Avant? Discuss.
I say this because I've seen lots of inconsistencies when trying to list my car as a 2002 A4 Avant. The AW Model Guide doesn't list a B6 Avant until 2003. Many websites do the same.
On the other hand, my car's build date is 2/02.
Am I really actually sporting an early 2003? 10 years ago, February would be current MY, but nowadays, they're announcing next year's MY as early as January, so anything's possible.
On the other hand, my car's build date is 2/02.
Am I really actually sporting an early 2003? 10 years ago, February would be current MY, but nowadays, they're announcing next year's MY as early as January, so anything's possible.
12-21-2007, 06:55 AM
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What is the 10th digit in your VIN???
All vehicles sold in the US since 1980 have a 17-digit serial number. The 10th digit identifies the vehicle's model year.
1980-200- are designated by a letter from A to Y. Note: letters I, O, Q, U, and Z are not used because they can be easily confused with a number or another letter.
A - 1980
B - 1981
C - 1982
D - 1983
E - 1984
F - 1985
G - 1986
H - 1987
I - not used
J - 1988
K - 1989
L - 1990
M - 1991
N - 1992
O - not used
P - 1993
Q - not used
R - 1994
S - 1995
T - 1996
U - not used
V - 1997
W - 1998
X - 1999
Y - 2000
Z - not used
Beginning with 2001, numbers are used to designate the model year.
1 - 2001
2 - 2002
3 - 2003
4 - 2004
5 - 2005
6 - 2006
etc. etc.
1980-200- are designated by a letter from A to Y. Note: letters I, O, Q, U, and Z are not used because they can be easily confused with a number or another letter.
A - 1980
B - 1981
C - 1982
D - 1983
E - 1984
F - 1985
G - 1986
H - 1987
I - not used
J - 1988
K - 1989
L - 1990
M - 1991
N - 1992
O - not used
P - 1993
Q - not used
R - 1994
S - 1995
T - 1996
U - not used
V - 1997
W - 1998
X - 1999
Y - 2000
Z - not used
Beginning with 2001, numbers are used to designate the model year.
1 - 2001
2 - 2002
3 - 2003
4 - 2004
5 - 2005
6 - 2006
etc. etc.
12-21-2007, 07:07 AM
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Didn't know that - handy! It's 2, so MY '02. So why the lack of model info...
...for the 2002 A4 Avant?
Also, in the past, people have debated little things; e.g. color Driver Info Displays didn't appear until MY'03 (I've heard from others), but others with MY'02 Avants (and Nav) have them.
Also, in the past, people have debated little things; e.g. color Driver Info Displays didn't appear until MY'03 (I've heard from others), but others with MY'02 Avants (and Nav) have them.
12-21-2007, 07:12 AM
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My guess is that AW just does not ahve the PDF for the avant for 2002, as it was...
...a mid-year model. As far as the color display is concerned, maybe a "mid-year" change, so call this a 2002.5??? Regardless, it is truly a 2002 model year based on your VIN.
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12-21-2007, 12:34 PM
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all MY2002 that came equipped w/ Nav also got a colour display...
some w/o Nav also got a colour DIS b/c according to the rumour they run out of monochrome DIS and thus put in colour DIS while they waited to get more monochrome DIS...
12-21-2007, 04:14 PM
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I have the color display with no nav. I like it too.
Mine is an '02 Avant
Not to mention we got the lowest stance available from the sport suspension option. And heated rear seats, which I have too.
Not to mention we got the lowest stance available from the sport suspension option. And heated rear seats, which I have too.
