If anyone cares. They also say (in case you were wondering):
- throttle response is immediate;
- turbo lag is absent;
- shifts are smooth and easy;
- and the sound of the engine is a pleasing low rumble

Remember that Lexus 2+2 concept that looks like a big SLK with a TT top; it will apparently have an SLK type retracting hard top. Unlike the SLK, however, you will apparently be able to put two sets of golf clubs in the back with the top down (I guess they needed Audi to figure out for them how big the trunk should be).

Finally, there is a picture of a Suzuki concept roadster which undeniably looks like a TT roadster with an mid 70's 91 front end. Probably will be available for the price of 1970 914 with 100k miles on it (and about as fast).

Its more for suppliers, dealers, etc. But the information is usually correct.

Audi's original plan was to do the 225 coupe in Apr / May and follow with the Roadster thereafter. I think its becoming apparent, however, that the roadster will come first.It would make marketing sense probably to do it in the 180 first and bring the 225 on later (it would get more media attention). Since all of the reviews in the US magazines have been on the 225, I would presume that's what will arrive first.

BTW, speaking of "marketing sense", I now remember that AoA had a help wanted ad in Automotive News over the summer for a Public Relations Manager. Might explain a few things. If any one is interested, let me know and I'll look through my stack and post the details -the job is obviously still open. I was tempted to send them my resume for the hell of it (not that banking isn't all fun & games), but it would be tough to leave my daily commute to NYC behind for Auburn Hills, MI.

is that's where you get the real poop on how dealers operate. They have very complete lists of incentives/rebates/etc., PLUS they have ads from suppliers that spell out how much profit dealers are able to squeeze out of folks who don't know better (i.e., people who aren't as car-savvy as us). Dealers really do think people are idiots.

Is their information vis a vis rebates/incentives more comprehensive than the Edmunds's site?
Benson

they don't have a complete list in every issue, but when they do a list I believe it because it's an industry rag, and there's money on the line. They are also going to have more complete lists of "hidden" dealer incentives that could prove helpful. I wouldn't be surprised if Edmund's uses it as their source.