The LA Auto show says the 3.0 TDI will be in attendance...if so, why hasn't Audi announced it's US availability? Just doesn't make sense to drive it coast to coast and show it in auto shows and not offer it?

Duh?<ul><li><a href="http://www.latimes.com/la-hy-laas08-production-pg,0,4285128.photogallery">http://www.latimes.com/la-hy-laas08-production-pg,0,4285128.photogallery</a</li></ul>

I'll be buying the BMW or Mercedes instead.

Beats me why Audi will hold the Mileage Marathon and show the 3.0 TDI in US Auto Shows and NOT announce it's availability in the US. What are they waiting for?

alternative, will be viewed by most as an alternative to the Q7, not to another brand...