Just found this site. I just purchased a left over new 98 A4 2.8 (2 weeks ago) and got a super deal(I think). I believe I am reading the tag correctly and it appears to be a mfg date of 4/98 does that make it a 98.5 ..if not what does it mean in the way of differences.<br>My wife was sold on a G20T until we test drove the Audi A4... there was no comparison.. we were hooked. <p><br>Thx

In an attempt to distinguish between the '98 and '98.5 monikers used on the Forum,<br>here is a fairly exhaustive list of changes made to mid-year 98s vs. early production 98s<br>(predominantly on 2.8 models):<p>EXTERIOR:<br>1.There are no black jelly bean Audi logos below the side markers <br>2.The tail lamps are solid red (no amber signals) <br>3.The ABS system updated to version 5.3 <p>INTERIOR: <br>1.The instrument panel now has different hash markings and is *always* illuminated <br>2.The analog clock in the instrumet cluster has numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 <br>3.The warning light cluster in the center of the instrument panel (above the outside<br>temp gauge on non trip-equipped models) now has 6 little warning light squares<br>instead of the old 4 big ones <br>4.Atmospheres interior selections introduced <br>5.Sport steering wheel center hub gets "golf ball dimples" (previously faux rivets)<br>with matching shift knob <br>6.There are illiminated red "courtesy lamps" inside the doors when opened <br>7.Side airbags (in seat bolsters) <br>8.The stereo head unit is the middle-button Concert, not left-button Delta <br>9.Center armrest storage compartment release latch is lift-to-open vs.<br>slide-left-to-open <br>10.Alarm "armed" red LED lights moved to doors (next to lock thingies) - Alarm<br>activation used to be indicated by blinking red triangle on Hazard <br>11.Lights switch <br>12.Variable intermittent wiper control <br>13.Sport seats available in leather (cloth on 1.8Ts) <br>14.Headliner material is different (no longer looks/feels like felt) <br>15.Bose sound system no longer available as stand-alone option w/out CD changer <br>16.Late 98's (beginning ~7/98) also received new stationary cupholders relocated to<br>under center armrest in place of quarky old "pop-up" ones