Just saw a 2002 A4 on the road...

jmatero1 · 07-17-2001, 04:06 PM

So, I was driving on 287 into White Plains NY just now and in front of me pulls what I thought was a 2002 A6. The tail was all A6 but the lights were light on the top and that's why I assumed it was the 2002 model. Then I noticed that while the audi rings were on the decklid, there was no "A6" badging anywhere. So I pull along side of it, then around to the front and see a NJ plate that says "Vehicle Mfg." Once I saw the nose in my rear view mirror, I spotted the chrome surround on the lower grille and realized "this is the A4". Sure enough, a 2002 A4, DkRed/burgendy type color with tan interior. It had dual exhausts in the rear and xenon headlamps to boot.

My impressions, unfortunately, were not all that good. I've been waiting for this sucker for a while and I have to tell you that the comments I heard from just about everyone at the NY autoshow are justified: This car will not turn heads AT ALL. I can tell you, it will simply be mistaken as an A6... not a doubt in my mind. There is nothing about the car on the outside that makes you do a "WOW... That's Beautiful" double take like a Benz, BMW or the current A4 for that matter. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful car, but a new PASSAT will get more attention than this vehicle. It has nothing that makes the A4 a standout... no A4-specific styling element that makes you go wow. Even more shocking to me was that when it pulled up to a traffic light downtown, I was behind it and right along side of the 2002 model was a new S4 and the owner didn't turn ONCE to look at it. The current car has personality... somehow the 2002 lost it all in the translation.

markbradford · 07-17-2001, 04:11 PM

[ej257] · 07-17-2001, 04:12 PM

thats why i got a 2001

Dada_1.8T · 07-17-2001, 04:20 PM

markbradford · 07-17-2001, 04:21 PM

HDClown · 07-17-2001, 04:50 PM

You havepictures of this anywhere?

1dot8 · 07-17-2001, 05:05 PM

I see lots of new A4's here, and I swear that they are gorgeous. Of course we are used to the looks of our A4's, but the new is great...

markbradford · 07-17-2001, 05:07 PM

Damn resizing!

markbradford · 07-17-2001, 05:08 PM

1dot8 · 07-17-2001, 05:13 PM

07-17-2001, 04:06 PM	#1
jmatero1 New Member Account #: 17012 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 5	Just saw a 2002 A4 on the road... So, I was driving on 287 into White Plains NY just now and in front of me pulls what I thought was a 2002 A6. The tail was all A6 but the lights were light on the top and that's why I assumed it was the 2002 model. Then I noticed that while the audi rings were on the decklid, there was no "A6" badging anywhere. So I pull along side of it, then around to the front and see a NJ plate that says "Vehicle Mfg." Once I saw the nose in my rear view mirror, I spotted the chrome surround on the lower grille and realized "this is the A4". Sure enough, a 2002 A4, DkRed/burgendy type color with tan interior. It had dual exhausts in the rear and xenon headlamps to boot. My impressions, unfortunately, were not all that good. I've been waiting for this sucker for a while and I have to tell you that the comments I heard from just about everyone at the NY autoshow are justified: This car will not turn heads AT ALL. I can tell you, it will simply be mistaken as an A6... not a doubt in my mind. There is nothing about the car on the outside that makes you do a "WOW... That's Beautiful" double take like a Benz, BMW or the current A4 for that matter. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful car, but a new PASSAT will get more attention than this vehicle. It has nothing that makes the A4 a standout... no A4-specific styling element that makes you go wow. Even more shocking to me was that when it pulled up to a traffic light downtown, I was behind it and right along side of the 2002 model was a new S4 and the owner didn't turn ONCE to look at it. The current car has personality... somehow the 2002 lost it all in the translation.

07-17-2001, 04:11 PM	#2
markbradford Member Account #: 129 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 37,587	Have you seen the Charactere new A4? THAT will turn heads no problemo.

07-17-2001, 04:12 PM	#3
[ej257] Member Account #: 11725 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 34,980	thats why everyone loves our cars, they do have their own unique style to them, '02s dont thats why i got a 2001 __________________

07-17-2001, 04:20 PM	#4
Dada_1.8T New Member Account #: 20375 Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 354	i thought they werent available yet?!?!?!!

07-17-2001, 04:21 PM	#5
markbradford Member Account #: 129 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 37,587	He said it has manufacturer vehicle indicators on it. Test vehicle.

07-17-2001, 04:50 PM	#6
HDClown Member Account #: 22423 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 14,460	Re: Have you seen the Charactere new A4? THAT will turn heads no problemo. You havepictures of this anywhere? __________________ _____________ 2006 VW GTI - Candy White/Leather Interior APR Stage II, APR Stealth TBE, EuroJet FMIC, EuroJet PCV Fix, Forge DV, H&R Touring Cup Kit Projector Fogs w/HIDs, Euro Tails, Open Fog Grills, V1+Concealed Display, Blue Aepsherical Mirrors Clear Sidemarkers, Homelink Visor, Dash Cubby, Euro Cupholder, Underseat Storage Bins 2002 BMW M5 - Le Mans Blue/Le Mans Blue Sport Interior -Alcantara Headliner, Fold Down Seats, Electric Sunshade, M-Audio Britalman Exhaust, Brembo GT 355f/345r Big Brake Kit, Centric Posi-Quiet Pads, AA CAI UF IATS Relocation, UUC Evo3 SSK + DSSR, UUC Clutch Stop 19" Breyton Spirit Rims TCD Rear Sway Brackets, Euro Angel Eyes, Angel iBright v3.0, Stealth Bulbs, Stealth One Valentine One, Rainbow Audio IQ Line Front/Dream Line Rear Speakers, Intravee II w/iPod+XM Roof Spoiler, OEM Voice Control, OEM Trunk Storage Bin, 13% Solar Gard HP Charcoal Tint Previous: 2003 BMW M3 SMG, 2001 Audi A4 1.8TQ

07-17-2001, 05:05 PM	#7
1dot8 New Member Account #: 21555 Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 297	I must disagree... I see lots of new A4's here, and I swear that they are gorgeous. Of course we are used to the looks of our A4's, but the new is great...

07-17-2001, 05:07 PM	#8
markbradford Member Account #: 129 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 37,587	Sure do - witness the beauty!!!!!!!! Damn resizing!

07-17-2001, 05:08 PM	#9
markbradford Member Account #: 129 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 37,587	And the arse...........

07-17-2001, 05:13 PM	#10
1dot8 New Member Account #: 21555 Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 297	It is IMPOSSIBLE to dislike that!!!! it's a beauty!!

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