AOA S8 answer to me

[BBGT2]

ear Bob:

Thank you for your interest in Audi.

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As you know, the S8 is not produced every year for North America. This is a specially configured vehicle intended for the serious, discerning enthusiast.

The RS4 has not yet been offered in the American market, though it has caused a great deal of excitement in both its appearances in Europe. At this time no schedule has been announced to bring the current RS4 to the U.S. or Canada, but, as with your interest in the S8, we will be happy to forward your inquiry to the appropriate persons as a mark of your interest. We hope you will visit the "Future" and "Press Release" pages of the website to learn the latest Audi news. You can also register in My Audi and sign up for the Audi newsletters featuring your particular interests.

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Looks like Audi has no idea what they want to do even with the RS4, this was confirmed to me by an Audi rep, but who knows today is only Tuesday by Wednsday afternoon they might say something different. Just wanted to share with you.

All the best to everyone on the board,
Bajo

[RS4Ever]

Originally posted by Bajors6
Looks like Audi has no idea what they want to do even with the RS4, this was confirmed to me by an Audi rep, but who knows today is only Tuesday by Wednsday afternoon they might say something different. Just wanted to share with you.

thanks for posting that.

it just shows us more how "stable" things are for us in the US.

they already figured out what seats and steering wheel US will get..... so now its like: If We Will AT ALL Get It.



however, you also never know if that rep knows 100% of the news or if they are advised to tell us different stories.


:eye:

[bilbozilla]

Why don't you provide his contact information so we can all hound him?

[RS4Ever]

Originally posted by bilbozilla
Why don't you provide his contact information so we can all hound him?

hehe

[BBGT2]

Email address is

auditalk@audi.com

Have at him



!

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Bajo

[Benman]

Hello Bajo ,

As RS4ever states sometimes the reps don't know. But isn't it sad that we the entusiasts seem to know more them them? I mean come on, we've been talking about this for how long now (some with inside info) only for the Audi reps to say "well, maybe not."

The reps on Audi's payroll should OF ALL PEOPLE know what is going on with the cars in the pipeline. Sad...

Ben

[gjg]

they already figured out what seats and steering wheel US will get..... so now its like: If We Will AT ALL Get It.

yep, AoA knows best how to fit someone's arse .....

[Audihead]

It's like if you would get caught cheating, deny, deny, deny. They will not tell you anything, even if they have the info right in front of them. Bastards, it would really help to know these things to plan ahead.

:s4addict:

[Benman]

Originally posted by Audihead
It's like if you would get caught cheating, deny, deny, deny. They will not tell you anything, even if they have the info right in front of them. Bastards, it would really help to know these things to plan ahead.

:s4addict:

Ha ha, that's funny. Think about it. If they told you, "what, you want to buy the S4? Why don't you just wait about 4 or 5 months till the new one comes out? Or better yet the all new RS 4 comes out 7 months after that!" than what would happen to their job? It's all about selling you what they have FIRST, cause they can ALWAYS sell you the "new" model later!

Ben

[Audihead]

Originally posted by Benman
Ha ha, that's funny. Think about it. If they told you, "what, you want to buy the S4? Why don't you just wait about 4 or 5 months till the new one comes out? Or better yet the all new RS 4 comes out 7 months after that!" than what would happen to their job? It's all about selling you what they have FIRST, cause they can ALWAYS sell you the "new" model later!

Ben

True Dat. Still sucks though.

:s4addict:

[BBGT2]

Benman

You are absolutely correct and I understand theor point but that will not appease me unfortunately. I am still going to wait and see and hope they bring it here. He (Otto) did write back and say that the revised A8 with the huge grille like the W12 A8L is coming in about 5-6 months and the torque output is/will have 317Ft lbs of torque and with the optional "sport package" which is wheels/tires it "should" feel like my S8. Never mind the gear ratio etc, the exclusivity etc etc of having a REAL S car. But at least he is trying to help. And after getting my second email about how unfortunate it was that Audi will not bring the models here he backs down and tells me to wait for the updated 06 model in September 05. So maybe I/We keep pushing and complaining..............
Just keeping you posted, anyone else email him?

Bajo

[Benman]

Originally posted by Audihead
True Dat. Still sucks though.

:s4addict:

I know it does but hang in there!

Bajo,

I think it is a real safe bet that the RS 4 IS coming Stateside. With what seats and such... now that's the question. I think it's also fairly safe to speculate that when the S8 comes out, we here will also get a version. Keep the faith...

Ben

[absent]

They always deny everything.(even when they send dealer's technicians for training on a new model)

[BBGT2]

Well it turns out that Audi will bring an S8 "soon" to the states. When, what engine etc they did not reveal to the dealers but they are definetly bringing one soon. He (Audi rep) said probably mid 2006 as a 2006.5 model. Which is fine with me because I went into a Mercedes dealer with my brother to pick up his CL65 (what a monster that thing is btw) and saw the G55 and was looking into it when the owner of the dealer said go drive it and tell me what you think of it and said "stomp" on it. I did as he said and was IMPRESSED very very very impressed by the 516ft lbs of torque when it breaks loose all four tires. And you guessed it I bought it on the spot, I love it. Sorry Audi you lost me I am back to Benzes (for now anyway).
Just wanted to keep you guys posted if I hear anything different from the audi dealer which is owner of both the benz and audi dealers I will post for you guys. BTW Still miss my monster but just couldn't find one like mine except one that was on the east coast and had 7k on it. Oh well you win some you lose some with the G55 I am VERY VERY happy.

Bajo

[Benman]

Originally posted by Bajors6
Well it turns out that Audi will bring an S8 "soon" to the states. When, what engine etc they did not reveal to the dealers but they are definetly bringing one soon. He (Audi rep) said probably mid 2006 as a 2006.5 model.

Bajo

See Bajo, you just had to keep the faith.

As for the Benz...

Ben

[BBGT2]

Benman

You said it like it is about keepin the faith, but..... 2006 1/2 is still a ways away so one never knows what will I do until then. I just hope they put the V10 in it to make it helpful for us that have strayed away.
We shall see my good friend. BTW I read in Autoweek that Audi is going to be staying away from forced air engine's and focus on the N/A version like the one in the RS4. I hope not.


Bajo (die hard)

[Benman]

Originally posted by Bajors6
BTW I read in Autoweek that Audi is going to be staying away from forced air engine's and focus on the N/A version like the one in the RS4. I hope not.


Bajo (die hard)

Man, I sure hope not. A TT V10 would be incredible!
Ben (die harder )

[Finnus]

Bajo,

Excuse my ignorance, but what is a G55. I assume its an AMG ...

Finnus


BTW congrats on the new ride!