Fdvigna

How come? I mean, how do you price it for order purposes ? For example, I would love to have the 19" wheels, but the current order guide does not have any wheels model/size.

This is excellent news... thanks for letting us know.

phanatic

That's a good question. I just walked the local audi lot trying to figure that out. I am not a huge fan of the contrasting colors so I was thinking about Manhattan grey with full body paint. I also like moonlight blue but thats not available in full paint.

SYMAWD

We just negotiate it as X% off of whatever the MSRP turns out to be,

Q5 Bob

Unfortunately, wagons just don't sell well in the U.S. I was glad to see Audi bringing the B9 Allroad here. Sales of the current gen are down to just a little over 100 per month (134) and through June 837/-37%. I hope the B9 revives sales a bit.

roger_1

Most buyers want SUV's rather than wagons, and the manufacturers are not only happy to oblige, they also spend their advertising $$ on the SUV's.

The wagons are therefore sold mostly to die-hard wagon fans - those people who understand you needn't give up driving performance for utility; you can have them both in the same package.

phanatic

Just out of curiosity, what was the X for the b9 allroad. I'd love to jump the line and get one on order too if my dealership will be willing to do something similar

Fdvigna

That and the sense of security that comes with a big tank...err car, don't you think?

roger_1

Yes, that may be part of it, though, for many, I think it's more a case of "hey, I, too am fashionable/cool/hip ; I've got an SUV!"

For me, there's an element of safety in superior handling of a car (vs an SUV) which more than offsets the 'security of a tank'. But, I realize my 'view' (so to speak) is not shared by the majority.

Fdvigna

My wait is over... or to be precise, it's just started. Placed an order today for a 2017 Allroad with everything they have and more ;-)...

adg44

One of the most important purchase reasons for an SUV is the high seating position.