1999 models
 

What are the differences between the '99 and '00 models? Are Xenon headlamps availible on '99 models?

Does anyone recommend the purchase of a certified pre-owned A4?

Re: 1999 models
 

No Xenon available on 99 models, however, I believe you can get aftermarket (for a high $$)xenon lights.
Other changes for 00 include drive by wire accelerator, single CD in dash is standard, sport wheels are different, among other minor things.
Why not get a MY '00?
I have seen that the A4s that are @1 year old are almost as much as the new ones. Of course, if you are strapped finanacially, that extra few thousand dollars may be pushing over your limit. If you are in the position, I would possibly wait an extra few months to save up more money and get the new A4. New warranty and you'll get what you want. That's my opinion.

Difference between 99, 99.5 and 2000 models....
 

99:
Its essentially the same car as the 98.5 except Pearl White replaced by Volcano Black.
99.5:
Tiptronic-S steering-wheel mounted control comes with sports steering wheel
Projector headlights
Relocated front fog lights (DRL moved from headlights to fogs at the same time)
Relocated rear badges to A6 locations
New ambiente interior lighting
New interior design with new front cupholder, new climate control unit and new fogs/defoster switches
Audi door sills
Relocated CD-changer location
Volcano Black replaced by Ebony Pearl
Advance Terra Cota dropped from the Atmosphere
Advance Onyx became Ambition Onyx
Clay added to Advance
Tropic Green dropped
Clear side markers
Driven by cable changed to driven-by-wire
2000:
Xenon as optional feature
New Symphony stereo with in-dash CD player
New 10-spoke sports package wheels
Side curtain protection system as an option
India Red becomes Cool Shades series
Hope this help,
Tom (A4 model-year expert)
97 A4 1.8TQMS
99 BORA GLS 2.0
00 (OR 01) NEW BEETLE GLS 1.9TDI (ON ORDER)
98.5 A4 1.8TQAS WETTED

99.5s are still have throttle cable, no? (nt)

Volcano Black and Tropic Green were available for 99.5

Re: 99.5s are still have throttle cable, no? (nt)
 

I read in EVO that the 2000 have alot of structual changes to the front sub frame where all the suspension pieces connect to. supposed to be much beefier and better balanced steering.

It's the issue where they compared it to a mondeo, accord type-r, and some other euro pnly sedans.

Volcano Black=Ebony Pearl. There was a mention Tropic Green dropped at 99.5 dealer kit....

Re: 99 vs 98.5...
 

The '99 model year was the first in which North American spec models received a "full size" passenger-side rear-view mirror, versus the asymetric setup used since'96.

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98.5 2.8 qMS
96 2.8 q-less M
TT 225q on order

Re: Difference between 99, 99.5 and 2000 models....
 

Also full size spare on sedans, trip computer and heated washer nozzles standard.

Volcano Black is NOT Ebony Pearl... Volc is grey, Eb is black metallic...