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Old Sep 13, 1999 | 11:46 AM
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Mike D.
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My dealer finally located a 1.8 TQ in the color I wanted (Silver, onyx interior) but it has a few extras: Sports seats and All weather package. It adds about $1100 dollars more. The problem is, I wanted the leatherette but this one has cloth. Should I hold out for the leatherette or go for cloth? The one he found is located in NY and I'm in south jersey.... I think he's been looking for a while. I asked him to search for Volcano Black and Santorion Blue, but he needs to know by 6pm today if I want the Silver one. What to do?

Mike D.
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Old Sep 13, 1999 | 11:54 AM
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Go for it. The sport seats are excellent and you will love the all weather package when the Fall and Winter role around.

Mike
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Old Sep 13, 1999 | 12:00 PM
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Why does he need to know by 6PM if you want the Silver? Is this dealer really pushy? I have Silver and Onyx interior and I have the leatherette...I liked the leatherette MUCH more than the cloth...to me, it is so much better looking than cloth. I would hold out for what you want.

Good luck...maybe try another dealer? There are a lot in Northern NJ near me (Essex/Morris) counties...
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Old Sep 13, 1999 | 12:05 PM
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Mike D.
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Default He needs to know by 6 because there is no guarentee that it will be available later this week.

He needs to know by 6 becasue there is no guarentee that it will be available later this week.
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Old Sep 13, 1999 | 12:06 PM
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Bob D.
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Default I would do it...

Although the sport seats do not fit me, it will take you about 10 seconds to figure out if they fit you. Go down to the dealership and try them out if you can. I do prefer the cloth because it breathes better than the either leather or leatherette. The winter package is a great little luxury that will quickly become a necessity.
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Old Sep 13, 1999 | 12:06 PM
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I second that. Jump on it.
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Old Sep 13, 1999 | 12:11 PM
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Rodney
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Default It depends

First if the extra $1,100 is pushing it, no. Second, do you have children, pets, do you eat in the car? If yes, the leatherette will be much easier to clean. If not, the sport seats are much more supportive on the sides and have lumbar. As for the all weather package, it's great. My previous car had heated seats and when the salesman told me about them I laughed, I thought he was joking...he wasn't and I have to say they are a huge luxury. I loved them, to they point that whatever my next car was it had to have them. It comes down to flexibility, do you think he'll be able to find something else closer to what you want? If not and if finances permit, go for it.

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Rodney

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Old Sep 13, 1999 | 12:11 PM
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Default Just maek sure you don't rush into a decision, that's all...

OK, just make sure that YOU are 100% satisfied with EVERYTHING about your car since YOU are the one who is paying for it and YOU are the one driving it for the next X years. I waited 4 months for my 98.5 and got exactly all the choices I wanted and it was so worth it to me...either way you go, the A4 is a GREAT car and you will be happy with it!

GOOD LUCK!
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Old Sep 13, 1999 | 12:24 PM
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Default Do it!

I just picked up my Hib Red 18.t with onyx cloth
sport seats last week and am TOTALLY impressed with the quality and feel of the cloth. Sport seats are very firm and comfortable, and really hold onto you while turning quickly It's been
upper 80's here also, and they have been very cool even after sitting in the sun. Don't know if I would be able to say the same for leatherette.

But, if I had kids, it would be leatherette all the way!

Sean
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Old Sep 13, 1999 | 12:25 PM
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DaveL
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Default Take it!

I have both the sport seats and the all weather and don't regret either option. They would be requirements if I were to buy again.
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