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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 06:36 AM
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I am looking to buy a 2007 A4 Avant Quattro. I found one on the internet I like, but looking at the pictures it does not have a “Quattro” badge on the front grille or under the “2.0T” badge in the back. The Dealer is advertising it as a Quattro though. The Carfax says it is a Quattro as well.

Do all A4 Avant Quattros have these "Quattro" badges? Is there another way to verify that this car is indeed a Quattro?
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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Have them send you a photo from underneath in the rear showing the diff, half shafts, etc.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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If you have the VIN, any Audi dealer can tell you exactly how the car was configured at the factory.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Holger B
Have them send you a photo from underneath in the rear showing the diff, half shafts, etc.
Good idea. The seller is an Audi Dealer so i would think the description of the car is accurate. I just thought all of the Quattros had "Quattro" badges.

Here is a link to the Autotrader Ad:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Yes, it is a quattro, but the missing emblem on the front grille makes me wonder if the front end has had some work done. Sometimes the chrome part can come off, though.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Look at the interior picture of the car...It says "quattro" on the trim above the glovebox. Also says it below the 2.0T on the rear picture.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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If it's an Avant like you said then it is DEFINITELY Quattro. All Avants that are US spec are Quattro only. There is no FWD Avant.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Et Cetera
Yes, it is a quattro, but the missing emblem on the front grille makes me wonder if the front end has had some work done. Sometimes the chrome part can come off, though.
I'd also be concerned about possible front damage - make sure to do enough questioning about car - if possible, have another mechanic check for damage / repairs to other sections of the front.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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That is good to know.

Does anyone know someone in Dallas who can go and look at this car for me?

I live in Colorado, and don't want to fly down to Dallas unless I am ready to make a deal.
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I recently bought a beautiful 2006 Dakar Beige A4 Avant with 37K miles in mint condition for $19,900 so the $26,900 that the dealer is asking for that Silver 2007 with 20K miles better be for a CPO with options.

The one option I really miss is the trip computer, which came standard on my '99 VW Passat Wagon.

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