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Nov 3, 2010 | 01:06 PM

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McGriddle

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Originally Posted by seinsmeld13

Just another cost cutting measure, not impressed. However, having said that, this car is thousands less than the outgoing model. My TT 2005 has an unbelievable interior. The 2008 to current model of TT is half the car it once was as far as material quality of the interior and exterior. My 2007 GTI compared to the S4 has metal valve stems for the rims, better quality shifter, better quality sunroof closer etc, etc. Bottom line they cut the cost of the car and it shows.

Yeah, it makes me wonder why Audi doesn't offer some sort of upgraded trim package option for those of us who might be willing to spend more for what some might consider unnecessary things. I certainly wouldn't mind paying extra for some "nicer" materials, finishes, stitching, etc. I can only guess that having additional option packages increases overall overhead costs and hence they aren't offered, but Porsche seems to get that part right.

Nov 3, 2010 | 04:14 PM

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seinsmeld13

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I suspect our cars were cheapened for us in North America. The Europeans pay a lot more than us and there cars and generally have better options than we have.