audi cars, any fans Options

[do_0b]

Do any of you like audis? I love them, especially the TT, S4(B5 platform), and A3/S3(shame those never came out in the states). I love them cause they got stylish, clean looks with quattro awd turbo. The only bad thing is that they are pretty expensive. I'm most likely getting a TT or S4 for my next car. But for now, I love my celi!

[saleeka]

Well, here is a quick history of Audi... back in the early 1900's a man by the name of August Horch helpd start an auto firm bearing the name Horch. In 1910, disputes with associates resulted in Horch himself leaving the company, and starting his own motorcar company. legal bidings prevented him from using his own name, so he adopted the latin ranslation, Audi (it means listen), and the company was born. Most of the cars were sporting machines with high tecnological content (alminum heads and 4 wheel disc brakes in the early 20's). Ironically, the company merged with Horch, as well as Wanderer and DKW, thus creating Auto Union (the four interlocking circles represent each company) in 1932. Soon after, the "first" VW ties were made with the development of the first Audi grand prix race car. It was desigend by the Dr. Ferdinand Porsche himself. By 1945 the West German government nationalized the company, and the Audi nameplate died off. By the late 50's Auto Union was losing ground fast to more modern competitors, and sales slagged. Damlier-benz came to the rescue in 1958, purchasing a majority share in the company, and developing a more modern car to be put on sale. The model turned out to be very expensive to develop, and Damiler-benz was desperate to find a company who would share on tooling costs. They turned to Volkswagen, who eventually agreed and purchased a 51% sharehold on Auto Union. The new model was designed by Damiler-Benz, used a new Benz developed 1.7 four stroke four cylinder, and was slated to be badged as a DKW. VW had other plans now being majority shareholders and decided to reserect (sp) the Audi nameplate. The model, designated Audi 60, went on sale in 1965. New VW designed models followed soon after (Audi 100, 80/Fox), and by the 1980's, VW moved the brand upmarket. Only until the late 90's did Audis begin to use interchangeable parts with volkswagen models... Anyways, thats the Audi story in a nutshell

This post has been edited by saleeka: Apr 28, 2005 - 12:38 AM