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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): WAUKGAFL1AA108244
Year: 2010
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Audi
Model: S4
Trim: PRESTIGE
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: QUATTRO ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 37,755
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: S4 QUATTRO
Exterior Color: ICE SILVER METALLIC
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
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Harrison Auto Sales
12451
Rt. 30
Irwin, PA 15642
PRESENTS
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2010 Audi S4 V6T Quattro
Prestige Package
Audi Navigation
Sports Rear Differential Package
Genuine Silk Nappa Leather Seats
Stainless Steel Texture Inlays
1-Owner Audi.......You Know The
Difference
**Carfax Certified!!..Buy With Confidence!!**
*****Only 37,755 Actual Miles!!*****
Serviced........Inspected
Bumper-to-Bumper Full Factory Warranty
A "NO RISK" PURCHASE HERE ON EBAY
YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!
Aggressively "PRICED RIGHT" To Sell
Fast!!
Original MSRP $57,550.00
Why Pay New Audi Dealership Prices??
You Buy For Wholesale $$ Here On Ebay
DON'T WAIT & MISS OUT!!
BUY-IT-NOW!!!
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ME AND ASK WHAT THE RESERVE
PRICE OF THIS AUCTION IS. I HAVE BEEN OVERWHELMED BY EMAILS WITH THIS
QUESTION. AS A SELLER FOR OVER 12-YEARS ON EBAY I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS
THINKING....IT IS MY POLICY NOT TO DISCLOSE THE RESERVE PRICE ON MY
AUCTIONS. ALL MY VEHICLES ARE PRICED VERY FAIRLY & ALSO VERY
COMPETITIVELY. THANK-YOU FOR YOU UNDERSTANDING IN REGARDS TO THIS
PROCEDURE.
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2010 Audi S4 VT6 Quattro
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ONLY 37,755 ACTUAL MILES!!......SERVICED WITH NEW STATE INSPECTION &
EMISSION!!
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WHY
DO WE DO PRIVATE AUCTIONS?
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As you can see by our feedback, Harrison Auto Sales is a
recognized & trusted seller here on eBay for the last 12 years. This simply means we have completed
many, many auctions with very favorable feedback. Based on our years
of selling experience on eBay, we have seen many ways in which people try
to get around the rules and fees of eBay. One thing that these other
people do is email and harass bidders of our auctions trying to get them
to buy their cars and in many instances those automobiles aren't even
listed on eBay. The only way that we can protect our bidders and
ensure them a positive experience is to do a private auction. In
fact, eBay even recommended this to us. All that this does is
protect the bidders identity from unwanted solicitation. As you can
see from our more than 1000 positive
feedback history, we have nothing to hide. We are simply doing this
to make your eBay experience with Harrison Auto Sales as pleasurable as
possible.
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MAKE
SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE PICTURES BELOW!!
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WELCOME ALL
E-BAYER'S..........HARRISON AUTO SALES IS PLEASED TO OFFER THIS GREAT
OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR & AFFORDABLE HIGH-LINE VEHICLES
ON THE ROAD TODAY!!!......THE AUDI S4 .......AND WHAT MAKES IT
EVEN BETTER IS THIS ONE IS THE "QUATTRO" MODEL.....WHICH
FOR ALL YOU SAVVY AUDI LOVERS YOU KNOW THIS MEANS IT IS "ALL WHEEL
DRIVE"...........PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THIS QUALITY AUDI WITH SOME RE-SCUFFLED AUCTION
VEHICLE LIKE OTHER DEALERS ARE SELLING HERE ON EBAY...........I
SELL ONLY PREMIUM MERCHANDISE HERE ON EBAY AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES!!
BELOW IS A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER SHOWING
ALL EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS:
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THIS AUDI IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION....IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND
INSPECTED AND IT IS READY FOR MANY MILES OF DRIVING PLEASURE FOR
YOU!!!........AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE MANY INTERIOR PICTURES THE
INTERIOR SURFACES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION......NO STORIES OR
ACCIDENT HISTORY HERE.........BUY WITH
CONFIDENCE....CHECK OUR FEEDBACK!!!....WE WANT TO EXCEED ALL OF OUR
CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATIONS!!!......I DO NOT BELIEVE IN LONG
DESCRIPTIONS HERE ON EBAY...THERE IS A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE
EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW AND MANY PICTURES SO YOU CAN HAVE A VIRTUAL TOUR
OF THIS FINE AUTOMOBILE....IF YOU WOULD HAVE ANY FURTHER
QUESTIONS....FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT
BRAD@HARRISONAUTOS.COM AND I
WILL BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL EMAILS AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE...THANK YOU
FOR YOUR INTEREST AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!!!
****VERY IMPORTANT...PLEASE READ
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH****
P.S. WE LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT WE WELCOME PRE-BUY
INSPECTIONS. I AM SURE THAT YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE
CONDITION OF THIS VEHICLE. AS MANY KNOW ALREADY...THERE ARE MANY
VEHICLES FOR SALE BOTH IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY & ON THE INTERNET.
I SELL ONLY TOP QUALITY, "PREMIUM"
MERCHANDISE AND THIS IS WHAT I FEEL SETS ME, MY PRODUCT, AND MY
DEALERSHIP APART FROM ALL OTHERS. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO TALK WITH
OTHERS THAT HAVE MADE A PURCHASE FROM ME AND YOU WILL SEE THERE IS A
DIFFERENCE!! I FEEL THIS SHOULD PUT CONFIDENCE IN THE
BUYERS HERE ON EBAY...IF THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE OR THE
PRODUCT I WOULD NOT ENCOURAGE THIS....I WANT ALL MY CUSTOMERS TO BE
HAPPY WITH THEIR PURCHASE FROM ME.
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ALSO.....AS YOU CAN SEE WE HAVE ADDED
A BUY-IT-NOW OPTION TO THIS AUCTION.......IF YOU LIKE, YOU CAN USE THIS
TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS OR BEFORE ANOTHER SMART
& EDUCATED E-BAYER GETS A GREAT DEAL ON THIS VEHICLE...BEFORE
CHOOSING THIS OPTION PLEASE HAVE
ALL OF YOUR FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS IN ORDER......WE MAKE BUYING A CAR THE MOST PLEASURABLE AND
HASSLE FREE THAT YOU WILL FIND ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET.
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO
PURCHASE A VEHICLE FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY AT A TREMENDOUS
SAVINGS!!!.........THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT DEAL FOR THE RIGHT
PERSON!!
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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK OVER A COMPLETE LIST OF
THE OPTIONS LISTED BELOW AND PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE ALL OUR PICTURES
UPLOAD. WE TRY TO BE VERY SPECIFIC AND TAKE TIME TO LIST ALL THE
OPTIONS. ALSO WE MAKE A HABIT OF DRIVING ALL OUR VEHICLES WHILE THEY ARE
LISTED TO MAKE SURE THAT AT THE END OF THE AUCTION AND AT THE TIME
OF DELIVERY ALL VEHICLES WILL BE 100% AND READY TO GO...SO WHAT THIS
MEANS IS TO EXPECT UP TO 500 OR SO MORE MILES ON THE VEHICLE THAN WHAT
IS LISTED IN THE AUCTION...WE WANT ALL OUR CUSTOMERS TO BE HAPPY ONES. ALSO
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY WHICH WE SELL OUR
VEHICLES HERE ON EBAY...THESE TERMS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE AND IF YOU CANNOT
STAY WITHIN THESE GUIDELINES THEN WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY ASK YOU NOT TO
BID ON OUR VEHICLES.....GOOD LUCK AND ALWAYS HAPPY BIDDING |
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2010 AUDI "S4 VT6 QUATTRO" MODEL -
EXTERIOR
COLOR.....................ICE SILVER METALLIC -
INTERIOR
COLOR......................BLACK -
GENUINE SILK NAPPA LEATHER -
PRESTIGE TRIM LINE -
"QUATTRO" ALL WHEEL DRIVE -
NON-SMOKER OWNED -
7 SPEED AUTO S-TRONIC TRANSMISSION -
DRIVER'S SIDE & PASSENGER AIR BAGS -
AIR CONDITIONING......WITH THREE
ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL -
MULTI-FUNCTION LEATHER WRAPPED TILT STEERING WHEEL -
CRUISE CONTROL -
POWER WINDOWS -
POWER DOOR LOCKS -
POWER MIRRORS WITH MEMORY -
POWER SEATS -
DRIVER'S SIDE MEMORY SEAT WITH
POWER ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR -
DUAL "HEATED"
SEATS!!! -
FACTORY AM/FM STEREO WITH CD
PLAYER & BANG & OLUFSEN PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM -
AUDI FACTORY NAVIGATION -
FACTORY GLASS POWER MOON-ROOF -
FACTORY 19" ALLOY WHEELS -
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -
SERVICED AND PENNSYLVANIA
STATE & EMISSION TESTED!! -
ONLY 37,755 ACTUAL MILES!!!! -
BALANCE OF THE
AUDI BUMPER-TO-BUMPER FACTORY WARRANTY....4YEARS OR 50,000 MILES
....IN SERVICE DATE OF 2/4/2010....WARRANTY GOOD UNTIL 2/4/2014 OR
50,000 MILES....WHICHEVER COMES FIRST....BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!!!...NO
RISK PURCHASE HERE ON EBAY!!! -
BUYER IS
RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFY WARRANTY EXPIRATION & COVERAGE'S, AND ALL
EQUIPMENT -
AND MUCH MUCH MORE.......
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MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE BUYING A QUALITY VEHICLE!!!
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Check out the clean car history at: http://www.carfax.com/
Also, check the value of this vehicle at:
http://kbb.com
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is:
WAUKGAFL1AA108244
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BUYER
COSTS
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PENNSYLVANIA
BUYER
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6
- 7% Sales Tax (depending on the county of residence)
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$22.50
Title Fee
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$36.50
License Plate Fee for Cars (trucks are based on weight)
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$
6.00 Registration Transfer Fee
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$100.00
Documentary Fee
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OUT OF STATE
BUYER
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Tax,
Title, and License Fees Paid in Your State of Residence
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$170.00
This includes the documentary fee, 30-day temporary tag, overnight
all paperwork to your address & return overnight envelope to return
paperwork to Harrison auto. This also includes complimentary
Transportation from either the Pittsburgh International airport,
greyhound bus station, or the Amtrak train station. -
For ALL
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS (CANADA, OVERSEAS, AND ALL PURCHASES OUTSIDE
THE US) Your fees will total $195.00. This is not a negotiable fee.
These are the guidelines by which our vehicles are sold. Thank you
for your understanding and compliance with these regulations. -
PLEASE NOTE.....If you are paying by
check for this vehicle (cashier or certified) the title will be held
for 10-business days until all funds have been cleared through our
bank. There are no exceptions made. If you want the title for your
new vehicle at the time of delivery full payment must be made prior
to pick-up by bank wire transfer. Please remember the temporary tag
that is issued at the time of delivery is good for 30-days until you
register your vehicle in the state you live in.....thank you for
your understanding in this matter.
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TERMS
OF SALE
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The
following represents the terms and conditions for every one of our
vehicles listed on eBay. If you can't stay within these guidelines
please do not bid on the vehicle as these terms are non-negotiable.
We require a $1,000 non-refundable partial payment within 24 hours of the close
of the auction and full payment within 7 days. We prefer the
deposit to be made by wire transfer. We will ONLY
accept certified bank checks, cashiers checks, money orders, or wire
transfers for the final and full payment of the vehicle. If you
are planning to finance this vehicle, please ensure that the approval is
in place before bidding. If you need financing assistance, you can contact
our finance department at
brad@harrisonautos.com. We do reserve the right to end this auction at anytime.
GOVERNING LAW; FORUM SELECTION. This
agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Pennsylvania,
without reference to its conflict of laws principals. All disputes
arising out of this agreement shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction
and venue of the Pennsylvania state courts of Allegheny County,
Pennsylvania (or, if there is exclusive federal jurisdiction, the United
States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania), and the
parties hereby consent to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of these
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FINANCING YOUR VEHICLE....CALL
US FOR LOW RATES!!!! |
Please be sure to have financing arranged before the
end of the auction. If you are in need of financing, we offer
nation-wide financing at very competitive rates. Please contact our
business office toll-free at 1-866-935-1737 for all your finance
applications. Craig is the business manager at Harrison Auto and will be happy
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PICKING
UP YOUR VEHICLE
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All
vehicles will be picked up at out retail location just outside of
downtown Pittsburgh. We are conveniently located near the
Pittsburgh International Airport, the Greyhound Bus Station, and the
Amtrak Train Station. As a courtesy to all of our eBay customers,
we would be happy to pick you up from any of these locations at no
charge. Please be sure to communicate your travel plans to us by
emailing us at brad@harrisonautos.com
so that we can make sure that we make your trip a pleasant one.
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SHIPPING
YOUR VEHICLE
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For those that do not pick up vehicle from our
retail location, all associated costs with shipping the vehicle is
the sole responsibility of the buyer. A good resource to estimate
and arrange shipment is Dependable Auto Shippers.
Please do NOT
e-mail us and ask for shipping rates or for us to arrange shipping as
this is the only part of the transaction that is the sole responsibility
of the buyer. For an accurate quote from the shipping companies,
every vehicle will be picked up at our retail location at 12451 Route
30, Irwin, PA 15642.
Get a free quote for shipping
your new vehicle. Follow this link...
http://www.das.com Or
you can contact United Auto Shippers at
www.unitedautotransporter.com and their phone number is 817-847-6474
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WARRANTY
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Our
vehicles are sold AS-IS unless otherwise stated that it is still
under factory warranty. If possible, we will provide an in-service
date of the vehicle for sale, the length of factory warranty, and the
expiration date of the factory warranty. Most of our vehicles are
eligible for an after market warranty offered through Guardian. If
you are interested if this vehicle is eligible and the associated cost,
just drop us an email at
brad@harrisonautos.com.
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VEHICLE
CONDITION AND DISCLAIMER
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We
take great pride in selling the finest of pre-owned vehicles.
However, please remember that you a bidding on a pre-owned
vehicle. All pre-owned vehicles may or may not have chips, dings,
dents, scratches, scrapes, or imperfections due to normal everyday use
by the previous owner. We try our best to describe our
vehicles as honest and accurately as possible. A significant
percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals as we
make sure that all of our customers are happy. We encourage all
bidders to view the vehicle before bidding at our retail location.
We also welcome pre-buy inspections as well. If you have any
questions or wish to make arrangements to view a vehicle, just drop us
an email at brad@harrisonautos.com.
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WHO
IS HARRISON AUTO SALES? WHY BUY FROM US?
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Harrison
Auto Sales has been a licensed independent automobile dealership in the
state of Pennsylvania. We are a member of PIADA
(Pennsylvania Independent Automobile Dealers Association) and the Better
Business Bureau. We have an excellent reputation for delivering
competitively priced high quality pre-owned vehicles. We take pride in the products that we sell and
strive to exceed our customers expectations. For many years, we
have satisfied all types of customers - from the refined tastes of
corporate executives to the distinguished style of today's professional
athletes, including many Pittsburgh Steelers. Harrison Auto Sales
is a name that you can trust to deliver your next top quality vehicle.
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CONTACTING
US
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We
are SERIOUS about selling this vehicle and we expect you to be SERIOUS
about buying this vehicle. All of our auctions are handled by
professionals that are experienced in distant purchases. Given
this, it is important that all communication concerning this vehicle is
sent to brad@harrisonautos.com.
You can expect a prompt reply to all questions that you may have or drop
us a note with your name and number and we will promptly call you.
Please do not call our dealership as they cannot handle these requests.
IMPORTANT NOTE!!...........PLEASE READ CAREFULLY |
It is important to
read our description fully and do not assume anything. As these
are pre-owned vehicles, sometimes we do not receive all of the
accessories items that came with the car from the factory. For
example, extra keys, books & owners
manuals, remote entry key fobs, factory floor mats, tool
kits, cd cartridges, etc. We try very hard to include these items if
they have remained with the vehicle when we purchased it. Such items are
available at your local franchised dealership. If any of these items are
important to you.....please do not assume they are included with the
sale of this fine automobile.....instead make sure you email us @
brad@harrisonautos.com. In any
instance, we will not be responsible for any missing minor accessory.
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PICTURES!!!
PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!!
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Please
be patient while the 30
pictures
download. We try to provide as many pictures as possible to give
you a virtual tour of the vehicle. We feel that all of the
pictures give you a realistic visual of the quality of the
vehicle.
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BUY FOR WHOLESALE $$$
PRICED-TO-SELL!!......BEST $$ ON EBAY!!
TAKE A TRIP TO YOUR LOCAL
FRANCHISED AUDI DEALERSHIP AND SEE IF YOU CAN BUY THE SAME VEHICLE I AM SELLING
FOR AT THIS PRICE....I PRICE MY VEHICLES RIGHT SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO THINK LONG
AND MAKE A HARD DECISION.....I MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU HERE ON EBAY!!
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM A
REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY....LOOK AT MY FEEDBACK AND SEE HOW I HAVE SATISFIED
MANY OTHER BUYERS HERE ON EBAY....YOUR SATISFACTION IS MY #1 GOAL!!!
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HOOD AREA IS NICE & CLEAN.......NOT ALL NICKED
AND CHIPPED UP
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FRONT BUMPER IS CLEAN-NO SCRAPES OR CHIPS
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NICE & STRAIGHT DOWN THE SIDES
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LOOKS GREAT FROM ALL ANGLES!
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NICE & STRAIGHT
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LEATHER INTERIOR IS IN GREAT CONDITION
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MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
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GOOD MILEAGE
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FACTORY NAVIGATION
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DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
DUAL "HEATED"
FRONT SEATS
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NON-SMOKER OWNED!!.......YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!!
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ADVANCE KEY SYSTEM
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OWNER'S MANUALS ARE PRESENT
iPOD CONNECTOR
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TRUNK AREA IS CLEAN
WINTER FLOOR MATS ARE PRESENT
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THE "FAMOUS"
AUDI POWER PLANT!!
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FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS
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TIRE TREAD IS EXCELLENT ON ALL 4'S
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ORIGINAL VIN TAG IN THE DOOR
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WE WELCOME PRE-BUY
INSPECTION...I AM SURE YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE CONDITION OF
THIS VEHICLE
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Audi S4 for Sale
2005 audi s4 quattro, 6spd. silver / black, great service history! we finance(US $15,500.00)
We finance! 2008 audi s4 6-speed manual transmission navigation bose(US $18,450.00)
2012 audi s4 prestige-additional features, warranties, and service agreements(US $49,500.00)
2008 audi s4 base sedan 4-door 4.2l(US $25,000.00)
2005 audi s4 quattro sedan-4.2l v8- 6 speed manual-all wheel drive(US $13,500.00)
2010 audi s4 supercharged phantom black 1 owner premium plus 7 spd msrp $52k(US $32,888.00)
Auto Services in Pennsylvania
Automobile Body Repairing & Painting Address: 5410 Progress Blvd, Mc-Murray Phone: (412) 854-5070
Automobile Body Repairing & Painting, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Auto Body Parts Address: 9907 Bustleton Ave, Holland Phone: (215) 676-2660
Auto Repair & Service, Used Car Dealers Address: 700 Furnace Hills Pike, Willow-Street Phone: (717) 625-3500
Auto Repair & Service Address: 195 N Spruce St, Watsontown Phone: (570) 584-2257
Auto Repair & Service, Tire Dealers, Tires-Wholesale & Manufacturers Address: 560 N Reading Rd, Reamstown Phone: (717) 733-0388
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Auto blog
Thu, 17 Apr 2014
Every get the feeling that automakers aren't really listening to what it is that you want in an automobile? Well, Audi is. Following what it calls "an outpouring of enthusiasts' support," the German automaker has announced that it is bringing the new, 2016 A3 Sportback to the US under diesel power, in the summer of 2015. Unveiled today at the New York Auto Show, the new A3 TDI Sportback joins an expanding range of A3 models available Stateside. Whereas the Sportback hatch was until now only slated to be offered in E-Tron hybrid form, and the TDI only as a sedan, this model combines the bodystyle of the former with the power of the latter. The new TDI slots into the family alongside the gasoline-powered A3 and S3 sedans and A3 Cabriolet as well. Power comes from a 2.0-liter turbodiesel four with 150 horsepower and mated to a six-speed S tronic transmission. Because it's still a year away from launch, Audi tells us it hasn't determined figures for performance, fuel economy or carbon emissions numbers, but when it joins the company's considerable diesel offerings (which already include the A6, A7, A8, Q5 and Q7) as part of the new A3 rollout over the course of the next 18 months, you can bet it'll provide that combination of low-end grunt and long-range capability that diesel enthusiasts crave. In the meantime you can scope out the details and b-roll footage below for a closer look.
Wed, 08 Jan 2014
Not content to pummel CES show goers with laser lights and self-piloting vehicles, Audi has also pulled the wraps (well, some of the wraps) off the interior of its upcoming next-gen TT. While the car itself wasn't on hand for us to check out, Audi did mock up the cockpit, complete with its all-new Virtual Cockpit central display and the latest iteration of the company's Multi Media Interface (MMI). Virtual Display is Audi's new brand name for a completely digital reinterpretation of the instrument binnacle, by way of a 12.3-inch TFT screen. Audi tells us that there are two operable modes for Virtual Display: in the standard mode, an average-sized tachometer and speedometer flank a smaller infotainment portion in the center. Infotainment mode, meanwhile, shrinks the gauges to discreet circles and allows the navigation map, audio controls, or whichever system is being operated by the driver, to fill the remaining screen real estate. This design, says Audi, allowed engineers to slim down the size of the center console as a whole, without reducing function for the driver. We can say that it looks very impressive as a demonstrator, but we will need some time with it in a moving vehicle before we're convinced it isn't slightly more distracting that a traditional setup.
Fri, Nov 10 2017
If you're looking to buy a car soon, and you're like most Americans, there's a strong chance you're considering buying a crossover SUV. That's what people want nowadays. People like the tough, tall exterior that suggests adventure and preparedness, they like the high seating position, they like the all wheel drive many have and they like the practicality. Because of this, crossovers have rapidly supplanted typical cars such as sedans, wagons, and more as the most popular vehicles in the country. But they're compromised, too. They're often heavy, thirsty, and expensive compared with more conventional cars. The good news is, there's an alternative, a happy medium between the straight crossover and the traditional car. They're lifted wagons, and they're the best crossover SUVs around. And for those who may not know what we're talking about, we're talking about cars and wagons that have been given a suspension lift for more ground clearance and a higher ride height, and often have all wheel drive standard or optional. They also usually have chunky plastic body cladding to make them look tough and durable. Examples include the Subaru Crosstrek, Audi A4 Allroad, Buick Regal TourX, and Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, among others. Because of the suspension and body modifications, these vehicles fit the trendy crossover mold quite well. And in the case of long-running nameplates such as the Subaru Outback and Volvo Cross Country models, they even have some heritage as outdoorsy machines. They also provide the higher driving position that crossover buyers love. And in some cases, such as with the Golf Alltrack, we've learned they offer better ride quality than their road-oriented siblings. View 9 Photos So these tall wagons offer the key things crossover buyers want, but what makes them better than traditional crossovers is that they have the advantages of the cars they're based on. For instance, the aforementioned Golf Alltrack still drives mostly like a Golf, which is to say, it's nimble, feels peppy, and is easy to maneuver because of its relatively small size. We can't really say the same for the Tiguan, which feels generally more sluggish and uninteresting than the Alltrack. And we mention Volkswagen's compact crossover because it starts at nearly the same price as the Alltrack. Some of the difference in giddy-up can be explained by weight. Normal crossovers can be fairly portly, while these lifted wagons are notably lighter.
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