Previous gen. A4: plastic door bottoms??
 

I hope this isn't off topic, but I've had this question for a while.

It seems to me that the previous generation Audi A4s (not the B7. B6, I think?) come in two varieties: those with plastic bottoms all-around (doors, front and back) and those that are bare (metal).

Are there indeed two kinds? What is the purpose of the plastic? I assume it's to prevent scratches and stuff, but this makes sense on the AllRoad only, IMO.

Here's what I'm talking about:

Plastic: http://speedycars.chinacars.com/wall...2%20-%2023.jpg
No plastic: http://us1.webpublications.com.au/st...0/2077_9mg.jpg

What's this all about?? [&:]

RE: Previous gen. A4: plastic door bottoms??
 

They're both plastic. The one you have posted as not having plastic is just painted.

RE: Previous gen. A4: plastic door bottoms??
 

yep only difference is the one has painted lowers.

RE: Previous gen. A4: plastic door bottoms??
 

So was this a factory option or what? And what purpose does it serve?

RE: Previous gen. A4: plastic door bottoms??
 

http://www.edmunds.com/media/2001/ny...4.f3-4.500.jpg

People get them painted because they like the look better than unpainted.

RE: Previous gen. A4: plastic door bottoms??
 

I believe in '04 they started to come painted from the factory

RE: Previous gen. A4: plastic door bottoms??
 

audi didnt paint the lowers of the car until 2004 and the second pic is the ULTRA sport package its kinda rare now
they ahve a different bodykit and stuff

but could u also be talkin about the DOOR BLADES