Hello all, I'm new to both these forums, and to Audi. I have previously owned a bmw m3, and am looking forward to trying something different.

I recently purchased two Audis (his and hers) a 1997 Audi A4 2.8 quatro, and a 1998 a6 2.8 quatro. Heres the thing though... the a6 is a c4. After purchasing the car, I tried to do some homework so that I could learn more about it. When I was looking at the different models, it occured to me that something wasn't quite right. Every resource I've looked at says that in 1997 the c4 a6 became the c5 (newer model).

The car was sold to me as a 98 a6. Obviously, after reading this, the first thing that popped up in my head is that I got ripped off. So I ran out to the car to verify that it was indeed a 97, only to find that actually, it is a 98. Right on the owners manual, it says in big bold letters "1998 Audi A6" with a big picture of a c4 a6 on the cover...

So my question to you all is, what is going on? lol. Is almost every resource I've looked at flat out wrong, or do I have some wierd/rare 98 c4 a6?

The car by the way is in pristine condition. It's bright red with every option available (at least I think so). Another interesting thing is, this car has pretty sweet looking, mint condition factory chrome rims. I've yet to see them on any other a6.

Since I just bought the car yesterday, I dont have pictures yet. I'll be glad to supply them tomorrow.

Also, I think I got a pretty sweet deal on both the a4 and the a6. I got the a6 for $3900 (138k miles, fresh 120k service with timing belt yada yada, all options included) and the a4 I got for $2300. It has a few little cosmetic things it needs and has 175k, but is overall, in great shape.

I'm looking forward to making the best with these cars. I'm sure you all will be seeing more of me.

Any insight as to how I've got a 98 c4 a6 would be great!!!

thanks guys,

-Alex

 

Oh and uh... I'm going to order clear corners for a 98 a6 from audio express down the street from my house. Am I going to have a problem with that? To be safe, should I order clear corners for a "96" a6? lol...

 

Anybody have any suggestions on places to look online for aftermarket stuff for audi's?

 

can anybody shed any light on this? pretty sad the first three posts in this thread are my own.

 

98 is C5, period!
post apic of your ride.

 

Respectfully, I beg to differ:

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[img] http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/...348bd1.jpg?v=0 [/img]

[img] http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2419/...0a1d6e.jpg?v=0 [/img]

[img] http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/...210999.jpg?v=0 [/img]

[img] http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/...a730fa.jpg?v=0 [/img]

[img] http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2275/...80d843.jpg?v=0 [/img]

p.s. No idea why the pictures arent showing up. I added a space between [img] and the link so that all you had to do is click on it

 

your 98 a6 wagon is a c4 body style but the 98 a6 sedan is a c5 bodystyle. its kinda like they changed the body style on the sedan b4 the wagon..this is exactly like the 99 bmw 3 series sedan and 3 series coupes. the body style on the 99 3 series was changed first. then then in 00 they changed the coupe 3 series to look like the sedans..i dont know why they did that but its just how it works... but yours is a 98 c4 a6 body style just in the wagons its like that. so if you got a 99 wagon it would have the c5 body style.

 

yeah the pics are definitely a C4, I used to have one, a 96 2.8. I did not know that you had a wagon, maybe I missed it in yuor long post .
Sorry I assumed you were talking about a sedan.

 

anybody ever seen those wheels on a c4?

 

check the VIN against the Bently CD or CarFax and see what it says