the 2.8s have leatherette (which is fake leather that is stronger and more durable than real leather)

the 1.8T's have vinyl leather which is real sticky and has a more sporty look to it. I love my 2.8s leatherette but it shows more wear than the 1.8s vinyl leather. My buddys 99 1.8T has 156K miles and his vinyl leather still looks brand new.

Pros/Cons: The vinyl leather rips easier than the leatherette. The leatherette shows more wear. The leatherette is also more comfortable whereas the vinyl leather is a stiffer feeling (not necessarily a bad thing, just your own opinion). The vinyl leather is easier to clean.

However, dont just purchase an A4 because it has better leather than the other, I mean it really doesnt make that much of a difference. I hope this helps out.

 

Yeah I'm not a huge fan of the gray interiors on our cars - I think the black and tan/ecru ones look nicer, but it's certainly not a bad interior. Exterior looks great - as Witwer4444 said, be sure to check Carfax history and make sure it's clean.

 

i have a 99.5 and red led cluster....