I guess I don't get what all the fuss is about, this is normal for Audi/VW. They have a seriously long lead time from European introduction to on-sale in the U.S. BMW and Mercedes usually make it 6-8 months, not a year like Audi/VW does. This new A4 had no choice but to be a 2009 model since the old A4 is our 2008 model right now. That said, the S5 and R8 are on sale now so there is something to cheer about at your local Audi dealer.

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