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2004 Audi A6 Consumer Discussions
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Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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ABS indicator light
I have a 2004 A6 2.7 S-line with 58k miles. just recently the ABS light will randomly come on, later go off.. the check engine light also has appeared, then gone off.. Audi and another mechanic both told me the ABS light was the left rear wheel speed sensor, which i had someone other than Audi replace. That didnt fix the ABS light from returning. He said it could be the ... Read More
Audi A6 Tires and Wheels
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2004 A6 4.2 Wheels/Tires
I currently run 19" rims with 245 35 zr19 tires, to points made earlier they aren't the quietest things on earth but definitely provide the performance I'm looking for and a step up from the 225 whatever whatever 16"s that came with it....I really wanted 255's for the 19" rims, we tried (dealer brought them in for me) and they definitely do more than rub....they get stuck. A comment was made ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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2nd 2.7TT
I loved my B5 S4 so much that I ended up buying another 2.7TT in an C5 A6 trim. I love these cars, yes they leak from every seal, yes they blow torque converters in Autos and occasionally chew threw sleeves/synchros in Manuals and the electrical issues may become a nightmare without a VAGCOM. My advice to anyone thinking about buying a used 1998-2004 A6/S4 in 2.7TT: 1. Be mechanically inclined ... Read More
Audi A6 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
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Same problem with 2004 Audi A6 CVT transmission
Well, it is very interesting to read about all of these Audi CVT transmission problems happening "just out of warrantly". I bought a 2004 Audi A6 in 2006 with about 27k miles. It seemed like a pretty safe bet to get a low-mileage Audi for under $19k with the balance of the manufacturer's warranty in place. Around 46-48k miles, I noticed a lunge when slowing down and the transmission would seem ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: want honest opinion [alnmae]
The following is my opinion based on my experience with my 2002 Audi, my friend's experience with their Audis and participation on this board (as well as others). If you are a novice mechanic and/or don't know much about Audi's, stay far away from this car. They are just too expensive to repair and the most odd things go wrong with them. The most common appear to be problems with the ... Read More
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Crank sensor.... anyone have this problem?
Hi everyone! We bought a 2004 Audi A6 avant about two years ago with 90K on it. It now has 130K. In the last 5K miles, we have replaced at least 4K in repairs (but they are wear): Timing belt with 12 other components and fluids flush (all of them): $1600 Ignition coil (recall): $0 New brakes and tires $1200 (because the 17" sport tires are huge) And now the crank ... Read More
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Re: '04 A6 Maintenance [allmet33]
Allmet33! Audi recalls are listed on the Audi Web page. You simply ID your Vehicle with VIN Number and they will tell you if there are any recalls for your model. No need to wait for the letter or go to the dealer. Check your Mfg. date of your vehicle, if it's pre-July 2004 it has a timing belt if it's after July 04 then it has a Chain driven Cam ... Read More
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Buying Used Audi A6 2.8 by robo10
Hi Robo10: Well I just read your post and the three answers that followed, all of which made good points & questions asked should have been enough to cause you to pause. Here is the Audi USA page and link to Certified Pre-owned Audi's in the USA. I would read through that first before doing what your considering. Then I would do a search through the Audi Web page and locate ... Read More
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2004 Audi Avant Quattro (98,000 mile repairs)
I must be a lucky one. I have a 2004 A6 AVANT Quattro 3.0 Engine. I have only had to replace the Fuel Pump today 4/15/10. Other than that this car runs awesomely. Repairs for the fuel pump today $610.59. I had it repaired at the Audi dealer. It could have been cheaper if I repaired it at an Import repair shop, but I trust Audi to take care of my ... Read More
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Re: 2005 A6 3.2 from hell [a6200532]
Oh No! It's electrical again. Dear Newbie: Don't give up just yet, these are not serious problems. First and easiest solution: When you say brake light you mean the "Indicator light for brake pads"???? If that's correct, the check the brake pads, warning sensors on the pads for loose or short circuit. The warning beep, I had twice this winter, not sure what it means but I'm going in for service ... Read More
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Re: Update on non-blinking turn signal [jkaudia6] by allmet33 Mar
Hey Allmet33, Thanks for the tip on Akebono pads, I'll check them out. I'm driving a July 2004/05 model A6 quattro 3.2 L.V6 with tiptronic. 1st. Have you listened to those CD's, that now don't play, before?? If they previously worked then read on. As for CD/Radio, I don't remember which year or model your Audi is but IFhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Autel-Maxscan-GS500-OBD2-CAN-BUS-Scanner-Code-Reader_W0QQi- temZ110397781796QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item19b438- 7724 This one is located in England but they are also ... Read More
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Another voice in the chorus of A6 woes by dwpc
Greetings DWPC, Well I don't see any questions so I guess I'll just say, your doing the right thing. Having said that, I've been doing this Forum for two maybe three months now and most of the Audi problems are pre2004 models. No I don't work for Audi. I'm taken back buy the prices U.S.Audi customers are paying for parts. For example, an Oxygen sensor for $800 must be with labor, ... Read More
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Re: Audi Woes - 2002 A6! [kealbert]
Greetings Mr.Kealbert (Audi Woes), 56k_miles in seven years is not allot of driving. If your spending that much on repairs per year, get the equity you still have in that 02_A6 and put it in something more reliable. With only 56K miles you should get a better trade_in offer because the dealer that resell's that car will use the "Low Mileage" as a selling point. I can see the sign now ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: need some help...please [borno]
There have been MANY MANY little running changes/improvements to the C6 since it was brought out in 2004 (2005 MY, US). Here's what I think was meant, and it is relevant only to the 2009 and 2010 MY versions. A6 could be had with a 3.0TFSI (Supercharged) 300HP engine coupled to a revised software (faster, smoother, shifts) 6 speed tiptronic. The quattro (TorSen) system, remains active, as opposed to reactive, but ... Read More
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Re: Not a popular sentiment, but here goes. . . [lexusguy]
My perception or comparison, if you like, was from this perspective: I got out of a 2005 Audi C6 A6 which was pretty well loaded and walked over to my new 2009 Audi B8 A4 (about 15 months ago). The switchgear, the steering wheel (although my A6 did not have paddle shifters), the console, the wood, the feel of the leather, the seat's firmness, the instrument cluster, the soft plastic on ... Read More
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Re: Not a popular sentiment, but here goes. . . [fonefixer]
My 2009 A4 Prestige with Audi Drive Select, 19" sport package, almond wood trim, navigation+rear camera and power rear sunshade is either "about the same" as the outgoing A6 or, for the detail minded, a substantial upgrade in several key areas. First off, the B8 A4 has a 110+" wheelbase -- very very close to the C6 A6. The C6 is a bit wider and from front to rear is longer ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Ref: Brakes, Japanese and Korean Cars [allmet33]
Happy Motoring: Did I mention early on in our first Info exchange that, in my earlier life, I worked as a service adviser? I'm going to keep this short. A. the Audi (July 2004 or later models) A6 3.2 l Quattro does not have a timing belt, it's chain driven between the Crank and Camshafts. b.As for Oil changes, don't use any oil other than what VW/Audi recommend. The current standard ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: 2000 A6 V8 4.2L [saxon2nsx]
I had one of these -- I'll give you some input: 1. What should I look out for that is specific to this model/year/engine? Nothing that I know of -- the 4.2 is thirsty, but the thing is powerful and smooth and sounds great. I had brake disk issues with mine which Audi fixed by replacing the entire brake system -- otherwise it only has a 5speed auto which TODAY would ... Read More
2004 A6 S-Line - What should I expect???
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2004 A6 S-Line - What should I expect???
Hey Everyone! We currently have a 2004 A6 2.7T. We've put roughly $3000 into repairs (mostly oil leaks, transmission fluid, and a vacuum hose) in the last year. The vehicle has only 63,000 miles on it. I guess I'm looking for some input on what to expect in the future for repairs. I spoke with a gentleman at the dealership and he mentioned that the turbo engines could potentially fail and ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2004 audi a6 cv shaft [freepass]
Which engine? turbo V-6, n/a V-6 or V-8?
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2004 audi a6 cv shaft
Hi folks, can you tell me what exactly has to be detached to replace the drivers front cv shaft. It looks like a bit more than my old mazda 626. I prefer not to unbolt more than I have to. Thanks, Mike
Audi A6 Lease Questions
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Premium Purchase (Balloon) v. Lease
In 2004, when I "bought" my A6, the dealership convinced me to buy with a balloon note rather than lease. The numbers worked out slightly better. I had to pay the whole sales tax up front, but I avoided the acquisition and turn in fees. At the time, Audi had a highly subsidized finance rate, and I was able to get it either way. I'm on the verge of replacing the ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Ignition Coils? [chrisaudi]
My advice is to sell...I have been going through the same thing-starting with having to replace the ignition coils (for the second time) and am now replacing the torque converter and am being told to expect the electronics for the ABS to be next (a $1500 item). I have a 2002 A6-granted not the same "animal" as yours, but from what I'm being told, once it starts to go, run! I ... Read More
Audi A6 Lease Questions
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Re: Completely New to the Leasing Scene [sryn]
I think you're talking about the Premium Purchase program -- which is what I opted for in 2004. It's definitely a good option, and works very much like a lease, but you have to run the numbers. For instance, I'm paying 1/2 % interest, virtually nothing and just a tiny fraction above the subsidized rate that was available for leases at the time. So there wasn't any advantage one way or ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: 04 Audi 2.7T [oodmoff]
I loved the 2004 A6 2.7T (SLine? as they all were at the end?) -- I really loved the 2.7T -- was this the uprated version (more than 250HP?) I have been very pleased with Audi reliability (except the 2000-2001 rotors -- and 47K is young. However, IF it does break, it will likely be breathtakingly exepensive if it turns out to be related to the turbo/engine. I also am a ... Read More
Audi A6 Lease Questions
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Re: Just the facts [jam550]
There are no guarantees, of course, but I suspect that it will still apply -- more or less. I brought in my 2004 A6 for service last week and spoke to the dealership about my lease-end options in July. They advised sitting tight because they have a lot of A6s to sell and they expect that the offers will only improve. My guy was upfront about the $3,500 in Audi cash ... Read More
2009 Audi A6
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Re: Hi [kgary]
On the OTHER hand, the 3.0 kompressor engine would NOT require a new body. I assumed that the new A6 would at least move up to 265HP. . . But here is the point that seems to be the most challenging for the dealer here in the US: The 1. wheelbase and 2. width and 3. content and 4. performance of the new A4 are: 1. about the same 2. close ... Read More
Audi A6 Lease Questions
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A6 Lease Deals
I'm currently leasing a 2004 A6. My lease expires in July and I'm trying to decide whether to buy my current car or to lease a 2008. I gather that Audi is offering extremely low money rates for new leases -- less than 1%. But those rates seem to be expiring soon. Does anyone know if they are likely to be extended? Also, if they're expiring and I want to move ... Read More
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Re: Trying To Stay with Audi But Prices Are Crazy High [rjlaero]
I love my 2004 A6 2.7T S-line Quattro, and when I bought it I got a hell of a lot more car included "standard" than the BMW 5 series or MB E series offered back then. But it is true that Audi has upped prices and increased the nickel and dime approach. And the new A6 isn't nearly as fun to drive. The 6 cylinder engine is smooth but blah, compared ... Read More
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Lease end options
My 48 month lease of a 2004 A6 2.7T S-line is coming up at the end of next month and I am evaluating my options, including the possibility of buying the car. My contract residual is $20,850, but I don't want to buy the car without getting the CPO extended warranty to 100k miles. I have asked the dealership who sold the car initially to make me an offer based on ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: 2004 A6 S-Line brake light replacement [jim198]
I am not a dealer -- I am, er, a klutz and I have "broken" or bent or messed up, my fair share of stuff. I have found it, generally, less risk and lower cost to do what I do well and let the service depts do what they do. My thought was, if it is really easy and evidently so, someone might not be asking how to do it. If ... Read More
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Re: 2004 A6 S-Line brake light replacement [tacoweasel]
Yes--it's easy. Tail lights are a lot easier than headlights but it's a simple task that will take no more ten minutes (probably less than 5). If I can do--you can do it. Ignore anyone who says take it to the dealer. I think the guy is a dealer! Also, you can google it--key words: Audi A6 2004 tail light replacement. But like I ssaid, you can figure it out on ... Read More
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Re: 2004 A6 S-Line brake light replacement [tacoweasel]
The least expensive and least "dangerous" way to do this is to go to your Audi dealer.
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Re: Good ridence Audi [lenbroverman]
You posted three times in the A6 forum in 2004. The the next time you post is to tell us that you sold the car. Why did you feel the need to return after three years to let us know that you sold the car? Why did you choose not to use this forum as an asset to diagnose your problem? It is possible that someone else may have experienced the ... Read More
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Re: Good ridence Audi [lenbroverman]
Based on my experience -- which is over 2 dozen Audis deep -- I would say you took a step sideways. I have the 2005 A6 3.2 Q with all options save sport suspension. Your CTS MAY not have the "issues" your A6 had. You did not, however move forward -- indeed, based on the fact that the 2008 CTS with every possible option almost measures up to the 2005 in ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2004 A6 problems [jgurrala]
I faced a very similar problem with my 2005 Audi A6 (different platform, but similar issues). Took it to the dealer like 3 times and then I had to figure out the issue myself. Here's what you do: Go to audiforums.com Go to the TSB's. You will see the link at the very top of the page under the headline banner. These are Audi's technical service bulletins and they usually uncover ... Read More
Audi A6 Lease Questions
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2004 A6 Lease End Question
Hi, I have ~3-4 payments remaining on my current 2.7T lease. I'm way under mileage however because family size has changed I may be shopping the SUV market outside of the Audi family, (the Q7 is just too big for wifey). One dealer (Infinity) has already offered to pick up my remaining payments. However what is my obligation (if any) to Audi regarding the ballon payment? Since they're not getting the ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: Next A6 Generation/ Facelift? [cred]
The previous gen, of the A6, had a production run from 1997 through 2004 (8 years.) We are now into year 4 for the current A6. I had hoped for a freshening (got it.) I had hoped for some increases in content/options/features (got that, too.) I assumed the 3.2 would be goosed, turbo charged, replaced (er, re-engineered) to get more HP and torque (apparently we don't get that -- yet) and ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: August Sales Figures [cdnpinhead]
Yes, VERY often wrong, but NEVER uncertain these days! I got the brochure on the new CTS. Woo woo! Beautiful piece, expensive piece and for the uninitiated, the prose makes it sound like the CTS is just short of the second coming. But the reality is so different. The CTS breaks no or, if any, VERY little new ground beyond its styling evolution. Much time and trouble was spent crafting the ... Read More
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Re: 535Xi [150mphclub]
I am NOT speaking of HP or number of cogs in the transmission when I speak of content. I have grown to expect Bluetooth, pushbutton start, smart key, voice response for audio, nav and phone and a host of other "content" items. It is true that a 2004 Audi would have had only a 5 speed auto, but it would have been an SLine with 265 HP and 280 ft pounds ... Read More
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Re: 535Xi [150mphclub]
I have had 28 Audis. Most of them purchased from the same person, all of them from the same dealership. Maybe it is my age or simple sentimentality. . . I don't know anyone who has been as "loyal" as I have been. Somehow this makes me feel a tiny bit like I am betraying a long time friend for no "good reason." I actually hope that American car makers can ... Read More
Audi A6 Lease Questions
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Re: Finding the right dealer [rjlaero]
I would appreciate some feedback on my A6 offer. I live in Houston, TX 2008 Audi A6 Quattro/36month/15k miles yr, Interest 2.55 (they called it a Premeir lease), residual 49%, MSRP $52,925 (Technology+Premium Pck) + 590 audi care + TTL = Cap cost $57,968. With Zero down payment= $995monthly OR $2500 down= $925 monthly Whats most confusing to me is that I leased a 2004 BMW 525i for $2500 down 36mon/15k ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Buy used 2004 A6 3.0 or 2.7? [liferules]
I'm also considering buying an '04 2.7T S-Line, loaded with everything except parktronic and navigation. Audi Dealer is quoting $29k (approx 40k miles, good condition) for a CPO model. Non-Audi dealers are in the 20-23k range for similar cars, $ primarily based on miles. I'm figuring an offer of around $24k is reasonable for the car. Your thoughts?
Audi A6
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Re: Use Bimmer 5 Series Cost Less than A6's? [blckislandguy]
Mark's discussion about a stick in an A6 was for the pre-2004 car. When purchased new the 2005 Audi A6 4.2 cost a few thousand dollars more than the 2005 BMW 530. So it is not surprising that it costs more used. As far as depreciation, Edmunds claims that the Audi will depreciate $18,195 over 5 years, while the BMW will depreciate $16,824 over the same 5 years. On a percentage ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Audi Missed Recall On A6 Leads To Fire
Beware Audi 1999 A6 Owners: On May 2nd My Car Was Scheudled For Service. I Indicated To The Audi Service Department That My Car Had A Very Strong Penetrating Sulfur Smell Coming From The Inside W/wo The Ac On. I Received The Car Back On May 9th. A Week Later On May 16 The Car Caught Fire While Driving And I Barely Made It Out Of The Car. I Watched The ... Read More
Audi A6
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I love my 2005 A6. . .and. . .
. . .my A6 has virtually every possible option offered at the time, is a V6 and other than one set of new tires and the initial issues with the "push-button/smart-key," the car has been "flawless" as far as I am concerned. Now with about 13K miles and 10 months left on the lease (and a wife in a similar situation with her BMW 2005 X3 -- minus one month), I ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Buy used 2004 A6 3.0 or 2.7? [carsearch4]
I also vote for the 2.7. It was one of Audi's best turbo engines. Very fast, in fact the 2004 2.7 was faster than the V8 4.2 that same year. Audi has since corrected this hierarchical error!
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: 535Xi [bruceomega]
I'm not sure how an A6 is too big or dimensionally how a G from Infiniti would be a competitor (the G is aimed at the A4 and 3 Series in other NON-dimensional attributes.) A6 wb: 111.9 and is about 192" overall 5x wb: 113.7 and is about 191" overall I have driven both of these cars extensively and actually own the A6. somehow to me, the 5 does seem to ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Buy used 2004 A6 3.0 or 2.7?
Over the years, my cars have all been Japanese.... this time considering a used Audi instead. Love the look of the car, a little scared that reliability seems to be an issue. Any thoughts on a 3.0 v 2.7 ? I am targeting a car with around 30,000 miles, automatic, quattro, sedan. I drive relatively few miles/year--around 10,000, mostly city. Thanks.
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Considering a 2002 A6 Q 3.0 5A
I'm returning a leased 2004 A4 1.8T 6M at the end of this month, and looking at replacements. I definitely need to buy used - no more monthly payments (kid entering college). Yesterday I looked at a 2002 A6 3.0 Tiptronic 5A with 71k miles on it from a local used car dealership (they specialize in Audi, BMW and Mercedes). I drove it for maybe 20 minutes - the car drove ... Read More
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2004 A6 2.7 T maintenenance
I have a 2004 Audi A6 with a 48 k miles. I have had no problem with the car so for and I enjoy the drive. I bought the car at 39k miles as a CPO. The factory warranty is ending soon at 50 k miles. I have the Certified Warranty which comes into effect after 50 k miles. It lasts for 2 years or 50k miles, whichever comes first. The ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Used vehicle choice, MB 320 CDI vs BMW 530 vs Audi A6 3.2 Quattro [briantucson]
As others have said, the maintenance and repairs for the cars you have listed could make a 10 year hold an expensive proposition. That said, I'd consider an Acura RL over the Audi A6. I own a 2004 TL 6-speed and it's quicker and more fun to drive than the RL, but not as luxurious. The RL has been a very tough sell for Acura, so good deals should be available. ... Read More
Audi A6 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Got my A6 over the weekend
After a month of shopping around I finally took the dive and purchased a 2004 A6 2.7T S-Line at the weekend. Purchased from Continental Audi in Naperville, IL. Very happy with both the car and the manner in which I was treated at the dealership. Car is certified through 2010 and is very clean. If anybody is interested in price details, contact me directly.
Audi A6
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Why does love have to be so sad?
I don't know where to post this, so, I'll post here and link from the Cadillac CTS and LPS forums. Here goes: My 2005 C6 A6 despite some, to me, very few minor issues -- always cheerfully repaired by Audi -- is as tight as the day I got it. My reading of the Previews of the CTS AWD, etc., etc., seems to indicate it will be brought out with about, ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Buy used 2004 A6 3.0 or 2.7? [carsearch4]
I had a "00 and a '03 A6 2.7 and had no problems with them. I'm turning in my '03 on Tuesday with app.33000 miles on it and it is perfect. I am getting a '07 A6 3.2 loaded. I am excited about the new technology but disappointed the 2.7 engine or a new turbocharged engine isn't available. I love the way peak torque comes on at 1800rpm. I like the ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Mark [lexusguy]
If memory serves, Audi marketed the A6 (in the US at least) with three engines two 6's and one 8. BMW offered similarly positioned cars/engines. But, for "even money" you could have a 6 in a BMW or an 8 in an Audi. The 2.7T engine in the A6 middle child was pitted against a much less powerful 6 in a BMW -- that I assume was meant to be positioned ... Read More
Audi A6 Wagons
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Re: 2004 A6 Avant - Good deal? [jodar]
Bought it! 2+ weeks - about 2000 miles. Car is great. Smooth, quiet ride. Handles wonderfully. Black/black - premium and winter/cold weather package. XM. Only really odd thing is absence of automatic or day-time running lights. Paid well below Edmunds and KBB market prices - even more below market, as a Certified vehicle. Car was on the lot 1 day when I called, 2 days before a did a deposit over ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: VW and Audi [reality2]
I had to go back to Oct 21 to read what I had written. It wasn't intended to be at all pessimistic about Audi. Mainly, in so far as I commented on Audi, it was to make the point that it hasn't always been to Audi's advantage to be part of the VW conglomerate, but that Audi was doing very well, worldwide, despite that handicap. Recently, the head of Audi was ... Read More
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What's up with the Germans and 255 (ish) HP?
Well we have the 2007 A6's and 5's -- and here they come with 255 horsepower. I believe making these two Germans the weaklings on the beach where everyone else can just kick sand in their faces. But wait -- BMW has a 300HP 3 liter 6 and it sure makes that 5 series sweeeeet. Oh wait, it is available only in a 3 series sedan and coupe. And what's up ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: Need help with purchase [ecnirp]
This Audi, I'd bet can be had as a major bargain. The engine in it sounds sweet -- especially when you go deep on the accelerator. The reliability by the time the 2004's had come about (in the C5's history) should not be an issue. With 30K miles on it, it has 20K of the Audi advantage left, is eligble for the 100K Certified Pre-owned designation and there are also Audi ... Read More
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Need help with purchase
I'm looking at a 2004 A6 4.2. I think the car looks and drives great. It has about 30K miles on it. However, I know nothing about Audi's. Can someone tell me if Audi's are reliable/prone to breakdown. Is normal maintenance expensive? How does the quality compare to Toyota/Honda? Would I need to take it to an Audi dealership for repairs or can a local shop do some of the regular ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Tire report & "take my money. . .please!"
I have now spent a weekend with a new set of Pirelli Pzero Nero M+S UHP A/S (Z rated) tires in size 245 x 40 x 18" on my 2005 standard suspension A6 3.2 quattro. I spent 25k mls. with the OEM tires -- ContiProContact H rated Grand Touring A/S tires in the same size. From the day I picked up my new car, I wrote it was under-tired. I did ... Read More
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Re: "The Itch. . ." [lexusguy]
I know what you mean, I just made the leap to HD DVD and HD Tivo with DirecTV and the three LNB and the receiver with dual HD tuners. My first HD DVD just came today, "Serenity." Shhh, don't tell anyone, I could actually possibly, maybe, perhaps, actually see keeping this A6 beyond the lease. Audi's C5 came to the US in 1998 and remained pretty much the same through the ... Read More
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New forum member buying experience
About a month ago, I began researching and test-driving cars in the category being discussed on this forum. Decided to sign up and share my experience. So, here goes… Sidebar … CR and JD Powers didn’t seem like much help, since they show that (to take the recently release JD Powers Dependability study as an example) 2004 Lexus owners typically had one or two problems; 2004 Cadillac, BMW, Infiniti, Jaguar, and ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2004 A6 rattle-trap... are they all like this? [rjm98119]
My 2005 A6 is a rattle trap also. I talked about it before in previous posts, but I had a traveling rattle in the dash that was finally fixed with Audi service putting noticeable thick black foam between the dash and the windshield. This was after three visits and it look like **it as you can imagine, but the rattle stopped, that's all Audi cares about. In addition, my passenger headrest ... Read More
Audi A6 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Audi A6: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [wlm26]
Personally I would never buy and Audi with out a warranty and I'm sure otheres here on this forum would agree. Maintenance is very expensive and and out of warranty service is EXTREMELY expensive. I had a seal go out in the transmission and if it were not coverer under warranty it would have been almost $3000 to repair. I also had another issue that was not a warranty repair but ... Read More
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Re: 2004,2005 cpo audi [tonyev1]
When I purchased mine, I went by KBB trade in value and figured in the cost for them to certify it. plus a little bit for profit which kind of comes out to be around KBB private party value. Just realize even KBB trade in value for a used Audi is very inflated. My 02 A6 KBB trade in value is around 17,500 - 18,000 but the most I have been ... Read More
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2004,2005 cpo audi
i am in the market for a 2004-2005 audi a6 (2.7t,3.0t) , fully loaded, "average" miles. i live in northern new jersey. i need to get a handle on the dealer's cost of the vehicle. as a shortcut: do i take the msrp ,and use a percentage of this.? for example, if the msrp is $28,000, do i take 90% of this number and use this as my dealer cost? any ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: the [torque] problem [dhamilton]
2005 Audi A6 3.2 quattro AT6 - 243 @ 3250 rpm 2004 BMW 530i Sport - 214 @ 3500 rpm 2005 Cadillac STS V6 - 252 @ 3200 rpm 2005 Infiniti M35 - 270 @ 4800 rpm 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 - 216 @ 4100 rpm 2005 Acura RL - 260 @ 5000 rpm 2006 MB E-Class detail, just for comparison: torque of 350 Nm between 2400 and 5000 rpm 305 ... Read More
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Two questions
There might be two basic questions one could ask a guy about his car: “What does that car do?” and “What does that car do for you?” A 1999 Passat was my first German sedan. Even at $24,000 it gave me a taste of German engines and German suspensions/steering/handling. What it did was its modest version of cornering on rails. What it did for me was get me excited about driving ... Read More
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Re: You may find this of note. . . [hpowders]
I don't agree that what's happened is that the media consistently tells people not to buy the BNW 5-series, but the people override them and buy it anyway. The media's assessment of the BMW 5-series new design actually has been mixed. Automobile Magazine did what you claim "the media" does: "The BMW 5-series breaks the classic unified automotive form into a collection of fractured surfaces, and it's the only car in ... Read More
Audi A6 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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First time Buyer
I always had a dream of owning an Audi. I bought one a year ago, an used 2004 A6 2.7T. Just wanted to check with the folks on the forum, whehther I got a good deal. The original owner had 34k on the odo when I bought. I bought this from the dealer for 27K + Taxes. The car is fully loaded and a Quatro. I am planning to buy one ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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BMW in the news
I agree that coverage of BMW in the auto mags is often silly. The often-quoted Car and Driver (May, 2005) "sports-luxury" comparison awarded the Infiniti M45 first place, but almost entirely on the basis of rapid acceleration, rather than styling or an anti-iDrive bias. The M45 was put up against the BMW 530i (which meant putting a 335 horse-power Infiniti M model in a drag-strip race against the 225 hp version ... Read More
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Re: [markcincinnati] Audi image [sfcharlie] [quemfala]
Mark ... I agree ... they were successful with me ... prior to the 2004 325i, I had a 1999 Passat. I think it was the first car I had with leather seats ... I easily slipped into "all BMWs are luxury cars" ... it took almost a year for me to let it into "my thick skull" (as my father would have said) that this was an updated version of ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: Others [bargamon]
I'm not sure how to link your comments to those of mine to which you responded. I'm checking to see if I'm understanding you the way you intended. Your assertion appears to be that, if asked in 2004 whether, as someone who bought an Allroad in 2001, if you'd buy an Allroad again, you'd say "no" because when it comes time for a new car you seek a different drive. I ... Read More
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Re: Others [sfcharlie]
I love my Allroad! But If I had a 2001 and it was 2004 when they still made them I too would not "get the same car"! Why, cuz I want a different drive everytime. Curious, it it "buy" or "lease"? Anyway We see brand loyalty everywhere. Honda people buy Hondas, Toyota people are loyal to them, and so on. I likley will go to an A6 if I say at ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Perhaps I'm an anomaly. . .(rant) [markcincinnati]
Mark … great rant. My problem, not having owned a luxury car before my 2004 BMW 325i, is that I only have test-drive personal experience to share here. I loved driving the Audi A6 V6 S-Line better than any other car I tested and the open, clean interior appeals to my aesthetic a bit more than the hugging-luxuriousness of the M35. I want to want the Audi, and with the V8 ... Read More
Audi A6
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Fork in road: Audi A6 vs M35x
Talking about it here might help resolve existenial dliemma (also posted on M forum to see what it catalyzes there) .... Mark … Although I'm not in marketing, about 25 years ago I read a book titled "Positioning". It became a small-time classic and was reissued in a 25th anniversary edition. The basic premise (not radical, just presented with lots of interesting examples) is that a major variable in the success-equation ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: [markcincinnati] Audi image
Mark … Although I'm not in marketing, about 25 years ago I read a book titled "Positioning". It became a small-time classic and was reissued in a 25th anniversary edition. The basic premise (not radical, just presented with lots of interesting examples) is that a major variable in the success-equation of any product is how well it manages to position itself -- in the collective consciousness of consumers -- among its ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: Numbers 3.2 [markcincinnati]
Mark; I agree very much with the sentiment of your posting. At one time I was comparing the ML 350 and Lexus RX 350. I had told the Mercedes salesperson that I was planning to rent an ML 350 for a day from a local upscale rental outfit, to see how I felt about it when I took it through my normal day of city (with lots of hills), highway (ranging ... Read More
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Re: "3.2" Liter Non-Existant Acceleration [psychdoc]
When Audi first announced the C6 A6's they proclaimed a 0 - 100KPH capability of 7.1 seconds. Fine, I thought, the 3.2 A6 is the replacement for the 3.0 V6 equipped A6. Audi has typically (in the US) had a regular V6 and turbo V6 and since 1999 (MY2000) a V8. The new "3.2" @ 255HP is a bit more potent than the last V6 2.7T (before the SLine Swan Song ... Read More
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Re: M35X versus Audi A6 Quattro [habu]
Two fluids you should not mess with: oil and "anti-freeze" (aka coolant.) Ask the dealer what specific brand(s) they use and what specifically they put in your car at the last change. If they claim they use Audi brand coolant, buy some of THAT specific brand even if it costs a buck or three more than the Pep Boys knock off brand. If they say Mobil1 or Castrol Full Syn or ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Audi A6 3.0 TDi vs BMW 530d vs Mercedes E320 CDI [merc1]
Yes, I noted the description of the Audi where the year mentioned was 2004. However, the subject, here on this side of the Atlantic, may now be far more relevant since both Katrina and the recent pump price run up. I received a letter from my representative in Congress yesterday. In the letter -- devoted to the subject of "high gas prices" -- the representative empathized with "my pain at the ... Read More
Audi A6 Lease Questions
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Audi A6 3.2 lease
Could someone help me out with a lease. I've got a car for a trade... a 2004 S4 w/ 47000 miles. Kelly Blue book is for 27,000 trade in, they appraised it at 24,000. I owe 20,000 on my loan. They offered to pay my loan off and give me $700 a month lease rate. The sticker on the A6 is 53,000. 3.2, Premium and technology package, sunroof and cold weather. ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Quality [acctprof]
Dont give up on a car because of a couple of angry owners on a car forum. 90 people gave the M35 an average score of 9.3 out of 10 in the consumer review section. Additionally, in JD power IQ scores, Acura was thoroughly beaten by Infiniti in both 2004 and 2005. The M35 scored just as well as the Lexus GS300 in CR's '05 scores. The '05 RL scores were ... Read More
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Re: hey mark [dhamilton]
Maybe it would belong in an LP-SAV/SUV board. I have double checked with my dealer. The darn thing with the V8 is $49,900 and that is pretty well decked. Add what I would call the vital options (technology, cold weather and bling wheels) and the price would climb to a $53+ number. I have an A6 3.2 w/MSRP of $53,286. Now, does this mean the 280HP version would be $44,900? Check ... Read More
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Audi cares little about its LPS US performance, maybe?
. . .that is why despite their fight to be in permanent last place in the LPS segment (based on monthly sales units), they can honestly say "what me worry?" Audi of America Reports 2005 Sales of 83,066 - Up by 6.6% - Source AoA. Audi of America has closed 2005 on a high with the best sales month of last year. December sales of 8,842 units were up 15.6 %, ... Read More
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Re: acura rl sales stats [lexusguy]
Here's the sales stats for the new Audi A6 Thru Nov 2005: 15,740 Thru Nov 2004: 12,096 I think Audi is happy moving another 3,700 A6's over last years totals. The new body style cars are doing quite well. Acura has moved 16,294 RL's so far this year. The RL looks too much like a glorified Honda Accord, and it doesn't have the presence of a $50,000 vehicle IMO. I guess ... Read More
Audi A6
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The Link Between Engine Sludge and Oil Change Intervals
Appropos of our recent discourse on the merits of oil change interval frequencies, I thought that the article below might prove illuminating as regards Audi and Volkswagen engines, and other makes as well. In light of the observations detailed in this article, the wisdom of 10,000 mile oil change intervals continues to evade me. This is particularly true as regards the majority of the so-called "synthetic oils" like Castrol, which in ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Hello Wise Ones...PLEASE ADVISE...
I have come to the conclusion that my luxury/entry luxury sedan must have AWD. Thus, what are your under $33K recommendations, taking into account: luxury, executive presence, value, reliability, style, driving impression, rear seat room, cargo space and residual: 2005 Infiniti G35x 2003 Audi A6 quattro 2003 Mercedes C320 4matic 2003 BMW 330x 2004 Infiniti FX35 Thanks for the responses!
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Hello Wise Ones. PLEASE advise…
I need a luxury/entry-luxury vehicle for city driving, that is also capable of handling the mountains, all for under $33K. My work requires shuttling executives (luxury/class). My personal life includes being both a single guy in Los Angeles (style) AND spending significant time in the mountains (awd or stability control). Also, the vehicle should make me look older/more executive than my age (early 30’s), without looking pretentious. I will probably finance ... Read More
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no title
The monthly sales figures posted here have often found Audi's A6 fighting for last place with Acura's RL. Yet, Audi of America has [again] been able to take their stats and create blurbs such as: "AUBURN HILLS, Mich. –– Audi of America, Inc. reported its best September sales month in history. With sales of 7,854 units, the German luxury brand’s numbers are up 34.6 % over September of 2004. Key drivers ... Read More
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Cincinnati as a micro example
The Queen City (not counting Dayton, the Gem City to our north) has one Infiniti Dealer and two Audi Dealers (just to use an example.) While I can NOW hardly go one single day without seeing a "new" A6, I can go two weeks without seeing an Infiniti M35 or 45, sometimes even more. Our lone Infiniti dealer is on our "north east" side of town, the two Audi dealers are ... Read More
Audi A6 Wagons
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Re: To Everyone - How about some vehicle updates? [revka]
Hey, I just bought a 2004 A6 wagon with 12,000 miles. Now have 15,000. MPG (mostly Atlanta I-285) is about 20.5. Question; at 70 mph, the engine rpm is 2700. I asked the Audi service rep what it should be and he said "2000 to 2200 rpm". He said he would have to check the torque converter activation while driving at 70 mph to see if there is a problem. Has ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: 2002 A6 vs 2004 A4 [markcincinnati]
The 4.2 is a nice car, and I really like the agressive body work on the 4.2. But in reality, it's not that much faster than the 2.7T twin turbo. But the sweet sound of the 4.2 can't be beat. It's a smart idea to get a 4.2 with the 6/100 CPO from Audi. I'd never fly naked with that car and be out of warranty. Just remember that the gas ... Read More
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Re: 2002 A6 vs 2004 A4 [jplyman]
CPO'd huh? The 4.2 is a very nice driving and riding and performing car. I have had three Audis with this engine. Sweetest sounds in the world come from an Audi V8. Even steven huh? You can't lose.
Luxury Performance Sedans
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VW and Audi
The lone 2004 or newer, I'm not sure, Passat, in my parking lot does indeed look like an Audi cousin. The door pulls (interior) were dead on identical to the door pulls on my 2003 allroad, other bits and pieces (look at the engine -- an "Audi" 2.8) are also from the VW/Audi group (if they're not they missed an opportunity for volume discounts on some of the switchgear.) Does this ... Read More
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Lots of facts. . .
. . .I read with some disappointment the July sales figures posted here on edmunds for the LPS group. Audi's A6, once again, was at the bottom of the list (in fairness, it is sometimes above the Acura's RL, but be that as it may the Acura and the Audi are lagging behind other German and Japanese players.) So, with my tail tucked between my legs, I got fired up [again] ... Read More
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Re: Verdict Is Out [gohorns1]
The previous A6 usually did ok in IQ scores, but tanked in the mid-term test. All of those recalls certainly didnt help. Interestingly, the 2005 A6 managed just average scores for IQ, scoring lower in two catergories than the 2004 A6. Obviously there is no long term data for the new car yet, so its hard to say wether its going to be as bad as the previous car. Edmunds consumer ... Read More
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Topic ... again
When someone creates a discussion, he/she pretty much gets to define the topic. So let's revisit the opening post: jrock65, "Luxury Performance Sedans" #1, 6 Apr 2004 12:19 am. "With the upcoming new Acura RL, Audi A6, Infiniti M, Lexus GS, as well as mainstays MB E and BMW 5, this segment seems poised to heat up." The vehicles under discussion here are the ones listed in the header. I wish ... Read More
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