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Old May 5, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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So I was in a accident the other night, got rear ended at 60mph I was going 5mph. Insurance totaled the car (97 V6) now looking for another A4.

What are the thoughts on a turbo that's automatic? Definitely looking for a 98.5 or up.
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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holy **** hows the neck feeling today?
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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good today thanks for asking.... happened Friday night, Saturday it was tough getting out of bed.
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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yeah man, i got a little bit of whiplash snowboarding a couple weeks ago and it still feels a little janky- i can only imagine an instant 55mph acceleration. any pics of the car?
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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I'm sorry to hear about the car but I am really glad you came out fine and alive. That's the most important part!

I'm glad you're staying in the family. Perhaps you should go for the 1999.5?
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by chivo818

What are the thoughts on a turbo that's automatic? Definitely looking for a 98.5 or up.
An automatic turbo is good im my oppinion. The tip is nice with it. But if ur looking to race anyone ur gonna want the stick. I wanted to have a manual but for the deal I found I couldnt pass it up.
 
Old May 6, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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I will get some pics tomorrow, if any one lives in LA it was on the 5 north. loved my car just changed head gasket timing belt the whole bit. There are some good deals around not in to racing so the V6QM would be my first choice. whats the difference with a 99.5?
 
Old May 6, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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5 North around where?

You should join our local meets sometime!
 
Old May 6, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Just before the Atlantic (before the 710) I was in the fast lane traffic just slowed up. what sucked the most was seeing the headlights coming up fast.
So what are the big differences with a 99.5?
 
Old May 6, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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I know exactly where that is. Not a big fan of the 5 FWY as there are so many lanes yet each lane is tiny. I always try avoiding this freeway or the 710 as there are so many trucks there.

People tend to like the 99.5 since the engine is still the AEB yet the body has been facelifted (one piece headlights, facelift taillights, and so on). However, note that 99 and 99.5 are different.
 

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