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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Default looking at switching to a a6 2.7t..can you guys give me some basic info?
and yes i am searching...but...

car is an '01 i believe, 6 spd, silver, 70k....

common probs?
things to look for?
timing belt cost/mileage?
etc...

also i would like to keep my mods to a min on this one (ha!)

GIAC
forge dv's
k&n air filter
rear sway
springs/shocks
rear spoiler


thanks for any help or diys you can point me too.
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