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Old 08-27-2004, 12:10 PM
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Default 2005 Shark Fin

Just got back from the local Audi dealer and I see that the 2005 A4s (couldn't see a 2005 S4) have a different shark fin. Still pretty ugly, but a little better. The base is the same, but the fin itself is shorter - more towards the back of the base.
Old 08-27-2004, 12:14 PM
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I don't like it. Looks like a whale. Ours at least look like a shark.
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couldnt agree more
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Default I saw both side by side, it didn't look to me like they would retro-fit. . .

the new one looked like it had a slightly smaller/different base. I am still wondering WTF Audi was thinking.

It is a tough call, they both look RIDICULOUS to me, but I still love my 04 shark fin just the same.
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That's it! I'm trading my car in!
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you mean to tell me you are trading in a car because of the FIN? That's low
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That, my half-engined friend, was sarcasm.
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Re: "half-engined friend" LOL
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same here.
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ditto


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