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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I've always liked mercs but a lot of ppl like bmws

What is it for you? Bmw or merc?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Neither

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Neither"

Public transport?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi we had as merc c class komp nice car but shite on fuel.xx

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By *tripper9Man
over a year ago

Blackburn

Hi Mercedes, because I know two ladies named/nick named Mercedes, but I don 't know any called BMW!

_tripper9

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

If I had to choose between them, Merc all the way..... Then I wouldn't have to wear a baseball cap and cut people up at junctions..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Neither.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Neither."

Cycling is good too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I had to chose then Mercedes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Neither

Public transport?"

Is that the only choice

Yep I'll take the bus too then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd rather walk than drive either.

Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can i stick my hand up at this point and vote in favour of the bmw please?

Not too keen on the stereotypical drivers, but i much prefer the beemer to the merc.

#ultimatedrivingmachine

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'd rather walk than drive either.

Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars."

So Ferrari for you then?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can i stick my hand up at this point and vote in favour of the bmw please?

Not too keen on the stereotypical drivers, but i much prefer the beemer to the merc.

#ultimatedrivingmachine"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

dont drive yet but i`d go with a bimmer when i pass

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Merc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd rather walk than drive either.

Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.

So Ferrari for you then?"

Funnily enough I only happen to drive Italian...;-)

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By *pple16Man
over a year ago

Macclesfield

Jag!

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Love my mercedes if bmw had made a hard top convertable I would have looked at those too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got one of each, a 2.8 Z3 and a classic Merc 230ce

I love both for different reasons.

My everyday drive is a Ford

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've got one of each, a 2.8 Z3 and a classic Merc 230ce

I love both for different reasons.

My everyday drive is a Ford

That's like saying I don't eat but I get fat

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

In the past I always preferred BMW but these days it has to be Mercedes.

I still think that BMW are a bit better when it comes to handling and general feel of the car, but Mercedes have (in my _iew) got the styling a bit better. Also for reliability the Merc's win hands down (too many electrical glitches on the newer BMW's) My old 2005 C class diesel did 250,000 kms and apart from general servicing cost me only just over a hundred quid in repairs in over six years for one burst pipe on or around the turbo.

The BMW manual gearboxes were always very slick and the Merc's could be a bit clunky (especially on the old 190's and the early C class) but Mercedes have always had the best auto boxes, and the later manuals are much better.

I was 25 years in the motor trade in the UK and handled literally thousands of cars in my time.

Currently driving 2012 C class diesel estate.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've got one of each, a 2.8 Z3 and a classic Merc 230ce

I love both for different reasons.

My everyday drive is a Ford

Why is that?

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By *arehamMan
over a year ago

handforth

BMW do make a hard top convertible there 3 series,I've got a 7 series one of the best cars I've ever had.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got one of each, a 2.8 Z3 and a classic Merc 230ce

I love both for different reasons.

My everyday drive is a Ford

That's like saying I don't eat but I get fat

I choose not to use my company vehicle for private use. I have a tracker fitted so every journey is logged.

I use the Z3 for sunny days and the old Merc for everything else

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I loved my old bmw 3 series....never driven a merc so I would have to say bmw.

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By *CoastFunMan
over a year ago

Southampron

"I'd rather walk than drive either.

Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.

So Ferrari for you then?

Funnily enough I only happen to drive Italian...;-)"

Sorry I have to bite here

You've been blinkered by the Italian 'Flare' that actually makes you end up paying for overpriced 'pretty' stuff of poor build quality which will slowly fall apart around you the further you drive before having a spectacular failure of the electronics. Of course as you know a lot about cars you're fully aware of this FACT

Personally I'd take Jap or German engineering over Italian, sorry!

As for the OP original question. If I had to make the choice between those two currently I'd go for a BMW based on their current ranges.

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

"I'd rather walk than drive either.

Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.

So Ferrari for you then?

Funnily enough I only happen to drive Italian...;-)

Sorry I have to bite here

Personally I'd take Jap or German engineering over Italian, sorry!

As for the OP original question. If I had to make the choice between those two currently I'd go for a BMW based on their current ranges. "

Good post.

But how can you use "Italian" and "Engineering" in the same sentence?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd rather walk than drive either.

Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.

So Ferrari for you then?

Funnily enough I only happen to drive Italian...;-)

Sorry I have to bite here

Personally I'd take Jap or German engineering over Italian, sorry!

As for the OP original question. If I had to make the choice between those two currently I'd go for a BMW based on their current ranges. "

I counter your sarcasm with the fact that I do happen to know a great deal about cars, I've fixed thousands over the years.

German build quality is nowhere near what it was 20yrs ago and YOY appear to subscribe to the early 80's stereotype of Italian cars. Their build quality since the 90's has been on par with, often better than that of the Germans.

Your point about Japanese cars is excellent, however they're quite dull.

I stand by my original post....

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

"I'd rather walk than drive either.

Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars."

How is the Trabant?

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By *anchestercubMan
over a year ago

manchester & NI

I think Mercedes is definitely winning the design war between the two at the minute.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never known a BMW driver who isn't a idiot or a dangerous driver....just saying

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd rather walk than drive either.

Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.

How is the Trabant?

Execellent comrade.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd rather walk than drive either.

Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.

So Ferrari for you then?"

Wouldn't have one of those either.

Too fragile and still using outdated manufacturing processes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Never known a BMW driver who isn't a idiot or a dangerous driver....just saying

This!!

Esp on the motorway!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Never known a BMW driver who isn't a idiot or a dangerous driver....just saying

I'm neither an idiot nor a dangerous driver. .... The twat in the van that wrote my BMW off however, was. Thanks. Just saying.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't get either if you live anywhere it might conceivably snow anytime.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Don't get either if you live anywhere it might conceivably snow anytime. "

Sorry?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have had both, and BMWs are FAR better than Mercs overall. But my current car isn't either a BMW or a Mercedes, through choice

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

oh lord .. wont you buy me a mercedes benz

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't get either if you live anywhere it might conceivably snow anytime.

Sorry?"

They're shit in the snow. Our 3 series was stuck on the drive for about 2 weeks due to 2 inches of snow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Merc

E320 cdi diesel.

207,000 miles total cost in last 4 years two tyres and a 7 quid ball joint. 35 round town 45 on a run, Comfier than my couch.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't get either if you live anywhere it might conceivably snow anytime. "

This is true.....mine was crap in the snow......luckily we had a 4x4 back up car

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think bmw or Mercedes make bad cars but if you compare German cars to jap cars, German cars are a hell of a lot more expensive and no better build quality.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Merc

E320 cdi diesel.

207,000 miles total cost in last 4 years two tyres and a 7 quid ball joint. 35 round town 45 on a run, Comfier than my couch. "

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"BMW do make a hard top convertible there 3 series,I've got a 7 series one of the best cars I've ever had.

Ahh I looked yes its a 4 seater I meant 2 seater anyway am happy with my SLK .. "

Why don't you two get a room

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd rather walk than drive either.

Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.

So Ferrari for you then?

Wouldn't have one of those either.

Too fragile and still using outdated manufacturing processes."

They do have a habit of releasing an incomplete product and then updating it with 'special' editions. It's the Italian way....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd go BMW each time now. If you just want comfort go merc if you however enjoy driving go BMW. You will not get the interior quality from any jap car.

As for the people that claim never to have met a BMW driver that was not a twat I say that you have not met many BMW drivers. The problem ones are the people that buy the cheap second hand ones and drive like they have something to prove.

My daily driver is a 5 series and I love it, but I keep my special car for the weekends !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Neither, thank you.

VW or Audi, please. Or Seat or Skoda. Front Wheel drive or 4 Wheel drive - not Rear Wheel drive.

Currently on my 3rd VW and love it...!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just covered a faultless 100k in just 2 years in my c350.... And now time to swap...

Was looking at Audi or bmw but now going back for a cls350.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My current car is 18 and a half years old. I have had it for 11 and a half years of that. It starts first time, every time, and last week sailed through the MoT.

It is neither German, Italian or French.

Brand new it represented much better value for money than anything in Europe - and insurance is cheaper.

I will never sell it - but will pass it down to my son (currently nearly 7 years old)

Will be buying another similar hopefully within the next year.

And no, it's not Japanese either

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My current car is 18 and a half years old. I have had it for 11 and a half years of that. It starts first time, every time, and last week sailed through the MoT.

It is neither German, Italian or French.

Brand new it represented much better value for money than anything in Europe - and insurance is cheaper.

I will never sell it - but will pass it down to my son (currently nearly 7 years old)

Will be buying another similar hopefully within the next year.

And no, it's not Japanese either"

Is it something American?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But how can you use "Italian" and "Engineering" in the same sentence?

What did the Romans do for us eh?

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By *ordonBennettMan
over a year ago

dover

Both of them are an incredible waste of money! I'm quite happy with my Ford focus!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had a few bmw's love them to bits, often fancied a merc, but blimy! Do those things know how to rust!?

Basically bmw-yes

Mercedes -yes

Audi - no.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Neither, thank you.

VW or Audi, please. Or Seat or Skoda. Front Wheel drive or 4 Wheel drive - not Rear Wheel drive.

Currently on my 3rd VW and love it...!

I agree, ladies should always drive front wheel drive

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By *radesman62Man
over a year ago

Dundee

I have a alpine white m sport 1 series... so have to say Bmw, although never owned a merc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Honda thank you very much

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By *rTylerCouple
over a year ago

Angus

Got to love me v6 SLK.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bmw all day long, far better build quality

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just love the stereotyping and generalisations you find in the forums...I think if you've paid for something with your own money, not bought it on finance, then you are more likely to drive it carefully. I don't have any point to prove thank you .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Neither

Public transport?"

Nope. I just dont like boring souless design.

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

BMW's are the 'drivers' car.

but...

If you want to live longer then drive a Merc, they seem to lead the world in introducing advanced safety features.

Also in numerous stress studies it has been shown that for some reason driving a Merc reduces your heartbeat relative to driving any other make of car.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I don't know much about cars but both of these are a pain to have near me on the roads so I'll avoid both and walk.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"BMW's are the 'drivers' car.

but...

If you want to live longer then drive a Merc, they seem to lead the world in introducing advanced safety features.

Also in numerous stress studies it has been shown that for some reason driving a Merc reduces your heartbeat relative to driving any other make of car. "

I can travel 600 miles plus (yes have breaks) in a day across Europe and get out feeling fresh everytime....in my mercedes and never had that in any of my previous cars....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whichever one you choose you best have one hell of a lot of money available for when it goes wrong. Which it will!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mercedes 100%

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham

Had two bm's never tried a merc , bm's never faltered

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By *rsIdiotWoman
over a year ago

Bedworth

"Never known a BMW driver who isn't a idiot or a dangerous driver....just saying

A couple of days ago I was stunned to encounter something I never thought I would see......yes, it was a safe, considerate bmw driver who was NOT driving like a twat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

audi!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've always liked mercs but a lot of ppl like bmws

What is it for you? Bmw or merc?"

Neither a Jag or Lexis if I could afford it. Simply love the looks of the Jag XF

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By *rincealbertxMan
over a year ago

Germany

A vintage Mercedes!

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By *ench and StripeCouple
over a year ago

Stenalees

My current drive is a vw cc lovely car. But I'd have 1 of the new jags over the German big 3 any day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My current drive is a vw cc lovely car. But I'd have 1 of the new jags over the German big 3 any day."

I have just sold my Jag as I need a 4x4. Missing her already. Ive promised myself I will get another one day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Merc every time

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By *reasyontheeyesMan
over a year ago

out in the sticks

Neither. Both status symbols!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bmw all the way, Mercedes has to many electrical issues and the fuel economy is rubbish. The driving position and handling is brilliant on a bmw, I wouldn't trade my 6 series for anything else. Lorraine has a mini and loves it. Both have tried Mercedes, and we both had a bad experience!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bmw if you like throwing money away! I'd say mercs but never owned one but surely can't be as bad as bmw. Mercs do rust tho.

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By *udistnorthantsMan
over a year ago

Desborough

Jaag

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By *UFC9Man
over a year ago

Whitley Bay & Tamworth

Sticking with my pit pony!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Neither

Public transport?

Is that the only choice

Yep I'll take the bus too then

Merc do make nice small busses

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By *alldarkhandsomedaveMan
over a year ago

Derby

BMW in the majority of range comparisons. Better screwed together, age better.... but a big AMG V8 always appeals!

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By *adja_lazloCouple
over a year ago

Solihull

"I've always liked mercs but a lot of ppl like bmws

What is it for you? Bmw or merc?"

'look at me i got money'

Go for Merc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had BMWs Audi's and think Mercs are for reps or old folks.

My latest ride us in my picsss...

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