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EXHIBIT 16.6
THE CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEE REQUIRED
BY SECTION 321(b) OF THE ACT
October 16, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission,
Washington, D.C. 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the qualification of an indenture between AmSouth Auto Trust
2000-1 and The Bank of New York Trust Company of Florida, National Association
the undersigned, in accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of
1939, as amended, hereby consents that the reports of examination of the
undersigned made by Federal authorities authorized to make such examinations may
be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon
its request therefor.
Very truly yours,
The Bank of New York Trust Company of Florida,
National Association
By: /s/ Eileen Barat
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Name: Eileen Barat
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Title: Vice President
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