I’ve been asking TCL for help buying a fun (not daily) car. I’m looking for something in pristine condition and unmodified, and of course manual-only. I really want more of a GT than a track star, mainly for my own driving pleasure but secondarily for short weekend trips for two with an enjoyable drive there and back. I can turn a wrench but would leave the major stuff to a good mechanic.
I’ve wanted a Mk. I TT forever. Once upon a time, I was a young, broke grad student when Audi blessed the world with the first TT In fact, here’s one in front of my alma mater in 2001.
After much researching and agonizing - and after seeing one in-the-metal today - I’ve decided I “need” (LOL) a Mk. 1 TT. I’d prefer the Roadster although a coupe would also be just fine. But I know very little about these cars, other than their A4 chassis and engine choices (1.8T or 3.2L V6).
That’s my first question: What are the pros and cons of the one motor vs. the other? I live close to sea level, so I’d get all the ponies the V6 has to offer. (Related question: To Quattro or not to Quattro?)
My tied-for-first question: What are trouble spots to look for? There’s lots of hearsay and anecdotal evidence about these being mechanic’s specials, but are they really as bad as all that?
Secondly, are there any specific model years to look for? Any to avoid?
Third, should I be wary of high-mileage TT’s? What about low-mileage ones? The TCL thread linked to an Imola Yellow 2005 coupe with under 30k miles on fleaBay.
Finally, any other catch-all buying advice? Unfortunately there aren’t any good used TT’s within 200 miles of here, so it’d be a challenge to check one out in person.
Thanks :beer:
I’ve wanted a Mk. I TT forever. Once upon a time, I was a young, broke grad student when Audi blessed the world with the first TT In fact, here’s one in front of my alma mater in 2001.
After much researching and agonizing - and after seeing one in-the-metal today - I’ve decided I “need” (LOL) a Mk. 1 TT. I’d prefer the Roadster although a coupe would also be just fine. But I know very little about these cars, other than their A4 chassis and engine choices (1.8T or 3.2L V6).
That’s my first question: What are the pros and cons of the one motor vs. the other? I live close to sea level, so I’d get all the ponies the V6 has to offer. (Related question: To Quattro or not to Quattro?)
My tied-for-first question: What are trouble spots to look for? There’s lots of hearsay and anecdotal evidence about these being mechanic’s specials, but are they really as bad as all that?
Secondly, are there any specific model years to look for? Any to avoid?
Third, should I be wary of high-mileage TT’s? What about low-mileage ones? The TCL thread linked to an Imola Yellow 2005 coupe with under 30k miles on fleaBay.
Finally, any other catch-all buying advice? Unfortunately there aren’t any good used TT’s within 200 miles of here, so it’d be a challenge to check one out in person.
Thanks :beer: