Big mileage log...
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https://youtu.be/C5UjdciKxCc
I remember watching this when Hammond first presented it. Amazing how the enthusiasm he generated sticks with me today... even with THAT hair!
I was pondering build quality today during the school run. 15 years down the line and my TT still feels like a quality sports coupe inside and out. Compare that to my S-Max Titanium X Sport which (just four years down the line) is already looking shabby and uninspiring.
Audi, I salute you.
I remember watching this when Hammond first presented it. Amazing how the enthusiasm he generated sticks with me today... even with THAT hair!
I was pondering build quality today during the school run. 15 years down the line and my TT still feels like a quality sports coupe inside and out. Compare that to my S-Max Titanium X Sport which (just four years down the line) is already looking shabby and uninspiring.
Audi, I salute you.
Jonny944 said:
Exactly the symptoms mine was displaying before the thermostat was changed-
You can use the climate control panel to access engine parameters, it's very simple. Search youtube for the method, "Audi TT Climatronic Climate Control Panel codes: Unlocking tt" will get you there or here- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU6aiySTHpU
I believe there are two temp sensors in the engine, the value displayed on code 51C is the sensor that drives the coolant temperature indicator needle and the value on code 49C is the non indicated coolant temperature.
If the 49C value changes in sympathy with the dash needle then your thermostat is stuck as the engine temperature is varying but if it is constant whilst the needle moves take a look at value 51C. If this value is fluctuating whilst 49C is constant then it's probably the indicator temperature sensor that has failed rather than the thermostat.
My temp sensor change was about £40 (done by a previous owner)
The thermostat change was about £110 including some coolant (I used the above method to diagnose it myself) and my economy increased by 5-10% afterwards.
I'll be amazed if you managed 250 miles on £20! My commute is 100 miles and it costs me about £17 daily sticking to 70-75mph!
Hope this helps...
Jonny
250 miles on £20 is circa 68 mpg!You can use the climate control panel to access engine parameters, it's very simple. Search youtube for the method, "Audi TT Climatronic Climate Control Panel codes: Unlocking tt" will get you there or here- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU6aiySTHpU
I believe there are two temp sensors in the engine, the value displayed on code 51C is the sensor that drives the coolant temperature indicator needle and the value on code 49C is the non indicated coolant temperature.
If the 49C value changes in sympathy with the dash needle then your thermostat is stuck as the engine temperature is varying but if it is constant whilst the needle moves take a look at value 51C. If this value is fluctuating whilst 49C is constant then it's probably the indicator temperature sensor that has failed rather than the thermostat.
My temp sensor change was about £40 (done by a previous owner)
The thermostat change was about £110 including some coolant (I used the above method to diagnose it myself) and my economy increased by 5-10% afterwards.
I'll be amazed if you managed 250 miles on £20! My commute is 100 miles and it costs me about £17 daily sticking to 70-75mph!
Hope this helps...
Jonny
Morning!
I’m not scientifically calculating the MPG but can say I’ve been hugely impressed so far versus initial expectations. Coming pretty much straight from RX-8 ownership, I thought I’d be somewhere in that ball park (20 MPG or worse, typically). I’d be comfortable saying that I reckon I’m getting circa 50 MPG from her presently as my fuel input is definitely inline with my former 1.9l A4 TDi.
Strict use of the cruise control and keeping the revs down on the school runs.
I’m not scientifically calculating the MPG but can say I’ve been hugely impressed so far versus initial expectations. Coming pretty much straight from RX-8 ownership, I thought I’d be somewhere in that ball park (20 MPG or worse, typically). I’d be comfortable saying that I reckon I’m getting circa 50 MPG from her presently as my fuel input is definitely inline with my former 1.9l A4 TDi.
Strict use of the cruise control and keeping the revs down on the school runs.
194k miles and the old girl is still doing me proud. This week she has made mince meat of the snow between my home on the LKB and deeper into Kent. The downside has been not being able to blag the odd snow day!
Running smoothly. Engine management light keeps popping on and VAGCOM stages it’s a coolant temperature sensor fault. I changed one of these myself no long after purchase. The other one is a bit of a bugger to reach so I’m having my local mobile mechanic sort this once the weather improves.
Just had a coil change too. The car went into limp mode a couple of weeks back. The faulty coil was immediately recognised and fixed giving the TT a fresh breath of energy.
just spent some time going through this diary - made for very enjoyable reading! i always like these high mileage/long ownership term stories like this; much more interesting than those who write about a shiny newer car, stop updating, then replace change the car soon again and start online diary process again.
blessings for this car and all your journeys together.
blessings for this car and all your journeys together.
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Nice! She’s a looker.
I’ve got to say, I’d have absolutely no issues forking out for another one when mine decides to call it a day. I think I’d go Black based on your snap. #stunner
It’s fantastic receiving the odd note about this post/blog being well received. What started out as a replacement for a missing log book (hence the post name) has turning into quite the fun exercise.
My aim is to celebrate her passing 200k Miles with a run to the Circuit de la Sartre either in 2019 or 2020. A mate has suggested a relay to the Audi factory in Germany but that’d Just be plain dull, no?!
I’ve got to say, I’d have absolutely no issues forking out for another one when mine decides to call it a day. I think I’d go Black based on your snap. #stunner
It’s fantastic receiving the odd note about this post/blog being well received. What started out as a replacement for a missing log book (hence the post name) has turning into quite the fun exercise.
My aim is to celebrate her passing 200k Miles with a run to the Circuit de la Sartre either in 2019 or 2020. A mate has suggested a relay to the Audi factory in Germany but that’d Just be plain dull, no?!
I enjoy threads like these too, keeping cars going when most would say they are knackered 
I have 'lurked' here a little while.
I'm trying to do something similar with the Mondeo I own, I bought it on 146,000ish miles and two years later its on 175,000 miles. I have every intention of going to 200,000 miles and beyond!!
I have 'lurked' here a little while.I'm trying to do something similar with the Mondeo I own, I bought it on 146,000ish miles and two years later its on 175,000 miles. I have every intention of going to 200,000 miles and beyond!!
The TT is now (just shy of) 197,000 not out!
This week she has been joined by a new stable mate. Q7 4.2l V8 TDi.
Another new coil since my last update and she has also sailed through the latest MOt with only a pair of rear tyres and some rust on the rear shocks as advisories. Going great guns!
CAT - 1 v AUDI TT MK1 - 0 (😭)
What a terrible way to bring this glorious, cheap thrills odyssey to an end than a collision with a cat... that got up and promptly sprinted off. Wretched luck all round as - after being struck at 30mph - I’m sure the poor little bugger has likely curled up under a bush someone and expired.
As for the TT, it’s - I surprisingly - a write-off. The front bumper busted up and beyond repair. Replacements all look worse than what is on there and so, with an annual service, two rear tyres, another coil pack and a thorough clean long overdue the finances do not add up.
I’m just awaiting a call from the insurers with a settlement figure which I anticipate to be around £1-1.5k (the latter if they are feeling generous). I’ll lose a chunk of that to my excess but it’ll at least pay for a few snagging repairs on my Q7.
Ultimately, what brilliant fun the last 6-7 years has been. Over 20,000 miles driven including a hill run at Goodwood FoS, and countless trips to festivals, race meets and Sunday Services.
By and large the TT surpassed my expectations. Outrageous fun for the initial £2k outlay and - if driven with a bit of love - was a valuable member of the fleet. Quattro dug me out of dozens of tricky, rural or snowy challenges and was still exhilarating being thrown into corners up until last week’s mishap.
I’d like to buy another one sometime but with austerity biting and a 4.2l V8 to run, this departure is likely a blessing.
As they say in Germany, ‘liebevoller und emotionaler Abschied.
What a terrible way to bring this glorious, cheap thrills odyssey to an end than a collision with a cat... that got up and promptly sprinted off. Wretched luck all round as - after being struck at 30mph - I’m sure the poor little bugger has likely curled up under a bush someone and expired.
As for the TT, it’s - I surprisingly - a write-off. The front bumper busted up and beyond repair. Replacements all look worse than what is on there and so, with an annual service, two rear tyres, another coil pack and a thorough clean long overdue the finances do not add up.
I’m just awaiting a call from the insurers with a settlement figure which I anticipate to be around £1-1.5k (the latter if they are feeling generous). I’ll lose a chunk of that to my excess but it’ll at least pay for a few snagging repairs on my Q7.
Ultimately, what brilliant fun the last 6-7 years has been. Over 20,000 miles driven including a hill run at Goodwood FoS, and countless trips to festivals, race meets and Sunday Services.
By and large the TT surpassed my expectations. Outrageous fun for the initial £2k outlay and - if driven with a bit of love - was a valuable member of the fleet. Quattro dug me out of dozens of tricky, rural or snowy challenges and was still exhilarating being thrown into corners up until last week’s mishap.
I’d like to buy another one sometime but with austerity biting and a 4.2l V8 to run, this departure is likely a blessing.
As they say in Germany, ‘liebevoller und emotionaler Abschied.
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