Thinking of buying a TT 3.2
Thinking of buying a TT 3.2
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W333

Original Poster:

417 posts

254 months

Saturday 12th December 2009
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I've seen a Silver 3.2 quattro, full red leather interior, at a main dealer for a very good price. Sub 30k on the clock.

Does anybody have any opinions or any guidance on what I should be looking for ?

Chris355

831 posts

227 months

Saturday 12th December 2009
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Look up DSG and you find a pretty significant concern.

Dr G

15,994 posts

273 months

Saturday 12th December 2009
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MK1 3.2 = very desirable

MK2 3.2 = not very desirable

That's the first port of call, what are you looking at specifically? Silver with red most likely to be a new model, bit of a naff colour combination.

W333

Original Poster:

417 posts

254 months

Saturday 12th December 2009
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Its an old shape 3.2, 05/55 plate.

A friend of mine had an A4 with the DSG box and he hasn't got a bad word to say out it. Whats the beef?

Silver with red leather might suggest why the price is lower but I think it looks quite nice. Each to their own! It looks a bit 70s pimp but I quite enjoy it, it does lift the silver exterior somewhat

Edited by W333 on Saturday 12th December 20:43

Cupramax

11,007 posts

283 months

Sunday 13th December 2009
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W333 said:
A friend of mine had an A4 with the DSG box [/footnote]
They've only just released the new A4 with a DSG box so that cant be right...

brisel

981 posts

239 months

Sunday 13th December 2009
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DSG (S-Tronic) was fitted to B7 (old shape) A4s too.

What he is trying to say is that some DSG boxes have needed very expensive repairs, and they weren't always considerate enough to let go whilst still in warranty.

W333

Original Poster:

417 posts

254 months

Sunday 13th December 2009
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Cupramax is correct. In fact it wasn't DSG it was a Multitronic box.
Fast Eddie

Dr G

15,994 posts

273 months

Sunday 13th December 2009
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brisel said:
DSG (S-Tronic) was fitted to B7 (old shape) A4s too.
It was???

Dr G

15,994 posts

273 months

Sunday 13th December 2009
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Re. colour also I think you'll get away with it on a MK1 - it's still such a distinctive looking little car that you can get away with a more flamboyant colour combo.

It certainly works better on this than the fat, bland MK2.

Tame Technician

2,467 posts

235 months

Sunday 13th December 2009
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brisel said:
DSG (S-Tronic) was fitted to B7 (old shape) A4s too.

What he is trying to say is that some DSG boxes have needed very expensive repairs, and they weren't always considerate enough to let go whilst still in warranty.
NO IT WASNT.

The DSG common fault on TT A3 golf etc, is the mechatronics module failing.

http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&source=hp&q...


Edited by Tame Technician on Sunday 13th December 20:40

Cupramax

11,007 posts

283 months

Monday 14th December 2009
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brisel said:
DSG (S-Tronic) was fitted to B7 (old shape) A4s too.
No it WASN'T... DSG was only released for longitudinal layouts in the B8 models (A5 and latest shape A4) and then only in the past few months. Argue all you want.

The only automatics in the B7 A4 were Multichronic wink and Tiptronic, neither were DSG.

Dr G

15,994 posts

273 months

Monday 14th December 2009
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Tame Technician said:
NO IT WASNT.
SSshhhhhhhhhh winktongue out

amare32

2,420 posts

254 months

Wednesday 16th December 2009
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Dr G said:
Re. colour also I think you'll get away with it on a MK1 - it's still such a distinctive looking little car that you can get away with a more flamboyant colour combo.

It certainly works better on this than the fat, bland MK2.
Is that just based on your opinion?

The mk2 may not be quite the design classic as a mk1 but it certainly drives better which is wooden in comparison.

Drove a mk1 a few times in 2001 but ultimately plumped for an Elise. Fast forward to 2007 and was in a similar situation, drove the mk2 TT and it's such an improvement over a mk1 TT I had no hesitation buying one.

mel

10,168 posts

306 months

Wednesday 16th December 2009
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Well personally I think that the 3.2 DSG TT's are a positive second hand bargin, my work partner used to have a 3.2 non DSG A3 and it was a horrible car to drive at anything apart from flat out, the DSG one I drove though was lovely, all second hand cars come with risks if you like it and it's a good price get it.

VrsKev

16 posts

212 months

Wednesday 16th December 2009
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Hi W333


I have one of the last MK1's 3.2 TT - however it is manual - black with Red leather , FSH with 47k on it which will be coming up for sale in the new year. This car has been an enjoyment to own - everybody looks at it. Let me know if you are interested.


Vrs Kev

brisel

981 posts

239 months

Monday 21st December 2009
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Dr G said:
Tame Technician said:
NO IT WASNT.
SSshhhhhhhhhh winktongue out
Apologies. I'm not arguing with 2 VAG trained techs! paperbag

A mate had a B7 2.0 A4 TDI with some kind of auto gearbox

willyjc

328 posts

220 months

Wednesday 30th December 2009
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Definitely worth a punt...

I have had a 3.2DSG (Silver / charcoal grey int) for nearly a year now and i still really enjoy driving it. Having previously had an A3/ S3 Quattro with the 1.8T engine in it, there really isnt any comparison. IMO having a powerful, turboless, engine is more "fun".

DSG gearboxes have had their issues (look on the TT forum) but I haven't experienced any problems.