Audi TT Mk1

[Lucie W]

I'll hopefully have saved enough to buy a Mk1 TT by next year, and am scanning all the classifieds to get a feel for the market. I will be looking at the lowest end (around £5500). Due to my age and insurance costs I'll be looking at a 180bhp version, although hopefully a convertible. I'll have an initial budget to cover any problems, but servicing etc after won't cost me too much due to having mechanic friends and dealer contacts. I expect fuel costs to be quite high - what are your experiences on this?

What are they like to own/drive and what common problems do they have? I will search online but I'd be interested to hear from PHers first.

Very much looking forward to my first 'sporty' car!

Thanks, Lucie.

Ps - any pics would be welcome!

[anonymous-user]

I Had a 225 from new a few years back, servicing costs are pretty reasonable, approx £220 from main dealer, but if you have a friendly tech then much less.

Things to look out for are dashpod problems,coil pack failure and ensure that the cambelt is/was changed at 40k miles. Audi relented and will sort out the dashpod problem if it occurs free of charge, but worth asking the seller if they've had an issue with this.

A great resource for all things TT related can be found here.

http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/forum/

Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 27th January 13:07

[Gren]

Would echo all the above, I also had a 225 for 7 years from new.

Would add to the list a few electrical glitches - coolant sensors, indicator relays and windows along with suspension - arbs, bushes, springs etc

Had a few little things go on mine - worst cost (apart from tyres) was new set of fans but overall it was pretty solid and very reliable. Was off the road twice in 7 years both times for a coilpack and both times could be measured in hours. Did 80k miles and was used almost every day.