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18 April 2005, 12:44 PM
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They are pretty good cars all in all. There was an issue with the fuel gauge not working which results in a new thingy where the speedo/fuel/temp/rpm gauges are. The other gripe is the coil packs go on the 1.8T from time to time. Check with the dealer if it was recalled. In addition early cars (MY<99) needed rear spoiler and suspension alterations.
Other than that, pretty solid, although no 1st hand experience, but my mate had one for 3 years and seemed okay.
All in all i would suggest you check the basics out, and then see how it drives. LHD cars are sometimes FWD only, and check log books and chasis numbers to verify the model (180 / 225).
Hope that helps a bit.
Other than that, pretty solid, although no 1st hand experience, but my mate had one for 3 years and seemed okay.
All in all i would suggest you check the basics out, and then see how it drives. LHD cars are sometimes FWD only, and check log books and chasis numbers to verify the model (180 / 225).
Hope that helps a bit.
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18 April 2005, 01:31 PM
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Andy's right about the instruments. My girlfriend had one and also know others that have had the instruments pack up after 3 years, just after the warranty runs out. £600 to replace.
Other than that it was a good car.
Hers was an import, although i don't know of any differences.
Other than that it was a good car.
Hers was an import, although i don't know of any differences.
18 April 2005, 02:04 PM
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There won't be many 'grey imports' around. I imagine 99% will be LHD. The one to look out for is the UK spec imports. I think the spec model is written on a little sticker in the spare wheel well. It is there on the golfs - not sure a TT has one !?!?
I would go for the rag top though, as the coupe suggests a hard core sports car, and it isn't, but the rag top looks a million times better IMO.
Good luck.
Andy
I would go for the rag top though, as the coupe suggests a hard core sports car, and it isn't, but the rag top looks a million times better IMO.
Good luck.
Andy
18 April 2005, 02:15 PM
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Suprisingly there is little or no difference between the prices of ragtops and hardtops.
Think the ragtops look okay in black but otherwise quite goofy with the roof up (ie. 90% of the time).
Perfer S2000s for ragtops but there are more damaged repaired than straight ones which is rather off-putting.
Bob
Think the ragtops look okay in black but otherwise quite goofy with the roof up (ie. 90% of the time).
Perfer S2000s for ragtops but there are more damaged repaired than straight ones which is rather off-putting.
Bob
18 April 2005, 04:29 PM
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Got some more info for you:
Bulletin CS2103
Important Information
For the attention of the Service Manager/Parts Manager/Dealer Principal
Replacement ignition coils of cars with 1.8/110 and 132 kW
engines
Vehicle type: Škoda Octavia 1.8/110 and 132 kW, Škoda Superb 1.8/110 kW
As you are aware there is a possibility that one or several rod type ignition coils could
fail on 1.8T engines.
Chassis/Engine No. range:
Octavia TMB - - - 1U - 2 2569235 to TMB - - - 1U - 3 2697269
TMB - - - 1U - 2 8545743 to TMB - - - 1U - 3 8675149
Superb TMB - - - 3U – 2 9006010 to TMB - - - 3U – 3 9026466
AUM, ARX AUQ and AWT engines.
Remedy-
In the event of complaints, please check whether the rod type ignition coil fitted to the
vehicle corresponds with the very latest parts being fitted in production (Part No: 06B
905 115 J or L). If ignition coils with part No 06B 905 115 D/G/H are fitted they must
be replaced with the newer version. The identifying part number can be found at the
connector housing.
Additionally, we recommend you check ALL vehicles in used vehicle stock, and any
customer vehicle in for routine maintenance and repairs for the latest ignition coils,
any coils with index D/G/H should be replaced with the newer version
Rod type ignition coils with index J or L are not defective and must not be
replaced.
Supply of Parts-
The required replacement parts should be ordered in the normal way
Parts-
Rod type ignition coils (1 to 4 coils depending on status of current fitted parts)
Part No: 06B 905 115L
Warranty Processing
damage code 2820 040 0012
working position:
28201913 for 30 TUs (one coil)
28202013 for 70 TUs (more than 1 coil).
Iwas thinking that you would be able to ask your dealer for all 225 TT recals. They should provide.
Bulletin CS2103
Important Information
For the attention of the Service Manager/Parts Manager/Dealer Principal
Replacement ignition coils of cars with 1.8/110 and 132 kW
engines
Vehicle type: Škoda Octavia 1.8/110 and 132 kW, Škoda Superb 1.8/110 kW
As you are aware there is a possibility that one or several rod type ignition coils could
fail on 1.8T engines.
Chassis/Engine No. range:
Octavia TMB - - - 1U - 2 2569235 to TMB - - - 1U - 3 2697269
TMB - - - 1U - 2 8545743 to TMB - - - 1U - 3 8675149
Superb TMB - - - 3U – 2 9006010 to TMB - - - 3U – 3 9026466
AUM, ARX AUQ and AWT engines.
Remedy-
In the event of complaints, please check whether the rod type ignition coil fitted to the
vehicle corresponds with the very latest parts being fitted in production (Part No: 06B
905 115 J or L). If ignition coils with part No 06B 905 115 D/G/H are fitted they must
be replaced with the newer version. The identifying part number can be found at the
connector housing.
Additionally, we recommend you check ALL vehicles in used vehicle stock, and any
customer vehicle in for routine maintenance and repairs for the latest ignition coils,
any coils with index D/G/H should be replaced with the newer version
Rod type ignition coils with index J or L are not defective and must not be
replaced.
Supply of Parts-
The required replacement parts should be ordered in the normal way
Parts-
Rod type ignition coils (1 to 4 coils depending on status of current fitted parts)
Part No: 06B 905 115L
Warranty Processing
damage code 2820 040 0012
working position:
28201913 for 30 TUs (one coil)
28202013 for 70 TUs (more than 1 coil).
Iwas thinking that you would be able to ask your dealer for all 225 TT recals. They should provide.
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19 April 2005, 02:41 PM
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Cheers for that mate.
It seems that the TTs suffer from broken gearboxes and many (expensive) electrical probs as well as cam belts snapping. Have gathered this from the people I have spoken to who have their TTs for sale.
Making me think twice thats for sure
Bob
It seems that the TTs suffer from broken gearboxes and many (expensive) electrical probs as well as cam belts snapping. Have gathered this from the people I have spoken to who have their TTs for sale.
Making me think twice thats for sure
Bob
19 April 2005, 02:52 PM
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Be careful mate. You read into these things too much and you will never buy anything. The TT is a very good reliable car. Keep it standard and there will never be any problems with it.
19 April 2005, 02:56 PM
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I spoken to a few people who have cars advertised. One had 50k odd miles and his cam belt went and along with it the engine. Another had done around 55k and had the gearbox go (totally). Many have experienced very common electrical probs (£700-800 to fix).
Does make one think.
Does make one think.
19 April 2005, 03:16 PM
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BOB'5 have you had look on http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/ttforumbbs/
Sure they'll give you some good pointers.
madras
Sure they'll give you some good pointers.
madras
21 April 2005, 01:13 PM
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Madras: had a quick look at it. Am looking to buy 2morrow onwards.
Am seriously tempted to get a S2000 for summer and maybe sell it towards the end of summer (when prices are higher) and then buy a TT. 4WD just makes more sense for winter.
Am seriously tempted to get a S2000 for summer and maybe sell it towards the end of summer (when prices are higher) and then buy a TT. 4WD just makes more sense for winter.
21 April 2005, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
Madras: had a quick look at it. Am looking to buy 2morrow onwards.
Am seriously tempted to get a S2000 for summer and maybe sell it towards the end of summer (when prices are higher) and then buy a TT. 4WD just makes more sense for winter.
Am seriously tempted to get a S2000 for summer and maybe sell it towards the end of summer (when prices are higher) and then buy a TT. 4WD just makes more sense for winter.
You run an S2000 for a few months then sell it at the ned of summer, with an extra owner...you will be burning money!
21 April 2005, 02:13 PM
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F: Honest 
Tiggs: They should be worth a bit more when it hots up. Not at the end of summer but towards the end of....you never know though....she may be convinced to keep it.
just makes it easier to get her to buy one if its just for summer
Am struggling to find a well priced straight one though. MOST are accident damaged
Bob
Tiggs: They should be worth a bit more when it hots up. Not at the end of summer but towards the end of....you never know though....she may be convinced to keep it.
just makes it easier to get her to buy one if its just for summer
Am struggling to find a well priced straight one though. MOST are accident damaged
Bob
21 April 2005, 06:53 PM
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Went to see a TT225. Absolutely mint condition. Couldnt find any imperfections whatsoever....not even a slightly kerbed wheel in sight. 30k miles, 2002, one owner from new, £16k. Lovely example of a TT and doubt there are many better....but I walked away uninterested and uninspired.
S2000 is calling
S2000 is calling
21 April 2005, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
F: Honest
Tiggs: They should be worth a bit more when it hots up. Not at the end of summer but towards the end of....you never know though....she may be convinced to keep it.
Bob
Tiggs: They should be worth a bit more when it hots up. Not at the end of summer but towards the end of....you never know though....she may be convinced to keep it.
Bob
Hope you decide to keep it! Sounds like you want to!
22 April 2005, 09:28 AM
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Tiggs: Buy low, sell high....been done before
BigMan: Yes earlier ones had some stability issues but Audi just stopped short of re-calling them. Instead they offered to upgrade the suspension and add a rear spoiler FOC.
Just going for a test drive in a S2000.
Bob
BigMan: Yes earlier ones had some stability issues but Audi just stopped short of re-calling them. Instead they offered to upgrade the suspension and add a rear spoiler FOC.
Just going for a test drive in a S2000.
Bob
22 April 2005, 01:56 PM
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Hi BOB'5 had a Audi TT 225 recently, after I sold my classic scoob, If the car is for your missius then fine if shes after a car that looks good, but if your after it for performance and driverbility youll find it very bland, and the power delivery is really smooth and not neck braking like the scoob.
But I did have one for 3 months and made £1000 profit on it, so it wasnt to bad if you find a good example.
Just look out for dodgy electrical stuff, as ive heard there expensive to put right especially anything on the dash, make sure the windows go a bit down when opening the doors and go back up when closed, Also dont be put off by high mileage cars with around 50k-60k as the 1.8T engine is very strong and are worth considering if you intend on keeping it for a few years, but if you intend to make money on it then find one with low miles.
Also there was a few things that i didnt like and that was no room and the gearchanges were really clunky and I hated the gearbox, also I didnt like the really thick A-pillar, and was really hard to see when you came to junctions. You should be able to find the right one, if you look in the auto trader theres loads for sale, and when I stuck my TT for sale, it was sold after half a day for sale. If youve got any questions just send me a PM, ill be happy to answer them.
Also look on here for info http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/ttforumbbs/
Heres a few pic of the blue beast:
http://photobucket.com/albums/y16/sc...¤t=6.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/y16/sc...¤t=5.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/y16/sc...¤t=2.jpg
But I did have one for 3 months and made £1000 profit on it, so it wasnt to bad if you find a good example.
Just look out for dodgy electrical stuff, as ive heard there expensive to put right especially anything on the dash, make sure the windows go a bit down when opening the doors and go back up when closed, Also dont be put off by high mileage cars with around 50k-60k as the 1.8T engine is very strong and are worth considering if you intend on keeping it for a few years, but if you intend to make money on it then find one with low miles.
Also there was a few things that i didnt like and that was no room and the gearchanges were really clunky and I hated the gearbox, also I didnt like the really thick A-pillar, and was really hard to see when you came to junctions. You should be able to find the right one, if you look in the auto trader theres loads for sale, and when I stuck my TT for sale, it was sold after half a day for sale. If youve got any questions just send me a PM, ill be happy to answer them.
Also look on here for info http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/ttforumbbs/
Heres a few pic of the blue beast:
http://photobucket.com/albums/y16/sc...¤t=6.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/y16/sc...¤t=5.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/y16/sc...¤t=2.jpg
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