After lusting after an Audi TT for the best part of two years, I found myself in the local dealership placing an order, one Saturday afternoon.
The reason for my latest impulse purchase was the announcement of the (then) new 180FWD (Front wheel drive) coupe, which was quite a bit cheaper ... Read review
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A review by bermudaviper on Audi TT Coupé June 16th, 2005
Author's product rating:
Safety
Excellent
Comfort
Excellent
Road Handling
Excellent
Looks
Excellent
Features
Excellent
Advantages:
Great Design, Great Interior, Best petrol cap on a car ever !
Disadvantages:
Possibly too common now, Price, Target for Vandalism and theft
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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After lusting after an Audi TT for the best part of two years, I found myself in the local dealership placing an order, one Saturday afternoon.
The reason for my latest impulse purchase was the announcement of the (then) new 180FWD (Front wheel drive) coupe, which was quite a bit cheaper than it's heavier and slower 4WD (Quattro) counterpart. This release had finally brought the TT into my price range, at a shade over £21K (before options) it's not what I'd call a cheap car and after adding 18" wheels, BOSE sound system, 6CD Multichanger, and pearlescent paint I was looking at the best part of £24K. Ouch, I thought!
Due to the car only being released that week, I was told by the dealer that the car would be factory order only, and that I'd be looking at around 3 months before delivery. 3 months passed and the car was still not in the UK. However 2 weeks later the car duly arrived and was everything I expected and more.
Initial impressions of the car were excellent, upon setting eyes on it for the first time in the showroom, I had to pinch myself to realise it was actually mine. The handover from the salesman went well, and it was then my turn to drive off into the sunset, well set, due to the lack of sun in this country.
The car drives really well and is eager to progress without being tiresome. This is due to the 1.8 Turbocharged engine which, whilst being somewhat dated compared to some of Audi's more recent powerplants, is still pretty advanced by todays standards. It is 20valve, not the usual 16 produced by most other manufacturers. This, according to the technobabble, enables the car to burn fuel and generate power in the most efficient way. I have to confess, this checks out when you analyse the fuel economy with the car returning 28mpg around town, and over 30mpg on a decent run. Not bad for a turbo'd engine in my experience.
The gearbox is a five speed affair, not the six speed, as is standard in it's bigger brothers (the 225, and V6), but having driven the 6 speed, this in no way detracts from the enjoyment of the car. Possibly due to the longer ratios negating the need for gear changes as often.
The handling, whilst not up to track standards, is very good and over some of the shocking examples of UK roads it fairs very well, with no hint of skipping or tramlining. Whilst only being front wheel drive traction is also exceptional, with the traction control only intervening when necessary.
The interior of this car was something I fell in love with from day one, so you could say I'm biased. But I have heard people quote "the best inerior on a car under £100k". Whether I'd go that far is questionable, but there is something about it which makes you feel special. Whether it be the excellent heated sports seats, aluminium detailing, or well thought out dashboard, the interior scores highly.
The styling of the car is something else which people either love or hate, either way the car has become an icon of it's generation, there is no getting away from it's instantly recognisable stance.
The petrol cap is a piece of automotive jewellery which in itself deserves an award, maybe due to the amount of detail involved in the alloy hex nuts bonding it to the rest of the vehicle.
The upgraded BOSE sound is excellent, and whilst some argue the sound quality is not as good as an aftermarket ICE system, it is still a very good choice, should you not wish to bodge holes in your car.
All in all,this is the best car I've ever owned, it will always have it's critics for not being hardcore enough, or producing the same power as cars in it's class. But for me it's a great example of a car which managed to make it's way from concept to production without being watered down too much.
Lets hope Audi improve with the New TT, and raise the bar just a little.
Advantages: the dogs in car design, engineering, and all round sex appeal Disadvantages: I haven't got one, I haven't got one, I HAVEN'T GOT ONE
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Advantages: Fuel flap is brilliant,sleek,sportie,cute. Disadvantages: everyone is buying them
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The front bumper on the TT is two high from the ground and is not sporting enough, as such I had this ripped off and replaced with a Caractere sports bumper.
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Advantages: Very Trendy Disadvantages: 2003 most unrealiable car
...consumer magazine Which? rated the Audi TT and the most unreliable car for 2003. This research was based on consumer responses to the number of breakdowns experienced by owners of new cars in the first twelve months of ownership. A staggering 25% of brand new Audi TT's will breakdown in the first twelve months. According to the research it is the engines electrics which let the car down. Before spending your £25K remember you could buy at least two ...
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Advantages: Everybody wants one Disadvantages: You don't have one!
...disappointed as long as you buy from a reputable source. There are a lot of rogue cars, especially left hand drive imports so beware. Parts can be expensive though - just paid £5 for a sidelight bulb, only available from an Audi dealer, but hey good things don't come cheap. ...
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Advantages: Stylish, Design, Performance, Bulid Disadvantages: Purchase cost, only practical for 2 people really.
...Okay, so I've bought a Metallic silver (one in the pic) AudiTTCoupe and will try to sum up the good and bad points about it.
Points to note:
Great performance. Basically all models have the same engine size and is only a 1.8L. This suprises most people as the cars have a, well deserved, reputation for speed. The power results from that engine being turbo charged. There are two models - performance wise - the 180 BHP and the 225 BHP. I've got the 180BHP and is honestly fast enough. The only difference between the two is that the turbo has been 'tweeked' or boosted if you like to give an extra 45 BHP which im sure makes the cars performance quite remarkable.
I'm a fairly sensible driver but when I put my footdown - in a safe area of course! - The car accelerates very well indeed, not quite scarily so but almost!
Design. The car...
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Advantages: smooth and sleek Disadvantages: I don't have enough money
...The AudiTT Quattro is a serious beauty of a sports car which reverts me to a drooling wreck everytime I see one. The design is completely different from other Audi’s on the market but yet still unmistakably Audi.
The TT is available as either a coupe or roadster design – both are equally cool. The appeal is easy to see from the outside. It’s clear rounded shapes form it’s bold and dramatic style coupled with the traditional interlinked four-ring logo. In my mind the front view of the car reminds me of pandas! What? I hear you cry! I think it’s probably something to do with the black windowed headlights mimicking the panda’s black patched eyes.
I have to admit I don’t own one, have never been in one and can’t drive but I have it on good authority that the TT is a real classic...
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Advantages: Look at it! Disadvantages: Stability without a spoiler
...Could the audiTT be the most stylish Audi ever made? I certainly think so - as do a lot of others. Just take a look at the car and you'll see that there really is no other coupe of the same price range that can compare on styling.
I think the best colours are Dark Blue and the most popular Silver, but really the car looks great in nearly all colours.
The car has also got a lot of performance, and I think that the early problems of high speed stability have now been fixed, which is great!
A top car! I cannot believe how much better the AudiTT looks compared to the old Coupe. The car is a revelation, nothing more, nothing less. Brilliant....
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