Don't buy a TT
I bought my dream car used 2 years ago. Since then it has had one problem after another. The timing belt breaks prematurely with these cars and Audi USA knows this and does nothing about it. Instrument cluster fails, fuel cell broken 3x, automatic window motor goes out. If you get a flat tire you have to buy a whole set of new tires because they have to have the same tread wear as it is AWD. And even the most minor thing to fix is very expensive I had a blast driving it when it wasnt broken, but it seems to be breaking more and more and the car is only 6 yrs old. Don't buy this car no matter how "pretty" it is.
tt roadster -- quatro
great turbo delivery. at 2500 rpm, what fun.
- 225hp ALMS Edition quattro CoupeMSRP: $6,900112 mi away
- 180hp ConvertibleMSRP: $8,990288 mi away
- 225hp ALMS Edition quattro CoupeMSRP: $6,995350 mi away
Still my dream car...
After 2 1/2 years of ownership I'm still in love with this car. The design of this car is timeless and I can't imagine ever owning another sports car. In the twisties, it drives like a slot car (even in the rain with Quattro all wheel drive.) The interior design fits the overall design theme and I have plenty of room (I'm 6' 2".) It's surprisingly roomy for such a small car. It's also very comfortable on long trips (no driver fatigue.) I also like not seeing multiples of my model of car everyday. Sometimes I go days without seeing another TT....and I don't live in the boonies!
Too fun to drive
I traded a 1999 A4 in for this car and my first impression was wow what a difference. The car tracks as if it's on rails. No problems in 16K miles. The 225 HP turbocharged engine pulls like a raped ape! There is some turbo lag but you get used to it quickly. My wife and I constantly fight over who gets to drive it too work. Talk about a head turner, too bad I'm not single again.
20 year Z guy gone Audi
The exterior lines of the 1st generation Audi TT are destined to be classic. With a factory spoiler it evokes thoughts more of a classic Porsche than a Golf or Beetle. Not only did the car redefine Audi, making cars like the R8 possible, but it also redefined a segment of which the 350z took many notes. As far as things falling apart, we will see. From experience, when a typical American is faced with a knob, switch or lever we are not familiar with, what do we do...we wrench, wiggle, push and pull on it until we brake it. God forbid we get out the manual! Handling is fantastic. Braking is better than anything I have ever driven. 370z included. Backseats, perfect, for my 2yr old.