mjposner

Black over baseball with 89k miles. Exterior looks clean, interior is okay, left window door card coming up at window frame, something is coming out of the a/c vent (foam?) and the seats need a deep conditioning. The door above the subwoofer would not open.

Dealer wants $9,500

Cars for Sale: 2002 Audi TT 1.8T quattro Roadster w/ 225hp in Lake Park, FL 33403: Convertible Details - 381794582 - AutoTrader.com

Please give me feedback.

Vegas-roadsTTer

Your description is not as glowing as the ad. For any 2000-2006 TT, make sure the timing belt and all associated equipment has been replaced in the past 5 years or 60K. Make sure the dash instruments work properly, make sure the glove box latch works perfectly (a $1K repair!). Personally, I like to use cars.com because it does not have the different grades of ads to wade through. Cars.com on a national search shows many better buys available that would be worth transporting or flying there to drive home.

mjposner

Is it based on time or mileage for timing belt? Per Audi service it says 105k miles.

Here is this car's service history:

04/24/2003 Classic Automobiles Inc.
Eastchester, NY
914-779-2020
westchesteraudi.com 10,000 mile service performed
Wiper(s) replaced
Battery charged
Safety inspection completed
Battery/charging system checked

06/27/2003 2,932 Classic Automobiles Inc.
Eastchester, NY
914-779-2020
westchesteraudi.com Tire condition and pressure checked
Battery/charging system checked
Battery charged
Battery replaced

08/22/2003 3,938 Classic Automobiles Inc.
Eastchester, NY
914-779-2020
westchesteraudi.com Battery/charging system checked
Battery charged
Cowl trim panel replaced
Washer nozzle(s) replaced
11/01/2003 5,085 Classic Automobiles Inc.
Eastchester, NY
914-779-2020
westchesteraudi.com Oil and filter changed

02/27/2004 Audi Automotive
Fluids checked
Interior trim checked
04/09/2004 Audi Automotive
20,000 mile service performed
Wheels checked

10/25/2004 Audi Automotive
Wipers/washers checked
Body electrical system checked
Oil and filter changed
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Fluids checked
04/27/2005 Audi Automotive
30,000 mile service performed
Fuel injection system flushed/serviced
Tires rotated

01/12/2006 Audi Automotive
Oil and filter changed
Horns checked
Fluids checked
05/04/2006 Audi Automotive
40,000 mile service performed
Tires rotated

03/03/2007 Audi Automotive
Recommended maintenance performed
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Oil and filter changed
Fuel injection system flushed/serviced

01/03/2008 Audi Automotive
Dash gauges checked
Fluids checked
Exterior lights checked
03/20/2008 Audi Automotive
60,000 mile service performed
Fuel injection system flushed/serviced
Oil and filter changed
Tires rotated
Door locks checked

03/14/2009 Audi Automotive
Recommended maintenance performed
Oil and filter changed
Fuel injection system flushed/serviced
Maintenance reminder reset
03/04/2010 Audi Automotive
Recommended maintenance performed
Maintenance reminder reset

03/14/2011 54,477 Audi Automotive
Recommended maintenance performed
Wheels checked





05/04/2012 67,896 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com Tires rotated and balanced
Washed/detailed
Tire condition and pressure checked

04/04/2013 76,726 Apex Texaco Service Center
Tequesta, FL
561-746-8069
Vehicle serviced
02/05/2014 85,145 Apex Texaco Service Center
Tequesta, FL
561-746-8069
Vehicle serviced
04/28/2014 86,743 Apex Texaco Service Center
Tequesta, FL
561-746-8069
Vehicle serviced

Vegas-roadsTTer

Audi lost a class action suit over it. 5 years or 60K, whichever comes first. Do it or risk a $5K+ repair when it, or the tensioner, or the water pump, etc fail. I can't tell from the service information if it was ever done.

iflywoe

the car looks really good from the pictures.
when you buy a TT is like getting another kid!, forget what AUDI says about timing belt too much flip flop ;-). ok 5 years 60k miles it is. I would replace it regardless. too much money to fix if it breaks.
if you can do it yourself:

http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3..._Install_2.pdf

be ready to replace the speakers as the paper cone is not very good.
heres a link with some info incase you didn't know.
VWVortex.com - TT BUYERS GUIDE - For those looking to buy a used mk1 TT

mjposner

Well I test drove the car and it had the following issues:

center dash lcd is shot
two codes, P0118 and P0171
Top was manual and very stiff to lower
seats looked like they had gotten wet in the past
Rear glass would not come up

Hard to tell if timing belt was changed.

Too bad as it drove well.

iflywoe

the lcd is a known issue, parts can be had for 50 to 80 for lcd, motor for temp. and gas for 30.
if the rear glass is not working and you can see the sides turning is probably the belt. about 130 from ecs. a 6 pack of beer and a rivet gun.
theres a few places online that sell really good seat covers , I have seen 180 to 600 a set.
if the top doesn't work, I am just not sure its worth fixing unless you can get parts really cheap from ebay that work.
P0118 temp sensor $5, P0171 probably a Maf

16555/P0171/000369 - Ross-Tech Wiki.

if your looking for a project I would look in craigslist and auto trader.

mjposner

Thanks iffywoe. The problem is that was what was obvious, what else lurks....plus no evidence timing belt was changed, and I looked at the project, above my pay grade as a hack mechanic.

What do you all think of this one:

Cars for Sale: 2002 Audi TT 1.8T quattro Roadster w/ 225hp in Miami, FL 33169: Convertible Details - 355743209 - AutoTrader.com

Vegas-roadsTTer

This is was a lemon and had far more work than most TTs I've seen. Multiple problems with door trim, AC, and dash. The almost annual checks or replacement of the computer module tell me significant drive issues that were never resolved.