mjposner

Now looking at this one:

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


Carfax:

11/06/2003 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com 10,000 mile service performed
Turn signal bulb(s) replaced
12/11/2003 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com Dash trim panel replaced/repaired
Door trim panel adjusted
01/31/2004 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com Front door trim panel replaced/repaired

09/21/2004 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com 20,000 mile service performed
Wiper(s) replaced
Front door trim panel replaced/repaired
Key(s)/remote(s) reprogrammed
Instrument cluster replaced/repaired
Instrument panel repaired
VAS system checked
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Stabilizer bar replaced
10/22/2004 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com Front door trim panel replaced/repaired
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Window switch replaced
Key(s)/remote(s) reprogrammed
Fuel level sending unit replaced
02/04/2005 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com Engine/powertrain computer/module checked

08/22/2005 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com 30,000 mile service performed
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Battery replaced
Battery/charging system checked
02/28/2006 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com Washed/detailed
Relay replaced
Radio replaced
Console repaired
VAS system checked

06/06/2006 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com 40,000 mile service performed
Wiper(s) replaced
Coolant temperature sensor replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
05/15/2007 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com 50,000 mile service performed
Brake pads and rotors replaced
Tires rotated
Four wheel alignment performed
A/C compressor replaced

03/21/2008 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com Washed/detailed
Camshaft seal(s) replaced
Fuel pump replaced

07/21/2008 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com 60,000 mile service performed
Tires rotated
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Wiper(s) replaced
Instrument cluster replaced/repaired
Interior trim checked
Vacuum hose(s) replaced
08/30/2008 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com Heater housing repaired
Instrument panel repaired
A/C evaporator replaced
07/13/2009 70,743 Pep Boys
West Palm Beach, FL
561-881-8744
pepboys.com Battery/charging system/starter checked
Battery replaced

10/31/2009 73,945 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com Four wheel alignment performed
Battery replaced
Computer module replaced
Tie rod end(s) replaced
Washed/detailed
Brake light switch replaced
01/06/2010 75,072 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com Vehicle serviced


07/15/2011 79,645 Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
561-684-6666
bramanbmwwpb.com Coolant flange replaced
Oil and filter changed

mjposner

VegasRoadster said: "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."

I think checking the computer is standard, not a sign of trouble.

mjposner

Also, Seller advises "yes!! the timing belt is done"

Vegas-roadsTTer

I've looked at literally hundreds of TT CarFax service descriptions over the years and I have rarely seen checking the module listed. Plus, if it was "normal" for this particular dealership to do and list it, it would be mentioned on every routine 10K service and it is not. It IS mentioned on at least one service that is not a 10K. Note also that it is not mentioned after the module was finally replaced.

If you look at the overall history, there have been at least 18 non-wear items replaced or repaired!!! That is over double what I've had in the three TTs I've owned combined and I've put 90K on two Mk 1s!! The cluster has been repaired replaced multiple times!! This car is either a lemon or abused.

The real killer is that this car has been on sale for 7 months at 2 different dealerships with no takers. This car still has major issues that are obvious to the casual driver or it would have been sold by now. My guess would be major interior finish and/or smell problems.

iflywoe

maintenance like a timing belt should not be an issue when looking at this cars I don't care if prior owner told me or not if I don't have the paper work its getting replaced, don't pass up a good one because of something minor, they will all have something I am 99.9% sure of it ;-(. Just figure out what you can live with and fix.
from the pictures the car looks really good, I wonder if it rides like crap.

iflywoe

Audi TT Quattro
lets get this one and with the money you saved we can make some repairs and maintenance! ;-)

Vegas-roadsTTer

No 6 cylinder TTs in 2001.

iflywoe

he says it runs good lol