Hello all. As some of you know, my 2000 FWD Neiman Marcus TT is being bought back by Audi per the CA Lemon Law. I have owned its replacement, a 2001 225q TT roadster since April 1st. I paid cash for the NM TT, so I wanted to get my money out of it asap. However, the rep was too busy for the first 5 weeks to set an apppointment. Then, he canceled the appointment last week, the day of the meeting, and tabled it for another week and a half. So I figure this delay has cost me around $400. But that's another story. Tomorrow (5-4-00) is the day when I finally meet with Audi to complete the buyback paperwork.

So I figure I'll drive the NM TT to work tomorrow and then head straight for the dealership after the market closes. I remember that I've only got about 15 miles remaining until empty, according to my driver information display, so I'll head on out and gas it up today. I start up the car, and sure enough it shows 15 miles left until empty. But as soon as I hit the road, the display rapidly changes to show 5 miles remaining.

Still no problem, as there is a gas station less than a mile away. The car then begins to sputter as the mileage moves back to 15 remaining. Finally the car dies on the crest of a hill in the middle of the road. Very dangerous, as cars routinely come ripping over that hill.

Maybe if I can get this thing over the hill, I can coast most of the way home. But first, I must push it uphill a ways. And boy was it an absolute bi*ch! So here I am in my suit, sweating like a dog, pushing this pig uphill. After a near hernia, I got it over the top, and was able to coast the rest of the way home.

So as I'm writing this, the "TNT TT" plates have come off, and the Audi Mobility (aka AAA) driver has hooked up the TT and towed it back to Audi. So as much as I loved a lot of things about that car, I have never experienced so much frustration in my life over a vehicle (over 70 days in the shop, and it would have been a lot more if I hadn't faced the reality that it just wasn't going to be fixed).

The tow truck driver drooled over the TT, but I am glad, and perhaps a bit sad, to see it go. I suppose it's only fitting that it should end this way, being towed into the sunset, with that stubby little antenna pointing toward the sky, as if to give me a final one fingered salute.<p><img src="http://home.san.rr.com/winefinds/1.jpg" border="0">

<B>Brad Willis</B>

<FONT COLOR="#FF6600">2001 225q TT Roadster
No Borla
No Garrett
No Stickers</FONT>

<A HREF="http://home.san.rr.com/winefinds">SoCal Audi TT Club</A>

 

<p>Corto
2000 Blk/Grey 180 Fwd TT
<img src="http://www.y2ktt.com/5.jpg">

 

<p>Franck
Brilliant Black ext. / Grey int.
225Q Roadster - All Mods - ESP
Grenoble - FRANCE

 

2nd for flat. Torque of motor battery will take you about 1/2 mile. just engage gear and turn key. Does not do starter much good, but some times, who cares.

 

brave or a fool i told him.

 

A middle finger salute directed at you? I can't believe that. So inappropriate and unjustified.

 

... when it hits zero. Someone should pack a can of gas and drive till it stops, so the rest of us can get an idea.

 

Isn't it funny? Fate has a sense of humor!

 

<p>Franck
Brilliant Black ext. / Grey int.
225Q Roadster - All Mods - ESP
Grenoble - FRANCE

 

<p>Franck
Brilliant Black ext. / Grey int.
225Q Roadster - All Mods - ESP
Grenoble - FRANCE