It seems just yesterday I found this forum and asked "thinking of a TT, any suggestions for colors, etc." I would up with a Denim Blue 2002 coup, and I've loved every minute of driving it. It's the 180T, FWD version.

Even though it's my daily driver I have a very short commute, and after almost 4 years I only have 11K on the car. For the most part it's been trouble-free, had the glove box replaced, but nothing mechanical of any nature.

Question one: I'll bring it in for the final factory maintenance check in a couple of weeks; given the very low miles on the car is there anything specific I should ask them to do/check to give me the best chance for continued problem-free driving? I plan to keep the car for a long time, probably at least 10 years.

Question two: My Audi dealer (Stevens Creek Audi in San Jose) offers an extended coverage plan from the JM@A group, called Gold Plus. It's reasonably comprehensive. They want $2,400 for an additional four years of coverage. There is a rider I can purchase for an additional $200 - $300 dollars (finance manager wasn't sure of the price, said it's new) that will refund my coverage cost if no claims are made in the four years.

If I purchase the coverage I think I would also purchase the additional rider; or I'll keep the money in the bank and go "self-insured" betting any costs of repair in the next four years will be less than $2,400. My driving habits should not change substantially.

I value the feedback on these issues, and thanks very much.

Bruce

 

11K? keep the money

 

Or spend some of it on Mods!

 

your car. if any happen at all. find a reasonable priced mechanic in your area to fix any issues or service intervals needed for the car.

 

as 2K for 3 years. I think its a cheap insurance BUT if you plan on driving the car as little as you've had, you just may be fine without a warranty. I'd still get one though. It has already paid for itslef on my car and I don't know anyone who ever regreted getting one.

 

The Audi assured warranty was the initial offering from the dealer - it is better coverage (by a bit), but it would only take me to January of 2009, making it a 2 1/2 year extension for about about the same price as the 4 year Gold Plus. Other than the 1 1/2 year difference, I do agree it's a better way to go.

Thanks for the input.
Bruce