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i am looking at buying a 2001 audi tt quattro the 225hp model it will be my first audi i am jw if there are any problems or anything to look for to make the right decission. Thank You in advance
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There were several production issues with the 2001 although I had one and they were not major for me. Consumer Reports rates it as a "don't buy" because of reliability. I'd avoid anything before 2002. For any TT in that era, find out if the timing belt kit has been replaced or you will be looking at about $1K in immediate service to replace it. Timing belt kit life is about 60K or 5 years, whichever comes first.
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the timing belt has been replaced he made that clear to me other than that any problems with it breaking down as a daily driver? hes wants $7000 for it its all stock its the coupe not the convertable with 115000
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There were several production issues with the 2001 although I had one and they were not major for me. Consumer Reports rates it as a "don't buy" because of reliability. I'd avoid anything before 2002. For any TT in that era, find out if the timing belt kit has been replaced or you will be looking at about $1K in immediate service to replace it. Timing belt kit life is about 60K or 5 years, whichever comes first.
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I bought a 2001 5 years ago.
I have no regrets. TTs are a bit quirky, but there is a strong info base online to help one learn the solutions. Mine has been rewarding to own for the whole five years-- 70,000 miles that I have had it. I'm not looking forward to the day that I have to replace it. Hopefully it will be good for five more years.
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thank u for the info it is very helpfull cuz it will b my first audi.. i have been lookin at them n wanting one but never had ther money n then this popped up n its in my price range so any little bit helps from ppl that have experiance with this car
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My 2cents
Make sure they did the entire timing belt job including tensioner, water pump, thermostat and tensioner.
Check the cluster and the fuel senders.
The info display gradually fades away pixel by pixel and the temp and fuel gauges act up.
Fuel senders tend to get contaminated and give weird readings.
$$$ to replace.
Run a VAG.com to see if there are any pending CEL's.
Watch for rattly catalytic converter with that kind of mileage.
Make sure they did the entire timing belt job including tensioner, water pump, thermostat and tensioner.
Check the cluster and the fuel senders.
The info display gradually fades away pixel by pixel and the temp and fuel gauges act up.
Fuel senders tend to get contaminated and give weird readings.
$$$ to replace.
Run a VAG.com to see if there are any pending CEL's.
Watch for rattly catalytic converter with that kind of mileage.
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My 2cents
Make sure they did the entire timing belt job including tensioner, water pump, thermostat and tensioner.
Check the cluster and the fuel senders.
The info display gradually fades away pixel by pixel and the temp and fuel gauges act up.
Fuel senders tend to get contaminated and give weird readings.
$$$ to replace.
Run a VAG.com to see if there are any pending CEL's.
Watch for rattly catalytic converter with that kind of mileage.
Make sure they did the entire timing belt job including tensioner, water pump, thermostat and tensioner.
Check the cluster and the fuel senders.
The info display gradually fades away pixel by pixel and the temp and fuel gauges act up.
Fuel senders tend to get contaminated and give weird readings.
$$$ to replace.
Run a VAG.com to see if there are any pending CEL's.
Watch for rattly catalytic converter with that kind of mileage.
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