Upkeep costs: Audi TT quattro

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Hi everyone,
I'm considering purchasing a 2003 Audi tt quattro but have only ever owned vw golfs before. I have no idea what the running costs look like for these older model TTs.
The mileage on the clock is around 190k. I have not seen the service history so do not know if the timing belt has been replaced. I'm looking for ballpark estimates on what replacing the larger items might be (you know .. .in case of everything falling apart once we hit the 200000km mark). Any TT owners that have an idea of what its costs to replace a timing belt, brakes, clutch etc?
 
190K with full service history. Would probably still make sense, I assume the engine is a retuned version of the 1.8T they used in other models as well? Could be speaking out of my arse with that though.

However, 190k on a sports car with a turbo with no service history. NEXT!
 
GhostSixFour said:
190K with full service history. Would probably still make sense, I assume the engine is a retuned version of the 1.8T they used in other models as well? Could be speaking out of my arse with that though.

However, 190k on a sports car with a turbo with no service history. NEXT!
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Full service history available and last service was 4000k ago. I'm awaiting the service book since it was not in the car at the time. Fuel pump was recently replaced but probably not with genuine audi pump. I took a test drive and everything seems fine but I'm no mechanic or fundi.
 
Jchan11hk said:
190k...rather look at something around 120k mark.
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These are wise words. Hard to find in a car that old though. I was specifically looking for the older shape - the newer ones are easy enough to find in good condition with decently low mileage. I'm happy to spend some money on repairs and maintenance but obviously I don't want to be replacing gearboxes and overhauling engines.
 
marhsava said:
true , i wonder what is a safe millage for 2nd hand cars, especially for German cars
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I tried getting a vehicle history report based on the licence plate but nothing came up. Just wondering if I should consider at all or move on. Would it make sense to do the AA dekra test and get the guy to do a roadworthy first or just not worth it at all.
 
Kukulkan said:
I tried getting a vehicle history report based on the licence plate but nothing came up. Just wondering if I should consider at all or move on. Would it make sense to do the AA dekra test and get the guy to do a roadworthy first or just not worth it at all.
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Take the VIN to any Audi dealer, they'll be able to pull up any service history on the car including what warranty claims was made on the car
 
Question is ... do you take a chance and get a proper car or take the safe route and buy the tried and tested boring golf :cool:
 
With a full service history (especially at a dealer) I wouldn't be worried about the mileage.

It's no different than the VW's really and the parts and mostly the same.

One thing to remember is that a Quattro has CV's all round so that can lead to a bit more maintenance.
 
The mileage isn't an issue if you have someone knowledgeable to work on the car and can get the majority of parts at a decent price. The 1.8T's are largely bomb proof if you look after them but they need to be maintained at proper service intervals with items like cambelt, waterpump, oil, filters, etc. all replaced when they need to be. Yoru one main issue may be the Haldex, I can't remember if the Haldex on MkI TT's gave many issues but it will need to be looked after and can cost a lot to repair if it needs it.

I presume with you mentioning a clutch it is a manual and a 6 speed at that? A clutch may cost you a bit as it should be a DMF unit which means you need to replace the flywheel, clutch and pressure plate along with a few other bits and pieces. Unless you convert to SMF which is another story altogether...

To give you an idea, I had a 2005 Audi A4 Avant S-Line which had the BEX 140kw 1.8T in a longitudional layout with 6 speed manual gearbox. I replaced the cambelt, rollers, tensioners, idler pulleys and water pump at 120k which cost aroundR3k in 2014 using parts from Goldwagen and the work carried out by a good friend who works at a local VW dealership but does private work on weekends. The clutch change though, with a few odds and ends was around the R15k mark in 2015, again with parts from Goldwagen and the work carried out by the same friend.
 
Neuk_ said:
The MkI TT is essentially a MkIV Golf, same chassis, same engine and although we never got the .:R32 here, same drivetrain.
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We did get them in the Golf V shape, but yeah don't remember them in the Golf 4.

But I thought the TT was built on the Bug chassis? Unless that is simply a Golf chassis?
 
SauRoNZA said:
We did get them in the Golf V shape, but yeah don't remember them in the Golf 4.

But I thought the TT was built on the Bug chassis? Unless that is simply a Golf chassis?
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The MkIV Golf .:R32 was particularily popular in North America where it was one of, if not the first VW with a DSG gearbox but we never got it although there are a few locally that have been imported via other African countries or the UK.

The MkIV Golf was built on the PQ34 platform which was the base for the following cars, according to Wikipedia...

 
Neuk_ said:
The mileage isn't an issue if you have someone knowledgeable to work on the car and can get the majority of parts at a decent price. The 1.8T's are largely bomb proof if you look after them but they need to be maintained at proper service intervals with items like cambelt, waterpump, oil, filters, etc. all replaced when they need to be. Yoru one main issue may be the Haldex, I can't remember if the Haldex on MkI TT's gave many issues but it will need to be looked after and can cost a lot to repair if it needs it.

I presume with you mentioning a clutch it is a manual and a 6 speed at that? A clutch may cost you a bit as it should be a DMF unit which means you need to replace the flywheel, clutch and pressure plate along with a few other bits and pieces. Unless you convert to SMF which is another story altogether...

To give you an idea, I had a 2005 Audi A4 Avant S-Line which had the BEX 140kw 1.8T in a longitudional layout with 6 speed manual gearbox. I replaced the cambelt, rollers, tensioners, idler pulleys and water pump at 120k which cost aroundR3k in 2014 using parts from Goldwagen and the work carried out by a good friend who works at a local VW dealership but does private work on weekends. The clutch change though, with a few odds and ends was around the R15k mark in 2015, again with parts from Goldwagen and the work carried out by the same friend.
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One thing I forgot to mention is potential electrical issues which plagued VAG cars of the time, one of which was the central dashboard cluster that failed on many MkI TT's.
 
Neuk_ said:
The MkIV Golf .:R32 was particularily popular in North America where it was one of, if not the first VW with a DSG gearbox but we never got it although there are a few locally that have been imported via other African countries or the UK.

The MkIV Golf was built on the PQ34 platform which was the base for the following cars, according to Wikipedia...

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Yeah I remember the Beetle being in there.

But for some reason I seem to remember it shared more parts or something with the Beetle than any other model of the platform.
 
Neuk_ said:
The MkIV Golf .:R32 was particularily popular in North America where it was one of, if not the first VW with a DSG gearbox but we never got it although there are a few locally that have been imported via other African countries or the UK.

The MkIV Golf was built on the PQ34 platform which was the base for the following cars, according to Wikipedia...

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Yeah I remember the Beetle being in there.

But for some reason I seem to remember it shared more parts or something with the Beetle than any other model of the platform.
 
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