Thank you for this video. I just bought a single owner 2001 2.7 with and automatic transmission, only 114,000 miles on it, for $1400 USD. Engine runs smooth, but also leaks, and the air suspention was converted to springs by the previous owner. This video made me more confident that I got a good deal, despite some of the work that needs to be done and minor cosmetic damage
Ich mag deine Videos echt aber das einzige was mir bei dir fehlt ist eine GoPro die auf den Tacho geht. Hier geht es jetzt aber zum Beispiel in deinem TT 8N 224 ps video fehlt die echt. Ich bin nicht so der Fan von den Digitalen Tachos weil die zu langsam die Zahlen ändern. In dem S3 8P Video hätte ich sie mir auch gewünscht. Vielleicht denkst du mal drüber nach eine zu Verwenden, ich würde mich freuen. LG
Just wanted to say that I found you through the A3 1.8T video, been following since, love your stuff, keep going, also love the new voiceover review format.
@@blacknoppI’ve only had the 2.0 TSFI versions both manual one and early version and the other a facelift but the earlier one sounded much better! Really loved both but have since moved into an MK3
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I bought my 3.2L Quattro DSG in the US, and i found out the hard way that the US made Audi put a governor in them to limit the top speed. When you hit the top speed, the dash readout flashes the speed until you turn the engine off and then on again. Mine topped out at 127 mph. Turned out to be a good thing as I hit that speed while passing a line of 7 cars stuck behind a farm truck on a rural road in a very short stretch that allowed passing. I then immediately topped a rise and saw a 100 degree sharp turn ahead with less than one second of time to brake. That turn was followed by a series of 120 plus degree switchbacks dropping down into a ravine with about a second of braking time between each. I have to say, the car held those turns like a champ… but I likely would have not been so lucky if the car had accelerated all the way to 150. Luckily for me, I had just taken the Audi driving course in which they had drilled brake theory into my head and then had me practice in TTs on a track. This one experience cemented in my mind those lessons. As others have said, Its not the fastest car… but its plenty fast for me. And No RWD can keep up with the Quattro on a twisty turning road.
@@ironkcoony Oh yeah… That chastened me right up. At the time I had only had the car a few months. But I had just taken the Audi performance driving course, and they had exhaustively covered the physics of traction and braking. When I topped that rise I knew I was in trouble, and I remembered the instructor saying, “ The moment you turn the wheel, you take your foot off the brake and you TRUST THE CAR to hold the turn.” Do not add the slightest additional shear force to your tires from the brakes. The combo of the car’s stability control, suspension, and soft rubber tires held that curve at close to 122 mph. I was just lucky as hell there was no scattered gravel or other slippery stuff on the road there. After the first turn I braked for another second and a half and then had to take the next at around 115 or so. Then brake for a second and the next one was at 108 or so, and the last one at around 98. I am sure folks in the cars I had just passed were expecting to see a smoking wreck in the ravine as they topped the rise, and were surprised to see my car climbing the road on the far side of the ravine. I wonder how many of those guys might have gone out and bought a TT after seeing that.
check the driver's side axel CV boot for grease leaks. I replaced both left and right axels. parts now for these early allroads are now cheap and usually on sale... but the cost of labor forces you to be DIY. as for the oil leak, the more common one is actually the passenger side valve cover. it might appear to be the oil feed line to the turbo, but look closely, and it might actually be originating from just ABOVE the turbo, and dripping down to the turbo. ...very deceptive. this is a pesky leak, and harder to correct than it should be. Curiously, the right, driver's side valve cover almost never leaks. The automatic transmission to this year was actually ok, IF you changed the oil regularly. For some reason, they mistakenly assumed that the oil change was never necessary. ...big mistake. ....also, if the plenum below the passenger side windshield gets clogged with leaf and seed debris (typical if you park near trees), the water drain hole beneath the battery will clog. water backs up through the interior air intake box, soaking the passenger side rug. that water seeps into the transmission control unit (a computer circuit board). that TCU is now fairly inexpensive, but driving with a bad one, or letting the transmission go too many miles without an oil and oil filter change usually causes the problem. I chose the auto-trans version when presented with the choice because I had been driving an Audi Quattro stick for too many years, can couldn't face shifting a 6 speed around town any longer. good luck with it, blacknop. leave me your email if you have other thoughts....
Thank you for the message !! Especially the information of the oil leak, and that it may not be the turbo...., because on my car its looking excatly like you just descirbed it, sometimes there is oil dripping just from the turbo oil feed pipe, I was even worrying about a possible engine out job to reach those pipes.., I will definitly change the rocker covers before that!!
@@blacknopp didn't actually mean the valve covers themselves, just the valve cover gaskets. ...especially the round, plastic cam cover just behind the passenger valve cover, and below the EGR valve. EdgeMotors as a good video on that, and suggests partially loosening the EGR valve flange to get the valve cover gasket off. it's in the way.
This is my dream wagon, seriously, it’s so cool. With that being said, though I am hoping to purchase one in the future, I’m worried about potential problems. I already know certain things to look for or swap, like the air suspension. But my knowledge is still pretty limited. As an owner, what tips do you have regarding this car? Things to look for when buying, etc?
Yeah, especially on these type of cars (Old cars with lots of technical options) buy one with a good service history. Make sure that the air suspension is working properly, and in case of the 2.7T make sure that the turbos aren;t smoking, cuz you dont wanna change them, trust me haha Wearing parts like brakes, cambelt, or even clutch arent to expensive, at least in germany...
The car will lower its self at certain height levels if remembered rightly level 2 has a max of 80 mph then , level 3 is about 50-60 mph and level 4 is about 20mph .when you stop it will go back to previous setting . I noticed the mirrors were swapped out , those are not standard definitely . But that’s a nice car mate .
thx mate, also I have realized that the car readjusts itself back to higher levelm when you only increase the max height level speed for a short period of time
I have a hard time believing this. An A4 B5 with the same 1.8T does 100-200 in 32.7 seconds (Dragy GPS). I know the A3 is lighter than the A4, but almost 8 second difference...? I don't know what to say
interesting.., could be a couple of things adding up, gear ratio, lighter weight, or the A4 is missing a few horses.., because the A3 is definitly stock@@FStan-co8vv
@@blacknopp I doubt the A4 is missing horses since I've seen similarly powered cars getting very similar times. Or for example this Clio RS 172 hp , doing 100-200 in almost 27 seconds , on Dragy GPS. So... slower than the A3, despite being lighter and having 20 hp more? To me something just doesn't add up. Also here's the Clio ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E3AgtyVAalQ.html
@@blacknopp there's also something else we didn't consider... Did you test your 100-200 by GPS device or by speedometer? In some cars the speedometer isn't really accurate and says you're doing 200 , while on GPS you're doing 193 or something. Both the A4 and the Clio were tested with GPS device, so it's an accurate test.
@@blacknopp Really handy little device that shows up to 140 hidden options from memory, and even allows coding of a few bits with the lights etc! It sits between the main CAN-BUS loom, all plug and play!
Loving these! So glad your channel popped up on my recommended! I've got the TDI Scirocco and adore them, this R looks mega clean I will say! Interior and bodywork is in very very good condition 💪
Loving your videos, I’m so happy I came across this channel! Your taste in cars is utterly fantastic, Volks/Audi’s are amazing. Random note: I’m hoping to purchase a TT in the future, specifically a 225 spec like yours. Any tips in maintaining such a car? Common reliability problems? Your favorite things about them?
First of all thank you for your nice words! Maintaining a first gen TT isn't to hard, cheap in taxes & insurance, and fuel consuption is also pretty decent for this cars age /performance. Furthermore the whole frame is galvanised, which means the these cars usually don't have rust issues.. I personally would look for a car with a relatively clean service history. Only problem I had with my one was that the rubber joints from the wishbones & the sway bar were starting to get brittle ;)
