I Bought a Rare Audi at the Junk Auto Auction for $3,000; its Previous Owner Ruined It! 

Who just saw once sam randomly and since then he is still here

Sam, you have over a million subscribers, buy some freaking hydraulic lifts!!! 2 post or 4 post, just get some!!!

Any car RU-vidr: I have enough patreons and views to get a 2 post lift installed, Yippee! Samcrac: I have a million subs and 175m views, lets show people old school with Chickens & Cows ! Love it Sam. Keep it up :-)

Replace the belt of the wing deflector on the silver TT roadster. I had the same problem on my mk1 TT. I spend about 70 euro on a new belt, and its easy to fix

I appreciate you going out of your way to research the car makers history and why you chose to work on this specific model. I’ve noticed you started doing that and it feels like I am learning the value of these machines along with the mechanics of them too. Thanks

Super excited to watch more of this project in the future!

I had a TT 225 for a few years and loved it.😁 Went like stink and stuck like glue to the crappy UK back roads. Wish I still had it.

Love your videos man keep them up in a world full of bad news I see your video on here and it brightens my day

Hell of a jump into the ad... comparing a TT to a Cobra. Smdh. Love your vids, but dude, no.

Love your Audi videos Sam, keep it up!

You think that has no power, try driving my 65hp MGB LOL!!

Did you just say it looks so good don't ever use the word smart again ..

That rear wind deflector is a $35 and 2 hour fix. Easy as hell. You just need a new belt and some rivets/riveter

so glad you got this!

Do they make a turbo or supercharger kit for these?

Also tts are lit af. Everything about them makes me glad to have one.

Hell yeah! Looking forward to more TT content.

Hi Sam I've had my 225Q for over 15yrs. If you replace the springs for shorter eibachs, upgrade the ARB to thicker, and setup the alignment toe camber, she will handle like on rails. Would love to see more episodes on upgrades.

Sam "I never finished a car build"

Good choice Sam, looking forward to this build.

I remember back in the day, I actually enjoyed driving my dad's 04 Monte SS, more than my mom's TT... Even worse, the Monte was way more reliable and as the miles stacked up, it held up/wore a lot better in general.

I had been looking for one. Thanks some much for this. You saved me.... going back to looking at something else....

Don't forget Sam the Shelby Cobra is in fact the AC Ace, a BRITISH designed sports car with a small block Ford V8. Carroll Shelby actually approached AC cars (of Surrey, England) in 1961 aiming to build a car that would compete with the Corvette! Thus the Cobra was born.... You're welcome!!!

Hi Sam. You’re a true entertainer, love the content you provide… Keep it up buddy. Rob UK.

Hey, Sam, another awesome video. What model / style are those Ray Bans? I like the square frames. Thanks

I always liked the look of them. Never drove one.

Thanks Sam for the Audi lockdown Covid 19 vid'

I always liked the Audi TT in both Coupe and Convertible versions. Unfortunately, at 6' 4" tall with some back surgeries in my past ... I don't bend normally and I cannot fit into one.

I wasn't expecting to see superformance in a samcrac video, love mine!!!

4:09 That vehicle was moving! lol

Love it....cant wait to see what you do to it

finally great car i used to own for a long time

Another build thats not gonna be completed.....but thats the charm with samcrac's channel....incomplete builds and irregular uploads......i love it😂😂

Looking forward to see how the fixed up TT drives!

Sam says VR6: The whole world applauds! Yaaaaaaaaas

Love this video, I recently bought tt, which is perfect, 1.8t is the best engine, unstoppable. Continue with this series, normal maintenance, and upgrades, live it. And for the keys, does it mean that you could buy keydiy keys from internet for few bucks and synchronize it with car locking system? You should try it, go for it.

A friend of mine had the standard convertible years ago. She always insisted I drive when we went somewhere. That six speed was so much fun. Loved it especially when the turbo spooled up and kicked you in the pants. Lol

Not an Audi fan , but this was very informative. Thanks for posting.

I love them 1st generation of tt's especially with the 3.2 six cylinder motor. Most of them came with the 1.8t , few of them have the 3.2. So it makes this one rare enough.

I was interested in getting one of these for a long time but as you pointed out, for the money, there are so many other options out there. Excited to see you work on yours though!

Good effort Sam.. love my V6.. added this video to the UK TT owners club.

I've always wanted one of these MK1 TTs. One day Ill have one!

Please do a full service video on it like you said. Brakes. Fluids. Interior and exterior detail. This is a good enough engine.

That 3.2 V6 is something special in my opinion. Its symphony and raspyness is eargasmic. I definitely would only buy it with a manual box though, and it would only be a Golf R32 body.

Welcome back

Nice car! I really want the gas filler setup! To use on my hotrod!

Did it come with that bilstein coilover setup too ?

"Make Audis Great Again!" If anyone can do it, Freddy can!!! (Teehee!!)

I had a 1st gen audi tt-s and it was quite fun! The 1st gen 1.8t audi tt manuals are actually really not bad. I love the audi tt with mods, if you add an exhaust, downpipe and a tune and intake a few other goodies, you can make them scream and then for handling thats an easy fix with some cheap ecs tuning coilovers and bushings.

8 ads on just a review of an old car? Crazy. I love this channel for the repairs and troubleshooting process. I kept waiting for a dive into the TT's problems in this 16 minute long video.

I've gotta say I love those cheaper builds! I actually own the A3 that this TT was based on, with 1.8 engine but naturally aspirated, makes around 130 hp. It's quite fun to drive and engaging if you want to. Also it has 5 valves per cylinder. Both A3s and TTs have really nice high end and nice exhaust sound. These engines are dead reliable. Mine has over 200k miles on the clock and it's still running great! How's the Ferrari BTW? I don't have Instagram so I might have missed something

I just replaced one of my engine mounts in my A5 too

10:32 great aim Sam!

Do you have a checklist for going through each car, or vehicle when you buy one and start going through it?

Haven't seen your channel in awhile... I wonder what happened to the RS7 you restored? Do you still have it or did you sell it?

I do own an 8J TT QUATTRO S-Tronic S-line Coupe with the 2.0L I4 Petrol Engine. It's a fantastic car for city driving and even on long drives. It's fast and zippy and fits everywhere. I love this car.

Sam always keeping it real. Almost as real as rich..

For some reason I was expecting a bit more from this video... Not a huge Audi fan but I find your videos entertaining, especially when you start repairing stuff. Anyway... Have a great day.

If I might add, the whole VR6 concept is easily explained by starting to point out the sparkplugs and their positioning, at around 10:05, and that it's actually an in-line 6, cut in half, 45 degrees angle. It explains the exhaust heaven, and why it's such a balanced engine.

I’ve been thinking of getting a TT roadster to rent out on Turo. I think it would be a good car for that.

I watched this video hoping you would make it better ie faster. Exhaust a must on this model good luck.

The first gen TT is stunning. No question.

Sam, you said in this video the V6 only came with the automatic transmission. In Mexico there is a 2007 Audi TT R32 for sale with a manual 6 speed transmission. Was the automatic only for the US then?

Where it from I have been looking both sites for one.

Great next project!

Hi Sam just to let you know it might be worth you watching the wheeler dealers episode featuring a TT as they go through similar problems that you are likely to encounter! Looking forward to seeing the progress!

I love the mk1 TT’s

90's Audi's like the Audi Quattro!!! biff!

I have this car, and in need of parts - power steering pressure hose as an example. Any thoughts on how to find new parts for my TT? Dealers all tell me Audi has discontinued providing the parts? My car is in excellent condition, it just needs parts here and there before they fail. PS pressure hose is not leaking yet, but will do so in time. Any suggestions are appreciated!

My dad used to own both a 94 Prelude Si and then a 97 Prelude SH. I thought they were the coolest cars ever. In fact, the 97 prelude took my VTEC virginity. I'll never forget. The first time in the car by myself. Got out of the neighborhood onto the country road, and let her rip. Oh it was glorious. I promptly purchased an Integra GSR. (The comment about his dad owning the TT reminded me of my experiences)

A good service and you will kick it full throttle sam

I love this TT.

Don't forget to do a timing belt... but I cant wait for the videos ives been wanting to get a used one of these I like the baseball stitching seats although I would try to get a manual. Also didn't your uncle win something like the give away before?

I used to own a 2002 TT Les Mans edition. I think it was around 500 out of 5000 made. Great car and Kinda a mix between the two TTs compared here

I have a brand new replacement belt for back window if you want it. Easy fix to get window working, then top.

Ditto Sam loved looking at it but it needs an engine!

Now all I see is Audi TT's everywhere I go!!!

The B5 S4 was and still is elite!!

Haha Sam says... ‘I should warn you this is a value trap!’ That is Audi, BMW, MB, and Range Rover’s tag line. 👍 😝

Rock it out 1 million subscribers!!!!

Fix it and do some basic chip and intake tuning to get the most out of that v6. Could be a stunning car with a great engine note.

Well done

Since when is a Mustang not a sports car?

I bought a 2001 TT Roadster with the 225 HP setup. Loved that car, drove it like crazy, put 70K miles on it from 2001 to 2003. At the time was the first person in my family to buy something that expensive new. Ended up selling it for an A4 Cabriolet because I wasn’t paying to replace the dash again. The Gas gauge in the TT went bonkers and replaced the dash, third time I found the A4 instead. Then they screwed up the order and got a CVT instead of a Q and i took it since they took a bunch off. But the CVT died repeatedly and I dumped Audi for the next ten years.

I love my MK1 225.

I need a second car... I love these oddball cars.

Samcrac my A4 also has that key but it's because sometimes the security module in them fail and the flip blade keys don't work or even lock the door or anything. My car was bought previously at a dealership and was sold with that key for $4000 to the previous owner who sold it to me for $2250 with that key.

👌Make it great again! ✊

Great video, but that will be a no on anything Audi. My son owned two different A6s. Different years and both turned into service bay queen's. You couldn't give me an Audi let alone purchase one as a project car.

Looks like you found a diamond in the rough. A bit of TLC, and you’ll have a terrific car.

Fix the failing display?

Always thought they made a nicer beetle version, never really researched them but Audi made some really cool cars back in the day and were killing it in rally auto crossing with their killer Quatro awd setup. I seem to remember them having a unique sound when the fuel injection went to the equivalent of kicking in the secondaries on a carbed car. Too bad they were expensive to maintain as I really liked those early Quattro cars.

That key looks at the third spare key that comes with the car only difference is no logo. At least i got one when i bought my first new car Vw Golf IV v6 4 motion. Allso every first gen Audi TT seems to have display screen issues and it can be repaired.

Man I wish I was closer to you... I have VagTacho and VCDS which would help with all your repair needs on this... I still own a Vr6 Golf GTi..

There's a 2000 TT 4cyl near me for $2995. What year is that one?

As for your soft brake pedal, I'm sure that'll just be air in you master cylinder from a home mechanic putting too much psi though a brake service kit and running out of fluid. I would give it a full bleed cycle using VCDS software and ignore the error codes until you have.. Good luck and I look forward to watching the future updates!

the 2nd car that I bought in 2003! black with baseball leather stitch. I think the biggest problem with these 1st gen TT as a project car is finding cheap parts....

The rear (big)spoiler and the vents on the front wings, are accessories of the 3.2 liter version of the TT. 1.8 liter "s-line" (even in the 225 hp version) doesn't come with those goodies...

First Audi I ever saw was a TT in 99. My Land Surveying instructor had one for his comute. He bragged doing 200kph to turn his 1 hour drive into 1/2 hour. Maybe the style hasn't dated well but in the late 90s everyone I knew drooled over these cars,

That's a slick little car