sc-em Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Hello to all. I have recently developed and itch to scratch in the name of an Audi TT 3.2 Quattro. An early one that is. I know I am probably preaching to the converted but I was wondering what thoughts people have on the pros and cons of this particular model. I know they are heavy for their size, but they look tiny and a proper car compared to my stop gap of a Celica VVTLI. The latter being bonkers on lift with a lot less weight and 190bhp. So do I or don't I? Thanks for thoughts.
Steve Q Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Welcome to the forum Sean, you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) You're making a good choice of Audi! The 3.2 is a lovely engine especially as it'll come with the dsg auto gearbox and Quattro :) It's definitely a future classic and colour, options and service history affect the value :) Cheers Steve
sc-em Posted February 13, 2018 Author Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks Steve. The one I am looking at seems to have most options. Heated seats, climate control etc. My mechanic friend is concerned by the eml being on as it may indicate other issues rather than the lambda sensor that the error code states. Air flow or cat problems, so may be a non starter. as in one to avoid.
Steve Q Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 You're welcome :) Hmm, in my opinion if you're mechanic is worried then.you should be too. If it's not the sensor then.it could be much worse. There will.be plenty out there if you've got time to wait :) Cheers Steve
sc-em Posted February 13, 2018 Author Posted February 13, 2018 Fair point. He is going to have a proper look for me in the next day or so.
Joe Cott Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Hi Sean if it's a simple cheapish fix, GO FOR IT That engine & box combination is a winner. Interesting to hear how you get on; happy motoring
sc-em Posted February 18, 2018 Author Posted February 18, 2018 Well my mate took his diagnostic gubbins etc and reckons engine is ok. He’s more concerned with brakes that he says needs renewing all round. As an MOT tester he woildnt pass it. So i have put down a deposit. It eill come with 12 mth MOT. Full service incl plugs and 3 mth warranty so cant be bad. Will see how brakes go with his MOT man so may have to contest them. They go quite well dont they.?
Joe Cott Posted February 18, 2018 Posted February 18, 2018 Discs & pads are cheap compared with engine stuff maybe £250 the lot & your pal fits them for a beer? sounds good to me. have fun.
sc-em Posted February 18, 2018 Author Posted February 18, 2018 Brakes and pads are a doddle. I would do but if not MOT pasable then down to dealer i would suggest.
sc-em Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 Well here is a photo of the hopefully new car. Looks good in silver...spoils my black theme that my BMW GS Landy 90 have but hey, if it is as hoped it will be worth it. Lol
Steve Q Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Oo looks very nice Sean and looks in good condition despite the eml.light :) Good man for being into proper land rovers :) my dad had a 90 and we loved it!! Ours was a 1996 CSW 300tdi in green. As seen in the pics :) We do miss having it.to be honest!
sc-em Posted February 21, 2018 Author Posted February 21, 2018 Can't beat a Landy, however badly made they are. Hopefully the EML should be addressed with the new lambda sensor which the garage are fitting. My mate could find no other engine fault with his diagnostics. Apart from the brakes that is, which if having a service and an MOT, irregular pad wear and some nearly to the metal, should be picked up. Here's my black fleet, less the Celica. Plus the not all black but large Sheppie.
Steve Q Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 They are very badly built I'll admit that! Yours looks great though :) Let's hope once the issues are sorted you'll have a lovely TT :)
sc-em Posted February 21, 2018 Author Posted February 21, 2018 Garage dealer seems genuine enough. New bushes, pads, gaiter fo MOT so if service, plugs and lambda done then cant say much wrong with deal is it belt or chain driven?
Steve Q Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 3 hours ago, sc-em said: Garage dealer seems genuine enough. New bushes, pads, gaiter fo MOT so if service, plugs and lambda done then cant say much wrong with deal is it belt or chain driven? Agreed, I'd say that's not too bad when you consider the age of the TT. The TT has a cambelt which according to Audi should be changed at 80k or 5 years along with the water pump. However most owners change the cambelt and water pump at 60k or 5 years to be on the safe side. What mileage is the TT on? Cheers Steve
sc-em Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 It has 103k so not high for sge but obviously beyond belt change. I will get on to garage to see if any mention in service book i assume it is destructive if breaks and not a fail to safety option? Big job for just belt?
Steve Q Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Yea, low mileage for age (my 2002 a6 is on 328k) but let's hope it's in the service book :) if it mainly has Audi service history then any dealer should be able to pull the cars service history up for you :) You'd need to change the belt and water pump. Here's a YouTube video to show you how to tell the age of the belt. Here's a video to show you how to change the belt. It definitely would be destructive if it snaps as it'll bend the valves etc. Cheers Steve
sc-em Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 StrangelyIt has 103k so not high for sge but obviously beyond belt change. I will get on to garage to see if any mention in service book i assume it is destructive if breaks and not a fail to safety option? Big job for just belt?
sc-em Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 Strangely, both the garage and my mechanic mate say the 3.2 V6 is chain and not belt which should. E changed at 120k Are they in error?
Steve Q Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Oops, really sorry I've been really stupid! I forget this is the 3.2 and have given you info on.the 1.8 which is cambelt. Your mechanics are correct and the 3.2 is definitely a chain. Sorry about that! 🤦♂️ Cheers Steve
sc-em Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 No worries Steve, it's better to be safe and all that. What do you know about the DSG gearbox. I am guessing being in manual/paddle mode is the same as Sport for the usual auto, or does the Sports mode end up doing other quirky things. I have never had one before, so don't even know at what points you can swap between the different settings i.e auto/ auto sport or manual.
Steve Q Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 That's true! The dsg gearbox is (in my opinion) the best auto gearbox on the market. I won't bore you with the mechanics behind it but just make sure the gears change smoothly both in manual and auto mode as any faults can be expensive to fix. Check the service history to see if it's had any work done. The sport mode will just make the gear changes quicker. It doesnt change the suspension or anything like that. That feature came on the mk2 TT. Cheers Steve
sc-em Posted February 23, 2018 Author Posted February 23, 2018 Changing the DSG oil is one of the first jobs to do and I understand they can be recalibrated or is that just when a remap is needed? Can one switch between the different gear selection methods in any speed, then?
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