I have a 2010 TDI quattro. For me the diesel powered unit suits the car really well. 50mpg regularly, great low down torque, stage 1 chipped to 210bhp and the AWD system is great for our Scottish winters. Had a full Haldex plus filters service. The car is a weekend car but is a great daily driver too. The smaller 17” alloy wheels suit a more comfortable ride.
I have exactly the same car, TDi, same year, and also a Stage 1 Dyno tune. Mine is silver. 140k on the clock and still runs like new. Not a squeak or a rattle anywhere. Nothing broken (touch wood). The interior and leather upholstery and carpets is like brand new. I have changed the interior lights to LED’s ( much brighter when you open the door), changed headlights to Bi-Xenon, added a concealed rear camera a new 9” head unit with awesome Sat Nav with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android - built in sim so no phone needed for Apple Maps Sat Nav. Kids watch TV and TH-cam. Stereo is Awesome. And I have fitted an aftermarket lift up lid matching leather top cubby bin between the two front seats. Good for sunglasses and bits and bobs. Can lean on while driving which is great. I love car so much I will never sell it. ❤
Thanks for the review, I bought a 2009 Quattro Tdi in 2019, with 67k on it, with full service history, I had a full + Haldex service in 2020 at a cost of almost £1000 by an independent (think it was a bit too much, tbh) to be honest the car doesn't do a lot of mileage as it's now only done a little over 75k, as I don't drive every day any more. Insurance at £426 Fully Comp, I feel is a bit steep considering I'm late 50's early 60's with full NCD , it gets a service with MOT once a year, nothing serious in my ownership has gone wrong (touch wood 🙂) only needing a front drop link replacing 2 years ago, even driving briskly it'll return late 30's to 40's mpg. I absolutely love the car, it's comfortable on a long drive, quick enough for a bit of brisk over taking, handles pretty nicely, down the lanes, although it doesn't much like the pot holes we have down here in the South, even on the standard 17's, it's a bit crashy, the real-ish issue was the normal rear light earth problems, which I fixed with some extra earth leads to a near by earth point after watching a YT video, no more real light issues after 2 years. Overall I'd highly recommend a Tdi TT, even over the 225 Mk1 TT Quattro I had previously, which drank petrol at an alarming rate driven across Europe and back, also the cost of taxing it was over £300 at the time, and on these $hite roads we are forced to drive on I feel is too expensive when my Mk2 Tdi is now just £155 p.a. I'm going to be keeping this little beauty for the foreseeable. 👍
My 2011 2.0 tdi TT is returning 45/50mpg on a stage 1 remap with a heavy ish foot, I only use it the odd weekend as have company van for personal use also
@@Marc1979nufc what % increase in insurance? Is the rear sub frame / floor corrosion an issue? - what changes occurred between 2009-2012 as considering similar :)
Insurance is £390 fully comp full no claims. S line models 2011+ have the facelift led dlr which look so much better. Sport models don’t get these. Rear subframe can suffer corrosion but I treat mine
@@Marc1979nufc any idea of approx cost of an Indi subframe supply and fit replacement service? - Should folk b scared? - £500 is doable, £1.5k not so much..
I have found that keeping an ageing VW has become expensive. My 2008 MKV Gti has cost me lots of Aussie dollars. It has 90,000 kms on the clock. Over two years VW maintenance and repair at a dealer $10k. Lots went wrong and costly to fix. Dealer mechanic charge like wounded bulls. It had new tyres November 2022 again $1k. I still own it. But it hurt my wallet. A lot. Cheers.
It's true Philip, Mk5s do really well for 10 years then need a lot of spend. Can you find a VW specialist as main dealers dont want to work on old cars but will take your $ if the there is enough of it?
@@volkswizard there was a company near my mums area. Gone now. I do get my oil changed by a mechanic at a servo I've trusted for years. Genuine parts supplied. Cam belts. DSG. Hmm. Looks like I need to check. Thanks.
@@AppalachiaTN Genuine VW parts and Labour at the dealer. Not to forget Insurance and annual registration/Road tax plus 98 octane fuel which is over $2.20 per litre. Feb 23.
I've had my 2013 mk 2 quattro TT 4 1/2 years it's awesome,I got it with 34,000 on the clock,it's now done just over 50,000,milage around 49 mpg it's 0-60 7-2 sec it's cheap to insure and run,only faults are brakes and a bearing which is wear at tear,I also had to get earth wire at back fixed which is a common fault with them, service is cheap I can't fault it,where else are you going too get a 2 door sports car,rear seats were put in by Audi to cut insurance down,running costs are not dear,never go to main audi dealers as to expensive ide rather go to garage I trust,mines is serviced every year, awesome car,
Great video, my wife bought her 2nd mk2 TT just last year. She previously owned 2006 mk2 TT TFSI front wheel drive manual in Garnet Red for 5yrs. We purchased for 6k with 68k miles & sold for 4k with 98k miles. No major issues, except rear taillight bad earth fault (fixed myself) & drivers window regulator. Her new mk2 is a 2016 black edition TFSI front wheel drive manual in Samoa Orange with amplified pack (RS spoiler etc) & just done 33k miles & we really love. There is one thing, the clutch bite point is low (no slipping) at just around 2-3 inches before engaging, so this maybe a big bill sometime soon. I didn't realise about the tyre foam expiry dates, seems high price for an Audi one, wouldn't a generic tyre weld foam in a can do the same job?
Thanks. This is a great guide. Really helped in getting to those 'what to look out for' signs. I did think you were going to come down on a particular model / yr however? It feels like the later the better? Petrol? 2.0lt? Thanks!
Sadly I think VAG cars have suffered from cost cutting, yet the Koreans have vastly improved their's I still wouldn't buy one. The main reason is a 5 year old Golf, Astra and Focus still resemble a new car, where as say a Kia Ceed/Hyundai I30 look like they designed them decades ago.
Thanks Andrew, great detailed ‘tryue to life’ ownership review, always liked the TT, test drove a Mk1 but went for a Mk5 Gti (thankfully!). Sure you’ll have no problem shifting this one.
I have the 2011 facelift TT 2.0 tdi s sline with full leather, stage 1 remap. Weekend car and amazing to drive always puts a smile on my face. When I first bought it unknown to me the haldex pump was knackered only found out when it snowed. New haldex pump and a full set of winter wheels and it’s unstoppable. If I knew what I do now a Vcds check when purchasing would have saved me a bit money on the haldex pump. Other than that it’s never missed a beat
@@onethirdmayo8556 timing belt due every 5 years on mine as I only do 3500 miles a year it goes on the age of the belt. I’ve had it done last year no problems at all
I have the same car but a 2011. One issue I have is the rear suspension arms are rusty and one has a hole in!! Can’t believe it for an Audi. I have also had the Hadley pump go.
REALLY enjoyed the review, I m thinking of getting a MK1 convertible at the moment, so as much info is GREAT! Keep up the good work, LOVE your golf in the background 👍🏻
I have a Mk3.5 Cupra and it stung when you mentioned the coolant leak. That was £700 (on warranty luckily) within 6 months of my purchase. Since then no issues, except I go through tyres every 7000 miles. Pads however, still on the first set 37000 miles in?!
We’ve had our Quattro sline Tt for 7 years… great little car. Looking to change the front bearings, not sure how big a job it is.. any help or links to a video would be a massive help 👍
Audi timing chains do stretch. Audi warranty worthless unless your engine blows (I have bad experience of owning a used approved Audi S3, never again). 4 wheel drive rear diff for S3 is £7000 from Audi. Water pump failure also common on VW 2 Litre engine around 8V 2017. I got rid of mine when I noticed corrosion near water pump area.
I disagree about the value of Quattro, I had a mk1 A5 2wd 211bhp and you couldn’t put your foot down in the wet, wheel spin pulling away and torque steer when overtaking. I’ve now got a mk2 252bhp Quattro and its on another level.
Depends how you drive and my wife doesn’t drive hard therefore for us the Quattro is an unnecessary complication. I get the traction gains but it’s like GTI vs R, there is a price to pay
Thanks Andrew, this was really informative. Im purchasing a 2011 sline but not quattro. From your video, did you say these earlier years had timing chain issues? Apologies if i misunderstood
Hi Andrew, if it rattles with a clicking noise from cold start. But when driven for a bit dissappears. Is this the issue you were inferring to on the 2011 chain issue?
Coil packs are annoying but replace with OEM supplier non-genuine parts and they are cheap and durable and access is good unlike say on a Boxster/Cayman/911. Only issue with Mk2 TTS is the EA113 engine which needs cambelts and is a bit thirsty. I'd only swap this one for a TT RS as the 5 banger is better on fuel than TTS!
Hi Andrew. Great video. Would you say that the ŠKODA octavia 2013 year Vrs 2.0 tsi engine is also reliable? Its 220bhp version...I am after this car and just not sure about this engine.? As my only car which has to do everything I can't find another vehicle which would do. Also I like the Scirocco. Thank you for any info😉
I had an APR performance chipped 2013 Vrs Octavia (193kw or 258bhp) as a daily for about 9 years and also tracked it and it was very reliable. Now into a Golf R mk7. TT is prettier though.
My 2012 golf GTD had the same brake squeal and burnt smell in this cold spell. And the pad had dislodged slightly out of position after being on for 2 years. The pad had worn down to the bare metal. So replaced the pad and could hear the brake grinding for a few hundred miles because it was squaring the disc wear back up ( in hindsight we should've squared the wear up slightly before putting the pad on) but fine now. Didn't fit the anti rattle shim this time as it's extremely tight for some reason and may have contributed to forcing the pad out of position. A set of brembo pads £18 🤣 for the rear. (Brembos all round), the passenger side still had plenty of meat on pad and didn't have the squeal but have replaced anyway
I’ve had 4 TT’s, a high mileage Mk1 (105k miles to 120k), 2nd was a mk2 2.0 TFSI 70k-99k miles, then a manual diesel (!) Mk3 30k-77k miles (recall getting 60mpg and somewhat effortless cruising and a MK3 Quattro black edition which is much more “exciting” … nothing major went wrong with the cars until the MK3 when after a year of ownership there was a water pump failure at 45k miles. I believe this is common ??). It would be great if you could do something on the MK3s and what their strengths and weaknesses are although it’s a bit late for me😂
I wish you wouldn’t do these videos Andrew. I’ve been all set to push the button on an Abarth 595 but as soon as I saw your video I was onto Autotrader looking for a Mk 2 TT…
Done exactly the same thing Huw. I've had 3 Mk1 TT's two 3.2 & one 225. There should be a support group for guys like me who can't get over selling their cherished TT.
Interesting video again I traded my up gti in last year after your comparison video i went for newest one i could get does the 2018 model suffer from cooling leaks and thermostat and if so do you recommend an aftermarket solution or does audi vw already have a better one on a different model don't want stung with big bills i knew quattro would be more expensive but i had to get one atleast
Great video bro! Do you still have the b7 rs4? I’ve got a 49k TT quattro sport thinking of making the move. Any tips? Everyone says keep hold of TT but it’s one or another
Thanks! No, sold the RS4 for a 911 in 2012. Sold a few since. There are some videos on B7 RS4s from a few years ago when I sold my friend's Nogaro blue Avant, only one in the UK. Good car but you need to be very careful as a lot of shite out there. I do crave for another one but end up looking at RS4 cabrios as they aren't all mullered. I am sure you will find one and yes you should definitely do it :)
Glad it was helpful! I still have a lot of respect for the Mk2 and stand by any comments I might have made about it being better than the Mk3 - the Mk3 is a little sharper in the chassis but doubt many owners will feel the benefit, in pretty much every other way, it's a backwards step.
Thanks for the video Andrew. Very relevant as you’ll remember me purchasing an exact same model (in Red) from you in Nov ‘21. Have done around 9k in that time and the car has been ‘almost’ faultless (I had the problem with rear lights blowing due to Earth connections - a common problem I believe). Just regular servicing has kept everything tip-top. I can obtain high 30’s mpg - but that really is steady motorway driving. Very impressed with car overall though and it still looks great among newer stuff on the roads. 👍
Great video Andrew and glad Kate has enjoyed the car - sad to see it go after renewed faith in Audi as like all German cars maintenance expensive (less so with your skill set) however the mk2 TT if you get a well maintained one is a great car. Hope the next car isn’t losing fun for practicality as the RS6 shows you can have both :) albeit not necessarily cheaply but life’s too short to drive appliances 😂🎉
That’s my favorite body style of the TT. My friend had a TTRS of the same year and that car was insanely bonkers! I know I don’t gotta tell you that though! It’s always been a pseudo-dream car of mine but the thought of repairs and whatnot has kept me away but if I wasn’t in the States I’d buy that TT off of you!
A good video - like you said, it's very rare to see long term reviews on older cars. I wouldn't disagree about the paint finish on Mk7/7.5 Golfs! My 7.5 R estate in lapiz blue (how predictable 🤣) seems to have picked up quite a few marks (at least one of which is due to seagulls - my work car park is bad for that), definitely could do with a machine polish & ceramic coating, I think. My old Night Blue Mk7 GTD seemed to have better quality paint. Haldex issues are definitely something I'm aware of too - think my R is due a Haldex oil change this year (20 plate), won't skimp on that.
Hi Andrew such a great video and have always admired the TT and have enjoyed my rides in my work colleagues series 2 and 3! Glad to hear that it has been a good car for you on the whole and it still looks fabulous you would have thought it was half that age! I bet Kate will be sad to see it go but understand her reasons and I went through something similar a few years ago looking forward to see what she replaces it with! Hope it goes to a lovely new home Daniel
You made my day saying the 2wd model is the better option, i have found it a great car to live with and simple to service and work on. Did the caliper change on the front and few electrical niggles but mines a 2008 roadster model with 110000 so no surprises there.
Glad yours has been largely reliable. I wouldn't buy the AWD one again but there were loads of these 2.0 TFSI S tronic quattros registered late in the run and they are a nice car - but better with front wheel drive I think - less is more!
In the winter in the UK with these shiny road surfaces my A4 b8.5 avant quattro grip and pull off is way superior than my mj2 TT fwd its spinning up in 1st 2nd and 3rd although I do love the TT
@@volkswizard I’ve got the facelift tdi Quattro I don’t think I could go back to 2 wheel drive if I’m honest. Quattro gets the power down really well in any weather
@@Marc1979nufc lol I don't think you will be able to go back once you've had a taste of Quattro, my 1st was a mk1 TT 10 years back and have always had a Quattro since.
On my 2018 GTI I got a letter in the mail from VW stating that if I had changed the water pump out of pocket, I would be eligible to be reimbursed. I haven't had to charged it yet. Sitting at about 70k miles.
10:00 In terms of servicing in theory a timing chain is better, but VAG don't have the greatest of reputations with this series of engines and the quality of the timing chain components. Am I right in thinking the TTS continued to use a timing belt beyond 2011?
Yep Mk2 TTS was always EA113 as there was no high output EA888 available until 2013 for 8V S3 (and then Golf R). Scirocco R continued to use EA113 until it was deleted in around 2018. No timing belt and far better mpg make an EA888 a much easier engine to live with unless you have to pay £1000+ for a new coolant/thermostat module of course on a Gen 4 EA888.
hey what about the cam follower? also have a 2011 sline black edition, im worried about the timing chain however i have checked ecu measurements and its within tolerance
I've not heard that is an issue with EA888, it was hyped up on EA113 anyway. 2011 chain could be ok, listen for start up rattle as newer ones don't do that. Not checked tolerance with vcds on these (R32 usually) so good tip thanks
Great content as always Andrew. Great to see you now owning a MK2 GTI too. Hope you are keeping safe and well. Any plans to return to Volkswizard sales again? All the best.
Hi Darren, nice to see you again sir! Yes the Mk2 GTI brightens up my otherwise dull life. It's so nice to work on because I learned to tinker with those then had to up my game for Mk4 which needed loads of tinkering but was much more complicated. Going back to Mk2s after that is sheer bliss! No current plans to get into sales like before as the market is still all over the place and economic forecast uncertain. Quite enjoying having a modest lifestyle and appreciating the simpler things though not sure I can sustain this indefinitely.
The Quattro is not primarily intended for bad weather driving, its to keep the S line, TTS and TT RS on the road due to the higher performance. Do you want a TTS with FWD?🙄
Top video as always. My friend had just bought a 2 owner TT Quattro on an 03 plate. Lovely car. I'll make sure he becomes another subscriber as the comments here should cheer him up 😂
Thanks Tony. 2003 is a Mk1 TT and to be totally honest, they can be an utter nightmare when it comes to electrical issues. However hopefully a 2003 will have been through most of those by now. If I can find a good Mk1 TT I'll buy it to keep as so cheap and can only go one way pricewise. They sold too many back in the day so the sheer volume keeps prices high but that won't be the case forever.
Thanks! I need to find a replacement first and prices are still too much in the areas I am looking at. Yes the TT will go down a bit too but the cars I am looking at are more than they were in 2020 so have to drop soon. I'd imagine it will be £10k ish if things don't change too much. I'm just going by Autotrader's valuation for now which can't be trusted 100%
@volkswizard hey.. yeah I totally understand you need a replacement first an that will take time.. been watching your videos you post for some time now.. love the content 👌 hopefully speek soon
@@volkswizard I think the facelift mk2 TT in s line or black edition look very good, mines the facelift s line in silver. Pre facelift or sport model doesn’t look as good imho
Timeless looks that model IMO. Hmmmm, comments therein and comments here..... Got me thinking about longer term reliability on my MY19 7.5 Golf R....🤔😬
7.5R is OK but 2 inherent issues, coolant leak and Haldex - all manageable if you don't pay main dealer rates - there is something very wrong about paying their inflated rates to fix things that shouldn't have gone wrong. Better add clutches to that on the manuals too. £2500 there easy.
@@volkswizard many, many thanks Andrew. Thankfully I have a local, independent mechanic. German chap, in his 70s now. Mercedes Benz apprenticeship in his youth back home. Just does Merc, BMW and VAG. Workshop resembles F1 pit garage, immaculate, nothing out of place. Anyhow nothing beats experience. 👍
Well it's still here and no rush to shift it on. I have to see things from the normal person's perspective (i.e. my wife's) and a TT is a much more desirable car than even a Mk7.5 Golf GTI because a) it's an Audi and b) it's a handsome sleek coupe. On that basis it's not going anywhere :)
Great video l had an TT 2013 really reliable, but just felt a bit dry / boring the car had no character. love the looks nothing looks that good l just didn’t feel it was a drives car not like the mk5 GTI l brought before the TT so I was a bit disappointed maybe the TTS might be better to drive or TT RS might be better to drive again l can’t comment never owned one can anyone else comment?
I have a 2010 TDI quattro. For me the diesel powered unit suits the car really well. 50mpg regularly, great low down torque, stage 1 chipped to 210bhp and the AWD system is great for our Scottish winters. Had a full Haldex plus filters service. The car is a weekend car but is a great daily driver too. The smaller 17” alloy wheels suit a more comfortable ride.
I have exactly the same car, TDi, same year, and also a Stage 1 Dyno tune. Mine is silver. 140k on the clock and still runs like new. Not a squeak or a rattle anywhere. Nothing broken (touch wood). The interior and leather upholstery and carpets is like brand new. I have changed the interior lights to LED’s ( much brighter when you open the door), changed headlights to Bi-Xenon, added a concealed rear camera a new 9” head unit with awesome Sat Nav with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android - built in sim so no phone needed for Apple Maps Sat Nav. Kids watch TV and TH-cam. Stereo is Awesome. And I have fitted an aftermarket lift up lid matching leather top cubby bin between the two front seats. Good for sunglasses and bits and bobs. Can lean on while driving which is great. I love car so much I will never sell it. ❤
Thanks for the review, I bought a 2009 Quattro Tdi in 2019, with 67k on it, with full service history, I had a full + Haldex service in 2020 at a cost of almost £1000 by an independent (think it was a bit too much, tbh) to be honest the car doesn't do a lot of mileage as it's now only done a little over 75k, as I don't drive every day any more.
Insurance at £426 Fully Comp, I feel is a bit steep considering I'm late 50's early 60's with full NCD , it gets a service with MOT once a year, nothing serious in my ownership has gone wrong (touch wood 🙂) only needing a front drop link replacing 2 years ago, even driving briskly it'll return late 30's to 40's mpg.
I absolutely love the car, it's comfortable on a long drive, quick enough for a bit of brisk over taking, handles pretty nicely, down the lanes, although it doesn't much like the pot holes we have down here in the South, even on the standard 17's, it's a bit crashy, the real-ish issue was the normal rear light earth problems, which I fixed with some extra earth leads to a near by earth point after watching a YT video, no more real light issues after 2 years.
Overall I'd highly recommend a Tdi TT, even over the 225 Mk1 TT Quattro I had previously, which drank petrol at an alarming rate driven across Europe and back, also the cost of taxing it was over £300 at the time, and on these $hite roads we are forced to drive on I feel is too expensive when my Mk2 Tdi is now just £155 p.a. I'm going to be keeping this little beauty for the foreseeable. 👍
My 2011 2.0 tdi TT is returning 45/50mpg on a stage 1 remap with a heavy ish foot, I only use it the odd weekend as have company van for personal use also
@@Marc1979nufc what % increase in insurance? Is the rear sub frame / floor corrosion an issue? - what changes occurred between 2009-2012 as considering similar :)
Insurance is £390 fully comp full no claims. S line models 2011+ have the facelift led dlr which look so much better. Sport models don’t get these. Rear subframe can suffer corrosion but I treat mine
@@Marc1979nufc thanks for quick reply, as a back road fun machine, which is better and why? 2.0tfsi or TD St1?
@@Marc1979nufc any idea of approx cost of an Indi subframe supply and fit replacement service? - Should folk b scared? - £500 is doable, £1.5k not so much..
I have found that keeping an ageing VW has become expensive. My 2008 MKV Gti has cost me lots of Aussie dollars. It has 90,000 kms on the clock. Over two years VW maintenance and repair at a dealer $10k. Lots went wrong and costly to fix. Dealer mechanic charge like wounded bulls. It had new tyres November 2022 again $1k. I still own it. But it hurt my wallet. A lot. Cheers.
It's true Philip, Mk5s do really well for 10 years then need a lot of spend. Can you find a VW specialist as main dealers dont want to work on old cars but will take your $ if the there is enough of it?
@@volkswizard there was a company near my mums area. Gone now. I do get my oil changed by a mechanic at a servo I've trusted for years. Genuine parts supplied. Cam belts. DSG. Hmm. Looks like I need to check. Thanks.
My 2008 Leon FR (basically a golf gti) has been pretty good with just the odd big bill mostly just general maintenance. Good luck with the golf Phil.
With cars it’s either parts or payments.
@@AppalachiaTN Genuine VW parts and Labour at the dealer. Not to forget Insurance and annual registration/Road tax plus 98 octane fuel which is over $2.20 per litre. Feb 23.
I've had my 2013 mk 2 quattro TT 4 1/2 years it's awesome,I got it with 34,000 on the clock,it's now done just over 50,000,milage around 49 mpg it's 0-60 7-2 sec it's cheap to insure and run,only faults are brakes and a bearing which is wear at tear,I also had to get earth wire at back fixed which is a common fault with them, service is cheap I can't fault it,where else are you going too get a 2 door sports car,rear seats were put in by Audi to cut insurance down,running costs are not dear,never go to main audi dealers as to expensive ide rather go to garage I trust,mines is serviced every year, awesome car,
Great video, my wife bought her 2nd mk2 TT just last year. She previously owned 2006 mk2 TT TFSI front wheel drive manual in Garnet Red for 5yrs. We purchased for 6k with 68k miles & sold for 4k with 98k miles. No major issues, except rear taillight bad earth fault (fixed myself) & drivers window regulator.
Her new mk2 is a 2016 black edition TFSI front wheel drive manual in Samoa Orange with amplified pack (RS spoiler etc) & just done 33k miles & we really love. There is one thing, the clutch bite point is low (no slipping) at just around 2-3 inches before engaging, so this maybe a big bill sometime soon.
I didn't realise about the tyre foam expiry dates, seems high price for an Audi one, wouldn't a generic tyre weld foam in a can do the same job?
Thanks. This is a great guide. Really helped in getting to those 'what to look out for' signs. I did think you were going to come down on a particular model / yr however? It feels like the later the better? Petrol? 2.0lt? Thanks!
I like the EA888 2.0T as it’s nearly diesel efficient but watch those chains
what sort of increase in insurance can be expected (mature driver) for inc power from 170-220 (if possible) and who are most trusted tuners?
Sadly I think VAG cars have suffered from cost cutting, yet the Koreans have vastly improved their's I still wouldn't buy one. The main reason is a 5 year old Golf, Astra and Focus still resemble a new car, where as say a Kia Ceed/Hyundai I30 look like they designed them decades ago.
Thanks Andrew, great detailed ‘tryue to life’ ownership review, always liked the TT, test drove a Mk1 but went for a Mk5 Gti (thankfully!). Sure you’ll have no problem shifting this one.
Glad you enjoyed it Sparky. Mk5 certainly isn't a wrong choice :)
I have the 2011 facelift TT 2.0 tdi s sline with full leather, stage 1 remap. Weekend car and amazing to drive always puts a smile on my face. When I first bought it unknown to me the haldex pump was knackered only found out when it snowed. New haldex pump and a full set of winter wheels and it’s unstoppable. If I knew what I do now a Vcds check when purchasing would have saved me a bit money on the haldex pump. Other than that it’s never missed a beat
Did you go through the timing chain service? How was it? I heard is was kinda troublesome.
@@onethirdmayo8556 timing belt due every 5 years on mine as I only do 3500 miles a year it goes on the age of the belt. I’ve had it done last year no problems at all
I have the same car but a 2011. One issue I have is the rear suspension arms are rusty and one has a hole in!! Can’t believe it for an Audi. I have also had the Hadley pump go.
REALLY enjoyed the review, I m thinking of getting a MK1 convertible at the moment, so as much info is GREAT! Keep up the good work, LOVE your golf in the background 👍🏻
I have a Mk3.5 Cupra and it stung when you mentioned the coolant leak. That was £700 (on warranty luckily) within 6 months of my purchase. Since then no issues, except I go through tyres every 7000 miles. Pads however, still on the first set 37000 miles in?!
We’ve had our Quattro sline Tt for 7 years… great little car. Looking to change the front bearings, not sure how big a job it is.. any help or links to a video would be a massive help 👍
Audi timing chains do stretch. Audi warranty worthless unless your engine blows (I have bad experience of owning a used approved Audi S3, never again). 4 wheel drive rear diff for S3 is £7000 from Audi. Water pump failure also common on VW 2 Litre engine around 8V 2017. I got rid of mine when I noticed corrosion near water pump area.
I disagree about the value of Quattro, I had a mk1 A5 2wd 211bhp and you couldn’t put your foot down in the wet, wheel spin pulling away and torque steer when overtaking. I’ve now got a mk2 252bhp Quattro and its on another level.
Depends how you drive and my wife doesn’t drive hard therefore for us the Quattro is an unnecessary complication. I get the traction gains but it’s like GTI vs R, there is a price to pay
Quattro all the way for grip I couldn’t go back now.
Thanks Andrew, this was really informative. Im purchasing a 2011 sline but not quattro. From your video, did you say these earlier years had timing chain issues? Apologies if i misunderstood
Yes, beware, 2011 could be good or bad. Listen for rattle on start up especially from hot
Hi Andrew, if it rattles with a clicking noise from cold start. But when driven for a bit dissappears. Is this the issue you were inferring to on the 2011 chain issue?
I had one, a 2.0 TFSI. I sold it for a BMW. I want one again, even though it was constantly spitting out coil packs.Hard to find a TTS though.
Coil packs are annoying but replace with OEM supplier non-genuine parts and they are cheap and durable and access is good unlike say on a Boxster/Cayman/911. Only issue with Mk2 TTS is the EA113 engine which needs cambelts and is a bit thirsty. I'd only swap this one for a TT RS as the 5 banger is better on fuel than TTS!
Hi Andrew. Great video. Would you say that the ŠKODA octavia 2013 year Vrs 2.0 tsi engine is also reliable? Its 220bhp version...I am after this car and just not sure about this engine.?
As my only car which has to do everything I can't find another vehicle which would do. Also I like the Scirocco.
Thank you for any info😉
All same engines shared such as the gti
Thanks! Yes 2013 should be OK
I had an APR performance chipped 2013 Vrs Octavia (193kw or 258bhp) as a daily for about 9 years and also tracked it and it was very reliable. Now into a Golf R mk7. TT is prettier though.
My 2012 golf GTD had the same brake squeal and burnt smell in this cold spell. And the pad had dislodged slightly out of position after being on for 2 years. The pad had worn down to the bare metal.
So replaced the pad and could hear the brake grinding for a few hundred miles because it was squaring the disc wear back up ( in hindsight we should've squared the wear up slightly before putting the pad on) but fine now.
Didn't fit the anti rattle shim this time as it's extremely tight for some reason and may have contributed to forcing the pad out of position.
A set of brembo pads £18 🤣 for the rear. (Brembos all round), the passenger side still had plenty of meat on pad and didn't have the squeal but have replaced anyway
I’ve had 4 TT’s, a high mileage Mk1 (105k miles to 120k), 2nd was a mk2 2.0 TFSI 70k-99k miles, then a manual diesel (!) Mk3 30k-77k miles (recall getting 60mpg and somewhat effortless cruising and a MK3 Quattro black edition which is much more “exciting” … nothing major went wrong with the cars until the MK3 when after a year of ownership there was a water pump failure at 45k miles. I believe this is common ??). It would be great if you could do something on the MK3s and what their strengths and weaknesses are although it’s a bit late for me😂
Good video enjoyed it. but you can't say it's one of the most powerful models when it's the 4th most powerful model lol
I wish you wouldn’t do these videos Andrew. I’ve been all set to push the button on an Abarth 595 but as soon as I saw your video I was onto Autotrader looking for a Mk 2 TT…
Sorry Huw! Very different cars but a late low mileage Mk2 TT is in a different league, just watch the spec as not all as well equipped as ours
@@volkswizard yes but with two Golfs and a 997 already, I was looking for something a bit different. And Italian 😂
Done exactly the same thing Huw. I've had 3 Mk1 TT's two 3.2 & one 225. There should be a support group for guys like me who can't get over selling their cherished TT.
Very good video, will be looking for more.
Interesting video again I traded my up gti in last year after your comparison video i went for newest one i could get does the 2018 model suffer from cooling leaks and thermostat and if so do you recommend an aftermarket solution or does audi vw already have a better one on a different model don't want stung with big bills i knew quattro would be more expensive but i had to get one atleast
Great video bro! Do you still have the b7 rs4? I’ve got a 49k TT quattro sport thinking of making the move. Any tips? Everyone says keep hold of TT but it’s one or another
Thanks! No, sold the RS4 for a 911 in 2012. Sold a few since. There are some videos on B7 RS4s from a few years ago when I sold my friend's Nogaro blue Avant, only one in the UK. Good car but you need to be very careful as a lot of shite out there. I do crave for another one but end up looking at RS4 cabrios as they aren't all mullered. I am sure you will find one and yes you should definitely do it :)
@@volkswizard yes avant £20000 120k on the clock and 8 owners and the prices are flying?!?!
I'm looking to bye one of these, so thank you for such a for a brilliant review, one of the best I've watched. 👌
Glad it was helpful! I still have a lot of respect for the Mk2 and stand by any comments I might have made about it being better than the Mk3 - the Mk3 is a little sharper in the chassis but doubt many owners will feel the benefit, in pretty much every other way, it's a backwards step.
Thanks for the video Andrew. Very relevant as you’ll remember me purchasing an exact same model (in Red) from you in Nov ‘21. Have done around 9k in that time and the car has been ‘almost’ faultless (I had the problem with rear lights blowing due to Earth connections - a common problem I believe). Just regular servicing has kept everything tip-top. I can obtain high 30’s mpg - but that really is steady motorway driving.
Very impressed with car overall though and it still looks great among newer stuff on the roads. 👍
Great video Andrew and glad Kate has enjoyed the car - sad to see it go after renewed faith in Audi as like all German cars maintenance expensive (less so with your skill set) however the mk2 TT if you get a well maintained one is a great car. Hope the next car isn’t losing fun for practicality as the RS6 shows you can have both :) albeit not necessarily cheaply but life’s too short to drive appliances 😂🎉
The big S Tronic gearbox oil change MUST be done by AUDI imo .I paid £300 last year.
Thanks for the info Dude, very informative, very interesting, and very welcome.
Regards
Thanks Martin, glad this video's usefulness endures, must do more of these. We still own this car and it's been brilliant.
That’s my favorite body style of the TT. My friend had a TTRS of the same year and that car was insanely bonkers! I know I don’t gotta tell you that though! It’s always been a pseudo-dream car of mine but the thought of repairs and whatnot has kept me away but if I wasn’t in the States I’d buy that TT off of you!
A good video - like you said, it's very rare to see long term reviews on older cars.
I wouldn't disagree about the paint finish on Mk7/7.5 Golfs! My 7.5 R estate in lapiz blue (how predictable 🤣) seems to have picked up quite a few marks (at least one of which is due to seagulls - my work car park is bad for that), definitely could do with a machine polish & ceramic coating, I think. My old Night Blue Mk7 GTD seemed to have better quality paint.
Haldex issues are definitely something I'm aware of too - think my R is due a Haldex oil change this year (20 plate), won't skimp on that.
Thanks Andrew. There will definitely be more in the future👍
Interesting video, thank you very much really enjoyed it
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Andrew such a great video and have always admired the TT and have enjoyed my rides in my work colleagues series 2 and 3! Glad to hear that it has been a good car for you on the whole and it still looks fabulous you would have thought it was half that age! I bet Kate will be sad to see it go but understand her reasons and I went through something similar a few years ago looking forward to see what she replaces it with! Hope it goes to a lovely new home Daniel
You made my day saying the 2wd model is the better option, i have found it a great car to live with and simple to service and work on. Did the caliper change on the front and few electrical niggles but mines a 2008 roadster model with 110000 so no surprises there.
Glad yours has been largely reliable. I wouldn't buy the AWD one again but there were loads of these 2.0 TFSI S tronic quattros registered late in the run and they are a nice car - but better with front wheel drive I think - less is more!
In the winter in the UK with these shiny road surfaces my A4 b8.5 avant quattro grip and pull off is way superior than my mj2 TT fwd its spinning up in 1st 2nd and 3rd although I do love the TT
@@volkswizard I’ve got the facelift tdi Quattro I don’t think I could go back to 2 wheel drive if I’m honest. Quattro gets the power down really well in any weather
@@scitec717I’ve got the TT tdi Quattro, as you mention the grip is unreal compared to 2 wheel drive cars. Don’t think I could go back
@@Marc1979nufc lol I don't think you will be able to go back once you've had a taste of Quattro, my 1st was a mk1 TT 10 years back and have always had a Quattro since.
On my 2018 GTI I got a letter in the mail from VW stating that if I had changed the water pump out of pocket, I would be eligible to be reimbursed. I haven't had to charged it yet. Sitting at about 70k miles.
Really? Are you in the UK? They are talking class action in the US and UK doesn't tend to get better treatment
very nice but we have got are brexit fully did now and time to start show-casing are british cart's.
Those are the most gorgeous rims!
Your insights are very useful.
Glad to hear that, useful is better than a lot of other videos :)
Is it still for sale ? Probably too late 😊
10:00 In terms of servicing in theory a timing chain is better, but VAG don't have the greatest of reputations with this series of engines and the quality of the timing chain components. Am I right in thinking the TTS continued to use a timing belt beyond 2011?
Yep Mk2 TTS was always EA113 as there was no high output EA888 available until 2013 for 8V S3 (and then Golf R). Scirocco R continued to use EA113 until it was deleted in around 2018. No timing belt and far better mpg make an EA888 a much easier engine to live with unless you have to pay £1000+ for a new coolant/thermostat module of course on a Gen 4 EA888.
Hi still for sale ? Great vid 👌
hey what about the cam follower? also have a 2011 sline black edition, im worried about the timing chain however i have checked ecu measurements and its within tolerance
I've not heard that is an issue with EA888, it was hyped up on EA113 anyway. 2011 chain could be ok, listen for start up rattle as newer ones don't do that. Not checked tolerance with vcds on these (R32 usually) so good tip thanks
@@volkswizard okay thanks a lot, i don’t hear any rattle and i took it to a vw/audi specialist near me and they thought it was fine too
Will keep an eye out for this one. Looking to replace the convertible TT with a coupe, and pretty local to you 👍
Great content as always Andrew. Great to see you now owning a MK2 GTI too. Hope you are keeping safe and well. Any plans to return to Volkswizard sales again? All the best.
Hi Darren, nice to see you again sir! Yes the Mk2 GTI brightens up my otherwise dull life. It's so nice to work on because I learned to tinker with those then had to up my game for Mk4 which needed loads of tinkering but was much more complicated. Going back to Mk2s after that is sheer bliss! No current plans to get into sales like before as the market is still all over the place and economic forecast uncertain. Quite enjoying having a modest lifestyle and appreciating the simpler things though not sure I can sustain this indefinitely.
thats a nice colour
The Quattro is not primarily intended for bad weather driving, its to keep the S line, TTS and TT RS on the road due to the higher performance. Do you want a TTS with FWD?🙄
My GTI Clubsport S has more power than a TTS and just front wheel drive so probably asking the wrong person 😆
Just proves you don't know what you are doing.@@volkswizard
really helpful video, thanks!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Toronto Canada.... just purchased a 2018 TTS in Black, best car i have ever driven after owning two Mercedes SLK's 🏎🏎
Top video as always. My friend had just bought a 2 owner TT Quattro on an 03 plate. Lovely car. I'll make sure he becomes another subscriber as the comments here should cheer him up 😂
Thanks Tony. 2003 is a Mk1 TT and to be totally honest, they can be an utter nightmare when it comes to electrical issues. However hopefully a 2003 will have been through most of those by now. If I can find a good Mk1 TT I'll buy it to keep as so cheap and can only go one way pricewise. They sold too many back in the day so the sheer volume keeps prices high but that won't be the case forever.
Thanks for that Andrew. I'll pass your comments on.
I wish my average speed was 31 mph, shows how empty the roads are in general your wife drives on.
Good spot sir! Having been into Birmingham today I can see why a 30 mph average is so telling :)
What’s going to replace the TT?
7.5 GTI Performance 5 dr DSG
can you please tell us about the wheels? are they 19 inches? from which model? thank you
Sure, they are 19 with 255 35 19 tyres and the standard wheel on S line Black Edition
@@volkswizard thank you
Love the video.. how much was you thinking of selling the car for mate ?
Thanks! I need to find a replacement first and prices are still too much in the areas I am looking at. Yes the TT will go down a bit too but the cars I am looking at are more than they were in 2020 so have to drop soon. I'd imagine it will be £10k ish if things don't change too much. I'm just going by Autotrader's valuation for now which can't be trusted 100%
@volkswizard hey.. yeah I totally understand you need a replacement first an that will take time.. been watching your videos you post for some time now.. love the content 👌 hopefully speek soon
Not really a fan of silver cars in general but on this TT generation? Very good looking.
I think Black Edition bits work really well with silver, don't think every Mk2 TT wears it so well.
@@volkswizard 100% with you.
@@volkswizard I think the facelift mk2 TT in s line or black edition look very good, mines the facelift s line in silver. Pre facelift or sport model doesn’t look as good imho
Hi mom
First again, well done 👏
Great to see your MK2 in the background 😀 👍
Good cars and I'm a fan of this engine. I've driven the mk2 and mk3 unfortunately both diesels
Diesel is OK if you do the miles
Timeless looks that model IMO.
Hmmmm, comments therein and comments here..... Got me thinking about longer term reliability on my MY19 7.5 Golf R....🤔😬
7.5R is OK but 2 inherent issues, coolant leak and Haldex - all manageable if you don't pay main dealer rates - there is something very wrong about paying their inflated rates to fix things that shouldn't have gone wrong. Better add clutches to that on the manuals too. £2500 there easy.
@@volkswizard many, many thanks Andrew. Thankfully I have a local, independent mechanic. German chap, in his 70s now. Mercedes Benz apprenticeship in his youth back home. Just does Merc, BMW and VAG. Workshop resembles F1 pit garage, immaculate, nothing out of place. Anyhow nothing beats experience. 👍
@@dasautogt Nice. What’s the name of the workshop?
👍🏾🍷Thanks for sharing Brotha.
Great car and don't sell it. There nothing better to replace it with all things being considered. Give her your car and you keep this one.
Well it's still here and no rush to shift it on. I have to see things from the normal person's perspective (i.e. my wife's) and a TT is a much more desirable car than even a Mk7.5 Golf GTI because a) it's an Audi and b) it's a handsome sleek coupe. On that basis it's not going anywhere :)
Hi Andrew, I've sent you an email.. Thanks Darren
Got it!
Great review 👌👌👍👍
Thank you 🙂
Find me a similar used car
The tax is over £300 just a year later
I love the mk2 tt...i think its a perfect second car.
Very useful video clearly explained.
Love your TH-cam and ig page.....
Great video l had an TT 2013 really reliable, but just felt a bit dry / boring the car had no character. love the looks nothing looks that good l just didn’t feel it was a drives car not like the mk5 GTI l brought before the TT so I was a bit disappointed maybe the TTS might be better to drive or TT RS might be better to drive again l can’t comment never owned one can anyone else comment?