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Audi TT - Second hand prices

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  • 24-10-2008 11:44am
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    user_name_d
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    hey,
    i'm looking to buy an Audi TT, probably coupe 03 and have come across incredible price differences from different websites. This is gonna be my first time buying a car so very much unsure as to what to be looking for?

    So i have seen on Carzone.ie a 03 Coupe 38,000 miles selling for 8k but if i look on Carbuyersguide the closest the price comes in at 19k... huh?

    Does anyone have any tips for buying an Audi TT, i really like them as a car and would love to buy one!

    cheers for any help you can give...
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    SV
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    That one for 8k would be a scam I'd say..


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    Dave147
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    You wouldn't even get a 00 one for 8k, buying 03 expect no change from 20k..


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    homer90
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    user_name_d wrote: »
    So i have seen on Carzone.ie a 03 Coupe 38,000 miles selling for 8k but if i look on Carbuyersguide the closest the price comes in at 19k... huh?

    Just be aware of scam add's... prices tend to be way lower than market value... Carzone is full of them !!

    €18k - €20k would seem about right for that year......


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    user_name_d
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭user_name_d


    cheers... thats what i was thinking...must have rethink about what my first car should be...


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    jaycen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 178 ✭✭jaycen


    http://www.carzone.ie/es-ie/search/Audi/TT/1.8T-QUA/200841190333649/advert

    Has to be something astray for €6k


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    SV
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    jaycen wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/es-ie/search/Audi/TT/1.8T-QUA/200841190333649/advert

    Has to be something astray for €6k


    Ah yes, a very valid reason for this.


    The car was owned by their brother who moved to liverpool with the car(oh..and subsequently died), they are in the usa now and have no use for it so they just need to sell the car.


    makes perfect sense! :D


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    Zube
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    jaycen wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/es-ie/search/Audi/TT/1.8T-QUA/200841190333649/advert

    Has to be something astray for €6k

    Yes, check this out, same pics, €29K price tag.

    (yes, I reported it to carzone).


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    rgunning
    Registered Users Posts: 219 ✭✭rgunning


    user_name_d wrote: »
    hey,
    i'm looking to buy an Audi TT, probably coupe 03 and have come across incredible price differences from different websites. This is gonna be my first time buying a car so very much unsure as to what to be looking for?

    So i have seen on Carzone.ie a 03 Coupe 38,000 miles selling for 8k but if i look on Carbuyersguide the closest the price comes in at 19k... huh?

    Does anyone have any tips for buying an Audi TT, i really like them as a car and would love to buy one!

    cheers for any help you can give...

    Check everything is okay with the dashpod (dashboard) or if it has been taken care of by an Audi garage if there has been a problem with it. There should be a timing belt and water pump change done on it at some stage (I think...). If not, you are probably going to do it soon and that will cost a bit.

    The car you mentioned is most definitely a scam. 19-21 k is what you'll be looking at. I don't think going to the UK will help a lot, because the VRT on these are sky high due to the TT having a lousy emissions record (I think it is 216 g/km, which puts it in the ~34% VRT area!). Thankfully I got my '05 in before that came in.

    They are a great car. Well be selling mine soon, but am definitely going to get another one.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    I've had 2 - great cars, but they do need TLC, and they can be....fragile.

    Electronics, esp dashboard etc can be cock-a-hoop. Timing belt + pump at 60k iirc, and timing belt+chain at the 110k mark (approx). There have been 3 recalls (at least) in it's lifetime, so check they've been done.

    A guy here at work is selling his 00 one, but even that's more than that scam one (17k he wants, iirc, for a 270bhp remapped one).

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    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    JJJJNR
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    that price is hilarious for a '00 TT only costs 400 euro for a remap. any links


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    JJJJNR
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    heres a good one with all service work carried out.

    http://www.carzone.ie/es-ie/search/Audi/TT/225BHP-Q/200840190292862/advert

    11k


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    SouperComputer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    galwaytt wrote:
    Timing belt + pump at 60k iirc, and timing belt+chain at the 110k mark (approx).

    First I've heard of the chains needing attention. Any resources for this? Id like to read about it a bit more...I have an APH, but still its good to have this info....


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    Dilbert75
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    user_name_d - Guy I work with is selling a black 02 TT at the moment, nice looking car (he's trying to get a saloon to carry babies). Looking to trade in at the moment but I'm sure he'd be happy to sell straight. Not sure what he's looking for it, if you have any interest in making contact with him send me a PM.


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    galwaytt
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    JJJJNR wrote: »
    that price is hilarious for a '00 TT only costs 400 euro for a remap. any links

    No links, it's not advertised. As for the remap, that's just the engine.......I haven't listed the rest of the mods.

    Cars like that sell on condition, and history - the market is full of the other kind.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    user_name_d
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭user_name_d


    JJJJNR wrote: »
    heres a good one with all service work carried out.

    http://www.carzone.ie/es-ie/search/Audi/TT/225BHP-Q/200840190292862/advert

    11k

    Cheers for all the replies... ya that car is nice for 11k... I have heard such good things about the TT it really has me going for it, however a neighbour of mine is selling 00 BMW 318i for 8k.. im considering maybe this is a better first option...

    anyone have a rough idea what i would be looking at for insurance on either of these cars, 23 male, 4 years driving, NCB,.. just roughly so i can start working out the €€€€'s


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    #17
    ciaranmul
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    www.quoteme.ie


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    mickdw
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    I had a 00 1.8T TT Quattro 180bhp. Some people say they are just golfs in a fancy suit etc but I found it to be a very very good car. Paid around 19k - 20k for it 2.5 years ago and sold it almost 2 years later for 15k straight sale so worked out ok.
    I found the handling to be excellent and even on rough surfaces you could throw it around and was very predictable with a very controllable rear slide if ya really acted the idiot with it.
    I found the interior to be very well made with no rattles even at 8 years old and me having driven it for 2 years on bad roads.
    I bought it with 70k and sold with 110k roughly and apart from servicing and brake pads, All I replaced on it were the rear shocks and a new battery.

    I did notice however that the previous owner spent a fortune on maintaining it (all receipts kept) even though all he had done was servicing including timing belt, and an air flow meter. There were some huge bills. So I guess get a good small garage to look after it if you buy one and not a main dealer who charges 200-300 for an oil change and some checks.


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    maidhc
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    A colleage had one, and it broke her to keep on the road. It is quite troublesome, and the bills tended to be massive.


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    Anan1
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    mickdw wrote: »
    Some people say they are just golfs in a fancy suit etc but I found it to be a very very good car.
    The expression is actually 'Golf in a posh frock'.;)


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    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,451 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    mickdw wrote: »
    I sold it almost 2 years later for 15k

    You sold an 8 year old TT with 110k miles on it for €15k? :eek:

    You did very well. The buyer didn't. :D

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    galwaytt
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    unkel wrote: »
    You sold an 8 year old TT with 110k miles on it for €15k? :eek:

    You did very well. The buyer didn't. :D

    Nonsense.

    Last March a 00 TT in from UK, 100k miles, + VRT came to 17k.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #23
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,451 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    galwaytt wrote: »
    Nonsense.

    Good point :)

    The selling price by definition is an equilibrium. It is where both seller and buyer are happy. I did a fair bit of book learning about that in my time :D

    That said, I still feel the buyer could have done a lot better. You'd nearly get an 8 year old high mileage Boxster for that kinda money

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    galwaytt
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    Fair enough UNK.

    Mind you, the TT is at least fixable by anyone who knows VW's. The Boxster will - and I do mean will - need more tlc. And more often!

    And, in my experience, the cost of repairs is directly related to the badge on the bonnet.............;)

    I had the flywheel in my 968 changed locally, recently. Had to remove half the car to do it........cost me Eur998 inc VAT for labour.

    An acquaintance had a not dissimilar job (gearbox swop) done on his 964 recently too, at a renowned 'marque specialist'. Eur 2400 for labour. :eek: :eek:

    Mind you, TB change on a TT is a complete balls to do.......

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #25
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,451 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    galwaytt wrote: »
    the cost of repairs is directly related to the badge on the bonnet.............;)

    I had the flywheel in my 968 changed locally, recently. Had to remove half the car to do it........cost me Eur998 inc VAT for labour.

    Didn't someone post here recently that that very job was costing him €1,500 on a Ford Focus?

    Anyway, I think we already agree that manuals are for the history books. Single and dual flywheels and all the rest of that sh1te go to hell please :D

    Sorry for further O/T :o

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    #26
    galwaytt
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    I do agree - but mine was a Tiptronic !! :o:o

    sorry for O/T, O/T ,!

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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