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Why are TTs so Cheap???

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Audi TTs with less miles are selling for less then Audi A4s!!
Why is this??
What are the big problems with Audi TTs?
Please fill me in before i purchase one!
 
#2 ·
random issues which blow balls from a donkey... ive gotten used to having a check engine light constantly and now my new fav light... my airbags... only $900 to fix yay! not to mention several lawsuits involving the car and Audi's lack of caring to fix them.
 
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Re: Why are TTs so Cheap??? (Gregs7130)

read the FAQ for the problems.. as far as bein cheaper.. TTs were cheaper than a lot of A4s when sold new.
They share a lot of parts with the A4.. and are a lot smaller = cheaper to produce.
 
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Re: Why are TTs so Cheap??? (cdougyfresh)

Its cause people don't like working on cars, end of story. 90% of the TTs problems are minor (squeaky bushings, broken glovebox latch), and the other 10% are shared with any VAG a4 chassis car (1.8T timing belt *cough*). The only MAJOR problem that seems to be an issue is a dead Haldex controller, but OEM ones are way cheap, or you can upgrade; either way its an easy job. All in all if you don't mind some wrenching (or even enjoy it
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) you'll be fine with a TT - you cannot expect it to be an appliance that will run forever with just new motor oil and a good vacuuming once in a while
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Re: Why are TTs so Cheap??? (Corradokid135)

Quote, originally posted by Corradokid135 »
My TT has dropped 3k in the last year
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. I hate my life


FML me too.
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i'll just have to keep it forever.
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Re: Why are TTs so Cheap??? (Corradokid135)

Quote, originally posted by Corradokid135 »
My TT has dropped 3k in the last year
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. I hate my life

Feh - I dropped more than that on my Corrado when the chain tensioner broke.
THAT was fun.
I guess I have dropped about $2k last year on my TT - new clutch, window motor, wheels, and exhaust. The exhaust and wheels were optional.
 
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Re: Why are TTs so Cheap??? (darrenbyrnes)

Quote, originally posted by darrenbyrnes »

Nope, I was smart and got one 2 years ago.
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equal burnage!!! Oh well at least the RE market is fairly good here still.. my house is still worth about what I paid for it.
 
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Re: Why are TTs so Cheap??? (l88m22vette)

Aside from the crappy economy bringing down prices of real estate. Are there any normal problems other than a latch on the glove compartment and scheduled maintenance that goes wrong?
If i got a TT i would most likely have it for over 4 years. so is i am not too worried about resale. the low prices are throwing me off and i am scared it is because there are common problems with TTs


Modified by Gregs7130 at 10:54 PM 3-24-2009