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SOT: some porsche content-kind 0f, Anyone have experience with Audi TT(2000)? |
DRPHIL914 |
Dec 18 2014, 07:20 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
looking for a cheap DD for driving to work since the 914 is down for the count and cant be depended on for such action ; ran across an very nice clean 2000 TT 5 speed with 100k miles -
car has new lots of stuff: clutch, flywheel, t.o. bearing, engine was completely resealed and new everything - owner is a audi cert. tech. what's the good bad and ugly with these cars? PHil Attached image(s) |
Cap'n Krusty |
Dec 18 2014, 09:25 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
As far as I'm concerned, the "bad" is I don't have one ... Make sure the timing belt and water pump have been done. It's a 60K mile thing, no matter what they tell you. I'd avoid the VR6 powered ones: timing chain issues around 100K.
The Cap'n |
DRPHIL914 |
Dec 18 2014, 09:33 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks, its a V5 ,
and yes its had the clutch, flywheel and t.o. bearing done and all the seals, and also the wtater pump , thermostat and timing belt. looks like its all been addressed, but i will be certain to make sure, |
Cap'n Krusty |
Dec 18 2014, 10:36 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
"V5"? Not originally. Has to be a 1.8T, which is fine.
The Cap'n |
Dave_Darling |
Dec 18 2014, 11:01 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,982 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
For "cheap daily driver", I'd go for something from Asia. Older Civic (if you can find one that hasn't been riced out or beat to s**t), older Camry, relatively recent Kia or Hyundai, or look into the super-cheap new cars like the Nissan Versa and Mitsu Eclipse.
That assumes that "cheap" and "reliable" are the top of your list, and "fun" is down quite a ways on it. --DD |
buck toenges |
Dec 18 2014, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 25-November 03 From: Fort wayne In Member No.: 1,388 Region Association: None |
My son has a 2000 225hp tt quattro convert. He has had issues with the battery dying on him. Had a new alternator put on which was a real bear. Still has a problem. There is a problem with a security electronic board located behind the passenger seat that can get wet. Don't know if this is an issue with coupes. So look out for electrical issues. And with any 4 cylinder vw you gotta keep that timing belt up to date.
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DRPHIL914 |
Dec 18 2014, 01:06 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
"V5"? Not originally. Has to be a 1.8T, which is fine. The Cap'n so is this stock or an later motor put into a 2000? Attached image(s) |
Mike Bellis |
Dec 18 2014, 01:14 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
As Crusty said, make sure the timing belt is good. These are an interference engine and a broken timing belt can/will destroy the valves, all 20 of them.
I have the 5V 1.8T in my 914 and I love it. Mine has a little more HP than stock... The 1.8T is super reliable if cared for. Try not to buy from a kid or from someone that has added mods and beat on the car. You want to find a 100% original car if you can. |
DRPHIL914 |
Dec 18 2014, 01:19 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
verified, all that you have mentiond has been done, should be good for a couple years. would be more for me than either my son or daughter, thats why i would get a stick, they dont like stick , keeps them from borrowing my car too much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Andyrew |
Dec 18 2014, 02:29 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I cant tell if this is quattro or FWD
Normally the quattro's have little badge in the grill which is missing from yours. The 1.8T is a really really good engine, Keep it stock and it'll last a while. The seals tend to shrink up with age and leak but if they've gone through all of is then it'll probably be good. I would advise asking him if he has Vag-Com and if he can show you the codes it pulls up in Vag-Com if any. |
DRPHIL914 |
Dec 18 2014, 02:35 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
I cant tell if this is quattro or FWD Normally the quattro's have little badge in the grill which is missing from yours. The 1.8T is a really really good engine, Keep it stock and it'll last a while. The seals tend to shrink up with age and leak but if they've gone through all of is then it'll probably be good. I would advise asking him if he has Vag-Com and if he can show you the codes it pulls up in Vag-Com if any. great, will do, thanks for the info!! |
Andyrew |
Dec 18 2014, 02:37 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Watch where this one falls. This would be your "low" number to compare to.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-TT-Base-Coupe...=US_Cars_Trucks Also, I absolutely love these cars in the coupe form.. I only wish they had the true Quattro system in them vs the Haldex FWD based system. |
SirAndy |
Dec 18 2014, 02:41 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,625 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
so is this stock or an later motor put into a 2000? The 5V is still a 4 cylinder engine. The 5V stands for 5 valves ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
SirAndy |
Dec 18 2014, 02:43 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,625 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The 5V is still a 4 cylinder engine. The 5V stands for 5 valves ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/data.motor-talk.de-179-1418935408.1.JPG) |
fignewton |
Dec 19 2014, 05:38 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 4-September 13 From: N. VA Member No.: 16,346 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I put 94K miles on an Aviator Grey 2001 225 Quattro that I did a lot of mods to, including GIAC tune, Borla, Stoptechs, suspension. You have to keep up with the maintenance. It's not the timing belts that go bad, it's the tensioners hat fail and cause the calamity. And service the Haldex rear diff as well. The instrument clusters can go, which is expensive, and they have an immobilizer integrated into them. When they fail, the car isn't going anywhere til its fixed. But I loved it!
Here's some pics: Attached image(s) |
DRPHIL914 |
Dec 20 2014, 09:43 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
Nice! This one needs some tlc so I brought it home! 100k miles. I need to know more about what you did and the sources for parts and stuff. Don know what's available.
It needs a deep polish. New carpets and salt some point recover seats. The ratchet thing that raises and lower seats is broken. How do you fix that? Attached thumbnail(s) |
veltror |
Dec 21 2014, 09:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 27-April 08 From: Potters Bar Herts UK Member No.: 8,978 Region Association: None |
I put 94K miles The instrument clusters can go, which is expensive, and they have an immobilizer integrated into them. When they fail, the car isn't going anywhere til its fixed. But I loved it! Here's some pics: Not that expensive http://www.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/repair/m...-repair-service |
Andyrew |
Dec 22 2014, 01:10 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Nice! This one needs some tlc so I brought it home! 100k miles. I need to know more about what you did and the sources for parts and stuff. Don know what's available. It needs a deep polish. New carpets and salt some point recover seats. The ratchet thing that raises and lower seats is broken. How do you fix that? Best resources your going to find are www.audizine.com forum www.ecstuning.com parts http://www.audidiy.com/ some how to's. I have been DDing Audi's for almost 10 years, High in part prices and time, but the labor is not difficult, just time consuming. |
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