Audi TT as a daily, £15k budget
Discussion
Hi,
Looking at getting a TT as a daily. Budget £15k. I'm new to Audi so a bit loss with regards to spec packs and engines. I want petrol. Was thinking the 2 litre 230bhp motor, then get a remap later down the road if I really feel like it needs it.
I've always driven manuals and I'd probably prefer to stick to that unless there's a good argument not to? And AFAIK the quattro system only comes in auto, correct?
Do I need 4wd? Won't be going offroad or anything but if its safer and more fun in the wet then maybe. What kind of MPGs can you get out of them?
With regards to different packs, not too fussed about sat nav as long as the infotainment supports Android Auto so I can just use maps. I do like a good sound system though, but I also like gadgets so climate control, heated seats/wheel, auto lights, wipers etc are all welcome.
Finally, what are the weak points of these cars and what are the running costs and experience as a daily?
Thanks in advance
Looking at getting a TT as a daily. Budget £15k. I'm new to Audi so a bit loss with regards to spec packs and engines. I want petrol. Was thinking the 2 litre 230bhp motor, then get a remap later down the road if I really feel like it needs it.
I've always driven manuals and I'd probably prefer to stick to that unless there's a good argument not to? And AFAIK the quattro system only comes in auto, correct?
Do I need 4wd? Won't be going offroad or anything but if its safer and more fun in the wet then maybe. What kind of MPGs can you get out of them?
With regards to different packs, not too fussed about sat nav as long as the infotainment supports Android Auto so I can just use maps. I do like a good sound system though, but I also like gadgets so climate control, heated seats/wheel, auto lights, wipers etc are all welcome.
Finally, what are the weak points of these cars and what are the running costs and experience as a daily?
Thanks in advance
I bought a 2010 2.0 TFSI petrol (manual) roadster 2 or 3 years ago as a runaround. It's older, and lower budget than you're planning but some of this is probably still relevant :
Manual on it seems to work well enough - and in fact, I specifically wanted manual since one of my other cars is auto, and one has flappy paddles - so I still wanted to be driving a manual car.
Mine is FWD - I didn't want the expense of the 4wd models for my use. I don't really like FWD - and I do find that mine spins the front wheels very easily at this time of year when pulling out of junctions etc. even though I am not trying to pull away quickly at all and have decent (Michelin) tyres. It's irritating rather than dangerous though and don't really have in issue with normal driving.
I find it quick enough for my use - certainly not a fast car but it feels fast enough for me.
Not sure about actual mpg - high 20s maybe? - I was expecting 300+ miles from a tank, but I think I average about 260-280 before I fill up (although I don't run it that low). That may have improved since I had been running around with a stuck open thermostat (a common issue), and I had that replaced at the last service but haven't used a full tank of petrol since then (and I do very short journeys most of the time).
Although I use mine as a daily, it does very little miles - partly because it's one of multiple cars, and partly because it only does local journeys. Think I've done under 5k since I've had it.
But mine has been generally problem free - window regulator failed (in fact, I think both did) so I replaced them.
Interior heater motor stopped working a month or two back - annoyingly, just after I'd had the thermostat replaced - but that was a £50 part and 30 mins for me to swap (old one wasn't siezed but had some leaves in there which I think upset it).
When I bought mine, I thought it was a bit dull - but was then forced to use it more for about 6 months. It grew on me then, and I actually quite like it now. Mine is an old car, but it feels like quality inside - it's a nice place to be, quite a nice drive and generally a car I'm happy with.
Manual on it seems to work well enough - and in fact, I specifically wanted manual since one of my other cars is auto, and one has flappy paddles - so I still wanted to be driving a manual car.
Mine is FWD - I didn't want the expense of the 4wd models for my use. I don't really like FWD - and I do find that mine spins the front wheels very easily at this time of year when pulling out of junctions etc. even though I am not trying to pull away quickly at all and have decent (Michelin) tyres. It's irritating rather than dangerous though and don't really have in issue with normal driving.
I find it quick enough for my use - certainly not a fast car but it feels fast enough for me.
Not sure about actual mpg - high 20s maybe? - I was expecting 300+ miles from a tank, but I think I average about 260-280 before I fill up (although I don't run it that low). That may have improved since I had been running around with a stuck open thermostat (a common issue), and I had that replaced at the last service but haven't used a full tank of petrol since then (and I do very short journeys most of the time).
Although I use mine as a daily, it does very little miles - partly because it's one of multiple cars, and partly because it only does local journeys. Think I've done under 5k since I've had it.
But mine has been generally problem free - window regulator failed (in fact, I think both did) so I replaced them.
Interior heater motor stopped working a month or two back - annoyingly, just after I'd had the thermostat replaced - but that was a £50 part and 30 mins for me to swap (old one wasn't siezed but had some leaves in there which I think upset it).
When I bought mine, I thought it was a bit dull - but was then forced to use it more for about 6 months. It grew on me then, and I actually quite like it now. Mine is an old car, but it feels like quality inside - it's a nice place to be, quite a nice drive and generally a car I'm happy with.
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