TT Gotchas?
08-17-2007, 09:39 AM
#41
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Re: TT Gotchas?
On Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:52:55 +0100, against all advice, something
compelled "cnews" <cnews05SHOES@yahoo.co.uk>, to say:
>
> "Steve Daniels" <sdaniels@gorge.net> wrote in message
> news:4qo9c3552007b7u0okqrj21unokkavddrk@4ax.com...
> > I'll probably start looking in earnest come January, unless some
> > killer deal just jumps out and grabs me by the face.
>
> If you are going to buy from a dealer mid December is a good time as they
> will be doing bugger all other business and may be more desperate for a sale
It's a good strategy generally, but around here the Audi dealers
have a Take It or Leave It attitude. Now if I wanted a Miata . .
..
--
Life is too short to play cheap guitars.
compelled "cnews" <cnews05SHOES@yahoo.co.uk>, to say:
>
> "Steve Daniels" <sdaniels@gorge.net> wrote in message
> news:4qo9c3552007b7u0okqrj21unokkavddrk@4ax.com...
> > I'll probably start looking in earnest come January, unless some
> > killer deal just jumps out and grabs me by the face.
>
> If you are going to buy from a dealer mid December is a good time as they
> will be doing bugger all other business and may be more desperate for a sale
It's a good strategy generally, but around here the Audi dealers
have a Take It or Leave It attitude. Now if I wanted a Miata . .
..
--
Life is too short to play cheap guitars.
08-18-2007, 05:10 AM
#42
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Re: TT Gotchas?
Steve Daniels wrote:
>
>
> I'm planning on buying a used TT within the next few months. I
> want the coupe, 225HP, Quatro.
>
> Is there anything specific I should be watching out for?
Actually my '03 has given me a few minor problems:
1) Rattles!
2) Ignition coils. Apparently there was no recall like on A4s and GTI/Jettas
of similar years. Luckily it was still under warranty.
3) Rattles!
4) A recent problem was that my car would just die while on the freeway (at
80mph) and while braking. All the gauges would just quickly drop to zero,
all lights would shut off, etc. Just as quickly the engine would start up
and continue like nothing happened. It happened a few times over about a 2
week period. No fault codes appeared.
5) Did I mention rattles?
I guess 4 isn't really minor, but it stopped happening.
--
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>
>
> I'm planning on buying a used TT within the next few months. I
> want the coupe, 225HP, Quatro.
>
> Is there anything specific I should be watching out for?
Actually my '03 has given me a few minor problems:
1) Rattles!
2) Ignition coils. Apparently there was no recall like on A4s and GTI/Jettas
of similar years. Luckily it was still under warranty.
3) Rattles!
4) A recent problem was that my car would just die while on the freeway (at
80mph) and while braking. All the gauges would just quickly drop to zero,
all lights would shut off, etc. Just as quickly the engine would start up
and continue like nothing happened. It happened a few times over about a 2
week period. No fault codes appeared.
5) Did I mention rattles?
I guess 4 isn't really minor, but it stopped happening.
--
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08-18-2007, 05:10 AM
#43
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Re: TT Gotchas?
Steve Daniels wrote:
>
>
> I'm planning on buying a used TT within the next few months. I
> want the coupe, 225HP, Quatro.
>
> Is there anything specific I should be watching out for?
Actually my '03 has given me a few minor problems:
1) Rattles!
2) Ignition coils. Apparently there was no recall like on A4s and GTI/Jettas
of similar years. Luckily it was still under warranty.
3) Rattles!
4) A recent problem was that my car would just die while on the freeway (at
80mph) and while braking. All the gauges would just quickly drop to zero,
all lights would shut off, etc. Just as quickly the engine would start up
and continue like nothing happened. It happened a few times over about a 2
week period. No fault codes appeared.
5) Did I mention rattles?
I guess 4 isn't really minor, but it stopped happening.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>
>
> I'm planning on buying a used TT within the next few months. I
> want the coupe, 225HP, Quatro.
>
> Is there anything specific I should be watching out for?
Actually my '03 has given me a few minor problems:
1) Rattles!
2) Ignition coils. Apparently there was no recall like on A4s and GTI/Jettas
of similar years. Luckily it was still under warranty.
3) Rattles!
4) A recent problem was that my car would just die while on the freeway (at
80mph) and while braking. All the gauges would just quickly drop to zero,
all lights would shut off, etc. Just as quickly the engine would start up
and continue like nothing happened. It happened a few times over about a 2
week period. No fault codes appeared.
5) Did I mention rattles?
I guess 4 isn't really minor, but it stopped happening.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
08-18-2007, 05:10 AM
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Re: TT Gotchas?
Steve Daniels wrote:
>
>
> I'm planning on buying a used TT within the next few months. I
> want the coupe, 225HP, Quatro.
>
> Is there anything specific I should be watching out for?
Actually my '03 has given me a few minor problems:
1) Rattles!
2) Ignition coils. Apparently there was no recall like on A4s and GTI/Jettas
of similar years. Luckily it was still under warranty.
3) Rattles!
4) A recent problem was that my car would just die while on the freeway (at
80mph) and while braking. All the gauges would just quickly drop to zero,
all lights would shut off, etc. Just as quickly the engine would start up
and continue like nothing happened. It happened a few times over about a 2
week period. No fault codes appeared.
5) Did I mention rattles?
I guess 4 isn't really minor, but it stopped happening.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>
>
> I'm planning on buying a used TT within the next few months. I
> want the coupe, 225HP, Quatro.
>
> Is there anything specific I should be watching out for?
Actually my '03 has given me a few minor problems:
1) Rattles!
2) Ignition coils. Apparently there was no recall like on A4s and GTI/Jettas
of similar years. Luckily it was still under warranty.
3) Rattles!
4) A recent problem was that my car would just die while on the freeway (at
80mph) and while braking. All the gauges would just quickly drop to zero,
all lights would shut off, etc. Just as quickly the engine would start up
and continue like nothing happened. It happened a few times over about a 2
week period. No fault codes appeared.
5) Did I mention rattles?
I guess 4 isn't really minor, but it stopped happening.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
08-18-2007, 05:10 AM
#45
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Re: TT Gotchas?
Steve Daniels wrote:
>
>
> I'm planning on buying a used TT within the next few months. I
> want the coupe, 225HP, Quatro.
>
> Is there anything specific I should be watching out for?
Actually my '03 has given me a few minor problems:
1) Rattles!
2) Ignition coils. Apparently there was no recall like on A4s and GTI/Jettas
of similar years. Luckily it was still under warranty.
3) Rattles!
4) A recent problem was that my car would just die while on the freeway (at
80mph) and while braking. All the gauges would just quickly drop to zero,
all lights would shut off, etc. Just as quickly the engine would start up
and continue like nothing happened. It happened a few times over about a 2
week period. No fault codes appeared.
5) Did I mention rattles?
I guess 4 isn't really minor, but it stopped happening.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>
>
> I'm planning on buying a used TT within the next few months. I
> want the coupe, 225HP, Quatro.
>
> Is there anything specific I should be watching out for?
Actually my '03 has given me a few minor problems:
1) Rattles!
2) Ignition coils. Apparently there was no recall like on A4s and GTI/Jettas
of similar years. Luckily it was still under warranty.
3) Rattles!
4) A recent problem was that my car would just die while on the freeway (at
80mph) and while braking. All the gauges would just quickly drop to zero,
all lights would shut off, etc. Just as quickly the engine would start up
and continue like nothing happened. It happened a few times over about a 2
week period. No fault codes appeared.
5) Did I mention rattles?
I guess 4 isn't really minor, but it stopped happening.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
08-18-2007, 10:13 AM
#46
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Re: TT Gotchas?
Dealer told me slow months were July and Aug.
Also worth a thought on your timing within the month you buy - i.e. has the
sales exec hit his required target?
On 17/8/07 12:52, in article 46c58b9c$0$21098$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk,
"cnews" <cnews05SHOES@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> "Steve Daniels" <sdaniels@gorge.net> wrote in message
> news:4qo9c3552007b7u0okqrj21unokkavddrk@4ax.com...
>> I'll probably start looking in earnest come January, unless some
>> killer deal just jumps out and grabs me by the face.
>
> If you are going to buy from a dealer mid December is a good time as they
> will be doing bugger all other business and may be more desperate for a sale
>
> HTH
> C
>
>
Also worth a thought on your timing within the month you buy - i.e. has the
sales exec hit his required target?
On 17/8/07 12:52, in article 46c58b9c$0$21098$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk,
"cnews" <cnews05SHOES@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> "Steve Daniels" <sdaniels@gorge.net> wrote in message
> news:4qo9c3552007b7u0okqrj21unokkavddrk@4ax.com...
>> I'll probably start looking in earnest come January, unless some
>> killer deal just jumps out and grabs me by the face.
>
> If you are going to buy from a dealer mid December is a good time as they
> will be doing bugger all other business and may be more desperate for a sale
>
> HTH
> C
>
>
08-18-2007, 10:13 AM
#47
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Posts: n/a
Re: TT Gotchas?
Dealer told me slow months were July and Aug.
Also worth a thought on your timing within the month you buy - i.e. has the
sales exec hit his required target?
On 17/8/07 12:52, in article 46c58b9c$0$21098$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk,
"cnews" <cnews05SHOES@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> "Steve Daniels" <sdaniels@gorge.net> wrote in message
> news:4qo9c3552007b7u0okqrj21unokkavddrk@4ax.com...
>> I'll probably start looking in earnest come January, unless some
>> killer deal just jumps out and grabs me by the face.
>
> If you are going to buy from a dealer mid December is a good time as they
> will be doing bugger all other business and may be more desperate for a sale
>
> HTH
> C
>
>
Also worth a thought on your timing within the month you buy - i.e. has the
sales exec hit his required target?
On 17/8/07 12:52, in article 46c58b9c$0$21098$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk,
"cnews" <cnews05SHOES@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> "Steve Daniels" <sdaniels@gorge.net> wrote in message
> news:4qo9c3552007b7u0okqrj21unokkavddrk@4ax.com...
>> I'll probably start looking in earnest come January, unless some
>> killer deal just jumps out and grabs me by the face.
>
> If you are going to buy from a dealer mid December is a good time as they
> will be doing bugger all other business and may be more desperate for a sale
>
> HTH
> C
>
>
08-18-2007, 10:13 AM
#48
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Posts: n/a
Re: TT Gotchas?
Dealer told me slow months were July and Aug.
Also worth a thought on your timing within the month you buy - i.e. has the
sales exec hit his required target?
On 17/8/07 12:52, in article 46c58b9c$0$21098$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk,
"cnews" <cnews05SHOES@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> "Steve Daniels" <sdaniels@gorge.net> wrote in message
> news:4qo9c3552007b7u0okqrj21unokkavddrk@4ax.com...
>> I'll probably start looking in earnest come January, unless some
>> killer deal just jumps out and grabs me by the face.
>
> If you are going to buy from a dealer mid December is a good time as they
> will be doing bugger all other business and may be more desperate for a sale
>
> HTH
> C
>
>
Also worth a thought on your timing within the month you buy - i.e. has the
sales exec hit his required target?
On 17/8/07 12:52, in article 46c58b9c$0$21098$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk,
"cnews" <cnews05SHOES@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> "Steve Daniels" <sdaniels@gorge.net> wrote in message
> news:4qo9c3552007b7u0okqrj21unokkavddrk@4ax.com...
>> I'll probably start looking in earnest come January, unless some
>> killer deal just jumps out and grabs me by the face.
>
> If you are going to buy from a dealer mid December is a good time as they
> will be doing bugger all other business and may be more desperate for a sale
>
> HTH
> C
>
>
08-18-2007, 10:13 AM
#49
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: TT Gotchas?
Dealer told me slow months were July and Aug.
Also worth a thought on your timing within the month you buy - i.e. has the
sales exec hit his required target?
On 17/8/07 12:52, in article 46c58b9c$0$21098$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk,
"cnews" <cnews05SHOES@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> "Steve Daniels" <sdaniels@gorge.net> wrote in message
> news:4qo9c3552007b7u0okqrj21unokkavddrk@4ax.com...
>> I'll probably start looking in earnest come January, unless some
>> killer deal just jumps out and grabs me by the face.
>
> If you are going to buy from a dealer mid December is a good time as they
> will be doing bugger all other business and may be more desperate for a sale
>
> HTH
> C
>
>
Also worth a thought on your timing within the month you buy - i.e. has the
sales exec hit his required target?
On 17/8/07 12:52, in article 46c58b9c$0$21098$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk,
"cnews" <cnews05SHOES@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> "Steve Daniels" <sdaniels@gorge.net> wrote in message
> news:4qo9c3552007b7u0okqrj21unokkavddrk@4ax.com...
>> I'll probably start looking in earnest come January, unless some
>> killer deal just jumps out and grabs me by the face.
>
> If you are going to buy from a dealer mid December is a good time as they
> will be doing bugger all other business and may be more desperate for a sale
>
> HTH
> C
>
>
08-20-2007, 10:22 AM
#50
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Re: TT Gotchas?
On Aug 17, 4:52 am, Madesio <em...@invalid.address> wrote:
> On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:52:14 -0700, Steve Daniels <sdani...@gorge.net>
> wrote:
>
> (...)
>
> >It does, thank you. I hear of a sludge issue with the 1.8T. How
> >does one go about discovering if an engine has it?
>
> No one usually discovers it until it is too late. Inspecting the
> underside of the oil cap is usally a dead give away.
Yeah, that's really the only way to tell. If there is a sticky residue
on the underside of the cap, or if the inside of the engine that you
can see looks 'gummy' (versus relatively clean) then 'run away'....
But I don't recall that the TT had this issue, it was primarily with
the longitudinal engine mountings like the A4 - the TT is transverse,
correct?
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 (sludge-free)
Central NJ USA
> On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:52:14 -0700, Steve Daniels <sdani...@gorge.net>
> wrote:
>
> (...)
>
> >It does, thank you. I hear of a sludge issue with the 1.8T. How
> >does one go about discovering if an engine has it?
>
> No one usually discovers it until it is too late. Inspecting the
> underside of the oil cap is usally a dead give away.
Yeah, that's really the only way to tell. If there is a sticky residue
on the underside of the cap, or if the inside of the engine that you
can see looks 'gummy' (versus relatively clean) then 'run away'....
But I don't recall that the TT had this issue, it was primarily with
the longitudinal engine mountings like the A4 - the TT is transverse,
correct?
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 (sludge-free)
Central NJ USA
