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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Default 1999 Audi TT Quattro 225

Not sure if I really want to do this but I'll put her up and we'll see what happens

This is my much loved Audi TT. It is a 225bhp model (APX engine code)with the obvious Quattro system. It currently has 107k miles (8200 or so miles a year average) with FSH and silver in colour. I have the V5 in my possession and in my name, at my address. It is in great condition of the age of the car and has been 100% reliable, never failed to start or run as it should. All it has needed in my ownership is a breather hose replaced (fitted a blue silicone one) and had rear wishbone bushes and ARB bushes done recently when tracking a knock down. Turned out to be ARB bushes but wishbone bushes sharpened up steering anyway.

It has no rear spoiler and IMO looks much nicer without. Sleeker and sporty. Totally standard unmolested car performance wise but has a few cosmetic mods. These are the wheels finished in satin black and a 007p recirc valve as it had a horrid dump valve when I bought it. And debadged rear and black front grille "rings". I also fitted 8mm rear spacers to the car as well.

Being a genuine 225, it has all the toys you'd expect. Full black leather with the front seats heated, 6 speed gearbox, factory xenons and twin exhausts and DIS system for monitoring bulbs and sensors. The car also has the optional BOSE sound system and a 6disc changer in the rear which were apparently nearly £1000 factory upgrade.

Current MOT expires 11/11/12, however it is booked in for this to be renewed so will have full MOT for the new buyer.

TAX until 28/02/13 (old system so £121 for 6months, £220 12months)

It is a fantastic car, handles well and loves a B-road blast but also just as happy running down the motorway where it is surprising efficient. I ran to Newton Aycliffe and back recently and the trip computer was showing 37mpg at 70mph. I generally average around 28mpg depending on how the mood strikes.

I got the car in May when I sold my old Focus T190 and did a deal with this. Initially I wasn't sure about it but a 2hour drive home and I fell in love with it so hence why I'm so unsure about selling. But as me and the missus are planning a family, I'll obviously need something more "family orientated" and a Leon Cupra R is most likely to replace this.

Bad points, of which are only a few:
Only 1 key (I have key cover so never bothered me)
Stone chip on bonnet (see pic below)
Temperature gauge shows over by 20deg (car runs at correct temp with data logs to prove) 90deg shows 110deg on dial. The dial itself can be changed without needing new dashpod.
Couple of plastic trim bits missing from under bonnet- o/s slam panel and battery but never bothered me.

So, a few pictures:













Ignore my work stuff full tool kit and spare wheel all present


Stone chip on the bonnet






ARB bushes that were removed (very oval shaped)


Split in breather that needed changed


Breathers side by side


New breather fitted


Only hint of rust I've seen on the whole car


So, asking price is £3200

Last edited by Camel Fiddler; Oct 27, 2012 at 11:58 PM.
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