Buying a used Audi TT (8J) - 2006-2014, Common Issues, Buying advice with Common Issues
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Buying a used second generation Audi TT - produced from 2006 to 2014
What is the best engine, which gearbox should you choose, what are the common problems with these cars? How powerful are the best engines? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions!
What to look for when buying a used Audi TT Mk2 advice / guide
used Audi TT Coupé
used Audi TT Roadster, Convertible / Cabriolet
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Audi TT 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI, 2.5 TFSI, 3.2 V6, 2.0 TDI
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different car review aaaaand my door handle is stuck... can you tell me how to fix( should i buy new or it can be repaired) ?
great video but I wish you would have talked a bit more about the 3.2 VR6 engine. I'm looking for one ATM and I would really appreciate any advice on the TT with that engine
try to put some silicon oil or WD40 on it
Industrial Fastener the 3.2 VR6 is a very reliable engine
Other things to look at:
-the engine should be really smooth on idle without strange noises
-use only high quality fuel and change the oil regulalry
-the car should ride smoothly whitout some vibrations or strange noises
-also check the paintjob-it should look the same on all the body panels
Thank you. I appreciate the quick reply, any timing chain or carbon build up issues with the 3.2?
I can see turn signal as being optional in a number of countries I have driven in.
Not only TT's .
@@bafattvahetere I have heard that BMW sells this option really expensive.
Quick get some tape, my sides have split, laughing so hard. I've never heard that one before.....
Especially where there are bmw’s and Lexus cars
Seems most bwm and Mercedes drivers in the US can't afford the damn signal lights. Evidently they spend everything on the vehicle and just can't afford the god damn BLINKER!
I bought my Audi 1.8 TFSI Roadster in March 2019 a 2012 Manual 6 speed gear box, manual, petrol no problems what so ever but coil pack went 2 days ago managed to get a replacement for £28.00 which is the only problem I have had since buying. It was nice to also be aware that you do not have to replace all 4 you can get them separately so be aware of that if any garage says you have to replace all 4. 38,000 miles on the clock when purchased and so far very happy with it, drives smooth, grips the road well, nice precision gear changing and find it quite economical and fun to drive, good acceleration when needed and certainly a looker, does turn heads. Boot capacity is same whether roof up or down which some sports cars do not offer and the half leather is great so never feel cold in it. Give this a 4 star rating. Debs. Age 53
I'm about to buy a 2014 1.8 Tfsi. Good to know you've had a good experience so far!
Luv your information D.C.R We thank you so Much 🌞
Good technical info and well presented. Thanks bro. Worth an update on the handbook recommended replacement of the airbags after 14yrs from new. All the 2007 and 2008 are subject to this now...
You make a good point when you noted the exterior (front and read) lighting option. Lol!
"different" is what made me subscribe to this car review channel!
Tell the story about the first generation TTs.
They were CEO killers, explain how this happened, it's an amazing tale.
It killed the CEO of VW, CEO of McLaren and a top engineer.
Much more interesting than faded leather.
2:45 I love that headlights are 'Not Available' on the TTS :D
Excellent review, short sweet and to the point. Do you not do Lexus and Infiniti cars? Would love to see some reviews about those
I've got the quattro 2lt diesel it's awesome,he is right about brake lights that's only fault I've had,
I love your videos dude.
I had a 2011 TT RS for nearly 6 years, great little car. As you mentioned I had to replace the Bose amp in year 4 (nicely out of warranty) due to moisture corrosion - Audi contributed some of the cost. I also had water leaking into the boot which turned out to be a known problem with failed seals around the rear windows. Oh, and in the UK at least, Magnetic Ride is an expensive option, it was only standard on the S, not the RS.
Have owned two TT, s never had a problem great cars just look after them.
petrol or disel and manual or automatic?
2008 TT VR6 DSG- 143,000 miles.
VR6 is rock solid. Original Timing chain.
No issues.
The 3.2 is a tank. I picked it up after regretting selling my 04 r32 a few years back. The 3.2 is my favorite engine for some time now, its a tank, it can handle an absurd amount of forced induction if you want to spend the $$ with no internal upgrades.
I do have the seat wrinkles and have also experienced the window drive cable snap which is common. sitting at 90k miles now.
Yeah the 3.2 is an absolute beast, good powerhouse, durable, the sound of the engine even on stock exhaust is amazing. For me is the best option of all the engines
Very good and informative video.
Had a mk2 3.2 for the last 7 years, so far, both rear light clusters developed earthing problems, practically zero cost to fix about £1 for both sides thanks to a youtube video, roof stopped working as the level of the hydraulic fluid level was too low, again a very cheap fix, Window regulator (cable snapped) I could have spent £18 on a new cable but far easier to replace the whole unit with cables already in place (about 2 hours, thanks youtube) cost from ebay £60. had all my brake disks and pads replaced at 70k, it's been super reliable and great fun in the snow, yes these faults are annoying but all have been inexpensive obviously would not have been if I had let Audi do it, would definitely buy another.
Hey man good comment, really helpful, where did you find parts and info on replacing these parts? If you don't mind me asking :)
If you let Audi (VAG) do the job, it will ruin you.
Awesome vid
Good videos. Useful Information. Thanks, subscribed :)
Thanks, I appreciate that !
You are great reviewer one of the best ! Please do Bmw 3
nice tutorial for buy audi car :D thank you
As a former driver of this thing (2,0l TFSI) (10 years, 130000km) here are my problems:
-after a while it uses more and more oil (highest was 1l at 1000km)
~30€
-the windows cannot be moved and some rope thing needs to be changed (happend 6 times)
~250€ each door/ if you do it yourself 30€
-the doors would not close/ open (happend 2 times)
~700€ each door/ if you do it yourself about 150€
-the lights burn because the cable has too much power (happend 4 times)
~200€ each light/ 150€ if you do it yourself
-the hydraulic pump wears off fast (almost each 30000km)
~400€/ 30€ if you do it yourself
-the thermostat disables (happened 2 times)
~400€/ 20€ if you do it yourself
-the timing belt uses off very fast(had to chance it 3 times)
~600€/ dont know how much for yourself
i met many people with the same problems, but audi does not see any of these things as a case for guaranty (at least in germany). in my opinion these things wear off way too fast and its not normal. changing is very expensive (timing belt at audi about 3000€!!). if you are talented with working on the car by yourself its way more cheaper, but it takes a lot of time. would not buy this model again. the 3,2 is said to be more reliable, but all the technical problems (doors, windows...) happen there too.
MarcelPrincesx3 very helpful thanks a lot
Good bye TT dream ... I was about to get one and from what you said seems like I was gonna get myself involved with a psychotic drama queen 😂🤣 ... phew ... EDIT: It seems this itch is bigger than I can control myself, I am checking the car out EDIT2: Man this car is fast ... guess what? car had tail light warning light ! Also a cold start issue ... holding back for now for those interested
Hello, I'm about to buy the same model 2.0 tfsi TT 2009. Can you tell me more about the oil trouble please ? You said only 30€ to solve it. How did you do ? Many thanks
@@PouyaLucky if it is your only car and you are running on a budget, i would suggest staying away from it
what about the 1.8L?
Thank you
I done a videos on audi tt mk2 and being a owner their is a few faults with these cars but they are a great car once you have sorted the issues
Can u do a video on the Honda Accord VII please.
So the common issues are the same issues any other car could feature. The factory headlight option check is for the bi- Xenon upgrade with DRL
Other cars don't suffer from premature chain tensioner failure, carbon build up, excessive oil consumption, crappy fragile water and fuel pump etc. Typical VAG issues.
@@RandomGuy-ej9gr, any direct injection engine suffers carbon build-up, it's inevitable for this technology. Cam tensioner issues start at certain mileage, pretty high one, I don't know if it's more common to VAG than other manufacturers - it may be. The oil consumption was an engineering fault in early TFSI engines, corrected circa 2012 (definitely from 2013 model year).
VioletGiraffe no actually, there are manufacturers who use direct injection and still avoid excessive carbon build up. Usually by having additional indirect injection....
My (5 year old) TTS (1 of 500) already has a creaky noise from the rear left (right-hand drive) and also rear-left Bose speaker rattling. The leather seats are tight still with minimal sagging. I have also noticed a little bit of creaking suspension (magnetic-ride) from the rear-right when exiting the vehicle. Everything else is good. It eats through tyres like nobody's business, so if you want to keep a good grip on the road/acceleration I recommend replacing the tyres every 6-8 months (£120-150 per tyre in the UK). Other than that it is a beatiful "my-first-sports-car". I wouldn't change it for the world, I love the way the quattro differential behaves - it sticks to road at high speed on tight bends amazingly. Other road cars become a dot in your rear-view mirror very successively, I absolutely love it! :)
Do you still have this car? I bought a 2014 TTS 1 of 500 about 5 months ago, yellow base ball stitching on seats, nismo grey with black gloss wheels, RS spoiler ect.
It has the same creeking and speaker problems you said about lol
Good video
I'm currently running a Mk2 TFSI 2 litre, Black Line, S Line. It's a beautiful car. Specific to this review. There are no rattles in the cockpit and the paint quality and depth is exceptional. However, I do agree the seats aren't great. I've had my drivers seat professionally repadded in the base and back to give it a more robust setup as the original was sagging after minimal mileage. The Bose sound system has never failed and offers exceptional sound quality throughout the compact interior. One thing not mentioned in this review is the piston wear on the 2 litre engine. I had a compression test done on mine which found some wear and was a known Audi issue of this particular engine. Typical symptoms are EPC light on dashboard, aggressive misfire and white smoke from exhausts. It's a very intermittent fault more obvious on long journeys. Audi even offered engine replacements for models which had full service history for worse case scenarios. All in all this is an exceptionally well built, attractive model. I've had mine almost four years and is still a joy and privilege to drive. Try to buy later model, low mileage, FSH examples if your budget allows. The shape has hardly dated and sits favourably against the Mk3.
The biggest problems for me:
Coil packs fail quite a bit.
It is quite thirsty for oil.
The Bose speakers aren't as robust as they should be.
Other than that, no issues. And I am running a revo stage 1 map so it's partially my own fault.
Automatic transmission? How many miles? How long you had it?
How many miles
Coil packs and oil consumption were solved with the 2.0 Facelift TFSI.
Mostly the body panels and the car frame(Audi Space Frame) are aluminium ... so rust is not so much an issue.
what about TTS facelift engine after 2010....doesn't it have a timing belt? I have a seat leon cupra R 2010 facelift (same engine) and it has a belt
The Heatshield on the exhaust can corrode and break away from the screws.
Maybe some info about 3.2 VR?
@differentcarreview you did not mention which engine option is the most reliable? Would appreciate that info, cheers
Do a Lexus LS400 video :)
Hi Thanks for Very informative video’s
I have a TT roadster 2.0 2008 who has this issue can you pls help😊
Bub 3.2L BWA 2.OL (1.fault)
-Tankvendingsystem ; uncorect flow
-Permanent
I have turn off the engine light fault and now Its back again?
2. Themometer goes up and down from 90 degree ?
No fault is coming up on tester?
3.how much psi on tires?
Thanks👍
Good!
I've got an MY12 TTS with DSG. The box occasionally finds neutral while driving usually at low speed. I am able to correct it by shifting to sport mode and back again. Nothing show up on the diagnostics and it's not a major issue but it's annoying. Is this a known problem with the DSG. I have only got 46K on the clock and have changed the gearbox oil based on time at 40K km.
How's the 2.0 tfsi engine please?
Very helpful review, may I ask what is the name of the German website you use to look up used car prices? Also, what do you think of buying a used audi tt 1.8 2002 (the first gen)?
Site is called mobile.de
very nice description, i have one used tt, one door handles is sticking sometimes, and i broke one windows regulator. btw nothing so important. nice car.
I have a 2.0 tfsi SLine 2008 and I never had any problem of any kind ...let's say I'm lucky 🍀 😁
Since when do you have it? I'm looking to buy exactly the same one.
Thanks for doing the video! Epic as always!
i have an audi tt mk2 tfsi converable the dash board clock lights fliker or does not light upas if its trying to stay on in most cases no lights on dash at all any idea cheers
I just got struck with this beauty at the used car shop. Production years was 2009-2010 with 60k km of mileage. Should i buy it? Pretty low mileage i would say
I would recommend Trabant
anyone in here that has a tts from 2008 that can tell me how reliable is the engine and also the gearbox as i think about getting it automatic. thanks
That pronunciation ahah I like it
can y make w202 mercedes episode
great video buddy. i have a question: is it worth it to buy TTS 2012 with 240,000kms?
No
You state 62,300 or so miles for the Mk2 timing chain tensioner....Audi dealers recommend chain tensioner service/water pump at 100,000 miles....what is the source of information for your recommendation? Thanks in advance.🙂
Looking to buy a tt,did you ever find out the answer to this question lol.
Can you do a Ferrari or Lamborghini or Aston Martin review. Awesome video by the way.
More TT content.
do first generation please..
What is the octane for the Audi TT Quattro 3.2?
98
Did the US get the manual? I have yet to find one for sale
We only got the manual until the latest generation came out. Currently have my eye on a 2013 tt rs I might buy to turn into a track car
Is 2013 reliable
I own one of these. One to mention is an earth problem in the rear lights. You will need to cut a hole in and run an earth wire into the lights as the rear light terminal often burns out. I went through a lot of bulbs before I found the root cause of the issue.
Same.. rear light is the main prob for me
The 2.0 L Tfsi engine has one major issue that you must inspect before buying , the High Pressure Fuel pump cam follower can disintegrate if not changed every 20 thousand miles , potentially destroying the pump and the camshaft as the lobe the follower runs on is part of the main camshaft , do your research very carefully , there are good videos on you tube about this issue , good luck .
Get the roller
Not sure if I want one now seeing all the comments
Aud TT 8j or Alfa Romeo Spider or Peugeot RCZ??
Alfa Romeo, if you are a mechanic or are a good friend of one.
Best english accent ever :)
Big deal?
Not
how much 💵?
Not a single word about the V6 :(
I want to but one so badly? shat do you think about the car? I thought to take 2.0 tfsi if any.. if anybody got recommendations pls reply
Did you buy TT?Diesel 2.0 quattro best option
im considering buying a used 2007 Audi TT, because thats all i can afford. but a car from 2007 is quite old, and if its just going to be a hassle to own, always has to go service, etc. then i probably would use the money on a more boring, modern day car. any tips?
How much does it cost?
@@IbrahimIbrahim-dm3tw its 14,000 dollar. driven 177 000 kilometers. sales description says some of the electrics is prone to stop working, and the reason for that isn't mentioned. but it has been to a very good service place very recently. but idk, I found a 2013 Mercedes a-class, and 2014 Audi A3 sportback for much better prize
Just make Shure the service intervalls are correct and Done for. And check the cars history.
Just curious, 2 years later did you pick up the TT or other car?
@@saivillaq Went for a E-golf sadly, fun little car though
TDI + Quattro ( +1500 Euro) or 2.0 TFSI engine? Which is more reliable?
None!
2.0 TDI is bulletproof and gives great mileage if you look after it
@@christiaanvaneck1117 It's NOT bulletproof as it is made in Hungary (as the NOT bulletproof MB CLA).
@@bafattvahetere Granville was hungarian
which 2.0 tfsi engine is more reliable 147kW or 155kW?
No one of them until 2012 year.After anyone..But diesel.2.0 is better option
@@milanandjelkovic3516 but i only do 10 000 km in year. i dont think diesel is for me
147 is belt driven and more reliable. Cam follower and hp fuel pump can fail but aside from that it's a gem. 155 (with chain) has tensioner issues (pre 2012), intake manifold problems (pre 2013), water pump failures, more carbon build up and is slightly less tuneable.
Is the second gen a better car overall than the Gen one?
Yes just less problems should be more reliable but its just what they say on the internet
Window regulator=CHECK!!!!
Great car ..2013 TTS with sat nav ..But in just six months it costs me more than any other car to own than I ever had , rear shocks, Bose amp , and sunk seat , one service and 5000 GBP down ..Oh it was 33000 miles when I sold it ..I miss it but not the cost of owning it . The fitted sat nav is USELESS, it is literally useless
I'd like to buy a TTS, shame on Audi for providing premium car and USELESS SATNAV!
@@TONYMOR Useless sat nav is peanuts compared to a useless clutch!. (Goes for the manual gearbox).
Prices start at £4000 for a 2011 tdi quattro. Ive seen 2 today around that price
Only in UK
Update 2024: Im buying a 2011 TDI Quattro for 12.000k Euro.
@@JMC2707 think i should have bought that one i saw then..
That's a lot of problems for me. Wish it was a tad bit more reliable.
Don't be put off by it ,I bought one back in may this year and not had any major problems ,minor daylight running led light out showing on dash ,I chose the 3.2 V6 petrol ,decided to stay clear of the tfs model which I had previous problems with an Audi A4.
@@davidhayes5198 I mean I definitely can't afford one at the present but I really like the car. Thanks for the assuring that it is not a hard ownership car.
What kind of problems are you talking about?
@@davidhayes5198 would you recommend the 1.8L petrol or 2.0 TDI?
Is it worth it for a first car?
I don't know but its my current choice too ^^
Was it worth?
I love my Audi TT. Had it for a year with no issues. Just oil change regularly! And follow the dash warning lights. But it will be expensive to get it fixed at the Audi dealership if something happens not under warranty or insurance.
i have audi tt 2016 and its very nice car but expensive to get it fixed at the Audi dealership.
Hey I want my first car as an audi tt. Which model could I get for 6-12k?
Is there any car out there which doesn't need the cam belt tensioner changed after 60/70.000 Miles! all your reviews seem to say the exact same issue's no matter what car it is? and oil changes at 6.000 Miles? seriously?
6,000 mile oil changes are an excellent idea! Turbos are very hard on engine oil; $3500 - $4000 for a new turbo, $400-$600 to install a stock replacement. $4000 buys a lot of oil changes.😂
Official service interval is 105k for the FSI. Half of what he said in the video was wrong. The EA888 engine in the 2010 and up TT is a timing chain, no need to change that.$3500 for a new turbo? c'mon. They're $950 with the manifold brand new. 6k oil changes is fine with synthetic 502.2 oil.
Can I ask something about this car?
Had a 2007 Audi A4 2.0 turbo. It was the worst car I have ever owned. It used a quart of oil every 4-5,000 miles. In fact, my owner's manual even stated that it's "normal" for the 2.0 turbo to use oil. The A4 even has an "add oil" light on the dash. Think about that for a minute. Over the years, my A4 had multiple factory recalls, electrical and machinal problems, and finally a complete turbo failure at 50K miles. I will NEVER own another VW or Audi turbo again.
Almost went for this model of TTRS. F10 M5 for the same money soooooooooo. No thanks
Alright so I have the 2013 Audi TT 2.0TFSI Quattro S-Tronic Roadster. From time to time I would hear a rattling/grinding sound when starting the car, I also noticed that it was using coolant, I took it into the Audi Dealership and said they heard nothing but they did find a coolant leak and I said to them that the sound I hear is a symptom of a bad timing chain and tensioner, he said not at all. A few months later I was driving and suddenly the car had no power and the check engine light came on. I called Audi and they towed my car to the dealership. Turns out it was the timing chain and tensioner. Thank goodness it was fully covered by the maintenance plan. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw what it all came to!
Great, thx for sharing bruh.
@@kielconstantine If you hear "birds" while driving - have your clutch checked! My 2013 TT 2.0TDI Quattro had a total breakdown (clutch, flywheel et.c) at 28000km. It all came to £2500 at the VAG dealer.
Headlights not included in countries where the sun always shines.
North Corea ?
After 28500 km the clutch crashes due to bad quality. /8J 2013/
I don’t believe any 2006 second generation TTs exist
other words a piece of shit, i owned a 320 mrcedes b first few months my rear window mechanism snapped as I parked my car at home, a car drove only when really needed to. then a month later my roof jammed up I'm thinking what the crap is next yet hardly drove it. i decided to sell it, I bought it for 13,500 sold it for 4,000 a year later as people everywhere were selling it for about that amount or more. biggest regret ever in my life, SCREW you Mercedes and audi.
So what kind of human fit in the backseats of these? Surely no 190cm person would fit but what kind of people do fit?
Dwarfs. If you want to drive around with huge fellows, buy a truck.
That's why I drive an FJ Cruiser too....kids are mostly grown, but it's nice to have an SUV for the heavy stuff
this is not true!
I have TT it's the destruction car I've owned 😀
Hi TT lovers. This car is built in Hungary! Don't expect German quality
Claramente sotaque português 😂😂
Awesome cars! Here's the reasons why I bought the 3.2 version: ua-cam.com/video/XlXphh95n-A/v-deo.html
So summarizing it's a good looking piece of crap.
Crap or not - They have announced to stop (-21?) producing TT's due to aiming at electric cars from Hungary plants.
Don’t buy! It is just a piece of junk.
WTF if you want a sports car get one with a proper manual gearbox. Freakin manumatic, triptronic, flappy paddle nonsense lol
DaytonCarCare I'm looking for an auto lol. Only because I have a 6mt car already and don't want 2
DaytonCarCare Hell Yeah !
true. only 20 years ago
Not for me. My tt is remapped and auto. Foot down and I'm gone with a hand free to drink a coffee on the way to work.
the convertible is ugly and stupid as is a model with automatic trans
Mames wey habla en español deja de hacerte wey
why do you bother creating an english channel??
Cliff can you understand what he is saying? Yes? so shut the fuck up!
bahahaha awe darling dun be so sensitive. Why so defensive for your butt buddy?
i would like to apply for the position of butt buddy
is the V6 3.2 a reliable engine?
yes, just pay attention to the regular maintenance
7 years without a single engine fault, very reliable and quick engine, sounds pretty good too.