Lovely. I’ve had my 225 for 3 years now! Aside from the routine maintenance aside (new battery, annual servicing and camber/water pump, spark plugs). Theft of a wheel cap, annoying.. It’s been an absolute pleasure! Wunderbar.
You say, "Let's see if it starts . . . which it does," in a tone that conveys your feelings at that moment, exactly like mine. Confident yet still being amazed at it starting. It's like, OK, that's most of it. Whew." I'm not sure newer car owners or those not hot rodders have ever experienced those mixed emotions at just that moment, that unknown distance, the going into the blinding fog between turning the key at it actually starting. I think comes from lots of times, it not making a sound or more fondly the turning over and over until the battery starts to cry. There's a hard won, settling satisfaction when it fires right up.
Hi Vic. The reason for my questioning of the car was, it had a flat battery before I turned the key. It had been on trickle charge overnight before I started it. I did this all live to capture the true moment rather than stage it. A bit like the "blooper" at the end of the video. If you look in the background, you will see the edge of the spare wheel cover poking up. I had not replaced this in case it needed a jump start somewhere. As I went over a bump, it slipped down and made that noise! The good news was it performed flawlessly!
@@andycharger For me, the "outtakes," give your persona depth. See my grin. I have trickle chargers on both mine when they're sitting. There was a time a trickle charger was a luxury. My wife gave me a real battery charger early on. I was trying to remember where the little round, with a hook, wheel cap remover goes in the beautiful formed, foam surround. I tucked it in under the brilliant plastic wheel locator tool. Have the best week.
Interiors can be changed and the bright red are desirable in contrasting exterior colours so you could always swap it out. If it’s good on all points, it’s definitely one to consider
Just bought a 51 plate coupe with burst power steering pipes all repaired and goes on the road on Sunday. Im wondering how its going to compare to the many alfa Romeo gtv 2.0 twinsparks ive owned driven lol. Im looking forward to less highly strung !
It will keep you busy that’s for sure! We have a great TT community who are always willing to help with advice and “how tos” on YT so you are in safe hands buddy! Welcome aboard! Much more fun than an Alfa 😉
It’s just a cheap one from Amazon. However things like chain readings i do with the Creader Elite or Topdon S500. Naturally you can use VCDS or OBDEleven too. I hope that helps 👍
@@andycharger Hi Andy, thanks for your quick reply, I'm shopping for a 4-cylinder TT for my son, I use Ross Tech on my personal TT, but folks get a bit concerned when I take out my laptop (or even a corded reader) to access a TT buy! A dongle is so easy vs hauling a laptop about. I've heard dongle OBDs are not adequate for VAGSs? I'm not looking for perfection in a dongle, but one (hopefully reasonably priced) that will give me major faults, to avoid a potential "pig in a poke)! Do you have any brand suggestions?? Thanks, Paul
@@pauliEcord7622 hi Paul. I have a video on budget OBD readers on the channel so that might be worth a watch. Here is the link: Audi TT Mk1 - Budget OBD2 Error code Readers Review - TOPDON ARTIDIAG 500S - ARTILINK 400 BLUETOOTH ua-cam.com/video/U3_ryXrnAKE/v-deo.html
New subject...I assume you are well-threaded into the UK TT scene!! I need some leather to repair the 2 seat panels of my Base Ball seats !!! I know the textured leather is most likely unobtainable but I would be happy with a good color match! Any UK suggestions?? Thanks
Hi Chris. All the points i make are things you should be checking out if buying a Mk1. You are right, much of it applies to buying any car but wanted to highlight these things, due to the questions i see repeatedly in FB groups and the element of unknown FB marketplace introduces. Many of the things i speak about with the OBD section such as chains, gearbox, etc on 3.2 and roof operation and CCM on the roadster are definitely Mk1 specific.
Great video as always mate
Thanks mate. Looking forward to seeing you soon. It’s been too long!
Nice tips Andy 👌
Thanks mate. One of the "last looks" at the ProjecTT before dismantling the front end too!
Lovely.
I’ve had my 225 for 3 years now!
Aside from the routine maintenance aside (new battery, annual servicing and camber/water pump, spark plugs). Theft of a wheel cap, annoying.. It’s been an absolute pleasure!
Wunderbar.
@@avinashbhogun good to hear you are loving TT ownership! 👍
Spot on !
@@vicelse8980 thanks Vic!
Great video Andy, I normally I most of these things except for the HPI bit but not bitten on the arse with that yet
@@MrJoecool1973 thanks Joe
You say, "Let's see if it starts . . . which it does," in a tone that conveys your feelings at that moment, exactly like mine. Confident yet still being amazed at it starting. It's like, OK, that's most of it. Whew." I'm not sure newer car owners or those not hot rodders have ever experienced those mixed emotions at just that moment, that unknown distance, the going into the blinding fog between turning the key at it actually starting. I think comes from lots of times, it not making a sound or more fondly the turning over and over until the battery starts to cry. There's a hard won, settling satisfaction when it fires right up.
Hi Vic. The reason for my questioning of the car was, it had a flat battery before I turned the key. It had been on trickle charge overnight before I started it. I did this all live to capture the true moment rather than stage it. A bit like the "blooper" at the end of the video. If you look in the background, you will see the edge of the spare wheel cover poking up. I had not replaced this in case it needed a jump start somewhere. As I went over a bump, it slipped down and made that noise! The good news was it performed flawlessly!
@@andycharger For me, the "outtakes," give your persona depth. See my grin. I have trickle chargers on both mine when they're sitting. There was a time a trickle charger was a luxury. My wife gave me a real battery charger early on. I was trying to remember where the little round, with a hook, wheel cap remover goes in the beautiful formed, foam surround. I tucked it in under the brilliant plastic wheel locator tool.
Have the best week.
I'm saving now for some B6's. I don't need coil overs.
Perfect advice
Thank you sir! 👍
Great advice Andy Excellent video 👍🏻
Thank you Martin! I appreciate your comment! 👍
Great video Andy - ! Cheers
@@mistatt-ho3gt thank you 👍
Buy LHD for the potential to sell in USA. I just got an ex USA ALMS edition for peanuts here in Dublin . Hoping to send it back to USA next year .
Good advice, especially the test drive. Youll soon discover any potential problems.
Absolutely. It’s always good to know what to look for too! 👍
Is a red one with red leather a decent pick. All those top 5 picks match but the red on red concerns me 😢
Interiors can be changed and the bright red are desirable in contrasting exterior colours so you could always swap it out. If it’s good on all points, it’s definitely one to consider
Just bought a 51 plate coupe with burst power steering pipes all repaired and goes on the road on Sunday. Im wondering how its going to compare to the many alfa Romeo gtv 2.0 twinsparks ive owned driven lol. Im looking forward to less highly strung !
It will keep you busy that’s for sure! We have a great TT community who are always willing to help with advice and “how tos” on YT so you are in safe hands buddy! Welcome aboard! Much more fun than an Alfa 😉
What OBD dongle are you using??
It’s just a cheap one from Amazon. However things like chain readings i do with the Creader Elite or Topdon S500. Naturally you can use VCDS or OBDEleven too. I hope that helps 👍
@@andycharger Hi Andy, thanks for your quick reply, I'm shopping for a 4-cylinder TT for my son, I use Ross Tech on my personal TT, but folks get a bit concerned when I take out my laptop (or even a corded reader) to access a TT buy! A dongle is so easy vs hauling a laptop about. I've heard dongle OBDs are not adequate for VAGSs? I'm not looking for perfection in a dongle, but one (hopefully reasonably priced) that will give me major faults, to avoid a potential "pig in a poke)! Do you have any brand suggestions?? Thanks, Paul
@@pauliEcord7622 hi Paul. I have a video on budget OBD readers on the channel so that might be worth a watch. Here is the link: Audi TT Mk1 - Budget OBD2 Error code Readers Review - TOPDON ARTIDIAG 500S - ARTILINK 400 BLUETOOTH
ua-cam.com/video/U3_ryXrnAKE/v-deo.html
@@andycharger Thanks Andy, Since it's 11AM here in the USA, it's got to be dam late in the UK!! Pleasant dreams!!
New subject...I assume you are well-threaded into the UK TT scene!! I need some leather to repair the 2 seat panels of my Base Ball seats !!! I know the textured leather is most likely unobtainable but I would be happy with a good color match! Any UK suggestions?? Thanks
I thought this was meant to be a mk1 TT video not just a general buying guide
Hi Chris. All the points i make are things you should be checking out if buying a Mk1. You are right, much of it applies to buying any car but wanted to highlight these things, due to the questions i see repeatedly in FB groups and the element of unknown FB marketplace introduces.
Many of the things i speak about with the OBD section such as chains, gearbox, etc on 3.2 and roof operation and CCM on the roadster are definitely Mk1 specific.