AUDI TT MK3 QUATTRO OWNERSHIP - 1,000 MILE REVIEW & DRIVE-ALONG 🔥🔥

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AUDI TT MK3 QUATTRO OWNERSHIP - 1,000 MILE REVIEW & DRIVE-ALONG 🔥🔥

[@JamesCF10]

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[@jameswinans2270]

Thanks for your answer back. I think you're doing a great job. It just seems like a lot of the reviewers are missing some of the features that make life really easy on the TT. I bought a 2017 with 90,000 miles, every option available is on it so I was very lucky. Had superb dealer maintenance its entire life. I couldn't be happier. Just stepped over from a Porsche Panamera and I'm having so much more fun with this car. I'm putting in an ecu, tcu, and open air box next month. Looking to and up with 330 horsepower total when I'm done. I have the base 220 horse power model. But I have to say even as it is, it's very quick, very responsive, and I have no complaints on anything. Mine is tango red metallic with the all-leather sport interior. Could not ask for more quality and performance.

[@JamesCF10]

@@jameswinans2270 Yeah you're right - maybe I'll make another video pointing out some of the things you've mentioned! Once you get that remap done you're gonna be in heaven hahaha! It totally transforms the car Sounds like you've got yourself a lovely model - enjoy!

[@jameswinans2270]

Really enjoying your comments. I like the first one where you just got the car and then when you did the remap. You seemed so genuinely excited about it. I guess the improvement was definitely worth it. APR quotes 101 horsepower increase with their equipment and that's what they're Dino charge show that they send you and that's what the installer told me they've been getting. I just saw the one where you returned your air intake back to stock. That worried me a little bit so I thought I'd contact you. In 2 weeks I'm scheduled to do a remap on my computer and also the remap on the transmission. The upgrade shop doing the work strongly recommends doing the transmission remap at the same time as they say it improves the performance of that great transmission even more. By the way it also deletes the factory speed limit that comes on the standard TT. It will put me more up where the TTS is.The combination should be wonderful. I have a basic TT just like yours. I was also going to have them install the open air intake with the K&N filter. Not so much for the horsepower but for the free breathing and the sound. Now I'm wondering whether I should do that. For a little bit MORE than double the money I can do an enclosed new FREE BREATHING airbox in carbon fiber. I really don't care about the carbon fiber look but I merely wanted the breathing and sound improvement. The shop I'm having do the install is the primary and best improvement shop in Houston and they were highly recommended by the APR company who makes the software that I'm having installed. They also recommend this open air filter. I guess I'll have a long talk with the shop and see what their experiences are before I commit. Is there anybody else out there who has experience on their basic TT installing an open air filter like the one with the K& N blue filter. Appreciate any inputs. I'll pass on the results when I get my work done.

[@AwesomePigeon]

Super chill and straight forward car youtuber nice change of pace, definitely subscribing for more! keep it up man!

[@JamesCF10]

Thank you very much! Appreciate your support AP👊🏾

[@annabeal1]

Squady! Really good video, more of this please! 🙌🏼

[@JamesCF10]

En Route Annie!

[@victorvale5534]

Great review! You covered little bits here and there that tend to be missed by other reviewers. Really helpful. You got a sub.

[@JamesCF10]

Thanks Victor, appreciate that!

[@disturbed250]

Great to see a real world review of Someone whos just bought one instead of just being given to review. Considering the 230 quattro and will be interested to see more vids on the car!

[@JamesCF10]

Thanks for commenting! I can't recommend this car (in this configuration) enough! I'm sure you if you do commit to buying one you won't be disappointed 👌🏾

[@m2_tlr524]

Love the interior on the tt

[@JamesCF10]

Yeah the seats are amazing, this paired with the digital dash just makes me happy every time I drive it

[@jameswinans2270]

Nice video. It seems like several people in the UK who were testing the car nobody ever understood that you can drive it in sport mode. Just a quick back on the stick shift changes you from drive to sport and it's sport it changes the whole way the car drives and acceleration and steering. Also a lot of the people driving the car never figure out that you can do just about everything with your thumbs on the steering wheel. You don't need to scan through the entire series of displays which they found confusing. You can change things with just the click of your left thumb or in your case you write them. I've had the car for 2 months and absolutely love it and everything seems intuitive now. I wouldn't change a thing.

[@JamesCF10]

Yeah I use those features a lot actually!

[@jameswinans2270]

Hi there again. This is Jim in Texas. Spoke to you a few weeks ago. I have a 2017 TT Quattro that I bought about 2 months ago. Last week I got the ECS and TCS remapped as well as the APR intake upgrade. All the parts I got were APR. As you mentioned in your video after you got your car done it completely changed the car. I could not be more happy. Everything improved from acceleration to smoothness to hard shifts and even economy improved when cruising. It's truly a very fast car now. They're Dino horsepower rating with this ECS remap is $321 horsepower. Add another 10 for the low restriction intake and I'm about 331 horsepower when I started with 220 with the basic car. A huge increase and absolutely incredible performance upgrade. I highly recommend it. I was considering maybe driving this for a year and then find an s model, but I see no reason to now. The car I found was an incredibly pristine unmarked inside and out tango red metallic with all the options. It absolutely looks like a new car and now it drives like a different car. Thanks for all your inputs because you helped me make decisions. Take care. Jim

[@JamesCF10]

Hey Jim, thanks for your recent comments - sounds like you've found yourself a gem and with the modifications you've decided on, turned it into a diamond!! Wishing you many years of safe and pleasurable driving!

[@jameswinans2270]

Once again I tried to add an update comment to you. It's been awhile since I last talked to you. Don't know if you are still actively involved in this but I haven't seen any new videos for quite a while. Thought I'd give you a quick update. I just went and renewed my license tag so I suddenly realized it's been 1 year since I've owned my 2017 Audi TT and amazingly I still have nothing to say negative about this car. As you might remember after I've had it for a few months and after watching your videos I had some work done on the car. Had a Phase 1 chip installed as well as a Phase 1 transmission upgrade and the APR airflow and filter upgrade. All parts were a APR company units and installed by a specific shop in Houston Texas that specializes in this. My first impression was that I had a different car under me. Much faster, much better shifting, and a better sound. According to their Dino specs I'm now at 333 horsepower after starting at the factory 220 horsepower. In general the car performs and runs much better than before. I have tried launch mode a few times and it is an incredibly fast acceleration. Timed at about 4.5 seconds to 60 mph. That is about one full second faster than stock. A few months ago I completed an 8 hour trip from Houston to Pensacola, Florida and then back. 8 hours each way in the car was easy with the sport seats and the Napa leather upholstery. The Bang & Olufsen sound system is incredible. The previous owner of this car gave it impeccable care and servicing. I am still getting 23 plus miles per gallon in town and that includes lots of high-powered spurts of speed. On the highway going to Florida at 75 mph I consistently got 31.8 miles per gallon. So the mileage actually improved after doing the modifications to the electronics and air flow. I highly recommend it. My car is now six years old and still looks like brand new. The workmanship in the interior and the paint work is as good as I have seen. And remember my previous car was a Porsche Panamera. I don't feel like I have stepped down in quality in anyway. It was very sad to know that after the 2022 model they are going to cease production of the TT. Depending on the finances involved I may try to find a 2021 or 2022 S model to replace it. Not due to any dissatisfaction with this car, but I now have 94,000 miles on this one and since I can't think of another car that I want to own I may just try to find a lower mileage S model. I will still do the same upgrades to the electronics that I've done on this one. That will bring that car to about 400 horsepower. Are you still driving your black TT or have you moved on to something else now? Wishing you continued success and enjoyment of your cars. Jim

[@Buck3366]

Came here from your 235i video .Bit of a dilemma. I have a TT mk 2 and I’m after a second car one of which I’m considering is an M240i but I’ve seen a mk3 TTS for the same price and seeing you in this TT and how much you are enjoying it now makes me consider the TT even more but I don’t want 2🤣. ( Ok that rear seating space is for people with no legs looks like it’s the 240 😂)

[@JamesCF10]

Oh daaamn that's one hell of a coincidence and a crazy predicament you're in. I guess you can have the best of both worlds if you for the BMW - I'm certain you won't regret it! Make sure you subscribe cos we've got some crazy videos coming out - especially tonights one...we might even have a drag race video with an M2 on the way 👀

[@bobh1572]

Enjoyed the video. I was really impressed by your TT getting 40 MPG on the highway, but then I realized that a UK gallon is more than a USA gallon (lol). I have a 2016 TTS MK3 with a 6-speed DSG. I get 24 -25 MPG overall, but I rarely get more than 29 MPG on the highway. The 2022 TT and TTS models with the 7-speed DSG are still only rated at 23/30 and 23/31 in the USA. I am a little surprised that the newer models with an additional gear in the DSG do not do better.

[@JamesCF10]

haha that is a good point! And yeah you're right, you'd expect better numbers on the newer models - a hybrid option would be incredible!

[@h9rae]

I have had MK 3 QUATRO for 2 and a half years after having a Mk1 and Mk 2 this is the best car I have had, with no problems ,would defiantly recommend the MK3 over the MK2 it is a much improved car, My advise is don't mess with the car it very good as it is, just make sure you get it serviced at the intervals, I'm selling mine to get the latest model as this is the last TT that is being made, anyone interested please let me know, great video by the way

[@JamesCF10]

the Mk3 is such a superior model when it comes to just technology. I had a Mk2 for a while too - I loved it but I cant see me wanting another car for a while with this one 👌🏾 I managed to bag a 2 year service plan with Audi which is always a bonus, so everything will be done by the book 😊 If you need a hand arranging your next car just get in touch - always happy to help

[@chriscarrington1363]

Just come across your channel! Subscribed 🔥

[@JamesCF10]

Welcome aboard and thanks for subscribing! 7PM on Sunday's is our upload schedule but feel free to hit the notifications bell to ensure you dont miss out 👊🏾👊🏾

[@chriscarrington1363]

@@JamesCF10 awesome brother 👊🏾

[@chrispembry551]

Just got a used 2016 TT .......love it so far .....the technology is insane, I’ve the comfort and sound pack too .....so pleased it has it , The s tronic box is so good .......thinking of a re map ....any thoughts on it ? Would you go for it ?

[@JamesCF10]

Amazing to hear that you're so happy with your car...maybe you should stick around if you're interested in remaps 👀👀

[@stuarthall2180]

What TT did you have before that took six footers lol. I'm an old git now, am still deeply in love with my mk 1 225 Quattro. Only ever get 25 mpg and has enough bells and whistles for me. Don't forget my old crate is now 21 years old and might be worth 2k. Love the look of the latest models but will need to win the lotto or wait another fifteen years lol 😯

[@JamesCF10]

haha I had 2 6ft friends in the back of my Mk.2. We only went from Cardiff to Cheltenham, but regardless of the distance - we were all in...and comfy....sort of. Glad to hear you've not fallen out of love with you Mk1 👌🏾👌🏾

[@Hassan-xu6es]

Squady! Cheltenham was lit btw... next weeks video legooo 🔥

[@JamesCF10]

Proper throwback! Yeyeeaaah, next week is gonna be HUGE

[@JustStarcraft2]

Great video mate. I was wondering how is the armrest? I'm around the same height as you and it looks like the armrest is far too low to be useable. In this video, is your seat positioned on the highest or lowest? Can the armrest height be adjusted at all?

[@JamesCF10]

Thanks for watching! I dont really use the armrest too much because it covers the drinks holder if you pull it forwards - DM me on IG and I'll send you a vide of what I mean (you cant move it up or down, just forward and backwards). As for the seat height, I have no idea where it is but I'd guess it's somewhere near the lowest setting.

[@toad1961]

Very interesting as I’ve just bought one today & pick up next week £

[@JamesCF10]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@thomass.7735]

massively underrated car

[@jasonwilson7658]

Great video 😃😃😃. Does the car come with lumbar support. Also can you upgrade to Apple CarPlay retrospectively. 😃😃

[@JamesCF10]

I've got lumbar support on my car but this may be due to the comfort & sound pack, or the super sports seats. I'm not convinced it's a standard spec item Yes you can add apple car play too

[@saahilbhowmick]

Hi James amazing real life application video. Can I request you to make a tutorial of all the buttons and applications and gadgets gizmos in the car I am seriously considering to buy one. It would immensely be helpful to know the car its features the positive and negatives and the maintenance and service costs Cheers Sid

[@ipanemakid3058]

Nice in sports mode James.. I bought mine in Glasgow it got delivered to me in London only one owner and all the services have been done at audi in Cardiff 😂 How does that work out. I like them seats on yours James

[@JamesCF10]

I bought my first TT from Glasgow as well haha, very small world! Yeah the super sports seats are one of may favourite extras

[@basharabufiad8403]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@anthonynewcome128]

certainly a vast improvement over the boring mk2, but still missing the flair and creativity of the mk1, which is a design icon. probably get one at some point.

[@JamesCF10]

For sure! I'm certain you'll be very happy if you do decide to buy a Mk3 👌🏾

[@bigpoppapump123]

Weapon The next few videos are going to be 🔥

[@JamesCF10]

No doubt!

[@blueduderanch]

What phone mount are you using on your dash? I haven't been able to find one that sticks properly to my TT. Been through a few failures!

[@JamesCF10]

I got it from Halfrauds actually - took a bit of heat to get it to stick but I've not had any issues at all

[@patholiday4679]

Great content and delivery. I am about to buy one second hand, any advice?

[@JamesCF10]

Thanks Pat - just double check the MOT and service history Try to get one with comfort & sound pack

[@octaviasamantha]

I’m planing on purchasing a 2019 model this next week. Since you made this video about a year ago. Is the car still reliable and do you still like it?

[@JamesCF10]

Never had any issues and still loving it! Do the right thing and make the purchase haha

[@grantbradley5084]

I too own a MK 3 TT, however it’s a TTRS. Now we’re talking.

[@JamesCF10]

BDE

[@chrisrabay]

Hi James! Please, do you know how to replace the back-plate-light on the TT? Cheers from Qatar.

[@JamesCF10]

Really sorry but I don't know, I need to replace my one too!!

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

That red car behind did not stay in the mirror for long ;-)

[@JamesCF10]

Just the way I like it!

[@wonderingthoughts926]

“You shouldn’t use your phone anyway” he says with his phone on his lap 😂

[@JamesCF10]

guuuuilllltyyyy

[@bentaylor459]

What phone mount do you use on the dashboard?

[@JamesCF10]

Not sure the exact make but it was from Halfords

[@rowaddles4287]

14 MPG or 40 MPG?

[@markbaker4447]

James what’s the phone holder your using please?

[@JamesCF10]

No idea mate, I got it from Halfrauds haha

[@m2_tlr524]

My night ain’t so bad now

[@JamesCF10]

You've got a little cameo on the upcoming Mustang video 👊🏾

[@m2_tlr524]

@@JamesCF10 let’s go

[@MATHYoriginal]

Would you recommend me this car ,I’m 19 and I just got my driving license

[@JamesCF10]

If you can afford the insurance then yeah why not haha - I bought my first TT when I was 20, insurance was only £750 for the year! I went for the 1.8 back then though

[@ronrichardson3103]

Ive a tt mk1 ive had 4 years. To be honest its been no problems.just the usual things to replace the odd tyre ive made a mess of clipping the kerb .ive had one coil pack go . A new battery. An oil change / cam belt . And thats about it i think ive been very lucky .id call that trouble free for four years driving . When i change to my next one i think id go to a mk3 as ive heard a few things about mk2s .but at the moment im still in love with my mk1 . Anyone got any comments on the mk3 . ?

[@JamesCF10]

Very interesting stuff, sounds like you’ve got a gem there! The Mk.3 is incredible, same great driving experience just with the technology the car deserves 👌🏾 one other complaint I have that I didn’t mention in the video is ive had a few (literally 2 or 3) clunky gear changes but I did read this is common with the Quattro automatics

[@boastyy]

@@JamesCF10 The clunky gear changes are common , goes back to the mk1 tt days. I have a mk1 225 quattro and had the same problem, there is a cable reset procedure for the gear changes which really helped, especially on the 1st and second gear changes. Pretty simple to do and does not take long. I am not sure if the same procedure is relevant for the mk3 but if it has the same system then it might be worth checking out. Great looking car mate, could not agree more about the rear legroom. Had an emergency not long ago and had to get my father over the hospital needed 60 stitches and my mother had to go in the back of my mk1. Had to basically carry her out of the car as she could not walk after being so cramped up. Thanks for the video mate.

[@JamesCF10]

@@boastyy Thanks for this info, it's really helpful! I'll let me local mechanic know if the issue gets noticeable worse, but fingers crossed it stays a-okay 👌🏾

[@boastyy]

@@JamesCF10 No worries, enjoy the car mate!

[@joeycss]

Squady! love this video looking forward to that shite american car :P

[@JamesCF10]

hahah yeah its soooooooo bad!

[@Billythekid0716]

Considering buying one but can’t decide between the Quattro with the s tronic or the FWD manual. Prefer a manual but definitely feel I would prefer the Quattro. Have u driven the FWD version for comparison?

[@JamesCF10]

Definitely go Quattro if you can. The resale is better, it's safer, launches harder as is more tuneable if you decide to get a remap. When you're driving around normally, the Quattro is basically FWD any way, it's only when you floor it or start to lose grip going around a corner that the Quattro system kicks in

[@Billythekid0716]

@@JamesCF10 thanks mate, I came to the same conclusion and test driving the Quattro tomorrow!

[@JamesCF10]

@@Billythekid0716 You're gonna love it!

[@Billythekid0716]

@@JamesCF10 hope so bro

[@Billythekid0716]

@@JamesCF10 test drive went well, the car is amazing. Problem is I also tested an s3 and loved that just as much! (Both Quattro s tronic). The TT FELT quicker 0-60 (not sure it should be) and you can’t question the quality, everything inside and out has the wow factor. The s3 I felt had better handling, although they both felt similar. Think I’ll take a couple of weeks on it but thanks again for your videos mate, they’ve been really helpful and the misses is definitely on your side as she wants the TT! Haha

[@jameswinans2270]

I haven't talked to you for quite a while.

[@ShaFreak]

How to tell if the normal Audi TT Mk3 has Quattro? I want the normal one but really afraid seller just trying to take advantage by saying the car has it. Really appreciate if you can teach me to spot it.

[@JamesCF10]

On the passenger side interior airbag (on the dashboard), there will be a quattro badge! Good luck!

[@ShaFreak]

@@JamesCF10 Thank you for answering my question mate! Cheers

[@drkharfan6733]

Which phone holder are you using?

[@JamesCF10]

No idea mate, I got it from Halfrauds

[@MrAxeldu69]

Tu as acheté ou ton support iPhone ? Merci d’avance

[@JamesCF10]

I just used one from Halfords, I'm not sure if you have that shop in France

[@derekporter66]

first impression was, this needs a remap

[@JamesCF10]

hahah Video incoming 👀👀

[@flynnmusson5909]

how much did this spec of car cost

[@JamesCF10]

Just under £20k - direct from Audi

[@JamesCF10]

If you're a TT owner, what were your first impressions!?

[@JamesCF10]

@Stephen Widden I was soooo close to getting the diesel! The efficiency is incredible but as I dont do too many miles I've gone for something with a bit more kick

[@JamesCF10]

@Pipa Obala Yeah this one I can relate to. If feels like when you let off the brake the wheels are stuck for a sec rather than the torque of the engine pulling you into a slight roll. Then a tiny touch of the accelerator and your head is hitting the headrest 😂

[@JamesCF10]

@Pipa Obala 100%, now that I've had the car remapped it's even more jumpy haha

[@JamesCF10]

@Pipa Obala Mine's a 2016 - 6 speed. I imagine the 7 speed is much better!

[@JamesCF10]

@Pipa Obala I've driven a ton of new Audis and if it's anything like those, it will be a pleasure to drive 👌🏾🙌🏾

[@maxporter4344]

How many miles did the car have when you bought it? Cheers

[@JamesCF10]

Around 30,000

[@maxporter4344]

@@JamesCF10 cheers James, I’m looking to buy one myself. Is there anything you would recommend to look at when purchasing a second hand 2015 mk3 TT?

[@JamesCF10]

@@maxporter4344 I'm not too much of a mechanic, but what I would say is make sure it's got full service history, and try to get one with tech pack and comfort & sound pack 👌🏾 Game changing spec 🙌🏾

[@maxporter4344]

@@JamesCF10 cheers James🙌

[@plxfw]

I have no idea how you do all those things in Audi, perhaps a video, please?

[@JamesCF10]

What things exactly?

[@plxfw]

@@JamesCF10 all the tech stuff, how to call people, send he destination to the car etc, I'm still using my phone for everything.

[@froomer17]

40MPG! -Happy with 20 with mine :)

[@JamesCF10]

😂😂😂 that was on the motorway...around town...no chance 😂

[@bengriffiths9127]

11:34 famous last words

[@JamesCF10]

🤣🤣🤣 Sincere apologies - work has taken over my life

[@jameswinans2270]

I couldn't get that last comment

[@brybish]

The water in the boot is so annoying haven't had the since an old xr3i.

[@JamesCF10]

It's so frustrating I swear 😂

[@dsaint94]

Lowered on Eibachs with spacers (15mm front/20mm rear) Honeycomb grill and black badges. Window tint/Stage 1/exhaust . Please don't put it on air or I'll unsub. Subtle mods please.

[@JamesCF10]

Couldn't agree more - absolutely no chance of putting it on air hahaha you're safe here! I've just ordered the honeycomb grill and I'll have a remap in the new year 👌🏾 Stick around - there's a lot coming! Also, if you have any links to springs & spacers feel free to drop me a message on IG

[@dsaint94]

@@JamesCF10 great to hear...looking forward to seeing more 👍