Should You Buy an AUDI TT? (2015 - MK3 Review & Test Drive)

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The Audi TT has been around since the late 90's. With each generation, Audi seem to keep getting it just right. Should you buy a MK3 TT? Are they any good? Let's find out...
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[@shaneposkitt91]

You could easily have your own tv show. Your reviews are honest and straight to the point. Keep up the good work 👍👍.

[@HighPeakAutos]

shane poskitt Thanks!

[@davidanderson1230]

Yes, definitely agree with that Matt on tv!

[@tj9382]

Totally agree.

[@magnuspayton3059]

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[@abdielernesto9051]

@Magnus Payton instablaster ;)

[@itsbreebabe]

I laughed so hard at “slim, malnourished and short”.

[@ibrahimhaneef6684]

Good for you

[@justdawnonline]

Loool I have one of those slim Mail nourished 😂

[@stuartday1876]

I would never have bought one years ago as they were a bit cliched (hairdresser etc etc), but it seems like a car that has matured through the generations. A grown up car that isn't seen as a bit of a novelty anymore.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats absolutely right :)

[@Ethankeenan02]

This gen is my favorite its shaken off that round hairdressers car look

[@HighPeakAutos]

I think so too.

[@andrewmahy388]

@@HighPeakAutos hi matt I have just bought an white audi tt on a 59 plate I absolutely love it. Its been well looked after. And I will also continue to keep it excellent condition. But I have watched a lot of your videos and I take a lot on board of what you say. Now is it worth getting the oil changed in the s tronic gear box or is it a sealed unit 🤔 it's done 75000 miles. Sorry matt I am out of touch as I had a manual diesel golf for 16 before that. Cheers Andy 👍

[@grist2001]

@@andrewmahy388 the oil and clutch fluid should be changed every 40k or 4 years on these. Had mine done last year.

[@andrewmahy388]

@@grist2001 thank you 👍 I will get it sorted on its next service 👍

[@alistbartenders5436]

I have the 2016 model with navigation, it’s very easy to use and I love how large the screen is when on navigation mode. This car turns heads even in Los Angels and I get many complements. My “Mini R8”

[@HighPeakAutos]

I had somebody compliment me in my TTS roadster thinking it was an R8 :)

[@alistbartenders5436]

Nice!! It’s a good looking car!! And fun to drive for sure!! Its pretty much everything I wanted and needed plus more

[@Jcrdesign]

What colour do you have? :)

[@harrylloyd6955]

Just picked up a manual 2017 one, 40k miles for £13k (RO67 UPS). What a steal. Such an enjoyment to drive. I love how everything can be controlled from the steering wheel. 4 driving modes. Great audio. Great visibility. Best car ive purchased.

[@marcelmustang1]

How do you think the car holds up when u drive it 9/10 to 10/10? Is there a nice balance or is it audisteer (understeer) all day when cornering or pushing the car more? Or has it got a happie tail? Thats the only thing I am concernd about to be honest. Do want something you can really play with when u want to trow it into a corner. Would love to hear from u :)

[@harrylloyd6955]

@marcelmustang1 I've never taken it 9/10 yet buddy. Mat Armstrongs other half wrote hers off and I can understand why. If you don't have the spoiler up it's got a happy tail. In general though, great car and happy with the purchase. Check out the S3 if you would like something to throw around the lanes. One flew by me.

[@marcelmustang1]

@@harrylloyd6955 haha thnx for the response. Guess I’ll have to take one for a serious testdrive and see what she does on the limit 🙏🏻. We can always change something on the allignment if neccesary 😁

[@BobMahal]

An engaging review with a nice, honest presentation style. Having driven the same car and now as an owner of a TTS you hit the nail on the head on all counts. Now subscribed. Keep up the great work!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Thanks for subscribing

[@rp6523]

Gorgeous car! I think 230 bhp with comfort, build quality and economy sounds like a perfect mixture. Your videos are great, keep making them like this 👌

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@InquisitiveTelly]

I think the reviews are spot on, but I enjoy the humourous manner in which he delivers the reviews the most. This guy can sell me any car any day.

[@peterthwaites5891]

You really are a natural with your reviews and your obvious knowledge and love of cars is infectious, i bet you could test anything and still make it interesting to watch...Keep it up

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnmcgarvey8253]

Great review Matt, just about to order a new TT 2.0 tfsi, before they stop making them. I’ve had 3 SUVs and realise we all don’t need to be driving them. Keep up the informative, entertaining and funny reviews. It’s true what others say, you should have your own show. 👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Once more a great video Matt. Thoroughly enjoyable honest review. Cheers Mike

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers Mike!

[@ethan_hsv62l]

I like how you have no bias with any car brand no matter how many vehicles of that brand you have owned.

[@jimhutton4352]

As always, a good honest review cheers 👍🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you!

[@igorsergutin5339]

Thanks man! Driving mk2 now and loved your video.

[@PB200559]

Superb review, totally professional and well informed. Thanks.

[@AdrianNelson1507]

Wasn't even on my radar! Great video, thanks for uploading 😄

[@HighPeakAutos]

They're very good! Thanks for watching :)

[@danielow72]

Excellent review, keep up the good work! Your review makes me wanna get a TT on my next car purchase 😁

[@kvelllii9115]

Great stuff again Love your reviews bro!

[@peterkirton4580]

I bought a 2017 quattro roadster S line in 2019 and am generally very pleased with it. It does everything well but without much driver involvement . As you said its fuel economy is excellent.

[@awlonghurst]

Superb down to earth, no nonsense review. Good job.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you liked it!

[@jacobnel1880]

My Favourite tuber is back! Im very fond of the Gen 1 TT, it looks great still today, and with the humble Golf underpinnings its reliable and cheap to maintain (im looking at you Porsche Boxter!) Thanks for the video.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I'm going to do a vid with a Porsche Boxster when I get a nice one in stock :)

[@adrivillaitodo8257]

very insightful and informative, keep it up!

[@brianfallon2607]

I had a 65 reg TTS cabrio and it was fantastic. Comfortable, great acceleration, handles curves at speed with ease and absolutely beautiful. I traded it in for the only better TT; a 66 reg TTRS cabrio. You can't find a better sports cabrio for under £100k. Stupid fast but comfy as a soft shirt.

[@bmarkyt132]

Nice vid. I’ve got a late 2015 2.0 Roadster in Nano Grey, manual, petrol and I love it. Highly recommended. And I’m not a hairdresser.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Nano grey is a great colour!

[@darrenyoung4974]

Excellent review of my next purchase sir! Agreed that Audi have finally perfected the TT.. Great video👌

[@philiphunter7547]

Nice review, honest, to the point and un biased.

[@peterowen4456]

Another cracking video. I was waiting and waiting for the hairdresser cliché and, at 9 minutes in I thought he's avoided it! Still, good effort at 9 minutes 15.

[@justhaarps2512]

Excellent review.

[@b4804514]

Just checking the US MPG is 21 -31. You said 40MPG I wish. I have to say you are the most consistent moderator. Your tone and pace are always very consistent. It is impossible to tell if you are having a bad day or a great day. You are ready to present the news man

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Yeah 40MPG (Imperial Gallons not US Gallons). Cheers :)

[@b4804514]

@@HighPeakAutos Don't you wonder why we all can't be on the same measurements system?

[@pamiacobini1669]

I have just bought a 1.8 sport TFSI after selling my 15 year old roadster! It is lovely I really like it and at 68 years old I should have grown out of the sports car, but to be quite honest I could never go back to an ordinary car the TT is my favourite car ever thanks for the review x

[@tbmofoulprinceromero]

Good for you, there's nothing embarrassing about enjoying a sports car

[@kevinobrien2366]

Good stuff. Everyone should have a TT. I own a 2008 TT (S-Line) with the 3.2L naturally aspirated engine and I LOVE every second when I am driving it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re great cars

[@paulnewton1410]

Thank you another excellent review. TT by far my fave Audi. Not normally an Audi fan but since having a go in the mk 1 many years ago yes lovely motor. Cheers.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Theyre great cars

[@lukeshephard954]

Class videos mate, keep up the hard work!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@hughjarce9915]

Loving these reviews man 👊🏻 keep it up ! More Range Rover content if possible 🙃

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I know... Its been a while since I've filmed with a Range Rover - I'll have to make up for it soon

[@sajidbashir8899]

Great video keep them coming 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers!

[@simoping]

Excellent... Top Man. As Always

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@knmo3050]

Had a S3 2009 manual and loved it, abused it (daily in "red" RPM) and put 100.000km on it in 2 years and never had any issues... in 2013 I bought a S5 automatic V6....HATED it... (aut.) 2 months later I sold the car (BIG waste of money)... So I promised myself to NEVER buy a Audi again because I was extremely disappointed... now after driving other cars I really missed my S3....So I got a TTs manual mid 2016 model, manual....and.....LOVE it...!!!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

The TTS is great. Id love another one

[@paulgreen758]

just got the diesel version in White, auto 20 inch alloys the best car ive ever owned, the Sat Nav is excellent and io love the heated seats, ill be keeping this for many years, even as a second car in electric times

[@Shipwrrreck]

Great review! Picking mine up in a few days :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good choice!

[@grahamsnell4426]

Totally agree! I've recently gone from a MK2 2l fwd, to a MK3 2l TFSI Quattro. I find myself making excuses to go out in the car just to drive it!

[@paulevans6731]

I think your reviews are spot on

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@philpeacock9839]

Great reviews as always, really enjoy your honest take on cars. Thinking of getting a TT would you recommend a TT s-line or a TTs?

[@ldforever567]

Over the years, I ve driven all sorts of cars. A wide range of power and handling capabilities. Back in 2012 my wife bought a 6 month old TTS. When I drove it I got all the hairdresser comments. But that thing was a B road weapon. The perfect mixture of handling and punch out of the corners. It's still right up there for me in terms of point to point speed but still had the civility. Was so fast and capable.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree! I love the TTS. I have a 2012 TTS too

[@shaneweightman]

I had a tt series one about 14 yrs ago, 4 wheel drive and round the twists nr we’re i live , pushing it hard round the lanes , wouldn’t have been much behind my Subaru wrx sti , the road holding was fantastic, the Bose stereo was brill, hairdressers car my arse it was a good drivers car for sure , I recently bought a pug RCZ, that from the side view does look slightly like a tt, ,I’m gonna do a review on my channel soon , it won’t be to your review standards , infact it will be crap , but I owe it to the dealer from whom I bought it off , cheers buddy great cars Audi, cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@staggabob]

I've recently bought a virtually identical car to this one (only the Quattro model) having had my M135i written off in a flood. The stand out positives for me are the ride is better- far less crashy than the BMW despite being on larger rims and the handling is really sharp. Brakes feels strong despite being smaller disks and calipers than my old car. Cabin build quality is another level too- I thought the BMW had a good cabin but there were some cheap feeling plastics in lower areas. And I have the Matrix LED headlights which are incredible. Some negatives though- fuel economy seems worse than the m135i despite being 1 litre, 2 cylinders and 100 bhp down on that car. And I can't believe how tight Audi are with the options- I've only got rear parking sensors and there's not even a radar display (my 2008 Scirocco had that FFS!), no power folding mirrors, no centre arm rest (on an S-Line? WTF?! I don't remember the last car I owned that didn't have this) and the fake engine noise is kind of annoying- it doesn't come close to the sound of that BMW straight 6. But the biggest plus is the look of the thing, it's stunning definitely a car you glance back at after you've parked!

[@oddities-whatnot]

“Cheap plastics in lower areas”. Yes, areas of the cabin you don’t look at OR touch. Wow. How DID we manage to survive with car interiors being full of plastic in the 1980s ? Millennials started all this obsession with soft touch interiors. They have a nervous breakdown if life isn’t perfect.

[@staggabob]

@@oddities-whatnot Did my comment hit a nerve? The plastic parts I'm referring to are the trim around the gear lever, hand brake and glove compartment in the BMW so yes, you touch them quite a lot actually. The Audi is much higher quality in these areas which is why I mentioned it- I'm comparing 2 premium brand cars and it's clearly an area where the Audi is better. As for your attempted "Millennial" dig I sadly don't fall into that category. My first car was a 1978 mini and I've had plenty of cars from the 80s and 90s. If you're not bothered by cabin quality there's plenty of modern cars to choose from- even VW have gone backwards recently.

[@jeremygillett7710]

Another good vid brother

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers!

[@petrudiaconu1565]

Dope content!

[@ashleymiskin5284]

Nice review, funny I’ve always fancied a TT as my ‘weekend fun’ car, something to think about...

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@sam90heywood]

Really helpful. Thank you.

[@DavidClark-jm1jp]

Great video just bought mine

[@RevLexus]

Great video, I love the black edition TT

[@Kraken1000]

Entertaining and fair as always.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers!

[@JohnLyle]

we had a Mk1 TT (180bhp) that i bought with 122k miles and it used to chew through oil faster than petrol. loved the look of it and the amazing Bose stereo but it never quite felt quick enough. The later models seem much more sorted and desirable and far more affordable to run than the equivalent Porsche or M series car.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree! The MK2 TTS was perfect and the MK3 is very good too

[@saivillaq]

Man, Absolutely gorgeous. Wish I could own one. Thank you for this review!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching!

[@micksmith4994]

Top review as always. A really good car I’ll stick with my ‘06 Boxster S though. 👍😉

[@HighPeakAutos]

The Boxster S is very good :)

[@loganmitchell3952]

I think Matt at CarWow should be giving you a job, very good honest and entertaining reviews!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha Cheers!

[@mssmssmssmss]

I bought a one year old TT with very low mileage. I love many things about it -- the models sold in the US all come with sat nav and all are quattro. I have been keeping the rear seats folded and can get quite a lot of cargo in it. My main - or only - complaint is how painful the ride is because of poorly maintained city streets and speed bumps. I had wanted 18 inch wheels, but I was vrry lucky to find this car at all.

[@richardallsop7282]

Hello again, yes yet another excellent reveiw, very good. Regards

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@lash9400]

Great review. I love my 16 TT, it’s just the fun type of sports car I was looking for. It’s probably not as dynamic as a Cayman but I don’t really care. It’s gorgeous looking with a contemporary interior design and lowish running costs. Shame that this generation will be the last.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I heard the same...It seems all manufacturers are ending popular cars and replacing them with SUV's of all sizes. What a shame

[@lash9400]

High Peak Autos jumbo sized SUV, pick ups and compact SUVs dominate the streets over here in the US. It’s been about 2 weeks since I last saw a TT on the streets over here in Florida

[@HighPeakAutos]

Lash195 It’s a similar story all over the world 😔

[@Ambienfinity]

Super car. I'm not a massive fan of Audi (drivers tbh) but the TT is a great motor, for sure. I agree with other comments - you could easily be on primetime TV doing this .... absolute natural.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@marksmith3469]

What a great sports car which will not brake the bank 35 40 mpg and only £ 160 a year road tax that's better then my fiesta only getting 33mpg on average in my car great review matt

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree! Very cheap to live with. Thanks for watching :)

[@lordstevewilson1331]

I got 08 mk2 tt diesel quattro, it is quick. I get a minimum of 50mpg. Seen it go up to about 65mpg. They are not cheap mine with 111,000 miles cost me about £7k

[@dj-markhartley3961]

I have the mk2 tt in black with 19inch wheels etc. Keep thinking about swapping it for a different car but like you said it's the perfect sports car for everyday. May just buy a low mileage mk3 to be honest.

[@rob3018]

Great review of this beautiful machine. You're quickly becoming the new Matt Watson, (without the corny jokes, daft looks, and goofy personality). 🤪 *P.S:* Please do a verses series. Keep up the great work!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@dexter672]

I like how simplified you made the video

[@simonharding1572]

Nice review I think I am going to get one

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Is it a coincidence that we both uploaded videos with current production models this week? The TT is quite different from the MG ZS, though... I still quite like it of course, and this is a great review, as usual! Thanks again, Matt.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha coincidence! Cheers for watching :)

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@HighPeakAutos, it definitely wasn't planned by either of us, was it?

[@davidanderson1230]

Malnourished kids! Ha like that Matt, when are you going to do a stand up spot? Lol Great stuff mate!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers :)

[@Mike-ds6ih]

Great video ... great comments!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@JGV_IX]

Gorgeous! The cars nice too 😄

[@castrolgtx5064]

Fantastic video👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@lmg77]

What a great review. Would you recommend the manual over the auto gearbox?

[@vogueflower7384]

This was very entertaining

[@daystatesniper01]

Another no B/S review ,you my good man should be on Top Gear !!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks!

[@medabuzaki7416]

You nailed it agin, big fan of the TT new shape, I had one for few months very sporty, got the aggressive look and girlfriend friendly too 😂, This is by far the best channel in my KZbin,the choice of cars to review is spot on mate 👌 Looking forward to the next one as always

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@onkedilz198]

Great review

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers!

[@dk206]

This made me jump the gun and buy a used mk3 instead of going company eletric i4/tesla3. Decided to enjoy the last few more years of real "driving" before it phases out 😅⚡️

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very nice! Did you go for a TTS or just a TT?

[@dk206]

@@HighPeakAutos went for the exact same model you're driving 😅 2ltr S-line Quattro petrol. Coming from A180d, c250d (ex merc) this is a big jump :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

@@dk206 very nice. Enjoy

[@ants80]

Love the review, torn between the merc a class and the Audi TT… any thoughts? Which are the most reliable?

[@smarte.r.1450]

GREAT video once again... can you do a VW Scirocco if you get hold of one please? Keep up the great work.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Next time I get one I will :)

[@charleswhitelaw2383]

Just bought a new one in Australia Great car to drive and as a pilot I feel very at home in the cockpit

[@TonyDelMonte]

Great real-world review. I'm tempted to buy one, but am a bit worried that it will be too small to carry some stuff. Although those folding rear seats look useful.

[@HighPeakAutos]

With the seats down, the cargo area is very good

[@simonpayne5408]

Oi! I listen to radio 3 all day! Perfectly suited to my double glazed air suspension Phaeton;)

[@toniomineo]

You’re such a great reviewer, love this channel... I’d appreciate a TT Mk2 review, I’m looking into buying one and I’m just kinda worried about that DSG (dq250).

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Make sure its had regular DSG services

[@scotttyler5131]

Love these reviews thanks for doing them. Would you ever do a z4 review? Was looking at getting the one from around 2011. Cheers

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching! I've not had a Z4 for a while, but when I get one I'll do a vid. Check out 'itsJoel' on youtube - he's knows all about Z4's :)

[@EnzoChev]

Hello, I'm in the same case you were when you wrote this. Had a TT MK2 and now have a MX5 ND RF. But I miss some power. So I'm hesitating between TT mk3 (or TTS), or a Z4 MK2 35i or 35is. What did you bought and why ?

[@mgmarrison]

Keeping the interior clean and minimalistic was one of the best decisions Audi made with this car - and has kept it looking fresh, even in 2023. I’d have one 👍

[@mrtw9530]

Great video

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you!

[@justhaarps2512]

Really would love this car.

[@mr1love100]

Very professional video.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Dom-mb7ci]

Great review, just a heads up for people interested in this car you can actually get the sat nav programmed into a car that came factory without one. I had it done and it cost me £230.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I've had it done too for £250

[@ianmwright66]

@@HighPeakAutos Is that via Audi?

[@davidannison8565]

Is it easy enough to get the sat nav uploaded then ? Audi specialist garage or need to go somewhere else ?

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, I think the white paint suits the car so do the diamond cut alloys.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree!

[@alanbstard4]

too small for me. I see you're up to 20k subs. Well done

[@twozerouk]

Excellent review of a brand I dont usually consider. My only complaint is that you fail to let rip with a Brewer style howl/screech/yelp when you floor the accelerator!

[@Char1ieC]

Currently torn between this and a 2 series, would be my only car and the hatch boot is tempting. Only thing is the bmw's rear seats are a fair bit more usable in the rare cases I'd need them

[@crawfordbrown75]

Did you decide on one or the other?

[@JennyGavinWear]

Another really good review. How would a tall person get on, please?

[@seanwatts1019]

Bought my 2.0 tfsi in white on strength of this review not disappointed ,only thing I don't agree with is sat Nav and carplay can be retro fitted for around £130 great review fantastic channel

[@philnelson2607]

Hi Sean you had CarPlay retrofitted? Who did it for you mate?

[@seanwatts1019]

@@philnelson2607 hi Phil I had it fitted by a sub contractor to rtec VW Audi independent in Swansea took around 2 hours,I rarely use car play ,but sat Nav is always on as it makes dash look better and always "impresses" passengers

[@JWL-UK]

Like if you prefer the MK2 design! I own a 2008 and would rather have a top of the range mk2 to an mk3. The round and curvy lines are exactly what made the TT popular in the first place. I also prefer the interior classic design of the previous generation.

[@mikuelable]

Hahaha always funny great video once again !!!...however I hate electronic handbrake

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers! Thanks for watching. I'm not a fan of e/brakes either but they're in everything these days

[@davidviner4932]

Thank you for this video, as usual excellent. Do I trade in my old 1 series m sport 2l diesel convertible from 2012 in for a TT 2l petrol? My wife's car is a 2015 Audi A3 Sport convertible and our 6th Audi since the mid 1990s, 2 80s, 1 A6 avant, 2 A4s and the A3, so I think we like them but I've loved the old school BMW

[@billycasper2001]

One of the most underrated sporty cars because of it's undeserved "hairdresser's car" image. They'll become future classics in 10-15 years time after production ends in 2021/22.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. I think they're great - especially the TTS