I BOUGHT A CHEAP AUDI TT MK. 2 FOR £2,000!

[@jamesonslow]

If I bought it, I'd negotiate that you replace the 4th tyre so they all match. 😅

[@tree267]

I have a mk2 TTS with 120k odd miles, great car and can be a bit of a surprise to people with “faster” and more expensive cars. I think it’s a design classic that stands up against newer designs.

[@JMc.D]

£4k for that is fair. Clean, straight, full history, s line, Quattro, fresh test and new tyres. Still looks modern. Hard to argue with that really.

[@paininthepatoot]

Agree do 4.

[@Vikturus22]

Would you mean a petrol version for 4k?

[@thesleepstate]

Yeah, nice looker but they flip over when turning a corner

[@jamesrobinson9194]

​@@thesleepstatethat was only the Mk1

[@ArslanAndArslan]

Great job

[@MarkCornock-g3p]

That was our car we traded in. We had her serviced routinely by a reputable garage and gave every receipt, service stamp and history to the dealership. We were sad to see her go. Whoever has the pleasure of her now should know her name is Priscilla. 😂 Can’t believe you broke the bonnet release!

[@keithharrison3678]

"Quite substantial" is the new "seriously overspent"

[@daleknight3000]

Can’t believe 3 and not 4 tyres on a 4WD! Not what I thought you would do

[@royfontaine5526]

Smacks of penny pinching. Even if they are expensive.

[@thomas20021234]

Indeed

[@anthonyhenryhoover9278]

My first thoughts too, if you’re getting 3 done you should just do all 4 at a cost of what like £135? Still plenty of profit even after that. Not what I expected either. Could have just added an extra 100-200 to the price and for the 4th done too.

[@royfontaine5526]

@@anthonyhenryhoover9278 yep if I were in the market for that, I'd be much keener if I saw four new and decent tyres as opposed to three. In fact, seeing three would put me off more than anything, if only for reasons of OCD. I wouldn't begrudge paying a little more for a full set of four - probably even more than the difference of the cost of the tyre! Or rather, I'd be much more impressed with four new tyres and a sticker price of 4250, than three at a fiver under £4k. Even on a cheap or basic car it would annoy me. I'm not sure why Matt does this, as he puts so much effort/cost/time into most things. Another thing I don't understand is his readiness to fit cheap crappy aftermarket wheel trims!

[@pashton76]

I agree. Smacks of amateur hour replacing 3 out of 4 tyres on a Quattro. Unnecessary penny pinching when so many tyre places do offer’s when buying a full set. I wouldn’t touch it.

[@stevenvater2681]

That was one of your best matt. That TT was brilliant for 2grand , talking to mechanics they tell me peak vw audi was between 2003 2013 , all modern cars are to be avoided because theyre too complicated. That engine was built to last forever if properly maintained .

[@scitec6166]

Nar you can go up to 2017 - 2018 for example the vw scirocco from 2009 - 2018 same car all the way just got a face lift in 2015, even this TT in the video goes to 2014

[@jamesrobinson9194]

​@scitec6166 so Mk6 Golf qualifies?

[@shaunbartlett8999]

I got a 2014 a3 2.0 diesel its on 164000 miles and still drives really well, its a good engine if you look after it

[@TheEarlofK]

I think that version of the Audi TT still looks really smart and I love it in that colour. The build quality stands out. At that time, Audi were winning Le Mans with diesel-powered cars, so a diesel TT makes sense.

[@foxstrangler]

I have a friend with a soft top 59 plate. She loves it. She's 78 and still rags it around. Cheap to run if you keep away from main stealers.

[@jamespratt5509]

Best channel on KZbin 👊🏼 When is the update on the High Peak HQ facelift ?

[@simonnorcliffe5877]

The Audi tt is definitely becoming an absolute classic sports cars. The shape 😊 ❤ of those cars is just iconic ❤😊❤

[@littlepippin8445]

Almost as nice as my RCZ........

[@monikacorgi]

£6600 - the Autotrader fee 🥴 Oh wow... I died a little bit inside when you said that.

[@Shozuki]

i had to pause and rewind the video! Thought I was hearing things!

[@leegooch7545]

That’s a lot of cars to sell to cover that cost alone !!!! What a rip off

[@digger279]

Same here ​@@Shozuki

[@smithyhouses100]

Surely thre is an internet web site that can be downloaded to see car valuations.

[@ollycollie]

They have to raise money somehow to pay Rory Reid to bullshit us about the electric junk.

[@carlpentney290]

I admire you for putting all that effort in (and cost) before even selling the car. Most traders round my way (Norfolk) wouldn't service or MOT before a deal is done.

[@alias-_unknown9999]

Great video mate. 3995 sounds decent!

[@mariog4707]

The MK11 TT’s were super reliable and cheap to run. They are also an ageless design.

[@user-eu6wp6ws7c]

The MK9 was my fav

[@mariog4707]

@ haha - nice one🤣🤣

[@markgt894]

ageless for hairdressers

[@EAD_0]

Absolute rubbish. I had a Mk 1 225 coupe, and a mk2 v6 3.2 coupe when they were both relatively new with hardly any miles and they were both rubbish. The local dealership had my mk1 more than i did, there was always an issue and don’t get me started on the dash pod issues that most cars suffered from. Pile of 💩

[@mariog4707]

@@EAD_0 interesting - I can’t comment on the MK1 version but I’m surprised you bought a second TT if you had so much trouble with the first. Anyway me and my son both bought second hand MK11 TT’s that we ran for several years and many thousands of miles without a single issue or problem. My son eventually traded his for a Porsche Cayman - now that was a problem child and didn’t hang around for long and was ditched before the warranty expired.

[@YorkshireMidge]

I had intermittent loss of power on the sound system on my Mk2 roadster - ignition switch was replaced to fix it, and trust me, if its the same fault, it is VERY intermittent and won't have gone away. Got my Mk2 in 2013 and still absolutely love it and it doesn't seem to age. Mine's the full fat normally aspirated 3.2 VR6 (these were all Quattro) with the S-Tronic dual clutch transmission and the noise it makes is epic. Even the roadster is surprisingly practical boot wise. Mk2s do have some common faults though. Leather seats often sag, window regulator cables rust and jam (most will have been replaced by now - its possible to get stainless steel cable kits), steering racks can wear badly and go rattly. On the Quattros, the Haldex pump often fails eventually because the filter doesn't usually get changed as part of servicing (you don't get a warning light for this fault - so it's worth code-scanning any Quattro car as it doesn't just affect the TT). On all VW group cars of this era, the alarm sounder internal batteries leak anywhere from 10 years on and wreck the sounder PCB - which again will be picked up with a code scan. On the Mk2 roadster, a bit of galvanic corrosion is common under the rubber seal just aft of the door apertures but can generally be kept at bay, and the roof flap servos need taking out and stripping down for a clean periodically as grease can work its way from the servo gears onto a carbon potentiometer inside (if the resulting error code isn't dealt with, it can eventually lead to the roof stopping working). The 3.2 will hit 60 in under 6 seconds and you can get a good one for under £5K now as they don't attract the premium of the TTS or TTRS, and you tend to get stuffed a bit on road tax. This TDI looks similarly good value, and worth £4K of anyones money.

[@pushatsinfrared]

I’ll also add one for the roadsters - please check your drains. I learnt this the hard way, came back off holiday to find a car more akin to a swamp. I’d tried to clean the drains with soapy water before but it’s not enough if it’s already blocked.

[@jasonblake-l6c]

My mk2 2008 roadster was terrible. One of the most unreliable cars I have ever owned. It had a constant leak through one of the doors into the carpet which two garages could not fix. In the end the last straw for me was the roof material was coming away from the rear window glass in places.

[@YorkshireMidge]

@@jasonblake-l6c Yeah, it can be a challenge to keep them dry. Mines an 08 too and lives outside. It's notable that the TT Forum website has a whole section on where they can leak and how to fix them, and coupes can have problems with water getting in too.

[@freewaybullit]

Just bought a mk3 TT diesel Ultra model drove to N Berwick got 70mpg!!! Serious torque as well. Car is a legend.

[@colinmilligan7874]

Snap. We have had the same. Managed 80mpg in 40mph roadworks. Great car

[@gez1972]

That's crazy mpg! My mk1 3.2 does 18 round town and 27mpg on a long run. Lol. But sounds lovely. I'm tempted to get an ultra as a daily.

[@KarmaCorner]

You should do a video on Autotrader fees £6k plus a month & promote alternatives

[@grahamcockerill2406]

The radio problem, I had a Holden cruze once (terrible car by the way) it had the same issue, I found if the battery isn't fully charged from perhaps sitting around awhile, it causes the radio to turn off until the battery is upto voltage. Aussie Graham.

[@Holdeenio]

I really like it when it looks like someone’s really taken care of their car. That’s a lovely colour and probably has loads of life left in it with that level of care

[@kellyjbrian]

Crying out for a fresh set of new reg plates 😊

[@geofflangston4426]

Agreed. Some without that pointless blue bit at the end😊

[@owensteele1645]

@@geofflangston4426 I thought those former Euro plates looked the nuts - from 1999 to 2002. I don't like them now though.

[@alisonjones9089]

OTT on the tyres Matt! Budgets would be fine. Many are made by the branded companies. Keep up the good work

[@allthegearbutnoidea.7138]

My wife had the same radio issues with her 2009 Octavia vrs TDI. The battery died about a month later and after the new one was fitted no further issues.

[@owensteele1645]

Alright guys, how's it going, welcome backkkkkk.

[@vincetaylor944]

And your point is ????

[@benfinesilver2250]

@@vincetaylor944 3 mil of tread

[@SimonRiches-m8s]

All the TT TDi’s were Quattro, unlike the petrol versions which were two or four wheel drive. Considering the mileage, think it’s worth between £3,500 to £4,000.

[@stephenmarsh5296]

Did anyone else notice when you said you didn't know what colour the car was the radio answered charcoal. Very spooky

[@ch4nfu]

High Peak paranormal Activity

[@littlepippin8445]

Thank you - thought it was just me.......!!!

[@runningawayvagabond5876]

Yup, thought maybe a passenger was filming for a second! What are the odd's of something like that???

[@friedookiehil]

I'm unfamiliar with TDi TT's. Never even heard of. Anyway, nice car and another good job.

[@johntamlyn6383]

As you say they’re good looking cars. Really nice interiors too. The expression ‘timeless’ comes to mind.

[@SheereenLychee]

I looked at a lot of backpacks before deciding to kislux their bag. I'm so glad I did. This is a beautiful backpack that looks well made. I bought it for an upcoming trip and am so excited to have it. It only took a few days to get here, so the shipping was fast. I highly recommend it and will buy again. It also makes a great gift.

[@damienh4357]

An extra new tyre and a Haldex service, four and a half grand all day long and smiling as i drive away. Without that, it's a bit too compromised to drive away with any confidence. Even dropping the cost by fitting mid range tyres would be acceptable. Enjoying the channel as always, BTW... 6.6k monthly for Autotrader made a little bit of wee come out.😮

[@JustinD93]

Good to see you enjoying the old 4.4 V8 L322. Nice motor is that Matt. Hope it's treating you well 👌

[@Shane-zx4ps]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again the interior in that old Range Rover is exquisite I love it, and that TT was a bargain, nice one Matt.

[@Blandie-wm8mq]

Stunning car! I probably would have just stuck Landsails on for a sales car at that kind of money. But to be fair Matt does things properly!

[@sig6394]

£3,995 defo a fair price as 150k miles is nothing for a diesel fully serviced and maintained car and is very smart good spec,nice cheap to run sports car what's not too like..👌👍

[@brianbickle7395]

Remember when Ed China fixed a TT gearbox for 50p??

[@Elvis35-77]

Yip!🤣

[@Turleyswheels]

mat there’s a radio station called three counties radio it’s in hertfordshire they are brilliant in doing this stuff ie, debt collectors and company s who bully and cheat and they really get too the bottom of stuff i listen every day about consumers rights he is brilliant and won’t cost a penny as they speak about that company online and show them for what they are and companies don’t like that so it’s all sorry s and money back even please try it will work ❤

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Good looking car with great build quality.

[@huwd2292]

Brilliant. I have a mk2 TT and it’s better than either mk3 I had, a 1.8 and a TTS. The bonnet pull is a common issue. New one off eBay and any broken stub left in the slot will come out of you put a screw into it. 2 minute repair. 👍

[@user-ot2rw5gu2s]

Why did you prefer it over the mk3?

[@huwd2292]

The Mk2 has less tech but feels a bit more tactile. The mk3’s I had were a basic 1.8 (underpowered and lacked the good tech of the Mk3 eg virtual dashboard) and a TTS which was powerful, very nice but, for the money, I found underwhelming. The Mk2 is in that sweet spot where a 2.0 petrol is more than quick enough, makes a nice sound, feels a bit smaller than the Mk3 and the price of them makes you feel like you are beating the system. In some ways the Mk3 is a bit too grown up. Perhaps when they become bargains I will feel different about them. The TT, the Mk2 especially, is a cosy little coupe to be in. It reminds me of being in my 911 but it’s much better built! 😊

[@deaks25]

The Mk 2 TT is a very pretty car that only gets nicer with age. I remember when it first came out, Younger Me scoffed at the idea of a diesel sports car, but actually having a really cool-looking but efficient car to commute with makes so much sense. Between the good quality tyres and Bosch wiper blades, you could tell this has been someone’s pride and joy. Not surprised to hear that the service history is also excellent. Lovely little car. Ah the notorious red TT, I seem to remember it had come from a viewer that basically lied through their teeth and swindled Matt. It was probably one of the worst cars that’s ever been on the channel, although that BMW Not-330 convertible has probably stolen that award…

[@Perthshire]

Caveat emptor

[@ioanbristow3376]

They are lovely looking cars fair play. I'm thinking about getting one, maybe even a TFSI S LINE. Shall I go for it?

[@M111OVD]

Panic set in when you pulled the key out whilst you were driving... 😮

[@hifiandmtb]

Same!

[@danmiddlehurst6462]

Me too

[@simong6855]

When the steering lock clicks on , that’s when the panic sets in🤣

[@M111OVD]

@simong6855 I've done before and the assisted braking goes too...car gets very difficult to stop!!

[@johnzero8923]

Another nice wee car saved, £3995 is a fair price .

[@stigg333]

Had the 3.2 V6 one and loved it, they are really nice cars and it's a shame they are going to stop making them. £3500 to £4000 seems about right!

[@davidmehlhorn726]

I plan on buying a mk2 TT as my “mid life crisis” car as my kids put it but I think it’ll be great fun to bring back to its original glory (I love working on cars)

[@dmw13]

You are in luck. I know an honest Manchester based car dealer that has a nice example for sale at a reasonable price!

[@MrEnglishman6969]

I just bought a 2009 mk2 TDI . As my midlife lol (55) I love it, and the build quality is top draw. Mine in the blue grey colour with cream leather interior. Full Audi history with only 74.000 miles. Great cars

[@davidmehlhorn726]

@@MrEnglishman6969 I’m 55 too but my kids think I’m a dinosaur! How do you find the Diesel engine in the TT? I’m back driving petrol after years of having a diesel. I wanted performance in a car after years of having frugal but sedate motoring with a Diesel engine. So I was looking at getting either the 1.8 or 2.0 petrol in the TT but if the diesel has some punch, I might consider it.

[@matthpotte]

@@davidmehlhorn726I’m borrowing a mk2 2.0 TFSI from a friend at the minute whilst my car has some work done. Easily getting 35-45mpg, not significantly worse than our old Mk6 golf 2.0 GTTDI did when it was new, that used to do 38-50 on same commute (one way downhill so by extension coming home is uphill so worse for mpg lol) So basically its a sports car, the 2.0 petrol is economical unless you are completely tanning it and much more fun.

[@gez1972]

​@matthpotte What year is 2.0 tfsi? That's impressive mpg....

[@JuliusMuzah]

I really like your honesty so transparent for a car dealer I should of bought my TT from you

[@dobbo4596]

Always liked these looks good for the miles..i do think if you going to replace 3 tires you may as well go for the 4..job done then.

[@CarChris82]

As a specialist of the audi tt there is some bargains out there but be careful as if you get the wrong one it can be costly, luckily I do my own work so labour is free, if you need any help or advice please reach out 👍🏻

[@crazyforcars]

With a fourth new tire (I can hardly believe you took that shortcut Matt 😮) it's easily a 3 and a half grand car.

[@vickybatchelor6858]

Think you got the price right there, Matt. Lovely car for someone 👍

[@fieldfurrowpitchandpasture988]

I usually just say gun metal grey, then no one knows what that is exactly, and everyone’s happy, love the TT, looking hard for one now 🥰

[@Declan-pw2po]

I had one of these, the VR6 version, best car I've ever had. I miss it

[@legobatman8353]

Oh what a surprise the bonnet release is broken.

[@jonathanprescott5292]

I always wanted one of these, always thought they looked good. I’ve bottled it twice when viewing them at various times in my life, first time I bought a polo instead and second time I bought a golf gti. Both times I was just constantly thinking about practicality with passengers

[@jamesmacd]

I think the mk2 TT is the nicest looking of the lot.

[@barrywhite5899]

I just bought a mk1 225 Quattro as a hobby for the winter , going to refresh everything

[@georgewhite445]

Bonnet release snapped for me too when I went to view my TT 😂 luckily it’s a cheap and easy fix 👍

[@skodakatie7341]

This Audi TT still looks recent, even though it’s actually over a decade and a half old!. I like it, it cleaned up really well, good luck with the sale Matt❤.

[@5ebra1]

Great review again. I hope Car Vertical pay you better than other channels that buy a ropey old car without doing a check and then tell others how important it is to do a check before buying a car!

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Enjoying the videos on the channel 👍👍👍

[@Asiaddicted]

Had a TT mk2 TDI for 3 years absolutely brilliant car, all the TDI MK2 are Quattro by the way. Good luck with the sale, I’d say it’s worth 3500£ max.

[@mark1968]

Great video as usual. £80 for a wheel bearing sounds very cheap. Does that include labour as well? The last I had done on a Toyota Prius cost vastly more than that.

[@MrMacan1986]

How long into the drive through London would it be until someone snatched that go pro off the bonnet... Great video as per usual... nice throwback to the old videos that started within the car and exterior is done after... 😊😊

[@DaDa-David]

Love this, a lot of car for the money, all depends on what you want/need but safe comfortable reasonably quick, economic car - I'd go for this over a 5 door hatch for the money.

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

I think you could get even 4500 pounds for it Looks mint 🎉 Awesome new set up of the reviews Love it

[@serenityinside1]

Nah - not with this government in 🙄

[@willxv226]

I had a Golf in that colour which was LC7V, really nice colour same engine and still going strong when I sold it at over 200k.

[@LT-wf1ub]

Did you say £6000 a month to Autotrader ?? Jesus Wept !! Surely not ? How can you make any profit with that fee? What do you get from AT for that money? Would genuinely like to know. Kind regards

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Carvertical subsidies 😂😂😂😂

[@sarahcarter9061]

I thought it was £6000 a year.

[@asadzeethree2726]

@@sarahcarter9061. You know what I actually heard him say £6k a month on another previous video. Many people in the comments thought they didn't hear correctly. I still don't know if I'm hearing correctly 🤷🏻‍♂️. I think in a previous video, Matt replied to a comment confirming he did say £6k a month

[@RMILLSMMA]

Dude, I’ve heard him say that before… incredible.

[@kasiosag]

I've heard similar prices on right move. The smaller independent estate agent share their costing to go on right move.

[@paultrussy]

Looks sharp 👍

[@Drcox222]

3.5k to 4k Plus Audis run forever if looked after. Plus with it being a Quattro it’s good for the winter.

[@andrewtuff6257]

I’m not really into a derv little coupe, but goodness that looks good for less than £3k spend. Nice colour, very smart interior, surely worth £4k. Enjoyable video as ever 👍👍

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video HPA, great car, becoming a classic, definitely just under the four grand mark, great work matt👌👍😀

[@henrykravitz468]

That car still looks great today, and 4k for that is fair, especially with a Full-service history. 😍❤Have a great week Matt.

[@gib321]

Someone's gonna love it. It looks great.

[@steve6121]

I had a Mk1 225 quattro and it was fantastic. Always thought the Mk2 was a dog, but you’ve changed my mind. Good car, too cheap at 4k.

[@TheGarryda]

Smart looking car

[@steadfastandyx4947]

Interesting when you mention dog hairs. I would like a small sports car with ability to carry my German Shepherd and grandson behind me. This would do it. I did not know they had so much rear room. I foolishly thought they were only two seats. Lovely colour and wheels. Cheers.

[@martinbirks]

If I had the spare cash I’d have this as a winter TT to complement my mk3 S Line. Looks very clean

[@Electrobilia]

I would have put 4 new tyres on it (looks better and makes more sense than just 3) and put it up for sale @ £4,250

[@giotto4321]

Funnily enough, I had exactly the same issue with my Passat which was booked in for a service. I asked them to also look at a suspected rear wheel bearing, but the day before I handed it in, I had two new rear tyres fitted and the noise disappeared. Result! Think you did right not having the wheels refurbed, they look mint as is.

[@denisripley8699]

Mint if you squint :-)

[@giotto4321]

@denisripley8699 Well yeah, mint for a lick'n'spit job. And saving the £300 the full refurb would have cost. 😄

[@Sheepy1966]

Hi pal when are you doing a walk round video on your new Range Rover

[@techbaffle]

Although diesels aren't seen as sporty, it's more practical whilst you can still have some fun!

[@Mateusz_19996]

that's a whole lot of car for just 2,000 pounds, remember milage doesn't matter if the vehicle is maintained and gets all it's checks it can do crazy numbers.

[@michaelarchangel1163]

It looks a lot classier in this colour than the oft seen red.

[@chrisbolton5461]

A lot of car for the money. Maybe high miles but full service history and as always well sorted.

[@steveegginton535]

We love TT's my wife has had two Mk2 TT's and I agree the design still looks quite fresh - probably helped by the fact that the Mk3 didn't look very different. Think you did OK with that one although a diesel TT seems a bit of contradiction in terms to me. The broken bonnet catch is very common not a great design. I would have thought 4k was a reasonable price it looked very presentable when you had finished with it. 👍

[@br164]

Used to have this car on the same plate and engine. Nice car and particularly loved that the rear spoiler pops up when you hit 70mph

[@tree267]

77mph I think actually.

[@br164]

@@tree267Just googled it, 75 mph apparently so we were both wrong. Hope you can live with that

[@Leeirvinebird]

No doubt your local traffic officer knows exactly what speed they open at 🤔😂

[@tree267]

@@br164 then my speedo is wrong because it’s much nearer the 80 mark than 75.

[@therealjohnreeves]

Bonnet catches are notorious for breaking on these Audi TTs. My son's replaced his at least 2x

[@rollingtroll]

Hahhaa, I saw that bag there and thought 'isn't it just under your bag?'. That is most definitely what would happen to me.

[@glenbetton3146]

Ah, at 15:18...head up to your favourite little scenic spot....make sure you don't go after 9 o'clock at night 😉😉🦮🦮

[@minibus9]

awesome video

[@colincleary8669]

Nice car well worth the 4k price especially with the full service history good luck with the sale 👍

[@f.k.3762]

What a nice little car. I really like the design. This is aging pretty well

[@frogfoot6218]

the keys...bloody hell i thought you had pulled them out the ignition while driving for a second 😂😂😂 had me with that one 👌

[@britton6062]

Wow ! Did not realize these came in a TDI in the UK. Surprised me for a sports car. I think 4K is definitely the price point with this car. Good luck !

[@Chrisfields2011]

On a quattro hopefully you matched the three tyres to one of the existing ones. Had a new 2010 TT sline good to see this old one is quiet as that rattled from new, put blu tac everywhere round dash to quiten it, but put me off Audi as a brand

[@forgodsolovedtheworld9494]

Get your overalls on Matt and spend four hours of your life ad £35 refurbing those upgraded 19” Le mans wheels, it won’t necessarily add any value but it will go massively towards a quick sale. Interestingly wheels are one of the first things people look at when viewing a car and the number 1 leverage point along with tyres when trying to get a discount 🤷

[@thechurchofsupersampling]

Cool 150k was worried by the 4k price, I paid 7k for mine 3 years ago, but it was 58k when I bought it, bonnet release is very common to break

[@SandraGreen-sq6qq]

This mood in here is everything!

[@MilyaushaErmakov-f8x]

I can binge your vids for hours!

[@soniklabstudios]

I think Matt says the same about your videos…not THIS Matt obviously 😉

[@timmoore2598]

Love the way Matt always gives the full price......... like 74p is important when youve just lashed over 700 quid..😂😂😂