I'VE BEEN DAILY DRIVING MY £475 AUDI TT FOR A MONTH!

[@darrencottrell5541]

On the Audi A2 of the same era, the keys would lose sync if the battery on the car was disconnected. Resyncing was something like key in the ignition, turn on to power the car without starting it, hold down the unlock button for a few seconds, turn ignition off, press any button and it should be synced back to the vehicle. Worth a try.

[@Leehuss5582]

I watched from the first wash and honestly I'm proud of you for the love you gave to the TT. The car has always been a fave of mine, the sleek lines and ageless design I believe it still looks "Proper" Well done 👍🙏

[@itsmephil2255]

You would like the Banham X21 then, it was a kit car that bore a resemblance to the TT.. But I agree, they do look amazing

[@Leehuss5582]

@@itsmephil2255 Hello Phil, Watched a video of the kit car, cute but would love the original... Thank you

[@autobahnproven]

Joel: "...it makes me happy..." YES! Exactly how a fun car should make you feel! 👍

[@MrEjireland]

I’m new to your channel, started watching when you got the TT. What a great daily driver for that price! I run two Audis, a B8 A4 Quattro with 221,000 I have put on it. Took it to the same Audi dealership you took the TT to for an inspection service to see how the car had aged. Still have same turbo, EGR and injectors from new. Quite a list of things, some of which I will do myself, others I let Audi do as they offer a 2 year warranty on their work. Look forward to see how you get on with your air bag light. I use Carley for my Audis, great diagnostic tool!

[@rinzelas]

Once your VCDS comes you can use it to do pretty much anything just like the main dealer. You can use it to activate hidden features and even remove certain ones. I removed the seatbelt warning light on my mk5 golf, and added coming home lights as it didn’t have it as a feature. It’s a pretty neat piece of software that basically tells you what is wrong with your vehicle down to the tiniest electrical problem. It’s a saving grace for any VW Group vehicle.

[@elasiatico.]

I inherited my grandfather MK1 after he passed and I fell in love with the car from the first time I drove it; sitting at 130k miles and still running beautifully!

[@gdfggggg]

I had a 2000 225bhp. At the time it felt very special. The interior was sublime, you got looks everywhere. It was very fast. Had lots of cars since, even a brand new Audi a3 saloon s line. The TT though, was the best.

[@C4793-h3o]

I wanted a 225 for ages, got one through Audi it was mint but was disappointed it as is widely debated not a good drivers car. Fast forward 15 years I have recently bought a MK3 TTS and it’s so far removed from the MK1 it’s amazing. The MK1 looked amazing, just a pity the driving experience wasn’t the same.

[@jw7356]

​@@C4793-h3o spot on. That said before Audi did the mass recall the early test cars were actually supposed to be very good to drive. MK3 is a fantastic drive but you can get a MK1 to be a lot better but usually it has to involve putting it on a diet and making some handling mods and it'll drive great. Worst one was the V6, sounds awesome but is so incredibly nose heavy.

[@C4793-h3o]

@@jw7356 I wonder was the TT Sport better than the 180/225? The MK3 is great fun, even more so these days in a sea of SUVs.

[@YangGQ]

My wife also enjoyed her used Audi TT Mk1 1.8 auto. This was around 2006 for 2-3 years. Our TT cost S$90,000 (used) around £60,000 for a 3 year old car. (Yes we have the most expensive cars in the world). We also had a A3, and A6. The TT did feel like it had a massive rubber band in it for sling shot acceleration.

[@alexfrost8561]

My brother used to own a TT which was remapped to around 275hp and like you said it felt like a much faster car than it was just because of the power delivery. It was really exciting as a passanger.

[@carlstansfield9696]

For the keys try and get a new shell. The buttons may have worn out. Happened to my volvo and after I changed the key fob it worked fine

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

When the TT came out. I remember thinking how modern it was. We are nearing a quarter of a century for the TT and it still looks good..

[@SuperLuckyDanny]

Joel love your content, and although its great, I do personally find them a little boring sometimes. I think this video could've been far much better if it was shorter and straight to the point , rather than covering the same things you mentioned in the previous videos. I think you would do much better if you did more "progressive" style videos rather than do 3 review videos of the same car, in a row. I know you mentioned MOT expiring next month , you could technically do it earlier, get that out of the day and start focusing on improving the car and make very interesting to watch content. Been a fan since BMW v12 series, loved all your content, but with this car i think you could do some really crazy cool content ,just at the moment its too long and too much chatting IMO. Anyway thanks for sharing your content and good luck :)

[@SuperLuckyDanny]

@@peakseamus I don’t judge anyone for wanting to make money, but I just think this series has been a bit of a drag with zero progress. A bit disappointing

[@marcuslilly2028]

My wife had mark one and mark two TT's and loved them both. I remember you had to hold the boot button down for a couple of seconds on the key fob. It never opened with just a single press. Worth a try at least. Really enjoy your channel.

[@srspower]

FYI, a straight ecu remap will get it to around 210bhp with no other modifications. But it can go up to 400bhp if you want to spend the money.

[@mystictripttv9495]

on mine (although a 225 it will be the same) the headlight switch turns twice to the right then also pulls out twice too :) and the key fob for the doors you hold for the boot to open and also if you have two keys you can put the one that doesn't work in the ignition ELECTRICS ONLY then put the 2nd key in your drivers door turn it once in the locking direction and back then once again and back you should hear it lock, when it's back in the normal position press the lock button on the key in the ignition once, the hazards should flash once if they don't turn off the car and start again, if it flashes wait 5 seconds then click the unlock button once the hazards should flash once again and also hear the clunk of the locks unlocking wait 5 seconds again, remove your keys and try the button functions they should work.. this worked for mine :) also emergency boot release is under the center console behind the hand break you will see a little removable panel, the fuel cap one is in the boot right side in the compartment with the vents :)

[@markwheatley5191]

Also, manual release for petrol is behind cover on right of boot. There could be a CD changer and first aid kit in the side pockets in the back seat area... Have a look :)

[@leejameswright680]

Stumbled across this video due to my love of mk1 TT's. If your going to get another get the 225 not the 3.2. Glad u really appreciate what Audi did with the TT. Look forward to more videos

[@davidverney6834]

Have really enjoyed this series of videos, a 225 could just be my next project! I ran a 2011 Mark 2 TT for 3 years, and it was the cheapest car I've ever owned, sold it for close to what I paid, and the only repairs were an £8 sump plug and new tailgate struts!

[@napper-808]

My missus has owned a red 09 Mk2 for the last 6 or 7 years and she loves it(so do I!). We've thought about replacing it but tbh it's so enjoyable to drive we're not that pushed on selling it for something newer. It's a great car.

[@eddherring4972]

Hi Joel, I’m your TT twin, loving the content. I also have a 2004 180 FWD in black mine is a stage 1 I got it for £650 and I don’t get tired of the puuuut-eeeesh sound and burbling stainless exhaust. I’ve done a few cosmetics but the MOT on mine expires on the 4th August. I’m getting mine into my local (trusted) garage for a pre-MOT MOT. Mine only has the one key and a change of battery had it all working fine. I sourced all the cosmetic engine bay panels from eBay and stainless steel bolts as all the plastic ones were missing anyway. I’ve had the N/S driveshaft replaced because I don’t have the correct tool to undo the Audi nut and the gaiter was almost non existent so likely full of dirt etc. I’d really like to send you some pics if you’re interested.

[@gleng6812]

The 3 things i would do for your Nurburgring trip for that engine that will transform it are a Descent Upgrade Panel Filter, A Forge 007 Valve with Higher Pressure Springs and get a Remap yiu should get around 210HP and no change to MPG but more important the NM Torque increase from the better Turbo Pick Up and pressure.

[@liamtownshend7726]

Joel you need to know you’re a legend … followers creeping up steadily now and you deserve a lot more and it’s coming … love the videos keep em coming man 👍

[@1000sofusernames]

I had a silver one. I loved the odd style of it but it didn't really handle well, had constant orange engine light problems and did low 20s mpg. It did however have the most comfortable seats ive ever sat in

[@markwheatley5191]

There's a manual release for the boot, in the cover behind the hand break. And light was module on my car, cheap for your year and easy home job. Get it scanned. We use vag on laptop. I took got a TT silly cheap and love it....

[@autobahnproven]

Regarding your too-low top gear: when I lived in Germany, I bought a US-spec Corrado. Top gear on that car only gave around 120mph and it was a noisy car on the autobahn. When my tuner said he could change the top gear ratio for one from a Golf diesel, I had him do that. With tuning, max revs in top gave a genuine GPS verified 162mph and great smoothness and enhanced economy when not pushing high speeds. The cost? Just 300 Euros fitted. Maybe your local VAG specialist can help you.

[@bigfarma6757]

I really hope you do get the car on the dyno to determine its power. I have a 180 but it feels a lot less. Even though it’s silky smooth, yours seems much more lively than mine .

[@mossy1259]

Joel an induction kit (air filter) would be a great mod, I’ve done it on my TT. I’m under no illusions it will make more power but the sounds just make me grin from ear to ear, and it makes it seem you’re going a lot faster. £70 well spent.

[@NaibFedaykin]

This genuine joy of driving your TT is fantastic :)

[@kashifanwar4632]

Hi joel if the keys not working u need to split the key fob and open out the gold terminals jt hold the battery with a screwdriver or anything really, and the key should work. I had the same issue with my audi a3 8p

[@AnthonyDurand1]

Very curious on how you get on with it.. I recently saved one from the scrap yard (cost me £320) and it’s a Mauritius blue with a full blue interior as a 2001 with the ARY engine, it turned out to be a none runner with a horrendous noise coming from the engine bay, after a week of spending my breaks changing bits with my burger in my other hand (I work in a breakers yard) it’s gone from a bag of crap that looked rough and didn’t start to a pretty fresh car, she gets delivered to my new address next week and I look forward to getting the headlights out and buffed and a full ceramic wax on the lovely deep blue paint. All she owes me so far is £40 on some shocks off marketplace and £6 on some silicone hoses which had cracked on the pcv and the breather pipes. Once the cars finished I’m giving it my mum.. beats such a lovely car being pulled apart and being turned into a cube. The mk1 to be is the only one I identify as a real TT.. look at the detail in the comparison of this one and the later models.. the brushed aluminium really sets it apart from the newer ones

[@Aaron_1192]

I’ve just now brought a 3.2 V6 MK1. Your video inspired me to get one. It’s a car I’ve loved for years.

[@itsjoel]

Awesome! Let me know how you get on with it !

[@Aaron_1192]

@@itsjoel so far I’m absolutely loving it. That V6 sounds so good.

[@RT-ii8hb]

I saw you earlier today on the M6 Services at Stafford. Got a couple of sneaky pics of the yellow Porsche with the cool registration number 😊

[@tidysampler585]

An interesting series of videos showing the ownership of a mk1 Audi TT at a very cheap price point. I found a mk1 Audi TT (BAM 225) on 135,000 miles with a decent stack of service history in a garage very near to me back in February selling for a good price. Plus it had the polished Ronal 18” alloys. And drove very well. I had the Seat Leon (1m) Cupra mk1 AUQ 180bhp at the time. (The 6 speed) So I had a good car to compare it too. Then got a Ford Mondeo Mk4 2.2D Titanium X estate with all the toy’s. The much bigger boot sealed the deal that particular day. Great car, the Audi TT by the way 👍

[@ojtveito]

It can also be an ABS-sensor connected to one of the front wheels. Try using electrical contact spray, as these contacts tend to get some copper oxidation.

[@vaughanlockett658]

I recently picked up a Toyota MR2 roughly the same age of your TT , what a great fun car to drive. Although not that practical it corners so well.

[@marktipton218]

I’m so glad you said what you said about warning lights on the dashboard Matt Armstrong, another KZbinr a little while ago did a video on his range Rover about the ABS light being on from the day. He got it and he could not turn it off but yet he had a valid MOT and I said to him in a comment. How did you get it through the MOT with the ABS light on, and he said an ABS light is not a fail I have friends that are MOT testers and mechanics. I Asked them a question and they said it’s an instant fail. I even quoted Word for Word what the government Vozar MOT website states back in comments to Matt Armstrong and he just deleted the stuff so nobody could see thank God for snapshot on my phone.I have all the pics I much prefer your videos for me. You are a legit guy and you do everything by the book. Well done. Keep up the good videos

[@kevinpollard1550]

Hi .if look behind hand brake there is a plastic cover if u lift it off there is a wire cable if u pull it the boot opens its for emergencies

[@XclusiveAaron]

15:09 - That was slick man.. I like it 👍😉

[@chrismaddox8682]

You might be able to clear the air bag warning code with an OBD2 app (like carista) - I know it worked on my Golf - just before the MOT! Good luck!

[@peterwinter3515]

@It'sJoel, I just bought a BMW 760 because of your channel, I can't wait for it to be delivered

[@not_dave_yt]

My TT did the same with the keys. You need to re-sync them. However on mine it still sometimes needs a few presses before it works. You have to keep the boot button pressed for 3 seconds (ish).

[@scabbyg0Och92]

Great stuff, i had a mk3 for a year and it was brilliant - fuel economy was unbelievable for the power too

[@Hasdac]

I use a u281 Memoscanner and it come with a book with most codes. It reads and erases engine, ABS, and airbag codes. Was a bargain 12 quid its saved me hundreds of pounds now..

[@steveegginton535]

A cheap way to have some fun motoring and not really in a planned way not surprised your pretty happy with it. Hopefully the MOT won't bring it to a premature end. The TT is great fun car, we have had two Mk2's and have loved em. It gutting that the suits at VAG have decided to kill off the TT shortly - a travesty☹

[@edwarddevlin6034]

So glad to see that you are enjoying the wee TT

[@waqarmohammed107]

Hi Joel with regards to the central locking mentioned in your video it’s likely that the coin battery in your keys are flat, which was the issue with mine. So I’d check and replace them, hopefully sorts out your issue likely cr 2032 batteries.

[@mrd64]

I like the patina, it's authentic and part of its character.

[@stuartwinstanley4949]

Put the key in ignition and turn to on then press the lock/unlock on the key fob to reprogram the key

[@michealhaskell7258]

When you have done your MOT - with track rod ends etc. You wiill have a good car!!

[@srspower]

That's the same engine as the mk1 seat leon cupra 180 2003 I had for 15 years. I got it to 211000 miles before the engine died.

[@MrGman2804]

Glad you have used it and got 1000 miles under your belt without any drama's. See what the MOT brings, and then decide what's next. If it gets through the MOT without much.... then great stuff! If not, personally, I would not get too bogged down in expensive repairs, because you probably won't get your money back. Fingers crossed.

[@londonmacpaul]

😊

[@MrGman2804]

@@londonmacpaul It passed! However, when spending money on it still need to be mindful of quite nice quattro versions being available for just over £2k, but as an economic TT experience, this appears to have been a bit of a bargain, and it puzzles me why someone would part with for as little as £475.

[@itsmephil2255]

Hey Joel, regarding the rear seats,my A5 coupe is the same...it has them but they are fitted more as a suggestion than for use

[@michaelj9437]

Added to keep the insurance premiums down

[@itsmephil2255]

@@michaelj9437 it's definitely a 2+2 style thing

[@Talita630]

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[@Talita630]

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[@2595220]

Great video joel, genuinely love this audi tt stuff, i mean im an audi fan boy anyway, regardless cant wait to see the MOT uodate and when you fit breaks too 😊

[@themontage7212]

Mate pull the fuse out for the airbags ( no light on the dash ) just while you pass the Mot

[@Hasdac]

Central locking could be the ccu unit which controls all the alarm and locking. Central control unit i think its called. Google it

[@MrJoecool1973]

I owned a 180 and currently a 225, I looked at 3.2 v6 but most will advise you to get 225 as you can do more to it and get a higher performance if you're prepared to spend

[@jimmymcjames3313]

Joel, I love you and your videos but please get some nice new gear! That green Reebok tee is horrific!

[@chrisbashford7091]

Try leaving the key on an electric toothbrush base to see if it charges up 👍🏼

[@sebastiancristea2347]

Exactly like that I fell in love with mine blue Tt 225 quattro.

[@craigdarcy7583]

I love this TT! We spend so much on cars when you can get something this good for so little ££. Will be an issue when ULEZ zone is extended in London though 😭so will see fewer of these MK1’s on the road than we do already. Hope to see more of this on your channel!

[@Maverickoverbomber]

Just checked it out, it’s ULEZ compliant

[@craigdarcy7583]

@@Maverickoverbomberthat’s awesome! In a little surprised!

[@Maverickoverbomber]

@@craigdarcy7583 You’d be surprised what is compliant, 4.4v8 discovery 3, 5.7V8 Jeep Cherokee, Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo GT, not diesels, but some engines, there are more, but a lot of stuff of this era is a no go.

[@craigdarcy7583]

@@Maverickoverbomber I didn’t quite realise, that’s crazy 😂. Good to see we will see be seeing the MK1 TT on London roads still!

[@craigdarcy7583]

@@Maverickoverbomber I didn’t quite realise, that’s crazy 😂. Good to see we will see be seeing the MK1 TT on London roads still!

[@andrewhoggett8148]

i had the same problem on my golf mk5 my local golf repairer ended up removing the connector and just joined the wires directly together with solder and some heat shrink reset the code and i havent had a problem airbag light since

[@donwheeler1683]

Thought you might like this information on Audi TTs. Another channel I watch here in the USA on car repairs. Routine service finds huge problems. What did the CAR WIZARD find on 2002 TT that equals car's value Car Wizard 893K subscribers

[@neilkeepingitreal]

This is the best car you've had on the channel I have been tempted into buying a cheapo tt for a while now

[@kristianspencer1978]

Not bad, I’d imagine quite high on the miles 4 that price, 250k .. should be able to get 210 bhp from a stage 1. For £200 mobile tuner.

[@robertclarkson5101]

Have a look at classic car insurance. Many companies have this available may save you some money.

[@sheldonpearce2365]

Banging car bruva bloody good purchase 👍👍

[@manualgarage]

The best accidental project on this channel👍

[@sp7873]

great content Joel! greetings from germany

[@simocreations]

Black front Audi badge. Trust me. Great facelift. Just paint it

[@Michaelb6151]

If you figure out the key thing, please Lexus know. My 2003 roadster has the same issue.

[@kostas7973]

if you lowered it just a little bit, i think it would make a massive diffrence.

[@philipthomas571]

This cars worked out really well!

[@simonjohnhinton1938]

The thing with any old car is perishing hoses and vacuum lines. If I were keeping it for the long haul I would change those.

[@mikecooke1733]

I did own a 3.2 …V6 ….that was fast with excellent acceleration….

[@rondegroot1508]

Love the TT, and it is so affordable!

[@Aspin_21]

because of you it helped me buy an audi tt

[@nekite1]

It's the American definition of a good beater, cheap to buy, good to tune and you don't need to be precious about the cosmetics.

[@josephdonnelly3169]

MK1 Audi TT is never going to be a beater, sorry it just doesn’t have the look of one, never will.

[@TheRealMcJack]

just come across this video… did you fix that cluster or did you somehow manage to teleport to an alternate universe where you can get a 1.8 TT for £500 ish and the instrument cluster actually works 😂

[@andypicken7848]

Its an attractive looking car for sure. It looks about 50 years younger than the Jag

[@itsjoel]

Yeah! Crazy to think it’s only 5 years younger!

[@johnrobson4230]

Your keys, new batteries? Or reprogramming?

[@paulgreen758]

I had the MKIII TTS, I sold it for a S3 and bought a Z4 as a summer car, but I really do love all the TT models, think I might buy another one maybe a MKII TTS

[@itsjoel]

Definitely has more character than the Z4 / you should try a Boxster, by far my favourite

[@paulgreen758]

@@itsjoel my mate has a Boxster 718 I think its. a great car but very noisy in the cabin I think the older ones are better we need to keep petrol alive Joel the EVs are boring to say the least

[@itsjoel]

@@paulgreen758 981 Boxster is the sweet spot 👌🏻

[@tameracingdriver]

@@paulgreen758 I bought a 986 Boxster S, lasted a month before the engine grenaded itself. Good car but christ almighty will it ruin you if it goes wrong, and go wrong they do, very expensively.

[@paulgreen758]

@@tameracingdriver one of the reasons I’ll not buy one mate, I’ve decided to get another RTS mkiiii newer less mileage this time with 19 inch wheels, the 20s where harsh

[@carfella7994]

What's happened to the S type Joel? Do you still use it?

[@dinointhetube]

What’s the service history cam belt haldex any history ?

[@questionabletaste2700]

We are so spoiled here in the UK to be honest. This TT was £575, waiting to be scrapped. Literally anywhere else in Europe it is easily a 5k car.

[@richnews4499]

Go order yourself some cup holders. They fit behind the handbrake.

[@richardwigley4942]

Thanks seems cool hope you're Mot goes well ❤your channel

[@brianjoseph3818]

As it makes you happy you got to keep it

[@shelloiluk]

Great little car would be awesome to get it remaped

[@rinzelas]

Have you checked if the keys have run out of battery? It’s pretty easy to change it, the battery should be a CR 2032. Edit: watched more into to the video, and yes it has been checked. 👍

[@itsjoel]

I changed batteries on both fobs, but didn’t make a difference

[@rinzelas]

@@itsjoel yeah sorry i hadn’t watched up to the part where you said you changed the batteries and it still didn’t work.

[@bumfluffmcregor3730]

Weird how all red cars have lacquer peel but quite rare on others

[@stuarthall4777]

You got robbed on your insurance. I've got the 225 quattro, live in London and pay £227 fully comp per year ! !😮

[@michaelj9437]

Love it Joel it's a fantastic car

[@nickenderson4421]

I’ve got some factory cup holders for sale if you want them?

[@ruaridhhall9562]

when's the next pod? love it so far! xx

[@itsjoel]

Soon! Thank you!

[@AL-PAKA]

Just by a seatbelt emulator for the airbag light they cost £30

[@micklamb9942]

So much better than any Range Rover

[@Scotts23]

It does look good to be honest Joel

[@cezannerafiuzzaman8222]

How much have you spent on it in total @joel

[@itsjoel]

Practically nothing, yet

[@TiptronicSS]

Hey, is that your Audi on Carwow? 😄

[@guy4469]

My gran is 83 and her Audi S8 Is her pride and joy If she rubs it on another car in asda or Lidl ,When she gets home she just puts a sticker or butterfly over the black mark .