USED Audi TT - Is it just a fancy Volkswagen Golf GTI?

USED Audi TT - Is it just a fancy Volkswagen Golf GTI? | ReDriven used car review

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@williamegler8771 8 ай бұрын

My two German Shepherds sit in the backseat and I haven't heard them complain and they are always happy to be invited along for a ride.

@robovac3557 7 ай бұрын

My dog always moans when he's sitting in the backseat. Said he should be the one driving. Not until you pass your test, Rover.

@paulkennedy9708 8 ай бұрын

The Mk3 TTs has been by far the best and most capable sports car I have owned. Fold down rear seats make it very practical and I don’t really mind that it’s greatly underrated. The interior is unapologetically driver focussed too. They are quite a sleeper with mild exhaust modifications and the lack of a large rear spoiler that the TT RS brandishes keeps unwanted attention away. Keep up the great reviews and good work.

@42cuba 8 ай бұрын

MQB aint that bad reliability wise especially from the EA888 gen 3 onward. Service history is key but the water pump is hit and miss if you need to actually replace it. Oil consumption never heard of, DSGs are strong as hell and can handle power. Ive owned a tuned R for over 2 years and its been bullet proof. I know tuned MQB with normal servicing over 150km running the tune for years. Any car can have issues, these you need to think about more than your honda or toyota, and apart from the water pump/pcv change are strong drive trains.

@MirekZyzak 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like Zofia is speaking Polish, not Hungarian (however that's not a Polish accent), or I subconsciously learned a new language during my sleep 🤣 (surely not, I work with Hungarian guys this language is completely different). Keep up the great work guys, gettings from Poland!!

@b3nhor 8 ай бұрын

Defo wasn't Hungarian 😂

@davidperry3531 8 ай бұрын

Whatever it was the speaker had a lovely voice 🥹

@ReDriven 8 ай бұрын

Terribly sorry about the incorrect language on the safety voice over, looks like we were scammed. Paid for a Hungarian VO, was given Polish, I should have checked, sorry for dropping the ball mate, won’t happen again. - AK

@MirekZyzak 8 ай бұрын

@@ReDriven well, the idea was really nice, and Adam, look on the bright side - you got a seductive voice of a lady saying more or less what was intended in a different language. Just saying, could be worse 😉

@user-uq7io2os3r 8 ай бұрын

Lovly voice but Polish not Hungarian 😁 to fair point given I will prefer her soft voice over hash Hungarian 1👍

@sunsetgarage755 8 ай бұрын

TTS has the same engine & driveline as S3 & Golf R, except it’s lighter in weight. Easily capable of 0-100 low 4’s with nothing more than a remap, & has been punching well above its weight in the NSW limited production championship over the last few years in the capable hands of Josh Muggleton. There is not many hairdressers who could manage one of these.

@SatanDotExe 5 ай бұрын

The MK3 TTS already hits low 4 seconds, with a remap in ideal conditions you can actually get into the high 3 seconds.

@lash9400 8 ай бұрын

One of the best car reviewing programs on you tube. The content, energy and mechanical advice is second to none. 👍🏾 Oh I had a mk3 TT and TTs and both superb cars. Shame in the US they were never available with a manual gearbox option but the DSG in both were faultless. I sourced parts ( parcel shelf and S line seat side trim ) from the internet at a fraction of the price compared to greedy Audi dealers. Not as expensive to run as you might think.

@bsarioz 5 ай бұрын

That's comforting to hear. I had a Volkswagen Jetta before, and even Volkswagen can charge 2-3 times more than aftermarket, I expect the same parts branded as Audi to cost even more than Volkswagen.

@SatanDotExe 8 ай бұрын

Had a MK3 TTS and besides a water bump bill for £1,000GBP, it was a reliable, comfortable, fantastic daily driver Coupe. I would definitely recommend it especially for the used market prices.

@marcelmustang1 3 ай бұрын

I must say, it has come to my attention that reviews u guys do on this channel are holding the exact info I want to hear when looking into buying a older car,! So hats of to you guys and thanks a lot for the great content!

@ReDriven 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@thezenboy 8 ай бұрын

Hello from Canada. I have a 2018 TTs with Quattro. I drive it through our Canadian winters. With a good pair of winter tires my little car can handle most snow and ice. I love my TTs.

@RedfoxQc Ай бұрын

Same thing here! Greetings from Québec ⚜

@pb6481 8 ай бұрын

I have a TT MK3 since 2017, and I still love it. It’s my first car with an automatic gearbox, and I’ve never regretted that decision. It picks gears perfectly and smoothly. I’m also glad it’s quattro, the few times that I pushed it really too much in the corner, I did lose grip a little, but I always felt in control. The self-parking feature isn’t always great, as it will just give up if a pedestrian sets off the sensors mid procedure. Also I remember that I had to get used to the lane assist initially (sometimes you need to push it through, if it misreads the lines), but when it goes right, it is helpful. The climate control is really good too, you can only set one temperature for the entire car, but I prefer that. Yes, the sides of the chairs are weak (I had them fixed once as well), but it feels good to sit on them, and during a drive, sometimes they randomly inflate, to remind you you’re driving a special car… one thing to mention: when you unbuckle your seatbelt, it hits a hard plastic, it’s not bad, but could have been improved. Also if you close the boot while sitting in the car, that sounds like you’re breaking something, but I think they engineered it so it sounds good for the person who closes it.

@andy-an05 8 ай бұрын

Exactly, my sits also randomly inflate, I even claimed it at dealership since I have warranty - they didn’t find any issue 🤷‍♂️

@libasaurusrex 3 ай бұрын

Thinking of buying one of these shortly (here in the UK) so have been flicking through KZbin looking at used reviews - you video is probably the best I've seen so far! Earnt yourself a subscriber for sure. Good work and thank you!

@AdilAli-ur8mz 7 ай бұрын

"everything he needs or she needs or they need" Okay inclusive king! We love you for it!

@justinf4071 7 ай бұрын

No they are just annoyed with the delusion that mostly comes from the west. Fucking they them bs, I prefer to be called sir and king, pls refer to me as king, sir, and master because I associate my self as a 16th century king. Not delusion, because I said so.

@asangaperera3056 8 ай бұрын

Nice review. You should try an RS next. I have a mk2 TTRS manual. Quite an underrated car in my opinion.

@davidt3196 8 ай бұрын

He did say the RS deserves it's own video so if you or anyone reading this is in Sydney should hit them up. It's something I'd be really interested in seeing cos I'm considering a RS.

@darcybell9399 8 ай бұрын

No way! I love your channel and literally just started looking at the TT S this morning. Went straight to your channel to find a review and it wasn’t there :) Check KZbin a few hours later and BANG! Love you guys! ❤❤❤

@ReDriven 8 ай бұрын

We can’t rule out the possibility that we’re telepathic

@mvnorsel6354 8 ай бұрын

Hope it happens to me regarding the ' 380 '😅.

@deganellis 8 ай бұрын

Have always had a soft spot for these things but unlike Adam, have always thought the original was aging extremely poorly. Top spec RS trim, but if i have to slum it (and i do) a TTS will suffice! Maybe one day... Great, entertaining review guys, as always.

@dashman1620 8 ай бұрын

Mk1 is retro cool and with wider wheels and on better suspension a little lower look great.

@1lime1000 8 ай бұрын

Corn feed your tts. U will be surprised

@hobo1704 8 ай бұрын

Very true about screens. Especially European cars, as soon as the screen looks old no one wants them.

@DoubleOSeven007 Ай бұрын

Unless it's a 911 screen

@teejay6320 8 ай бұрын

Love the back-seat review - you looked like a ham & cheese toasted sandwich I squashed together today 😂

@seanronin5005 11 күн бұрын

Great review, the more videos I watch the more I want a TT. Certainly feel the Matt from Carwow influence here, can only be a compliment.

@n2ni 8 ай бұрын

When the "What goes wrong?" section is a whopping 7 minutes, you know it's a banger.

@mattdebyl8806 8 ай бұрын

Yet, wasn’t bad at all

@Betamax84 7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@RajGheevarghese 8 ай бұрын

Adam. Great quality content as usual! But mate we caught you skipping leg day.

@buster_1972 8 ай бұрын

Nearly at 200k subscriber's 👍 been following you guy's from nearly day dot. The best car review channel by far. Keep up the great work 💪

@davidt3196 8 ай бұрын

It's surprising that they're not at least 5X the amount of subs considering (to my knowledge at least) they're somewhat in a league of their own cos not everybody is looking to buy new making it such a great concept for a YT channel. I must admit I've only been around for a year or so after a shout out from Al on The Skid Factory.

@dashman1620 8 ай бұрын

I have a TT Mk1 3.2 V6 it's a better built Golf R32 in a better handling package and at a cheaper price (and less thrashed!)

@mattdebyl8806 8 ай бұрын

Yes, this!

@mattdebyl8806 8 ай бұрын

MkI TT V6 is a thing to behold.

@dashman1620 5 ай бұрын

@mattdebyl8806 I've owned two R32 golfs so I can say it's true without bias.

@ohlavenka 8 ай бұрын

I almost bought this car, but ended up with A5 2020. It has also frameless Windows ans they drop down 1cm when opening the door. I got my car recently covered in snow and ice and the windows stayed that cm down so I could open the door, even when fully frozen. I find that smart, I bet TT does that also with later models or with software update.

@EddieRicks-i8v 25 күн бұрын

Mk2 tt is my favorite so far I had the mk1 To bad this car is not being made anymore 😢

@shawwoodworkingdiy 8 ай бұрын

I love the twist you did to your usual intro, very engaging!! Road to 500k in 2024!!

@cuveetu 8 ай бұрын

Great review as always! I have a MK2 manual TTRS if you wanted to test, I'm based in Melbourne though...

@craigalexander4449 8 ай бұрын

The TT RS is the most fun car that i have driven even better than a new RS 6

@BL00MYB0Y 3 ай бұрын

I’ve had a Mk1 225 Quattro for 20 years, and the last 5 years I’ve also had a diesel golf which is nearly ready for the scrap yard. I’ve traded the TT in for a Mk3 TT but I’ve gone for the TDI. Diesel Power 💪 and crazy mpg 😁

@Han_80 20 күн бұрын

I'm about to sell my 3.2 Mk2 (2008), and it makes sad just thinking about it! It only has 80k (miles) on the clock, but it hasn't been without its issues, including water in the battery compartment, issues with xenon headlights, front bose speakers conked out, and probably some other stuff I can't remember... But I dont care! The car is just so much fun to drive, especially as mine has the S-tronic gearbox and Audi Magnetic Ride. Despite being a relatively old car, it still turns a few heads. Gonna miss this little beast... 😢

@SisypheanTragedy 5 ай бұрын

Have a 1.8T Mk3 and only issue I've had is the water pump needing to be replaced. Remapped to 265hp and 300ft-lbs, no dramas.

@stevennelson52 6 ай бұрын

I have mk3 tt quattro 230 bhp mapped to 300 and it goes really well when needed and drive steady can get high 30s low 40s to the gallon ..Great car

@jorglange2666 6 ай бұрын

My 2001 tt quattro is still going strong and lots of fun to drive with a few upgrades like Haldex controller, stage 1 and few suspension and brake modes. It is a sports car because it only has two seats and with rear seats removed like the sport model there is good storage. The tt makes so much sense in northern wet climates whereas rear wheel drive sport cars are not getting the power to the ground. If you want more space get a hot hatch or an SUV! Then there is that 5 cyl engine in the newer models, just puurrfect!

@akane-1 8 ай бұрын

Completely unrelated but is that an eco boost in the escort? Definitely want to know more about that machine! Can we do a Jim’s cars feature? 🥳

@ruwan591 8 ай бұрын

370z for me. And 200k subs here we come!! 😊

@japraksarma1713 8 ай бұрын

As I understand TFSI engine is not reliable at all…camshaft sprocket are getting worn out due to the low oil pressure especially in audi plug in hybrid, as you mentioned timing chain needs to be replaced and carbon build up is something you have to deal with. It’s really terrifying ordeal.😊

@iTzNitrOxZ 8 ай бұрын

Gen 3 tfsi engines are very reliable.

@katzicael 8 ай бұрын

0:09 i hear yours is lovely too. I always liked the Design/Aesthetics of an TT - I'd want a TTRS for the delicious inline 5, but i'll stick to JDM. I've learnt my german-car lessons by way of a mk5 Golf FSI

@MrTroytroy 8 ай бұрын

Switch back to German. Japan hasn’t moved on and isn’t investing in sports car and engine technology for a while now. German DSG and engine technology is leaving Japan behind.

@m1lkoboukalo 5 ай бұрын

audi's tt mk3 is the most reliable audis car btw lol...the mk3 is prety good to go,every german car need often services(they are not hondas after all) but this mk3 tt is actually realiable

@kurtissliwka4341 8 ай бұрын

Hey guys hope this saves someone the hassle of going down the Audi TT path, don’t get a mk2 unless it’s a manual, dsg maintenance and servicing is not worth it it at all. I loved my 3.2 but if I had my time over I would’ve just got it with a gear box that doesn’t bring sadness

@russell3436 8 ай бұрын

The beauty of Albert Biermann, who now has transformed Hyundai/Kia to the next level.

@mattdebyl8806 8 ай бұрын

Love me some TT. They are one of the most underrated quasi-performance cars, but that’s mostly because they’re better than the equivalent Golf and usually cost less. You look at basically any TT and the equivalent ‘fast’ golf is more expensive and weirdly more coveted. TTs are a bargain compared to a Golf of any kind. They feel more special and the first ones at least feel like you’re getting something quite bespoke for peanuts. If you want a real sports car, get an MX5. But if you’re buying a bloody golf, just get one of these.

@TheHayabusa09 8 ай бұрын

Nice review. How about a review on the infamous BMW i3?

@reitsmaassociates 8 ай бұрын

Have owned two Mk 1s (coupe and a roadster) and owned a mk3 for 6 years , loved them all. Older TT Mk 1 needs committed owner for required maintenance items due to age. Lower km Mk 3 should be pretty much built proof.

@lukeclifton4392 8 ай бұрын

A fantastic continuation of Audi’s original Bau Haus design. So many people forget, VW engines/transmissions usually perform/last better when they aren’t fitted to a VW branded vehicle.

@lincolnikikiru4156 19 күн бұрын

I have the mc 2 and drives brilliantly and certainly doesn't drive like any golf especially when you activate the sport button then it flies like a rocket and I have had and driven a fare share of muscle v 8 cars

@VampirusX 8 ай бұрын

I don't like german cars due to their over- engineering etc. BUT I must say that the lack of a center screen is very very nice to see! I hate those screens (I barely use) and they distract most of the time (often those screens are way to high mounted and the driver need to turn them off manually).

@themancuniancandidate2744 8 ай бұрын

My 16 year old step-daughter when she hopped into my 2001 Alfa Spider, with its central cluster of gauges angled toward the driver. "It's so.....analogue!". Yes, Hanna. Yes, it is.

@pablojones5613 8 ай бұрын

Any chance of doing a video on that Escort behind Jim?

@mattwarren69 7 ай бұрын

I like your review... very charismatic , funny and informative. Love this blue colour, top notch. I'm having trouble parting with my mk1 Audi TT! These mk 3's are still in my opinion lovely looking

@500bht 8 ай бұрын

I have a mk3 tt ultra diesel and love it to bits fast and 60mpg. Costs £20 for road tax. Im in the UK. 184bhp and 149 mph.

@MarkJT1000 8 ай бұрын

Had my 2016 roadster nearly 8 years now. Had the thermostat housing / water pump done under warranty but not much else needed doing in that time. Despite being a roadster its a great fun daily driver for me, now the kids have left home. Problem is I don't want a hulking SUV and I don't want an EV so when it comes to replacing it my choices are limited. I sit in other cars and I look at their interior and think - this would be a downgrade and I would regret buying it. So I seem to be stuck with it.

@MrSlubbo 8 ай бұрын

My pick of the bunch of TT's are the 2nd Generation TTRS - with a Manual. Yes. Thats the only car with audi's 5 cyl with a manual box.

@janoskovacs95 8 ай бұрын

I am Hungarian and I don't understand a single word about what that (probably russian) girl says. But hey, at least I had the subtitle in a language I recognize. :)

@GlowingTube 8 ай бұрын

I went against my better judgment and purchased a base model T-Roc mainly as it was $36,990. I figure I’m $6K ahead, enough to pay for maintenance and repairs. As for the TT I really like it.

@mikolajgorski9661 3 ай бұрын

Voiceover in the video is actually not done by Sofia from Hungary, but rather Zofia from Poland 😀

@andyh5666 8 ай бұрын

Who would lust after one of these with so much choice? Not including the RS in that (like you blokes didn't).

@kushing8 4 ай бұрын

Great review, I’ll still be waiting for the TTrs review

@Tikemysontheironfister 7 ай бұрын

My friend had one of the older models with the 3.2 liter vr6 with almost 300000 kilometers. It was and still is a good sports car and fun to drive but i never really liked the exterior design of any generation

@xRBOGx 2 ай бұрын

Good video, but you should have touched on the TTRS a bit

@SaeedBynazir 8 ай бұрын

Ok,i need to meet zofia😂❤ Loved that voice.

@kurtesparon6914 8 ай бұрын

If you want a great german car always buy the manuals

@jamesmcgowen1769 8 ай бұрын

How about testing a ZB Commodore?

@mvnorsel6354 8 ай бұрын

Good call, love to read those, its not a Commodore comments😅.

@KennethAoki 3 ай бұрын

I like my TTS it's a 4 season sports car

@andy-an05 8 ай бұрын

13:44 I own a convertible and had exactly this issue with drain boxes - passenger side was flooded with water, 4-5 cm deep. I claimed this directly by Audi, since user’s manual does not mention maintenance of these drain boxes, how should I know. In the end Audi refused to repair the car under warranty, they just compensated 400€ for the damage, and I paid 1100€ on top of this 🤦‍♂️

@bondisteve3617 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ReDriven 8 ай бұрын

You’re amazing. Thank you!

@Zelielz1 8 ай бұрын

Happy owner of a 230HP 2.0T. The interior quality is just far far superior to the Golf and even the S3.

@roadsofjapan6009 8 ай бұрын

😂 good review but I’m pretty sure that voice over was polish 😂

@ReDriven 8 ай бұрын

@sK3LeTvM1 13 күн бұрын

Audi shouldn't have build RHD TT's at the first place.

@heronshorts 8 ай бұрын

To add on to the interior aging well, I think those massive touchscreens in cars are overrated.

@A861967 8 ай бұрын

Yea 1st gen was better looking had character, unfortunately it’s a VW and wouldn’t have another one.

@legambaz 8 ай бұрын

If you know of all these common problems with this car and still want to buy one, then you deserve what's coming to you after buying it

@aleksandrsedymov9318 8 ай бұрын

Hmmm... While Zofia may be from Hungary, her speech pattern suggests a strong connection to Polish :D

@jameszka997 8 ай бұрын

I thought my Hungarian broke down when I am thinking Zofia ain't sounding like a regular

@jindrichkalivoda2282 8 ай бұрын

I quite understand, so definitely not hungarian!😂

@ReDriven 8 ай бұрын

@94mikyyy 8 ай бұрын

Hi guys, in hungary they speak hungarian, not russian

@basilyashchenko5389 8 ай бұрын

it`s not russian lol, it`s polish

@ReDriven 8 ай бұрын

@nicktartaro4316 8 ай бұрын

How long do you guys have a car normally when you do a review

@305abyss 8 ай бұрын

10:58 The review went Rated R 😂😂😂😂

@Aeonia92 5 ай бұрын

What color is that? Or is that a wrap?

@davidbrayshaw3529 8 ай бұрын

One of these could almost get me over my pathological hatred of VW group. Almost.

@leila4268 2 ай бұрын

I love my TT

@PhiveWalls 8 ай бұрын

Seems like it's the same story with every VW product.

@68404 8 ай бұрын

I prefer the original 1999 shape.

@neilelphick2419 8 ай бұрын

so do the TTS-line and TTS have the same engine and its only a computer tune diffremce, or do the TTS have a bigger turbo pr spmtjing else ?

@MrTroytroy 8 ай бұрын

TTS bigger turbo. S line has GTI engine

@Zelielz1 8 ай бұрын

Same engine but bigger turbo and tune differences.

@mattdebyl8806 8 ай бұрын

I could be wrong, but I’ve heard the R engine has stronger internals as well.

@DominusAnno 8 ай бұрын

Get an MX5 or GT86/BRZ even a 370 in nice enough condish steer clear of anything from VAG

@AB-ee1qi 8 ай бұрын

No Tina Turner voice over? Come on! Love your Show! Its very good!

@eponymous7910 8 ай бұрын

What's gLovebox space got to do, got to do with it

@petertemesvari 8 ай бұрын

Guys, your voiceover is NOT Hungarian. Not even close. Thanks.

@ReDriven 8 ай бұрын

@jaymhlurbaloyi7813 8 ай бұрын

Scirocco

@vikasgnan4022 8 ай бұрын

Adam and Jim can you please review a VW Passat specifically with W8 engine

@mattdebyl8806 8 ай бұрын

Don’t think we got the W8 here.

@vikasgnan4022 8 ай бұрын

@@mattdebyl8806 I wouldn’t say they’re common but I have occasionally seen them pop up in used car market places

@danmurphy5889 8 ай бұрын

I'm here for the knob comments 😆

@zzzaaalll 8 ай бұрын

I think you should never get into an accident with Suzuki swift car or Audi TT. Its death wish 🤐

@mattdebyl8806 8 ай бұрын

Nonsense

@Doubleduckfeet 8 ай бұрын

Good job dad

@bigfairy321 8 ай бұрын

thats in Polish... the ad

@ReDriven 8 ай бұрын

@UncleJoeLITE 8 ай бұрын

Nah guys, it's just an oversized unreliable Copen ofc! =)

@68404 8 ай бұрын

Copens are cool

@krystiankoniuszy3952 8 ай бұрын

So Zofia is spiking Polish, but points for you guys, coz Poland and Hungary are historicaly best budies.

@ReDriven 8 ай бұрын

@IrshadAlly 6 ай бұрын

Can use the back seat for a dog

@HadrianTAZ 8 ай бұрын

Aaaa, I do believe Sofia on this video was from Poland or Slovakia

@ReDriven 8 ай бұрын

This we have come to learn

@sharagan 8 ай бұрын

Hi Guys, nice review, but the voiceover is not Hungarian :D

@ReDriven 8 ай бұрын

@sharagan 8 ай бұрын

@@ReDriven no harm done, still awesome content ;)

@suma8406 8 ай бұрын

every car journalist have own "password" like paul have "gooday", matt have "complementary sound check" ,dough have " quirks and features'

@goran2009 8 ай бұрын

Only in Australia euro cars are unreliable 😎

@glennhumphries9444 8 ай бұрын

Euro cars have a bad reputation in the US also.

@eponymous7910 8 ай бұрын

Harsh climate, expensive parts and people have next to no mechanical sympathy

@jwmurphyccsis 6 ай бұрын

Strange review given all the problems you have mentioned. No one with any idea on these cars would go near them based upon your review. BTW what's wrong with VW underpinnings it happens in the R8 & many Lambos. Also the car may share a chassis platform with other Audis and VW's but its weight, tyre size and aero do not make it similar to a Golf GTI and it has a different MAP as well. You should do better research. I have owned a TT for 6 years now and have been on the largest Forum for these cars in the UK and the water pump has never been cited as a major issue. Mine is a 8J model and the water pump has not let go after 75,000 kilometres. I service it regularly as you should any car so not sure where you are getting all these myths from. Also do not compare it to a Cayman as the price differential both new and second hand is significant so it is not a either or for that car. I note you also could not resist inserting the hair dresser comment a number of times. I think that is both unnecessary and not very funny given their performance and obvious good looks. I remember when I bought the first model of the MX 5 back in the 90's and the holden and ford crowd called it a hairdressers car. Not sure why you would highlight this given it was something Jeremy Clarkson said 20 years ago just to get a laugh. Try and be original.