INSPECTING + BUYING THE CHEAPEST LOW MILE MK1 AUDI TT 3.2 V6 MANUAL

[@paulbaverstock751]

Loved the video Andrew. I too have just purchased a MK1, 3.2 manual, I’m loving it too. Not driven it much yet as sorting a few bits, but I bloody love it… Looking forward to following your progress with your one.

[@simonplimbley5778]

Had my 8n 3.2 Roadster for 4 years …49k mileage. I had the chains done as they were well out when checked on VCDS( £2k ) in 2022. Low mileage isn’t a guarantee as it’s all about servicing (oil) and getting her warmed up IMO. The reason I bought it was the mileage and condition…..also the paperwork that came with it. 2 years previously it had had the mechatronic / DSG box done at Audi (£2.5k). The key is they are 20 years old so you have to factor that in … main thing is I absolutely love the car. I would recommend buying the Bentley TT book (bible) & use a good TT specific specialist. TT Spares in Crewe are my go to but they also do a lot of mail order spares as well as services etc. I can’t recommend them enough - also a great MK1 TT community on the socials. So get to the meets 👍 All the best and thanks for the channel Andy

[@simonplimbley5778]

Oh and get ready for the warning lights 😂…

[@volkswizard]

Nice insight, thanks Simon. Agreed re the chains not being guaranteed at low mileage, I used to sell Golf V6 4motions and at 30k some sounded different to others. The community is a good point, it's always been a nice bonus to ownership and I'll definitely be at a meet once that car is a bit more sorted 👍🏻

[@volkswizard]

Not scared 😁

[@kevinmcg6747]

The TT parked in front of the R8 just screams peak Audi design years Andrew. Looking forward to seeing you progress this in to the car it deserves to be. Cheers, Kevin.

[@vedggie]

Merry Christmas Volkswizard, nice present at 7.30 on Christmas morning 🎅

[@volkswizard]

Thanks vedggie! Your comment was a pressie for me too 🎄

[@BS-ge4ne]

Good buy Andrew and looks like the niggles are relatively cheap fixes so far 👌. The main thing apart from the chains is the dreadest rust. Sadly heavily affected my own QS I'd parted with earlier this year under 5k but i realised it needed a few K spend realistically (and sans buckets). I think it was your blue QS that partly inspired the purchase back in '18. These videos are keeping my interest in the TT alive vicariously for now; I think the 3.2 would be the way i go if i ever dip in again. Keep up the good work and have a great Christmas. Barney

[@TheNorville2]

Love you doing content on the Audi TT, I still have my 225 TT that I bought in 2004...it stills put a smile on my face even though I have a TTS. The alarm horn on my car has never worked.

[@Greig300]

For me I started with your channel with the MK5 Golf GTI. I’d like to see you restore a tired example with low miles. I look forward to more videos on this TT.

[@switchbladeromance1466]

It's a 20 year old car.. It's not going to be mint.

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

Hi Andrew. The sound of that 3.2 is intoxicating you never need the radio on :) Once it’s mechanically sound and you push that engine the smile is ear to ear. I never get tired of my mk5 I’m very sad but I call my car the beast because of that lump in the front of a small car :) The tick over when warm sounds the same as on mine. Great price great car great engine:) can’t wait for the next videos. Vdub:)

[@richweston6202]

Loving the content on the older stuff like this! Merry Christmas!

[@Prop909]

Drinking a cup of coffee while watching this upload. I have a S3 8L from 2001. First thing i noticed in your video is how slow the wiper engine is. This will fail in a short amount of time is my experience

[@peterosullivan8207]

Merry Christmas, thanks for some fantastic videos this year, I really enjoyed this one. I keep looking at these myself as they seem a really special car for not a huge amount of money (the wheels have got to be one of the best OE designs as well :D ) I'd actually prefer a DSG as I've struggled previously with 3.2 manuals and getting a smooth getaway. In regards to sharpening up the steering feel I fitted the pre-recall wishbones, super pro caster increase bushes and H&R anti-roll bars, granted it was a on the MK4 Golf so a lower baseline but the improvement was significant.

[@jaydeanhall]

A brave buy Andrew. Surprised me with the previous videos leading up to this tbh, I thought it was going to be mint not a project. Still, a nice project, 'tis the season after all

[@volkswizard]

Surprised me too Jay but the previous videos convinced me not to compromise, no DSG, no roadster, no 1.8T and no colour combination I don't like. I was addicted to searching Autotrader and ebay to no avail, in fact the cars on Autotrader that were 3.2 V6 manual were getting fewer and fewer. It was the drive of the Mk4 R32 DSG in Germany that put me off DSG which massively limits choice. Hence why I've gone for a car that yes needs work but can be the car I want at the end of the project. If there are plenty of cars to choose from then never go ex-write off as it's just not worth it.

[@scitec6166]

I just got one of these in dsg I love it the shifts are quick and manual mode is good, you can get the dsg remapped for better performance, the UK roadtax on a dsg is half the price of a manual, I had a mk2 3.2 tt V6 manual and it was a nice drive too but the £60 a month road tax on a weekend car was too much, been driving manuals for over 30 years and drive everyday for work so that's probably why I prefer dsg's these days😊

[@neilrobson3064]

I’ve had my 2005 Mk1 190 bhp for 2 years now - good honest fun. Enjoy!

[@volkswizard]

My second favourite TT that one 🙌🏻

[@danielrussell446]

Merry Christmas Andrew and Kate and hope you have a great day and best wishes for the new year It looks like a good project and a good car at the end of it! Looking forward to see it come back to life! All the best Daniel

[@CLMTON]

I’m having a sniff around for one of these. Them windscreen wipers though 😂 I had a 225 and thought they were absolutely useless, had 3 second hand motors in my old one, but just couldn’t seem to get them any faster.

[@davidsweet8829]

Merry Christmas Andew. Thanks for all your videos which have kept us vag fans entertained. Looking forward to watching your progress with this one.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks David! Hope your S2 Avant project is going well🎅🏻👍🏻

[@jrushen4235]

There is something inherently lovely about the Mk 1 TT.

[@TheChappers]

All the best for this car. I bought my 225 MK1 in August and don’t regret it. Bought it for £1500. As you said they are cheap as chips at present.

[@johnwhittaker6433]

Wishing you the best with this TT project, your videos on the MK2 TT is what convinced me to buy my own

[@pablopanayi8625]

Merry Christmas, all the best ! 🎄🎄🎄

[@volkswizard]

Same to you Pablo!🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻

[@robc5955]

Love the sound of that engine. Be interested what you think re febi parts, had a couple of fitment/quality issues of late whereas previously always my go to.

[@matt.l-s]

What cameras do you use for recording in the car out of interest Andrew?

[@berntfors3426]

Great video Andrew! Merry Christmas!🌲

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Bernt! Same to you too!

[@spinnetti]

Wow... looks great, and sooo much cheaper there than the US!

[@DougBentall]

Great video and look forward to following the progress. Merry Christmas Andrew.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Doug and to you and yours too 👍

[@burimalimi6490]

Merry Christmas Andrew. Thanks for all your efforts during 2024 and all the best for 2025! Also, I would love to support you through a Patreon set up if you would consider. Much respect from Australia. Burim.

[@ianharris2407]

Merry Christmas Andrew , great video as always, good choice can’t beat that engine for sound, and spot on for videos having a nice project looking forward to this .👍🏻👍🏻

[@scitec6166]

Just got one of these in dsg so subscribed to see your content, was the £400 just for springs only? are you putting standard shocks with the Bilstein springs? Yes They do look to high stock

[@richiegsimpson]

Another great video Andrew. Looking forward to seeing the work progressing over the coming months. Will you do most of the work yourself? Merry Christmas and happy New Year🎉

[@f1kwa399]

Merry Christmas Andrew, thanks for all your hard work producing interesting videos for us, the TT is going to be good content as you say and the perfect colour for Christmas, all the best, Ken

[@volkswizard]

Thanks so much Ken, it is much appreciated. Seasons greetings to you and yours.

[@davidstewart343]

Happy Christmas Andrew 🎄 the car looks lovely

[@volkswizard]

Same to you David and thanks!

[@isakeriksson1183]

Great video as always, keep it up! Love the mk1 TT, such a timeless and clean design.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Isak! Yes indeed, that design inside and out is maturing nicely

[@wynhughes9072]

Hi Andrew. That colour looks more like Brilliant Red not Missano Red

[@penguinred651]

There must be a 3.2 that's not been crashed, accept its an old car but. The wonky shut lines would really grate. Pass.

[@volkswizard]

You try and find a low mileage manual with a black interior and good chains. The shut lines are easy to fix and aren’t exclusive to a Cat D car. Most will have been painted too, possibly to a greater extent and lower quality

[@penguinred651]

@volkswizard Think it's just my obsession with condition Andrew. People never seem to look after cars these days. So long as it ticks the boxes. Think your right on the mechanicals which could be harder to correct than bodywork. Happy Christmas.

[@faisalhamed6797]

Interesting video, had one of these a few years ago, the sound is epic. Reach out to BWS TT for any help. He’s very good

[@volkswizard]

BWS video already has helped by showing how to get the ABS sensor out by taking disc off, not everyday I learn something new about fixing broken VAG😁

[@fatwalletboy2]

Thats presented very well. I love my B8 sports dampers. How did you get the contact details for a previous owner?

[@volkswizard]

It was on a receipt, that's one of the perks of buying privately, GDPR doesn't apply so receipts get passed on👍🏻

[@bikersparky]

Excellent this will be interesting viewing. Happy Christmas

[@chrisclague5578]

My wife owned the Clarkson clown car, she sold it a couple of years ago at 70k and the lady who bought it broke it. CHAIN failure It was also used on the Haynes history of the TT front cover…

[@volkswizard]

Small world Chris! Well that story certainly confirms the link between hard use and chain failure. I must get that Haynes book👍🏻

[@BollocksToThat]

Bought a passat cc the other day. The seat squeaks, wonder is it a VW/Audi thing

[@volkswizard]

I think it might be you know, their bucket seats are bad for it too

[@KYoutube-hg5oy]

Can you make a video on the 2018 MK3 pls

[@LibioDebbra]

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[@hughgarsehotmail]

I know those roads in Trowbridge

[@volkswizard]

Well spotted, sadly didn't get to see much apart from the main road to and from and Melksham

[@speak_your_truth.]

8 owners is not a lot? 😂

[@volkswizard]

In 20 years for a car like a TT no it isn’t (😂)