My wife, having now finished with the restoration of her 1988 16v Scirocco, has decided that her VW will be her daily driver. Consequently, one of our two Audi TTs will not get driven much. And therefore, one of them has to go in the interests of downsizing our fleet. The TT described on this page is a 2001 TT 225hp Coupe that I purchased new in November 2001. I have used it since as a daily all-season driver. The other TT is a 2000 Coupe Mark I (not recalled) in Amulet Red with Gray Leather. I have no real preference as to which one goes. However, the 2001, since it is in better condition and still under warranty, I figure that it is more saleable than the 2000. (However, if you are looking for a real Mark I let me know.)
Click on the thumbnails below to view larger pictures of the Black TT in its current condition. The pictures show "Winter Equipment" e.g. 16" BBS wheels with Pirelli P6000 All-season tires and winter floor mats. The price listed above includes the BBS wheels and winter mats pictured, along with two sets of summer (cloth) floor mats, a windshield sun shade, an extra CD-changer magazine and cast 17" wheels with RE040 Summer tires. The all-season tires have roughly 33% tread-life left. The summer tires have seen far fewer miles. Also included, is a fifth BBS 16" rim.
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One characteristic of this 2001 sets it apart from nearly all other 2001s - the exception being those 2001 owners that have done what I have done: fitted the 2001 with original 2000 model year Mark I control arms. Why is this special? The Mark I control arms use a small bushing, while the Mark II control arms are equipped with a much, much larger bushing. So? The larger bushing allows suspension geometry to change in proportion to cornering force. The result? Progressive understeer. The Mark I bushings, on the other hand, keep the front tires nicely planted with the result of near-neutral handling and go-kart like responsiveness. For discussion of the control arms see:
Thread on Difference Between Mark I and Mark II Control ArmsHow is it that this 2001 has Mark I control arms? Previously, we owned an early-production model-year 2000 TT. We decided to trade-it in on a 2001 TT with the proviso that we could arrange to have the control arms swapped from the 2000 to the 2001. (It helps to have an acquaintance at the dealer.)
I've taken good care of this car. It's always been kept clean - even in the winter - and washed and waxed. All of the scheduled service has been completed (why not? it's free during the warranty period.) I have all the books and records, and the car is in very good condition. The interior is perfect and the exterior is in near-perfect condition. (The 3M clear bra shows signs that it has prevented numerous front-end rock dings, but the paint underneath is in fine condition.)
Contact:
David Chamberland978 670-1930