Added: 01/18/2006 |
Range Of Audi TT Cars Dressed In A Stylish Coupe or Roadster BodyIntroduction:
Audi introduced its 180 bhp Coupe and Roadster 1.8 T Quattro in 1999, and since then the sensational TT sports car has remained true to the original body design. Which, for a vehicle in this deeply contested arena, proves just how effective the body design has been. Coupe's and roadsters have to be statement makers, because people buy them to indicate their difference from the mainstream. Sporty hatches and saloons dwell elsewhere, even though they may be faster or handle better.
The domain of the two seater sports car is an anomaly that can be associated with the attraction of individuality. You are different if you drive a two seater sports car because they are not as common a sight on our roads as a hatch or saloon. It therefore makes sense that if you are entertaining the possibility of purchasing a sports car, you get the best that you can for your money. Audi TT cars offer more than most, because not only do you get the opportunity to own one of the most distinctive and arguably best looking sports cars on the planet, you also receive a serious performer plus Audi reliability combined with strong residuals. The arguments to buy Audi Sport cars have never been stronger.
Performance
Whatever your reasons for buying a sports car, performance will probably feature somewhere high on your list of priorities. The TT sports car will not disappoint even the keenest enthusiast, expect a 1999 Audi TT coupe powered by a 1.8 Turbo producing 180 bhp to be capable of a top speed around 140 mph and zero to sixty in just under 8 seconds. Economy returns a town driving average of about 22 mpg and a motorway average of in the high 30s.
Now if you really want to go all the way with performance there's even more power available courtesy of the following: a 225 bhp version of the 1.8 unit entered production in 2004 and delivered 150 mph and zero to sixty in around 6.5 seconds; in 2004 Audi introduced its TT sports car to the 3.2 V6 engine equipped with 247 bhp, and providing it with a 155 mph top speed and zero to sixty in under 6.5 seconds; then in 2005 the same 1.8 unit was given 240 bhp, powerfully enhancing its capability and producing performance that slightly bettered the 3.2 V6 on acceleration with zero to sixty reached in under 6 seconds, while equalling its top speed of 155 mph.
Ride & handling
Audi TT cars are easy to drive, that's another reason they're so popular. Except for the 150 bhp version of the TT sports car all Audi TT cars come equipped with Audi's four-wheel-drive system. Therefore unlike many of their competitors Audi TT sport cars provide good grip in any weather conditions. The handling is sharp and the ride remains firm at slow speeds, although this is to be expected in a performance vehicle of this stature.
Equipment
All have alloy wheels, climate control, rake/reach/adj/PAS, remote central locking, alarm, immobiliser, airbags, ABS, traction control, electric front windows, electric heated mirrors, RDS r/c, manual seat height adjustment and leather trim. Coupe gets folding rear seats that allows access to the boot area. Convertible has no rear seats to make way for roof.
Options include: metallic paint, cruise control, satellite navigation system and a six CD-multi-changer
Quality & Reliability
The use of good quality materials means that Audi TT cars will be durable, while the reliability of both engines and transmissions remains very good.
Safety& Security
Four airbags, anti-lock brakes and stability control confirm Audi TT cars as a front runner in the safety stakes contest. Security received improvements from 2002 with the provision of improved locks and an immobiliser.
Model Range
February 1999 1.8 T Quattro (180 bhp) 5 speed transmission.
August 1999 Introduced as 3 door coupe and 2 door convertible
September 2000 5 speed transmission replaced by 6 speed transmission.
January 2002 1.8 T Quattro (180) provided 18" nine-spoke alloy wheels & lower suspension.
Values
What should you expect to pay for used examples?
1999 Audi TT Coupe (180) with 50,000 miles and a Full Service History (FSH)
£10-£11k private
up to £12k dealer.
2004 Audi TT Coupe (225) with 12,000 miles and a Full Service History (FSH)
£19-20k private
£20-21k dealer
2004 Audi TT Coupe 3.2 Quattro V6 DSG 2 door with 12,000 miles and a Full Service History (FSH)
£20-£21k private
£21-£22k dealer
Audi TT cars offer strong residuals retaining between 57 and 60% of their original value after 3 years and 36,000 miles.
What should you expect to pay for new examples?
2006 Coupe (190) £20,310
Roadster (190) £22,240
2006 Coupe Quattro (190) £25,690
Roadster Quattro (190) £27,940
2006 Coupe 3.2 Quattro V6 £28,710
Roadster 3.2 Quattro V6 £30,960
Conclusion
Audi TT cars make sensible purchases because they truly offer an attractively designed performance package that will prove both fun and reliable to own. If you include the quality safety features and four wheel drive ability you begin to wonder if there's any reason to consider any other make or model. Finally should the time come for a change you will still have a vehicle worth more than many of its competitors.
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