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

There's an unfair stereotype that the Audi TT is simply a hairdresser's car, because the TT is a genuinely fun car sports car and is basically a Volkswagen Golf GTi underneath. But is it a good idea to buy a USED Audi TT? We drive it to everything that goes wrong with them and whether you should buy one!

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Skip ahead:
00:00​​​​​​​ - Intro
00:30 - What is it?
03:25 - How's the interior?
06:52 - Tech, features & safety?
09:00 - What's it like to drive?
11:30 - What goes wrong?
18:18 - Should you buy it?

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[williamegler]

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.

[sunsetgarage]

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.

[paulkennedy]

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.

[madcabbie]

I have been a MK2 TTS owner for over 6 years and the only thing needing replacing was a leaking rear shock. I spent money doing a Stage 2 APR Tune and the thing goes hard when needed but also a brilliant daily. Drove from the Gold Coast to Ayers Rock and back and never had any issues. But no problem overtaking those road trains you get out in the NT. Such an under rated car, worth a look. Definitely a classic in the future.

[MirekZyzak]

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!!

[cuba]

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.

[lash]

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.

[thezenboy]

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.

[TwistedDonners]

Definitely not what I was expecting too hear regarding the TT as I've always been lead to believe that they're fun then f$%ked after the warranty and fun factor disappear.

Definitely wouldn't try to make anyone sit in the back seat unless it was payback for a misdeed/prank or they were under the age of 5.

Honestly got many a laugh out of this video especially with Adam's worrying fascination with the knob 😂.

Brilliant job guys and your only 3k subscribers away from the 200k mark so big props. So keep up your good work guys and look forward to next week's videos as per usual 👍.

[pb]

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.

[SatanDotExe]

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.

[WaltervonKurzgesagt]

'Early TTs were cited in a series of fatalities from accidents involving speeds over 112 mph (180 km/h), abrupt lane changes or sharp turns. Both the coupé and roadster variants were recalled in late 1999/early 2000, to improve the car's handling predictability at very high speeds.[13] Audi's Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) or Anti Slip Regulation (ASR) were added, as well as a rear spoiler, along with modifications to the suspension system. All changes were incorporated into subsequent production' . I remember reading article where they referred to the TT as 'the widow maker'.

[libasaurusrex]

Thinking of buying one of these shortly (here in the UK) so have been flicking through YouTube 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!

[ianinholland]

Just sold my 2007 3.2 Mk2 after 10 years. Truly the best car I ever owned (worst I owned was a Toyota Avensis...). In 10 years, replaced both window winders, a leaking rear shock and a serpent belt, that was it. Brilliant car.

[Tsukuyomi]

A mechanic and a petrolhead once said to me “ if you’re going for an Audi in general buy at least the Quattro version otherwise you’ll just have another FWD

[marcelmustang]

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!

[mackyblackgaming]

I have a Mk2 3.2 for me it hits the sweet spot and the fact you can pick them up for 15-20k now whilst also being P plate legal in some states, boggles my mind that they haven’t caught on much.

[SisypheanTragedy]

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.

[kushing]

My 2018 TTRS have been a blast to drive in perfect Summer weather or snowing winter days in the city. Does well on road trips too. 106k as my daily and have been reliable so far with proper maintenance and no modifications(other than wheels and stiffer rear engine/gearbox mount)

[davidperry]

'looking for a car park near the hair dresser'....love it! These cars have been popular over the years and are enjoyable to drive and practical to boot. It's just a pity that these will soon be disappearing from the market.