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Originally posted by STFU_ho@Feb 22 2005, 10:24 AM
I want to know the details of this car not as far as mods or anything along the facts, but the expierences people have had with them...how is the trans on this car (6speed)...what should I watch for? What problems have you heard of??...im asking b/c if this breaks on me it's going to be costly~!
Thanks 
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Well let me answer you last question first. Will it be costly? If you can not do any repairs yourself the answer is YES besides parts your Audi and independant repair stations are very exspensive on labor. If you can do a lot of your own repairs I'd say cost is with in reason. Shop around for parts pricing and you can save a lot by NOT buying from the Audi dealers. Example. Yesterday I needed a new diverter valve. Called my local Audi dealer to price a OEM Bosh D/V. $85! Called a few other shops around town and found the same Bosh part # for $35.00 plus tax. Huge difference if you shop around. And of course I through the D/V on myself so no labor charges. Had I gone to the Audi dealer would have been near $200! plus waiting around or leaving my car there for a day.
I've got a 01 TT with a 5 speed & quattro and I beat on my tranny pretty hard. So far to date I've not had any tranny problems. Clutch has held up nicely. Now understand I've only had my TT for about 2 months now but so far so good. I have not experienced any of the electrical quirks that some people have reported. In fact I'm very impressed with the cars fit and finish. I've got no rattles or squeaks that bother me. If your intent is to just "drive" the car as a daily get to work and go out on the weekend kind of car you'll probable be happy.