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2004 Audi Tt Quattro, Papaya Orange Coupe, 1.8l, 6 Speed, 141k Miles, New Parts on 2040-cars

US $15,500.00
Year:2004 Mileage:141460 Color: Orange /
 Black
Location:

Gainesville, Georgia, United States

Gainesville, Georgia, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1781CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: TRUWT28N041009056 Year: 2004
Make: Audi
Model: TT
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Options: Tinted Windows, Cruise Control, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Drive Type: QUATTRO (AWD)
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 141,460
Sub Model: 1.8 Quattro
Exterior Color: Orange
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
NEW PARTS & INSTALLATION: Parts are Dealer Certified & under Warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

2004 Audi TT Quattro, Papaya Orange, Coupe, 1.8, 6 speed Manual 

225 HP, Twin Intercoolers, All Wheel Drive
( 1 of 39 Papaya Orange TT's delivered to North America)*** [See below in "Overall" section]

Back Story: I purchased this TT in April of 2009 on Auto trader.com.  I drive my TT to work  4 miles each way or 8 miles round trip daily. I keep it in the Garage, and take care of the car.  I use premium gas, and have the oil changed regularly. I would consider myself to be "obsessive" on keeping my car maintained, clean and "happy".   I saw my first TT in Berlin of 1999 and fell in love with the car...and said...one day! 10 years later...I got the Car and the COLOR I wanted!  

Obvious Question:  "Why, would you sell your TT if you LOVE it so much"? 

Answer:   I had several financial hits in a row... personal, medical, and on the TT.  


REPAIRS:  The timing belt broke at a stop light back in April (60 days ago). $5300.00 in parts and labor later I have a repaired engine, with several new components under warranty*. (The Parts have a one year/ 12,000 mile warranty, through Gunther VW, in Buford, Georgia.  I confirmed with service department, as long as the car is taken to a VW dealership with a certified Service Center the parts and labor are covered).  While the engine was out the technician showed me where a coolant hose to the Turbo was leaking, so it was replaced.  I have all the receipts from the repairs.  which of course you will get.    A week after I picked up the TT, the shifting was odd...and as bad luck would have it... 2 shifting forks broke (after the entire drive train was removed and inspected) so those were replaced with new parts. While the Drivetrain was removed, the entire clutch assembly was worn beyond limits, so that too was replaced with new parts.  The next thing to "fail" was the drivers window switch...and that too was replaced with a new switch.   So for ease of seeing what is new on the TT, I will list them here from the most recent to first items replaced. The CV Boots were also worn beyond limits and were replaced. 



NEW PARTS

June 2013:
Battery Cover [(Used , in Good to Great Condition) Shokan Audi Parts]
Car Jack TT [(Used, in Good to Great Condition) Shokan Audi Parts]

May 2013:
Drivers Door Window Switch Replaced.    
Shifting forks (2) replaced.
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Throwout Bearing/Slave Cylinder, Clutch Master Cylinder Replaced. 
Refilled Transmission Fluid
CV Boots Replaced

April 2013:
Head Machined to Audi Specifications
Valves (20) replaced
Timing Belt
Water Pump
Tensioner
Belt Dampener
All Gaskets and Seals Replaced
Hose and Seal for Turbo Replaced

November 2012:
New Tires (4) Michelin Pilots 225/40ZR18  (about 350 miles on them as of June 8 2013)

August 2012:
Drivers Door Lock Latch Replaced
Rear Cargo Cover [(Used, in good to Great Condition) Shokan Audi Parts)

2011:
Windshield OEM Replaced
Windows re-tinted
Cabin Air Filter Replaced

May 2009:
Bilstein Shocks installed

April 2009:
Purchased Car.

Overall:
***This TT is a very Rare Color. I called Audi customer service, I was told that "indeed it was rare, and is 1 of 39  in all of North America (Canada, USA, Mexico).  ***

The TT has 141K miles, however with the new parts and components mentioned above I truly and sincerely feel the car is in really good shape. 
It has a PPI Rear Bumper Section.  (I have had a difficult time finding another in the US). 
Original Alloy wheels. 

The TT drives extremely well!    What does that mean?
 It  handles well, even on wet surfaces. > New Tires, New Shocks and Quattro (AWD) system.

Now that the Engine has new Valves, the Head Milled, new gaskets, new seals etc, it performs and responds extremely well! 
Moving up through the gears feels strong and responsive. >New Clutch and Shifting forks.
The turbo kicks in as it should, and feels stronger since the coolant hose was replaced.
It stops well and has a good feel: not too loose, not too stiff.

The A/C is ICE COLD (my wife says I freeze her out) :) 
The Heat is great (too well for me).  
The Heated Seats work fine.

The Head lights are good, as are the tail lights, and side marker lights.

The Audio System is great and the Bose speakers are great too.  Good clean sound, deep bass. 

The headliner, seats, and carpets are in great shape. (The drivers side mat has a place where the Heel has worn it a bit)

I purchased for the Car:
  •  Owners Manual off EBAY a few years back (did not come with one), which is included.
  • Service Manual last year, Hard Cover, which is included.
  • Radio Removal Tools, which is included.

Comes with 2 Keys (Key Fob Device). 




History of the TT:

I am the 3rd owner of the TT. (based on the Car Report)
Made in Hungary, Shipped to Utah where I presume the TT lived. 
It was sold and "moved" to Vermont, and "lived" there for a time.
I purchased it from a Ford Dealership in Vermont and had it shipped to me here in Georgia.  
It has been Garaged every night since April 2009. 

Concerns
  • The front chin spoiler has a crack, which is how I got it back in 2009.  (I have been looking for a new chin spoiler to replace it, but was at the bottom of my list).
There are chips in the paint:  
  • above the windshield where it meets the roof
  • Drivers Door where the latch is.
  • on the front bumper & hood(I suppose it had been down several gravel roads before I owned it)

The PPI rear bumper 
  • has a lot of little paint (surface) cracks in the nooks and crannies ( was this way when purchased, no idea why they occurred)
  • The PPI rear bumper is missing the two pocket "fin" inserts based on the photos I have seen of them on line. 
  • In place of these inserts are mesh screen with a black plastic backing, now painted black. It was this way when I purchased it.
The Instrument Cluster:
  • Many online forums have mentioned a huge concern with TT's  having  instrument cluster problems/ failures, this one has a few things/ quirks with it.  I am not replacing it, as everything "works".  
  • Fuel Gauge:  It works, as does the yellow warning icon on the Multifunction display, and audible "beep" when you get low on gas, however the Analog Dial only "travels" from past full to 1/2 a tank. 
  • (I asked if I could replace just this gauge, but you have to change the entire panel). As I said it works just a bit quirky.
Med Kit Compartment
  • The Med-Kit compartment door latch broke off when my 6 year old son (then 4) found it.  I have not been worried about it so I left it. 
  • The Med-Kit is there and complete.
Rear Luggage Compartment
  • As I mentioned above I had to purchase a Cargo Cover Lid, as it was not with the car when I bought it.
  • I just bought a TT Jack
  • I cannot find a  Used JACK COVER.  It was not on the car when I got it.
  • I am not sure if the foam tray around the spare tire is complete... not sure.
  • Rear Lid Light Assembly Housing cracked but functional. I have not ordered the part.
Drivers Side Mirror
  • it  has a small vibration, and I am not sure why, as it "slews" in all directions with the electronic control in the drivers door. The passenger mirror is fine.
Six CD Changer
  • For reasons unknown to me some of my CD's can't load/ cue up from the six magazine cd holder at certain times. I have loaded up 6 CD's and had no problems, but others don't feed. ( no idea)?!!!
Drivers Side Floor Mat
  • Small worn spot where the heel would rest on the ma
End of Concerns

Shipping:
Buyer is responsible for Shipping.  
I will email with the buyer on specifics.


Final Remarks:
The TT is a good car, safe, performs and handles well.  
I have cared for the car as best as I could and put a substantial amount of new parts into the car in the 3 years I have owned it.  
It has been maintained well: washed, waxed, garaged kept, new tires, etc. and regular oil changes. 
I will miss the "Orange Jet".









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