Men don’t cry, but there is a fair chance I’ll have a tear
in my eye when my coveted Audi TT finally goes off to its new owner. It’s one
of the very last Mark 1 TTs ever made, and in my eyes, this car is the best looking
car ever designed in the last 50 years.
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| Audi TT for Sale |
I ordered one on the First Day of the Motor Show in 1998, and,
mainly because of medical problems resulting in a Heart By-Pass, had to cancel
it just before it was delivered. By that time, I’d ordered a number plate for
it which I’ve had on a succession of cars ever since that date.
A couple of years ago, I decided that I wanted to own one
and set about looking around for the best one I could find, something which was
a bit more difficult now that the original car has been out of production for 6
years. After many months, I found one which fitted the bill perfectly, in an
Audi Dealership in the north of England. It was almost the last one made, had a
very low mileage, was painted in the classic German Racing colours of Avus
Silver, had every extra on the Audi Option List fitted to it, had never been in
an Accident, and had been through Volkswagen’s 110 point Used Car Check List,
before being put on sale.
I rang the dealer, immediately put a deposit down on it, and
set off the next day to see it. Thank Goodness I had done that, because the
list of people who’d not been quite as quick on the draw as I had was amazing.
This came to light when I was daft enough to try to negotiate a discount on it,
and the salesman simply showed me the list of e-mails from potential buyers on
his computer. One poor guy had turned up in the dealership with the asking
price in used pound notes a few minutes after I’d paid my money over, and went
berserk because the Salesman wouldn’t sell it to him. The Early Bird, and all
that …..
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| Rear View - Personalised Number Plate not for sale |
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| Front View - Personalised Number Plate Not for Sale |
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| Rear Corner View |
I drove it and bought it, it was as simple as that. I couldn’t
find a fault on it, inside or out. I’ve since driven it for about 12,000 miles
in the last 18 months, and it has been absolutely perfect. Nothing has even
looked as if it was going to go wrong. It’s really two cars in one. It drives
like a saloon car when you want to pick the grandchildren up from school, and it
changes very quickly into a very exciting car if that’s what you want. In
truth, I don’t think it’s an out and out sports car. To me it’s a perfect Grand
Tourer. Ideal for two people, and a pile of luggage. If you wanted to jump in
in and drive across the continent, you’d just get in and off you’d go.
I’m of an age now when I’m entitled to a Bus Pass, although,
as a point of Principle, I refuse to get one, and the running costs are less
than I’d anticipated. It does 29mpg in my hands, although my driving, which
averages 33mph may help a bit here. I insure it for just over £300 per year, and,
apart from routine servicing, and a new set of tyres a few miles ago, I’ve not
had to spend a single penny in its upkeep.
So, if it’s that good, why is it for sale?
My wife cannot get comfortable driving it, as she cannot get
used to the low driving position after her VW Tiguan. And I refuse to put our
dog in the back as it would make it dirty (the car, not the dog). So, it’s all caused
a bit of marital disharmony, and, much as I love the car, I love my wife more. So,
the car has to go. It’s a close run thing. If I had a bit more room on my drive
for a third car, I’d keep it, but I haven’t, so there we go.
So, I’ve already bought the next best thing – a late spec Volkswagen
Golf R32. Same power unit (it’s a truly fantastic Engine/Gearbox combination),
same high spec, but this has four seats – and space for the pooch. It’s a really
lovely car, but whilst it drives and handles just like the Audi, it’s nowhere
near as good looking. Every time I get out of the Audi, I have a smile on my
face and I still find myself looking out of the window at it, just to admire
its design. The Golf is a very, very good car, but you don’t drool over it, or
at least I don’t. Head, not Heart, if you get my drift.
I can’t say this Audi is the best one available to buy - anyone
who says that about the car they’re selling has got to be fibbing a bit. All I
can say is that, it was the best one I could find when I looked around, and I
looked at an awful lot of them. I have a degree in Aeronautical Engineering, so
I like to think I know what I’m looking for! And absolutely nothing has gone
wrong in the 18 months I’ve had it. Inside and out, it looks far newer than you’ve
any right to expect from a 2010 motor car let alone one built in 2005.
Everything works as it should. It’s got the highest spec you’ll find, and it’s
never been abused. I can’t think of a single thing which would mark it down.
The VW Used Car checking programme is as thorough as any in
the car industry, and they won’t sell a car in their Dealerships if it doesn’t
pass every one of their 110 checks. That’s why you find hardly any Mark 1 TT’s
for sale in the VW/Audi Network – and why I snapped this one up so quickly. So,
if you can find a better one, then I would suggest you grab it immediately.
Personally however, I can’t think of any way you’d improve on the one I’m
selling, but that decision is down to you.
If there’s anything you want to know about the car, please
email me, or ring 07686 195222. I’ll do what I can to answer your questions.
Additional features
on this car -
• Special Avus Silver Metallic Paintwork – a
shade darker and much more subtle than the standard Silver paint finish
• Heated Pale Grey
Nappa Leather Seats – they are very classy, in my opinion, and lighten the
interior up no end
• Factory Fitted Audi
Satellite Navigation System
• Cruise Control
• Factory Fitted Cup
Holders (believe it or not, these are very rare!)
• Factory Fitted “Bose”
Sound Upgrade for some serious sounds!
• Factory Fitted 6 CD
Autochanger
• 18 inch Seven Spoke
Alloy Wheels (unkerbed)
• 4 new Pirelli P Zero
Rosso tyres a few hundred miles ago
• Rubber Mats as
well as Carpets
• Main Beam Bulbs upgraded
with Philips X-Treme Power Bulbs –
these are the best and brightest legal bulbs available in the UK. The Standard dipped
beam Xenons are very good, but the standard Main beams are not adequate in my
opinion
• MOT until end June
2012
• Taxed until end July
2012
• Spare Tyre included
– the car has no space for a spare, so I’ve kept a decent spare if you need a
replacement quickly.
• VW/Audi Extended Warranty
available
In addition to the
above, the Car’s Standard Spec is very high – see below
• 2005 (55 Reg) Model Year – first registered October 2005
• Two previous owners
• 35,500 miles
• 3.2 litre V-6 engine
• DSG Paddle Shift 6 Speed Automatic Gearbox
• Full Service History
• Launch Control
• Air Conditioning
• Electric Windows
• Electric Door Mirrors
• Climate Control
• Headlight Washers
• Xenon headlights
• Audi “Chorus” Radio/Cassette system
• Side Airbags
• Switchable Passenger Airbag
• Driver’s Airbag
• Traction Control/ESP
• Folding Rear Seats
• Front Fog Lights
• Remote Central Locking
• Service Indicator
• Trip Computer
• 2 Keys
• Unfortunately the Personalised Number Plate is Not for Sale
If you are interested in this car, preferably please visit the Autotrader Site, or email me on roger.cable@gmail.com. Alternatively ring 07786 195222.
