Audi TT Roadster 1.8 Quattro (225bhp) Reviews

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Audi TT Roadster 1.8 Quattro (225bhp)
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Average Ratings for Audi TT Roadster 1.8 Quattro (225bhp)

  • Performance4 stars
  • Practicality3 stars
  • Reliability3.5 stars
  • Value for Money3.8 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.7 stars
  • Overall Rating3.6 stars

23 Reviews For Audi TT Roadster 1.8 Quattro (225bhp)

  • Guest 4th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good Points: Build quality, four wheel drive, cabin.


    Bad Points: Turbo lag, Not a long distance cruiser


    General comments: TT 225 Quattro Coupe. If you're in the market for a smart coupe you'll probably have looked at the same range of cars i have. you'll have wittled it down to probably an Alfa GT, pretty but front wheel drive and a tad unreliable, a BMW 3 series coupe (every other car is a 3 series, and i've had one; they're over-rated), a Merc or the Audi TT. I recomend the TT completely. It ticks all the boxes. Despite what barstool 'experts' will tell you the TT, in Quattro form, is a stunning drive. I've had several performance cars but the TT handles better than any of them. It is so planted, so predictable, so surefooted that you can drive it much harder, much more of the time. If you're thinking of taking it on; don't bother unless you've a 911 or similar. a fraction over six seconds to 60 and 150+ mph coupled to four wheel drive gives all the performance you'd want. The driving seat is a great place to be. Heated leather seats, Boss stereo and great air con means you feel a bit special whilst the driving position is near perfect. It's going to take a hell of a car to get me out of the TT.
    I can only think of a 997 Porsche as being able sway me, that's how good it is.

  • Guest 1st Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I've loved this car from the moment I saw one in the flesh when I was 19, back in 1999, Since then I've wanted one. I had my 225 for nearly two years now. To say I'm obsessed would be an under statement. Last year I was driving everyday and to be honest, the servicing costs did add up. Now I only drive it at weekends but its what I look forward to. What you've got to ask yourself about your current car is:
    a) : Does it have better performance than most?
    b) : Does it look better than most?
    c) : D ...

  • alanxtc 22nd Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    I purchased my TT 2002 with 2500 miles on the clock. After the normal recalls I settled down to what I thought would be a decent driving period. I do a lot of miles - in xs of 30K most years but have hit every service and keep on top of things myself. Kept to Pilot Sports as tried P zeros but slipped off the road with them... Now I'm on my 4th set of shocks and anti-roll bars. Getting a bit cheesed off with it to be honest - have to buy another set of front tyres again now that the suspension ha ...

  • GREGVANTHEMAN 2nd Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    excellentthrill a minute drivingnever been bored of the car, amazing!!can recommend to anyone that asks!!just plain amazing!!

  • Guest 13th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have had way too much fun with my TT Roadster. It handles great and has enough pick in higher gears when I need it. The size is great for around town and for maneuvering in traffic!

  • dazz1961 29th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    I love the car. The component quality however is not what it should be for a car in this price range!

  • Guest 13th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    The car has tons of electrical issues. The passenger window will not go up. The dash cluster goes out every time I turn off the car. This makes the odometer go out and the engine light comes on. This makes it difficult every time I try to smog it in CA. The Audi dealer has no idea why the dash lights and instrument panel goes out. He says he needs it for at least two days. I don't have two days to give him or the money to pay for something he has NO IDEA what to look for.

    So... I can't ...

  • its fred 27th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have not looked back since owning the TT. I do have another car though and it would not be practical as the only motor in my life, saying that I love the time I spend behind the Audis wheel so it dose its job fantastically well.

  • cpj1970 Rank: Corporal 20th Nov 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I have owned my Audi TT Roadster 1.8 Quattro from new, and covered 76k miles. The car still brings a smile to my face as equally as it brings a grimace! The ride comfort is however taking its toll, and it's time to go. The car has been extremely reliable, only having scheduled services and its MOT. I would recommend it as either your main car, or as a fun weekender.

    The dealers on the other hand! They are the absolute pitts. Whilst happy to exchange £30k for the car, they really could ...

  • AudiTTR 20th Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Pretty much, the TT roadster is a fun sporty car. It has great handling ability for throwing into tight corners and powering through. The Quattro gives you the confidence to not worry about fish-tailing. The TT is at home around country roads, however, on the highway, it holds its own. You get a lot of road noise on the highway, however the 6 speed box provides good ratios for the 225HP engine. You don't have to keep shifting up and down the box for overtaking. Granted the turbo does provi ...

  • AudiTTreview 20th Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Pretty much the Audi TT Roadster is a fun sporty car. It has great handling ability for throwing into tight corners and powering through the Quattro gives you the confidence to not worry about fish-tailing. The TT is at home around country roads, however highway it holds its own. You get a lot of road noise on the highway, however the 6 speed box provides good ratios for the 225HP engine. You don't have to keep shifting up and down the box for overtaking granted the turbo does provide a bit ...

  • Chris Hill 29th May 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I am nearly three years into owning my second Audi TT R, a 225 bhp. Performance and handling are superb, specification; styling and value for money are unbeatable. My first TT (180bhp) was totally reliable my second has been plagued with electrical problems, a faulty rear window heater, electric comfort pack replacement, windows opening after setting the alarm, alarm problems, 2 coil replacements, power steering issues, etc. The quality of dealer service has
    declined. I feel that the popularit ...

  • bryngwran Rank: Lance Corporal 12th May 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I purchased the Audi TT 225 roadster model in 2001
    As a owner of sports cars dating back to the early seventies. I have owned many different makes & models of sportscars from E type jags, jensons, AC,s to MG RV 8s & Big Healeys. You name it I've had it. Each have had good & bad points but generally were not purchased with practicality in mind. Some gave more thrills per minute than the TT some were less than 100% reliable. Most had frighteneing depreciation rates, or high sevicing costs. This ...

  • wheelslick 5th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    My trouble started when I bought my 7000 mile Audi TT R 225bhp sports car which was 1 1/2 years old from an authourised audi dealer. I nearly crashed the car on the way back in light drizzle on the motorway because the brakes wouldn't hold anywhere near as good as my 6 year old BMW. The audi dealer said that the brakes aren't excellent on the tt. Considering it has done only 20,000 motorway miles in 2 1/2 years, I have spent money on multiple electrical glitches, broken antiroll bars, one failed ...

  • Anthony Lefevre 18th Jan 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Audi TT R is a car for those of you who love stylish cars that can accellerate faster than most, handle well around convoluted country roads at fast speed in wet conditions.
    If you want to have fun driving a car - this competes well with most sports cars. If you are looking for economy, safe comfortable rides from A to B with your family and a nice soft ride - go buy something else.
    I love fast sexy cars - I love my TT 225

  • M4 LTT Rank: Lance Corporal 30th Jun 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    As one of the first Audi TT owners in the country in February 2000 and still an owner after 4 years I can tell you that there is no car that is better for the money. It has fantastic looks that are better than other cars at twice the price and its performance and handling are superb.
    If you want one, get the 225 4wd quattro. It's performance is much better than the 180 or the newly introduced 150(which is front wheel drive only) and isn't even in the same class. The car can be chipped to even b ...

  • Stelios 21st Aug 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    This is one of the best cars if you know how to drive this car your driving experience will set go to another level, make no mistake the Audi TT Quattro (225bhp) is the one to buy. I have mine for 2 years now and I travel through Europe 7 times, I never had a single problem, all this beautiful Italian roads and my Audi TT made my trip every time memorable, I think the smaller version (180bhp) is not good enough for travelling long distance and the minus point here is practicality, well if you wa ...

  • TTer. 12th Apr 2003

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I got rid of this god awful car. I was one of the first to buy these. I was also one of the first to get rid of it! I bought without a test drive. What a mistake. It drives like a tractor, is now as common as muck (everyone thinks my occupation is a hairdresser), and had constant mechanical problems.

    Its a Volkswagon golf with an egg as cover. The only good thing I can say is I hardly lost any money on resale. Good riddance to bad rubbish

  • TTster. 10th Apr 2003

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    The TT certainly is a wonderful looking car. You only have to look at the number of them on the roads to realise that. Unfortunately it is not quite the complete package. The performance is vague and it is starting to look a bit underpowered compared to the opposition i.e. Nissan 350z, Masda Rx8, Honda S2000. The build quality is fantastic, it's great to pose in but not really a drivers car. Maybe the v6 will improve matters

  • The Tiger. 10th Apr 2003

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Thankfully I've just offloaded my Audi TT after 8 months ownership. The looks are great (although it seems to attract a lot of unwanted hand signals) but the performance just doesn't match up, perhaps I should have bought a Quattro. It handles no better than my old Pug 205GT and lacks any sort of driver involvement. There's no feedback through the steering wheel and you're never really sure what the front wheels are doing unless you drive it like a family saloon. Hugely disappointing.

    Ok for ...