Right this moment’s Good Value or No Cube TT appears to be like virtually model new, and like most present new vehicles, it sports activities an computerized transmission. Let’s see if that impacts our opinion of its value.
In legend and literature, Cressida is a duplicitous lady who appears to be like out for her personal greatest pursuits. There was no treachery concerned with the 1979 Toyota Cressida wagon we checked out yesterday; only a JDM engine swap and a change to a handbook gearbox. That work appeared all to be worthwhile, nonetheless, the remainder of the automotive was too tough and tumble to account for the vendor’s $6,500 asking worth. You all shot that down in a 67 % No Cube loss.
Not like yesterday’s considerably scruffy Toyota, the 2005 Audi TT 3.2 we’re contemplating right this moment seems to be in virtually showroom-new situation and has additionally been optioned in a crowd-pleasing trend.
Sporting aquamarine blue over a good-looking set of manufacturing unit alloys and set off towards a black canvas convertible high, this TT Roadster is rightfully touted in its advert for its beauty. Audi’s origianl TT can also be a mannequin that’s garnering discover amongst collectors, in order that’s an ever extra essential attribute.
Claimed to be garage-kept and in wonderful situation, this automotive seems to don’t have any points in anyway in both its bodywork or paint. The headlamps are freed from nasty yellowing, and even the rubber ducky spoiler on the boot lid appears to be like to be absent proof of extended publicity to the solar.
It’s a lot the identical story within the cabin, though it’s a coal mine in there, typical of many German vehicles of the period. Additionally typical of German vehicles—and others—of this period is put on on the buttons and different tactile surfaces. Fortunately, this TT reveals none of that. The leather-based upholstery can also be holding up its finish of the discount, as are the carpets and door playing cards.
It’s the mechanicals, although, the place this TT actually shines. The VR6-powered TT shares its underpinnings and drivetrain with the up to date VW Golf R32. Though branded as a Quattro, the TT’s engine sits sideways in non-traditional for Audi trend and powers all 4 wheels via a system dubbed 4Motion by VW. In between sits a six-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox with each set-it-and-forget-it and handbook modes. With 247 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque for energy, plus one of many world’s greatest manufacturing unit exhaust notes on faucet, both selection ought to show entertaining.
In response to the vendor, the automotive has a mere 63,500 miles on the clock, a drama-free Carfax report, and comes with a clear title.
That is additionally an authentic physique model TT, which is arguably a extra iconic and attention-grabbing design than the later generations. May its worth show likewise? The vendor is asking $13,500, and whereas that’s on the excessive finish of the market the vendor clearly thinks the automotive’s situation and spec do warrant it. We’re right here to determine how proper or fallacious they may be in that evaluation.
What’s your tackle this TT and that $13,500 price ticket? Does that appear proper, given the market and the automotive? Or is that an excessive amount of to pay to see a pleasant TT?
You determine!
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H/T to Don R. for the hookup!
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