2001 Audi TT User Reviews

Unique, Fun Roadster With Lots Of Creature-comforts And Timeless Design —

The 2001 quattro roadster is a great little car. Timeless, unique styling. Head room is great for taller drivers-much better than most roadsters and even those 6'+ tall can fit comfortably (very important to me). First yr for convertible TT in US, so there are not that many good low-mileage examples left, but if you can find one can still get it for a great price. Look for the ones with the amber optic baseball interior and Bose stereo; both amazing- even by 2014 standards. Quick; especially fun in 4th/5th/6th on freeway. Suggest looking into stage 1 tune which will bring quattro up to ~250hp and smooth out power. Much more cargo room than I expected. Way less common and more unique than a boxster or bmw roadsters- still looks contemporary 14 yrs after build (moreso than later models in my opinion). People often think it is a new $40-$50k car. If you buy one, find a good audi/VW shop; they will charge prob half of the dealership. Take note of whether timing chain has been replaced and when. Replace it more often than recommended (every 50k or so, bc if they go it's bad news). Overall, I love it. Exactly what I wanted for fun and commuting on sunny days.

Collectible, Poor Man's Porsche — This car was a style tour-de-force when it hit our shores and it still is. It is a great all purpose vehicle. Although it has limited cargo capacity, it is a great car to take through winding mountain roads for a weekend.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

My first roadster, purchased in 2001 brand-spanking new, was incredible. If not for the very complicated mechanicals and short-lived electronic components, I would still own this lovely car. Wind er up, and feel her go as the turbo winds up. Never had so much fun!! Folks complained of anemic power, but not so!! This beast handled like nothing Ive driven prior or later with the AWD, torque vectoring with rear axle clutch pack electronically controlled by a Haldex mechanism, wide tires and fairly light weight. Using all of the power on top never caused the car to lose its poise or lose control, but the g-forces under control were very impressive. since this car Ive owned a new Nissan 350Z, and a VW Eos, and a Mazda Miata.....all roadsters, but nothing handled like the Audit TT quattro. Ive never felt compelled to drive at speeds from 80-130 mph as often as I indeed indulged in regularly with the TT, with handling at 90+ mph that felt super-planted and responsive to the slightest touch.