Style For Years: 2001 Audi TT 225 Roadster

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The cars that become collector cars in the future aren’t always the fastest and most bodacious handling cars from the current era. Just look at all the ill-handling and slow Porsches, Mercedes-Benzes and Austin-Healeys that have become the darling of collectors — nobody cares if their 60s car is fast on a track, they want it to look good and make them feel like they are going fast. Therefore, in 30 years when people are collecting appreciating cars from the early 2000s, they might not care that the Audi TT shared a chassis with the Golf or that it only has a 1.8 liter turbo 4-cylinder engine, but they will appreciate the cool style and creature comforts from a bygone era. Find this 2001 Audi TT 225 Roadster offered for $9,500 in Neenah, WI via craigslist. Tip from Jeff.

From the seller:

2001 Audi TT
condition: good
cylinders: 4 cylinders
drive: 4wd
fuel: gas
odometer: 120000
paint color: silver
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: convertible
For sale is a 2001 Audi TT Roadster 225 Quattro with lots going for it

Under the hood:
Integrated Engineering forged connecting rods and pistons
AEB big port head with new lifters
Complete timing belt job done recently
550cc fuel injectors
Phenix Engineering billet injector cups
Walbro inline booster fuel pump
Garrett 5011s turbo
CTS 1.8T T3 turbo manifold
APR intake manifold
Tail BOV
Tail external waste-gate
Custom 3″ SS down-pipe, cat-less, to factory muffler
FMIC with SS and aluminum piping
Phenix Engineering billet shifter bracket bushings
Custom Eurodyne tune by Beyond Redline (93 octane only)

Suspension/drive train:
Upper and lower Megan Racing rear control arms
Eiback lowering Springs front and rear (approx. 1.1” lowering)
Koni FSD shocks front and rear

Wheels/Rims:
19″ Miro STP-3 rims, 8.5″ front, 9″ rear
235/35ZR19 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires with decent tread left

Interior:
Maximum Performance boost gauge
AEM wide band AF meter
Factory Bose system
Pioneer head unit with Bluetooth (still have stock radio)

The car is in good shape for a 20-year-old car. There are a few minor nicks and scratches here and there. The interior is clean with no tears or stains in the leather seats or carpet. The convertible top is in good shape with no leaks or tears, and the rear window still firmly bonded. 6 speed transmission shifts good and engine runs very strong.

No joy rides will be given. Either come with cash, or don’t expect to test drive it. Serious inquires only! I don’t have to sell this car, so no low balls. Don’t waste my time if you aren’t aware of what this car is, can do, has done to it, and want to make a deal.

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