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2002 Audi TT Roadster
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A Real Rain Or Shine Funmobile
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And does it go. Thanks to the 1.8-liter dual-overhead-cam turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that pumps out a full 225 horsepower. The engine features two intercoolers, electronic turbo boost regulation and 5-valves per cylinder technology.
You want fast, you've got it with a 0 to 60 time in 6.3 seconds. Vroom, it's gone. I don't even have to tell you how nimble it is around corners and zipping around slower traffic. It handles like a roadster should. Quick and nimble.
All that's coupled with a quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system with electronic differential lock and a 6-speed manual transmission that comes close to shifting itself. The only thing that bugged me was remembering to depress the transmission shifter down and across to put it in reverse. Minor annoyance that any owner would get used to in a hurry anyway.
Would you like a few more technical highlights? How about a fully galvanized body assembly with aluminum hood, or MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension.
Even though this TT Roadster is a teeny vehicle, Audi made sure occupants will be safe. There are driver and front passenger next-generation airbags, of course. But there are also thorax and head side airbags as well. Anti-lock brakes, anti-slip regulation, full-time traction control are there too.
There are 3-point safety belts with automatic pretentioners, fixed headrests for front seats, a central locking system, dual power mirrors with defogging feature and a headlight washer system.
Yea, the headlights. Cool the way the Xenon high intensity headlights light your way in the dark of night. Annoys all the other drivers who think you have your brights on. Heh, heh, heh.
Slip behind the wheel and you're struck by the sight of the amber red interior and baseball optic Nappa premium leather (it actually has ball-glove stitching). It's an option, sure, but makes the vehicle so unique.
The front instrument panel is treated with chrome surfaces that look just perfect where they are. Several controls are located behind a chrome door that silently disappears with a gentle push. In front of the shifter, another door slides out of the way to reveal controls for the trunk and fuel filler door.
And to further your comfort, there are heated seats that have individual manual height adjustment. The 3-spoke leather sport steering wheel has tilt and telescopic adjustments for your individual driving pleasure. The cloth top is power operated and has a heated rear glass window.
Standard equipment also includes an alarm system with theft-deterrent repeater lights on each door windowsill. It also features a separate sensor that monitors activity inside the car. Can't lock your dog in there, sorry. An option to consider is the HomeLink universal garage door opener.
Don't like maintenance? Who does? Audi Advantage is covered on every car sold here and includes 4-year/50,000-mile no-charge scheduled maintenance and a 24-hour roadside assistance for four full years.
This Audi TT Roadster is a lot of fun to drive and would be a pleasure to own. Consider it.
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