How problematic are the TT's? Do they take a lot of TLC? I am debating about getting one but if its one thing after another to putz with and fix then I can't afford that. I had my RT for about a year and a half and have not had to make any repairs, so I'm hoping the TT's aren't too fussy but anyone with input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Paul

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Mods - Polished intake pipe, K&N FIPK, ported intake manifolds, Custom Exhaust with Borla muffler, NGK Plugs, 3SX Downpipe, Pioneer CD Player

3000crazy

I've driven mine daily since May, it's got some minor issues but nothing horrendous yet.

The trick I've found, don't abuse the car. I rarely bring it over 3500ish daily driving, there's no need... unless I'm incredibly bored. I don't launch on the street, it's only seen track action.

Respect the car and it should respect you. However once you start modding/tampering with things I could see that changing.

Unless you get a POS... make sure the car you're getting is right for you.

Im not an experienced TT owner, so just speaking as a new owner.

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2005 Saab Linear 2.0t - DD
1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 (Sandstone Grey) - SOLD!!
BPU 1993 Dodge Stealth R/T ATX - SOLD!!!

the mod bug is expensive.

my 2 cents.

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Bad decisions make good stories.
Look at it! LOOK AT MY @SS AND TELL ME IT'S PRETTY!

Time and time again I see new owners buying the cheepest TT they can find, or they stumble on one that needs a few things. Then they go to 3si and make a thread about the problem and buy everything every person suggested "just to be sure".

Then they find the cheepest replacement part (new or used) and take it to joe blow mechanic who charges an arm & leg and either messes up the install or break something else in the process.

Suddenly the car is a POS because you've spend too much $$, and it still has problems.

Suggestions:

You're buying a *used* car. Just like any 6-12 year old car, there are going to be parts that need to be replaced. Have some $$ set aside for this.

If you don't care about the horse power, don't buy a TT.

If you do care about the power, don't expect to run 12's on $500 worth of mods.

Just because a car has under 60K on it, don't think it still won't need anything (right Aaron?).

Just because a car is completely stock doesn't mean it won't need any repairs (right Brett?).

If you hate current gas prices, don't buy a TT. Buy a geo.

If you find a TT, bring it some place for an inspection. Most places only charge $25-35 for inspections. It's better to spend that $$ than to buy the car and find out it needs $3000 in repairs. I do inspections too.

All that aside, I love my TT. I've owned 2 of them now and both were very rewarding and fun cars. The truth is, I also really enjoy my NA. HP is for going fast, and I don't care to do that 100% of the time. I like these cars for the style, ride, luxury, and handling. You don't need AWD and 300hp to enjoy those.

I think 3S' are great. They look like new sports car but are faster and cheaper (usually)

Just don't expect it to be an overall cheap car to own. Many of the 3S owners are a little biased, because they absolutely love their cars (which is understandable).

"No matter what you paid for the car, you just bought a 40,000 dollar car and it maintains like one"

Jason

The only thing thats EVER broke on my car in 4+ years was the plastic part of the window regulator after it was left outside in the california sun for 6 months while I was on vacation in Iraq.

The rest I broke with violet movements of the gas pedal (stock clutch) and crow bar (cv boot)

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