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06-09-2022, 08:50 AM
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Posted By mjposner

Good read.

Good read.
06-09-2022, 03:41 AM
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Posted By mjposner

Possible TT purchase

Looking at 2003 TT Quatro Cab. No service history, seller only has owned 3 months, 55k miles. Besides getting all fluids changed, i assume I must do cam belt?

Also, is $12k a reasonable price?
09-20-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,318
Posted By mjposner

Also, Seller advises "yes!! the timing belt is...

Also, Seller advises "yes!! the timing belt is done"
09-20-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,318
Posted By mjposner

VegasRoadster said: "This is was a lemon and had...

VegasRoadster said: "This is was a lemon and had far more work than most TTs I've seen. Multiple problems with door trim, AC, and dash. The almost annual checks or replacement of the computer module...
09-20-2014, 01:41 PM
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Views: 2,318
Posted By mjposner

Looking at 2002 Quattro Roadster 225hp Part Two

Now looking at this one:

Cars for Sale: 2002 Audi TT 1.8T quattro Roadster w/ 225hp in Miami, FL 33169: Convertible Details - 355743209 - AutoTrader.com...
09-18-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,307
Posted By mjposner

Thanks iffywoe. The problem is that was what was...

Thanks iffywoe. The problem is that was what was obvious, what else lurks....plus no evidence timing belt was changed, and I looked at the project, above my pay grade as a hack mechanic.

What do...
09-17-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,307
Posted By mjposner

Audi TT too much work so will pass

Well I test drove the car and it had the following issues:

center dash lcd is shot
two codes, P0118 and P0171
Top was manual and very stiff to lower
seats looked like they had gotten wet in the...
09-16-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,307
Posted By mjposner

Is it based on time or mileage for timing belt? ...

Is it based on time or mileage for timing belt? Per Audi service it says 105k miles.

Here is this car's service history:

04/24/2003 Classic Automobiles Inc.
Eastchester, NY
914-779-2020...
09-16-2014, 02:21 PM
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Views: 2,307
Posted By mjposner

Looking at 2002 Quattro Roadster 225hp

Black over baseball with 89k miles. Exterior looks clean, interior is okay, left window door card coming up at window frame, something is coming out of the a/c vent (foam?) and the seats need a deep...
09-21-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,929
Posted By mjposner

Thanks for all the info. My M3 needs a new...

Thanks for all the info. My M3 needs a new engine at a cost of 36k to install...so my insurance company has totaled, but they still have not told me what they will pay me for the car (appraisal came...
09-04-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,929
Posted By mjposner

Thanks for the advice. The car I am looking...

Thanks for the advice.

The car I am looking at has 22k miles and is priced mid 40k.

RS5 is out of my budget.

Awd could come into play someday as I have a house in North Carolina Mountains
...
09-03-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,929
Posted By mjposner

Looking at 2010 S5 to purchase, lots of questions

I have a 2008 M3 with a hydrolocked engine thanks to Issac and it may be totaled by my insurance company. As I prepare for the possibility, I went car shopping today and test drove an S5. The car...
01-19-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 896
Posted By mjposner

Former Allroad owner with Vagcom for sale

I have a Ross Tech Vag Com Hex-Can cable:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/c27oo

It is attached to a Viliv X70 7" tablet pc running the latest
version of the VAG-COM Diagnostic System software.
...
Forum: Audi allroad
01-17-2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,636
Posted By mjposner

Thanks Paul

Thanks Paul
Forum: Audi allroad
01-16-2010, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,636
Posted By mjposner

VagCom w/Tablet PC for sale

As many know I sold my AR and now I am going to sell my diag system.

Before I post in the classifieds I thought I would offer this to the AR community:

I have a Ross Tech Vag Com Hex-Can cable:...
Forum: Audi allroad
12-01-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,952
Posted By mjposner

Why I sold

Still love the AR but was ready to move on...

www.mjposner.com/g8
Forum: Audi allroad
11-08-2009, 06:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,952
Posted By mjposner

Market Value

Dealers were offering me $11,000 in trade-ins. Craigslist at $14,999 got me nothing as well. Mine is a 2004 2.7t, 53k miles, full service history, apr chip, custom wheels, trunk liner, weathertec...
Forum: Audi allroad
10-23-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,860
Posted By mjposner

Glad she arrived okay. I forgot to check here...

Glad she arrived okay. I forgot to check here and when I didn't hear from you I was a little worried. The Lid has been like taht awhile, thought it showed in the pics I sent. It still worked okay....
Forum: Audi allroad
10-15-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,860
Posted By mjposner

Not one available locally and not sure the...

Not one available locally and not sure the premium in price was worth it, especially since I have gone over to the dark side (auto box).

For about 2 grand I can get the same performance, plus...
Forum: Audi allroad
10-14-2009, 03:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,860
Posted By mjposner

So long again...its been great

Well I finally did it (again), I sold my AR to a nice gentleman from Colorado where the ARs quattro will come in handy.

I just got the new car itch and thanks to my part time auto journalist gig...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-23-2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,771
Posted By mjposner

Sagging headliner

My rear headliner starting sagging in the back...Found saggy screws at auto parts store that worked okay to put her back up. My AR must have been built the Monday after Oktoberfest. Sagging...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-16-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 901
Posted By mjposner

Late 04s and 05 2.7t have improved torque...

Late 04s and 05 2.7t have improved torque converter. 4.2 doesn't have this issue.

2.7t has more power upside.

Hwere is chipped vagcom results:

Test results from Vagcom pre and post apr ecu...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-08-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,285
Posted By mjposner

Late 04 and all 4.2s have diffferent TC. There...

Late 04 and all 4.2s have diffferent TC. There is a service bulletin about the 01-early 04 TCs. Mine "failed" at 32k (no driving issues, just warning light. Tranny failed 7k later.
Forum: Audi allroad
09-08-2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,238
Posted By mjposner

One possibility is that the TC failure damaged...

One possibility is that the TC failure damaged the Tranny. The TC failed 125 miles from home so I drove with the warning light on back home.

Michael
Forum: Audi allroad
09-07-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,238
Posted By mjposner

My problems....

11/29/07 31,818 Duro Trans Replace Torque Converter
12/07/07 31,880 Ultimate Euro Replace TPM module
3/21/08 35,123 Ernie Bello replace bushings
5/21/08 27,684 Braman...
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