Rana Mallouh

Hi, i would like to take your opinion about buying a one owner Audi TT 2016, but it has 111k mile on it. Is it smart to buy it?

kevin#34

not easy to give an exact answer...
the EA 888 engine is quite reliable and doesn't suffer from big issues, it all depends on how the car has been maintained (serviced regularly?) and driven... on the other hand, a such high mileage will inevitably influence the resell value

Rana Mallouh

About 20k$
i will ask about the maintenance schedule

Vegas-roadster

I'd pass. I agree with kevin about the engine being strong but at 100K+ you are getting into timing chain replacement time and other high mileage maintenance items like suspension, etc. even if it was well maintained. Since TTs are scarce you need to shop regionally (not just local) and patiently to get the best deal. A quick national internet search shows lots of TTs for sale with about 60K or lower asking $26K and they will negotiate for less. IMO the extra $5K is worth it because you will spend almost that much in 100K maintenance unless you DIY. Also, be advised that the 2016 MY does not have android auto nor carplay. It started in the 2017 MY.

Huey52

Vehicles don't suddenly blow up at 100K miles and especially not given modern engine machining processes and overall build quality.

However as VR cites a complete Service History is all important when it comes to buying an older and/or high mileage vehicle. I don't recall offhand the precise service interval to replace the timing belt but it's typically around 100K so I'd particularly be looking for that. The water pump is typically also replaced when the timing belt is as a matter of 'already in there' convenience.

btw: Wheeler Dealers had an excellent 2002 Mini Cooper 100K service episode. Granted an older model at this point but a very fair and honest appraisal of things to look for. [can't link but you should be able to find it on Motortrend]

macaddict111

Agree, need to look further out. I one-way flew to buy my TTS used. 100k+ is just getting into the maintenance gamble. There's a lot of people who don't know what goes into german car maintenance and just do oil changes. If you can't find complete history on Haldex, DSG, brake fluid, spark plugs and oil changes, don't even think about it.

Gbob

I just sold my '16 TTS with under 50K miles.
I would suspect there are TT's out there with similar mileage for sale- Perhaps at a higher price.

But, knowing that Audi's are expensive cars to own post warranty, I would opt for a lower mileage car and spend the extra money.
If I were to pursue that car, I would make sure it had maintenance records available.
I'd also try to negotiate as low a price as possible.
B

J-Fly

I know you have to replace a timing belt but why would you have to replace a timing chain?

Huey52

There’s either a timing belt or a timing chain, not both. Chains are more reliable over time.

VGM911

Rana Mallouh,

In general, a newer car will be in better condition and carry a higher price than an older car with high mileage, saving on maintenance and repair costs (especially if under warranty). However, depreciation and insurance most assuredly will be higher.

Conversely, an older car carries a lower acquisition cost, but typically has higher maintenance and repair costs over the remainder of its life. However, depreciation and insurance costs will provide savings for the owner.

So you either pay at the front end by buying a higher priced newer/lower mileage car, or you pay at the back end with higher repair/maintenance costs on the older, higher mileage car. The choice is yours.