Guest uk_spek Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Just having a look through Autotrader, getting myself upto speed with the prices of a uk spec TT, and I found a red, TT, uk spec one with 210 clicks on the clock and a full service history for £5150. Now, my question is....are the engines THAT good, or would you avoid like the plague? At 5 grand, i suppose you could drop in a new unit if it went west, but i suppose you have to consider general wear and tear on the other parts. Any imput is gratefully received. Will be looking properly as of Feb '05. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 The engines if looked after, can go on for ever. I'm sure theres a few on here that are coming up to 200k mark. Seems a very low price for a UK tt. Have you double checked all the history?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Is it the one from Mercury Cars?? That's not too far from me. http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/dpage_photoad.asp?abname=cetrading&pageid=1&id=200447172690775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 I think the general opinion is that if the oil is regularly replaced, then the engine itself is bullet proof. However, the turbos, transmission and drivetrain might be another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 There is a UK TT serviced by Chris Wilson that has over 300K on the clock. I think apart from alternator, brakes and a few other small items it is all original and going strong and a daily motorway cruiser. So the one referred to may have a another 100K or so to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest uk_spek Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Yeah, its that one in the link above. Are they a reputible firm? Might have to try and sell the BMW earlier if they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Originally posted by uk_spek Yeah, its that one in the link above. Are they a reputible firm? Mate i've actually looked at this car. The guy was nice enough, the car is not all that bad (bodywise it seems excellent for the mileage), however it would not start! despite turning over well. It did nearly splutter into life once and i made sure i was at the back all the time he was trying and it did puff out a fair bit of blue smoke. This could be worn valve seals and nothing more, or it could be far more serious. Also noted evidence of oil running into the airbox, not fresh but any sign not good IMO, turbo seals may be going / gone. Also FSH was not what i'd call it. Majority of stamps were there but no invoices to support the work and also some large 10K+ mile service intervals. IC was the worst i'd seen, but Rad was recent and coolant fresh. Even though it was cheap it, it gave me very few good vibes TBH. Saying that the £1K recon turbo's for sale on here and say £500-750 of labour (say £6500 all in) and it could well be ok, but its not a car that IMO would give you many more trouble free miles as it stands...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 I'd stay clear mate, if i were you and wanted a Supra for that price i'd go for a Jspec TT, you can pick up a stock Auto for around £7-8k which will be in good nick. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxygene Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Originally posted by terribleturner The engines if looked after, can go on for ever. I'm sure theres a few on here that are coming up to 200k mark. Seems a very low price for a UK tt. Have you double checked all the history?? Yeah I can second that! My car is coming up for 160,000 miles (should be in another 300 miles as it goes!) and it still going strong. I have had head gasket changed/turbo re-con at (128,000 miles) and have just had big ends done at (156,000 miles) and he is still going like a dart! And for the last 30,000 miles, I have been having regular oil changes (guys go on I know you are gonna take the P!$$ outta me!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usmann A Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Oxy, if youd be kind to share, whats exatly being done? bearing changes I presume? did you suffer a big end bearing failure? just interested mate. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Originally posted by Usmann A Oxy, if youd be kind to share, whats exatly being done? bearing changes I presume? did you suffer a big end bearing failure? just interested mate. thanks yeah come on oxy spill the beans on your big ends (oo er missus) and what happened with the head gasket .............your public awaits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest uk_spek Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Cheers for the advice scooter. Much obliged. Think I will post a few of you guys on here when the time comes next year (sounds ages away when you say it like that!). Reading all your posts is really helping me chaps, so keep the good advice rollin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Originally posted by oxygene Yeah I can second that! My car is coming up for 160,000 miles and it still going strong. I have had head gasket changed/turbo re-con at (128,000 miles) and have just had big ends done at (156,000 miles) Sorry Oxy, no offence mate, but that sounds a bit like Trigger's broom in Only Fools and horses. (had the same broom for 25 years, just replaced 14 heads and 12 handles) AIUI if its had new turbos, new head gasket and new big end bearings, it hasn't really reached 160,000 miles and still going strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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