For Sale: 2004 Audi TT in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

2004 Audi TT Quattro Coupe

"Over 25 years in production and three generations, the Audi TT can rightly claim its place as a piece of iconic automotive design. It pioneered retromodern styling in the years before the millennium, reflecting society's aching nostalgia balanced against the excitement of a new era ahead. The results were striking. The sports car's knockout style shook up the establishment when it entered series production in 1998. This was a revolutionary design, inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic movement sired in Germany and instantly rendered the mainstream competition old hat."Carmagazine.co.uk

For consignment, a 2004 Audi TT Quattro coupe with a title verified 45,677 actual miles. Car manufacturers have different names and ways to express the presence of all wheel drive. Audi proclaims, "quattro isn't just an all wheel drive system-it's what makes an Audi an Audi. Combining exceptional driving dynamics with extraordinary traction and efficiency, quattro creates a driving experience like no other."

Exterior
It was likely the most common color and almost always used in the press materials for the car, Light Silver Metallic adorns this round edged specimen of a sporty, light enough to allow the subtle body lines to shine through, such as the slight flared fenders, the character lines on the hood, and that's about it. The rest is a streamlined assembly of panels and flush mounted headlights and tail lights, groundbreaking at the time and still unique by today's standards. Styling really shines on the rear fascia which includes a gentle wing, integrated valance, and twin tail pipes that are sculpted in while 18-inch wheels add to the modern profile, wrapped in ZR rated tires. The body is straight and clean but there are typical love marks for a 22 year old car. Various scuffs particularly on the rear corners, chipped center cap and wheel paint, a few rock chips up front, and the typical chin scrapes.

Interior
Design focus is carried to the inside where leather bound door panels include circular details on the handles and a tight, netted map pocket. The front black leather bucket seats are as sporty as you'll find and other than a small tear and some light wear on the driver's side, remain in very nice shape. 2+2 seating in the back is tight and accommodated by plump stuffed seats that are in very good condition. Things get serious up front where an ergonomic steering wheel with the pervasive riveted circle design fronts a purposeful instrument cluster with basic dials and digital readouts. Push buttons, circle of course, occupy the center along with a nicely covered AM/FM/CD radio and typical A/C panel. The stout shifter is ultra cool, riveted design included, and based in a rubber boot that resembles the one on the CV joint and artistic cup holders are also on the console over clean black carpet with protective weather mats. Up top, the gray headliner and console are clean and the surprisingly roomy trunk is completely finished in clean gray carpet.

Drivetrain
Here we find the midrange option for 2004, the 1.8 liter DOHC turbo inline four cylinder pumping out 225 horsepower and mated to the 6-speed manual transmission. 3.94 gears are found in front and rear axles and power is routed between them. The bay presents cleanly and intact.

Undercarriage
Dry conditions are found on what we'd call a driver quality undercarriage with surface rust and metal oxidation present but nothing structural or deeper than that. The single exhaust finds the original muffler in back which emits two tail pipes that exit with chrome tips. Four wheel power disc brakes are in play and suspension is independent front and rear with Macpherson struts and multi link respectively.

Drive-Ability
This compact 2+2 was touted for their design, but consumers soon learned of their pleasant driving characteristics which we found during our brief time on the test loop. The car has plenty of pep, straight tracking, and hitting turns will put a smile on your face as your left foot and right hand work together to come out of it. All functions on this TT work as they should but we're locked out of the radio that will need a code recovery. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

Twenty two years later, this one still turns heads. Maybe not classic in the true sense of the word, (yet), but destined to be collectible and at the same time, would make a fantastic daily driver or weekend escape car. We suspect this low mileage Audi won't be in our midst very long.

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your states titling and registration process.

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