My Endless Project Car Is DONE!! // 2001 Audi TT Quattro Review
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Finally reviewing my 2001 Audi TT Quattro, that I have been bringing back from the verge of scrap to fully restored over the past 3 years on CZcams.
Thank you URO Tuning for overnighting a 2nd Fuel Pump just in time to finish this project up!
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Sarah - I'm 100% sure everyone here is proud and amazed at what you have accomplished!! Congrats! The cherry on top was the perma-smile you had while driving it around. It's a beautiful car.
Sarah your as hot as your car's
Did you find out about the heating problem on the TT because my wife’s that’s the same thing anyway big big fn of everything you do
Looks like you done a nice job on the rebuild
This is the reason I follow your channel. You make dreams come true one car at a time.
I enter 3 vehicle giveaways a month and this giveaway bay far is the most I spent my time and money on. The fun is shopping for items and hand printing the ink on each postcard I mailed was fun. Still! the odds of me winning are low but the daydreaming of owning my 1st project car was worth it and very entertaining. My boring days at work all this month were less boring because of the dream... the what if.....factor. GL to all in getting this gem! I hope you do this again in the future as well.
I bought a 2005 TT sLine 3.2L Quattro with DSG back in 2007. It been my daily driver ever since. In my first ten years of ownership, the only thing i had ever had to fix on my TT was a $40 brake light switch. Just recently, i had to replace a fuel pump And I finally replaced the cluster to fix the dreaded red screen issue. But that has been it. Engine and DSG transmission have been bulletproof. 16 years and 140k miles this TT has been the most reliable, lowest cost of ownership car i have ever had.
Whoever receives this car better and I mean better take care of it the way Sarah has. This is the cleanest TT on Earth.
Phenomenal job Sarah. Bravo! The TT looks gorgeous.
And Sarah is also looking mighty fine today as well.
You have turned me into a TT fan.
@@bobuncle8704 Yes, Sarah is looking Gorgeous, almost forgot what the video was about.
As a TT owner and lover just can say Thanks Sarah ...
“Brava!”, you mean.
I have never seen you smile this much while doing a car review. Just look at her smile when she is going to show the undercarriage of the TT. Emotional Sarah. Very understandable 👌 👏. Great job. 👍
A friend of mine had an early TT. It was the first one I ever saw and I lived in Beverly Hills where you saw everything. It was the coolest sort of battleship grey colour that has just recently become very popular but at the time was unique and that made this car look like something from another planet. It was also really fun to drive.
I still remember seeing the TT as a concept car in a book when I was a kid, then watching in amazement as it became an actual thing that you could see on the roads. For a model that’s over 20 years old, it still looks futuristic. Great job restoring and even improving on the original design!
Got to love the way Sarah realises that only she would remove a front sub frame to clean it.
Sarah it is not weird. Honest.
We love you for it. 😊❤👍👍
Truthful to the core Sarah, you could have been hyping it since you worked on it but your honesty just makes you shine.
Great job with the TT. I bought one new back in 06 , the 225 model. I upgraded turbo, intercooler, fuel pump, rails, injectors, clutch, exhaust (3 1/2" straight from turbo back to Borla muffler), blow off valve, all new cooling, turbo , intake piping. Two shops did work and then, tuning. I had that little beast dynoed at crazy (for the time) 485HP, 465TQ (crank). I could easily beat Z06s, turboed 350z's ect...... it was a little monster. I had all upgrades done at 14k miles and absolutely drove the p-ss out of it until 95k miles, with luck and proper routine maintenance, not a single thing on the car ever broke. That car was such a blast.
This styling of this car had such a big impact when it came out and looked like nothing else. Even Toshiba laptops of the period used the styling cues of the headlights in their screen casing. Your sense of style really shines with this car and what you have done is brilliant and has been very entertaining to watch. Congratulations on the achievement. ✔
I remember when you drove it home, a miracle it made it. I lost track of how many times you took that front bumper cover off. The best part of this video is how happy you are driving it.
placed it in service mode
Tenacity is what you have Sarah to complete a project like this...I have been a German car mechanic going on 37 years now - I entered to win...however knowing these cars so well, I pray I don't - even though you made it one of the best TT's in the country 😉
I think by the time I wrap up a few last minute bugs discovered during filming this review it should be good for a while!
I never understood this 8n TT story was problematic. I have a TT 8n 1.8 T 180 since 2006 and never had a single problem with it. Basically, it's just maintenance and nothing else, now it's 190,000 km. Maybe I'm very lucky, or maybe I just know how to estimate my car so I don't get any nasty surprises.
This is the first time I've seen a build online where I liked everything that was done to it and wouldn't change anything. Not that my opinion and tastes mean anything, but well fucking done! Whoever won this is lucky!
I love the emotional attachment to the car you have. Only car people will get it. Hardest car for me to part with was my 2004 Cobra. Was my dream car and owned it for 5 years. Miss it everyday!
Great build and I'm sure the winner will be stoked to get it!
Sarah, It has been a real treat to watching and listening to you this year. Your very good in front of the camera and, and (a stutter...) you somehow seem to stay very clean while wrenching. Your beauty and brains mixed with common sense and patience make you an uncommon CZcamsr. I wish you all the success in the future. I be watching. Thank you.
Watched you fighting with this car from the beginning on. Finally you made a perfect giveaway out of this. Great job Sarah. Honest review. 😉Ende gut, alles gut, as we say in Germany. ✌️
Sarah congrats on finishing Tater Tot. You are correct in saying that it's a pain in your a$$ but you love it because it's your pain in the a$$!
The Beatles said it best...... And In The End.......The Love You Take, Is Equal To The Love You Make. The TT, made by or remanufactured by the Love of Sarah, so adeptly reviewed with her enticing marketing skills, and provocative use of "T & A", in this video, makes this a Special Car!!! Bravo, Sarah. Now for the Gumpmobile
"This car sucks to work on period the end" You took the words right out of my mouth. I have the 2002 audi 225hp roadster convertible. THE BIGGEST PAIN IN THE ASS TO WORK ON HANDS DOWN!
Congratulations Sarah-N-Tuned!!
A huge feather in your cap!
Excellent work! Whoever wins this car is one lucky individual!
The "Tot" looks amazing, way better than new. Congrats on 400k, on to 1M !!! Hope to see you at SEMA
As a proud owner of a MK1 VR6, these cars truly are special given the timeless design and rarity (here in the US anyway.) Even after years of ownership, I still look back at it after parking and that’s an appreciation that is truly indicative of a future classic. Kudos to you for all the hard work you’ve put towards what is a vehicle that deserves it.
As one of those Audi people .... the hours I spent under and over my original Quick Brown Fox.... Or my 4000's! Er and A4s ... now an A5. And my sons' A4s and S4, ...... er.... Loved your comments! When they are happy... WOW!
Congrats! Somebody's going to get a very sweet ride!
I miss little Sarah. :(
Also, congrats on 400,000 subs!
Golly. That’s a lot of eating. Is Subway the new sponsor???🤔
@@bobuncle8704 Yup, that's right!! (with that "out-tro" I think Sarah may have a bright future in car sales...) 🤣
We hope little Sara is successful in her current venture.
@@bobuncle8704 ???
I miss little Sarah too!
The end of and era-and the start of a new one. Congratulations on finishing TT and 400k subs!!🤗👍
You did something 90% of car people never do: You finished it! Congrats. And I agree with you on the Audis. You need to love working in them to enjoy them. ;-)
Sarah, your journey with the TT has been interesting to watch. I’m the TT owner in Colorado that sent you the Schnell license plate and the jump drive of TT “stuff”. I found your channel while searching for anything TT related and jumped in very early in the adventure. Your growth as a presenter, wrench turner, and humorist, has been amazing. I’m hooked and look forward to your following builds. A thought if I may, and as you noted in the last video that TT was DOA, dead on arrival. It saddened me a lot that someone or some series of owners abused the car that much. You did what I sure most of us thought you could do and not only breath life in the car, but sent it to the beauty salon and the gym. On a last note, please don’t continue to share that Audi(s) break all the time. I’ve had in this order (1990 90 20vq/2001 A4 Avant 1.8t quattro/2002 TT 1.8t 225 coupe, quattro/2005 TT 1.8t 225 roadster, quattro/2005 TT 1.8t 225 coupe, quattro/and my wife’s 2000 TT 1.8t 180 coupe, quattro) we have put the better part of ½ a million miles on them and the only real “ag” was the “bomb” (pressure vessel) in the 90 20v that need replaced more than I thought was necessary. Heck the Audi(s) have given me less problems than the several Porsche(s) I’ve had. Please keep up the great work, and I look forward to hearing what car you’re replacing the TT with.
Exactly. I have a TT 8n 1.8 T 180 fwd since 2006. I never had a problem with it, and it is currently 190,000 km. It has always been well cared for, and it is an extremely solid car.
Bonjour à vous mes amis
Je suis français et je rejoins votre avis. Je suis l'heureux propriétaire d'une Audi TT 1.8 180cv 49833 miles et j'ai aucun problème avec ce véhicule que je trouve parfait car il est solide et élégant à la fois. J'ai 31 ans et malgré qu'il existe des modèles bien plus prestigieux je l'ai toujours trouvé a mon gout déjà a l'âge de 7 ans son design futuriste m'avait beaucoup attiré et elle a magnifiquement bien vieilli.
Futur voiture de collection. En tout cas pour ma part je suis très heureux à son volant et j'apprécie beaucoup regarder ça ligne lorsqu'elle est stationnée. Je pense sincèrement que le 1.8T est un moteur très solide
What a beautiful work of art you've made! Easily one of the best builds on the youtubes.
I would be dang proud to be the new owner of TeeterTott. You’ve done an amazing job Sarah. You should be exceptionally proud of what you’ve achieved.
It wasn’t a labor of love, at least not on the TT’s part. It fought you hammer and tong all the way. It qualified as a problem child and you still managed to show love to it despite it’s fighting you the entire time. Those of us who were there from the beginning can say we remember when it was extremely uncooperative! You deserve a medal for patience and perseverance on this journey. I was ready to call in an air strike on it in your behalf. No one should have to put up with this much grief. You’re exceptional in every way and you have great help to! Cheers Sarah and lots of love to you for this monumentous effort over time!😃👍🏻💖
I can't believe how fast 3.5 years just flew by! You definitely killed this project, this car is now (hopefully) a legitimate daily driver that you can have fun in, and there was many times you wanted to turn your back on it, but you didn't. I just want you to understand this Sarah: you've definitely inspired many people with your dedication and I hope you never stop doing what you love. It's just nice to have a purpose in life, you know, even if that purpose constantly gives you headaches and frustration, the end result is worth it.
Congrats Sarah. Fantastic job. You nailed the mods. Your work ethic and attention to detail are inspiring.
Well done, Sarah - great that you manged to find the time to get the review done!
Congrats on the 400K subs. 🙂🙃🙂🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧
"I don't know why; I shouldn't, but I love this vehicle" haha welcome to vw/Audi. I've felt that way for 28 years since my first Mk1 GTI. Been through and rebuilt over 30 including almost every model and generation of each :) They all share that quote
Sarah what's so great about the TT is that you built it.
The first Sarah-n-Tuned video I saw was when you were doing some of the early suspension upgrades, and it's been quite the ride to get it done. I agree it's got a lot of character and tons of old-school charm, both things missing from most of today's computerized safety pods. With all the upgrades and general repair work you've done, I wouldn't be surprised if this car is actually pretty reliable, despite Audi's reputation of cars that become money pits once they are a few years old. I hope whoever wins this truly appreciates how unique it is and doesn't just turn it into a museum piece that never gets back out on the road where it belongs.
It's like that kid that always got suspended at school is now going to college lol so happy for you Sarah, hats off to you for the time, patience, and money you've put into the car. Bravo!!
I like that you were all smiles when you were driving the TT. You should be very proud and pleased with your self!
I had a 2000 1.8t for 4 years 10 years ago, it was very reliable, only thing was the last year i had it my window on the passenger side went bad. Loved it so much!! Just watch out for that oversteer snapback ob rain and snow.
Great review! I confess, that I got a little emotional watching you do this video because of all the time and work you put into it. It felt like we were there with you along the way.
Congratulations Sarah on 400k!!!!! You and your channel deserve it. Can't wait to congratulate you on 500k! The TT looks amazing. It amazes me on how some cars look a little gimmicky when new, but look up to date 20 years later. That Tot is one of those cars.
It's probably the most reliable TT on the planet after all the work and patience that have been lavished on it.
Certainly the cleanest.
If, in the past, you had told me I would spend hours watching someone recite every known detail imaginable about cars I would have laughed at you ... until I watched this lovely woman ... thank you Sarah!
Grats on getting her done Sarah, we had faith in you!!
You're the best! on to 500k and a Million!
So happy you were able to finish it in time to do one your wonderful reviews. When you were giving the final scores, you were a little emotional and it makes sense. You put so much time, energy, and money into this project and wound up with something that is so much better than what you started with. Love your channel!
I can't believe you gave this away. It's just fits you so well.
It wasn’t unreliable per sé, just very neglected! Now it’s awesome
Awesome job Sarah! Perseverance and patience. Your work ethic is motivating.
Thank you.
By By Teeter Tot! Not my favorite car at all but you did such an amazing job on it, Sarah. Whoever gets it is getting a better than new TT. Good luck to him/her. Such a nice thing for you to do Sarah giving this car away. You are truly a class act. Weird and awkward (which is why we love you) but a class act none the less.
Tater Tot is an incredible restoration! I really like your dirty jokes, OCD detail commentary and prep. The plaid seats are like VDUBS! Really nice!
That is pretty impressive that everything is still working/not broken. I have a 2001 VW, all the plastics are brittle/breaking, all the Audi's from that era I have looked at have been a wreck of broken buttons, displays, lights, ect...
I started watching this channel back when there were 600 subscribers because I was looking for Forester content. I was excited to see Sarah purchase an Audi because I previously owned an A6 4.2 Quattro. My A6 was the best car I ever owned. I now drive a poor man’s Audi - the Forester.
To be frank I was shocked at the condition of the TT when it was purchased. To bring it back to life the way Sarah did was an incredible journey. Thanks to Sarah ( and Charlie ) for taking us all along for the ride. I hope fans of this channel spot Tater Tot out on the road & make sure the new owner is taking great care of the car & loving the car the way Sarah intended.
Nice to see our favorite Short Stuff again, even if it's only in a flashback.
"The little Audi that could" has really come a long way! Congratulations on such a great achievement, your hard work has really paid off.
I started my career in 1978 fixing Audis at Vasek Polak Porsche-Audi. There were still 100ls models coming in and the 4000s & 5000s were new. Believe me, Audi ALWAYS made the most unreliable pos's in the industry.
Love your videos Sarah! Keep up the great work. It shows, how much you put into them.
I can't believe you are giving this away after putting in all the sweat and effort to restore it. Beautiful job!
Congratulations. Well done.
Always liked the lines to the TT.
Interior is top notch, Corbeau seats, rear seat delete,
and all the fine details you addressed.
I cracked up when you gave the wrench score of 1.4.
400k Subs.!!! Congrats young lady, you are so deserving. Your channel is on fire and so are you! 🔥🔥🔥🙏☘️
After all the hours, replacement parts, frustrations, cussin' (hilarious), and OCD cleans, it's finally finished. Have followed your channel for 3 years, and wait impatiently for every new vid. Great job Sara 🤟
Thanks, Borg Warner, for building the 02M with crappy, breakable, brass Gear-Selector Forks; really enjoyed taking my Transmission out to replace the Notorious broken brass rivet! - 🖕🏼
Awesome job finishing TeeterTot, Sarah! I remember the day you picked it up. Thanks for not giving up on the car. 👍
Great work Sarah! It's been a fun journey watching you trouble shoot and restore/mod the car!
I just watched an entire car video on CZcams for the first time in a long time. Nice work on this beautiful little TT. Love it.
This was my favorite video. What a journey. And tater tot’s new owner is very lucky.
Time you had. Worked out it did.
Congrats on 400K!!! Still hope I win in spite of how much of a pain in the ass that car has been for you over the years. You did a great job bringing it to where it is now.
Your comment about Audi reliability surprised me. I have owned about 10 Audis over the last 30 years, including 5 TTs, and I've never had reliability problems with any of them.
I have to pull you on this girl , I've had my Audi TT since 2002 and it broke down once in all that time , a crankshaft censor fault.. never stop loving it...🤩
This is the reason I follow your channel. You make dreams come true one car at a time.😁
I’ll let my friend know about it. It has been fun watching your journey if working on it. Mr-Dos is still my favorite.
I never paid attention to these cars because I was living in Japan at the time. Timeless design.
What a show piece, not only as a cool car, but your talents. Your perseverance has resulted as an impossible dream come true!
Congrats on hitting 400k. Loved the journey with the TT, it’s been fun to watch and damn you sorted that car out. The improvements are spot on for that car.
*Thank You* Sarah - @12:54 truly all legit props for your skill and commitment. 👍
How are you not at 1 million subs? Love the videos. The TT looks amazing.
Your pride in your work and accomplishment really shines through in this video. And it should! And thank you for pronouncing "Bilstein" properly!
Congratulations! Glad to see it finished, so happy for you!
That Borla sounds really nice!!! Most the Borla exhausts I've heard were loud and raspy, that sounds amazing!! Low and mellow, just like me!
Nah, it’s slightly louder than factory until you’re WOT, then it gets a bit deeper. Zero rasp though!
Amazing work! Out of all the car CZcamsrs whose build series I've seen, yours feel the most _real,_ both in the sense of attainability and in terms of how clear it is how much work you're putting into them. Whoever wins this car will be very lucky, and I hope they take care of it as well as you have.
Sarah, I was driving to North Brunswick NJ on a back road yesterday and saw a dark grey TT sitting up on blocks in someone’s driveway with no wheels on it. I thought, cool Sarah has inspired someone else’s obsession.
You're beaming with pride! As you should! Amazing job! Very nicely done. Looking forward to the Ranger build.
This came out AMAZING! Now go take a rest! Lord knows you've earned it after this fuster cluck of rushing and parts lost in the mail. Congrats!
Oh, one more thing - when I win this, will you sign the glove box? Charlie too.
That's a great idea mate. Second that idea.
Sarah, I absolutely love all the attention, effort and dedication you put into this car! I've been following you on the journey, eagerly waiting for new videos, eventually giving up on it until I just now discovered this one. I own a silver mk1 TT myself and it's great to see how you brought yours back to life! Unbelievable to see the before / after! I also appreciate that you subtly enhanced it cosmetically, without ricing it out and sticking closely to the factory look. What a great car!
So much work, frustration at times, Silent cursing I'm sure and in the end it is given to one lucky person. You are awesome. But the little vacuum keeps on doing its thing without a care.
Nice nail art again too.
Teeter Tot is a brand new car. You did a fabulous job on this old Audi. It really sounds great and better than the TT we wrecked on Mission Impossible II.
I would love to own this car.
I’ll bet you’re glad to be finished with it😄 it looks great and seems to keep you happy regarding all the upgrades and final performance. A successful project, well documented and impressive in it’s completed form. I hope it’s new owner appreciates what you’ve done as your thinking and efforts border on art. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 I’ll be hotly anticipating the next project.
oh it's definitely art
As a fellow TT owner…I share your pleasure and your pain…spoiled child that always misbehaves yet is so cute and delightful you cannot help but love it!!! Well done Sarah and congratulations
Impressive. The car looks gorgeous and love the look you dressed up to present it.
The car is looking absolutely stunning. You did a really really good job on updating it and keeping it clean
Hi Sarah, you've made one of the best TTs going. Congratulations on the years of hard work paying off. I've always wondered one thing, how does a woman who works in cars almost daily keep such stunning looking nails? 💅🤔🙂
U r a Incredible person/technician/mechanic ~ I love that Audi, and all the upgrades/cleaning/passion you gave that heap...and now a Gem ~ the colour is perfect with those seats !
I had so much fun commuting 50 round trip miles between Long Beach and LA, 5 days/wk. in my “ALMS” 2000 something TT 2.0 Turbo. I loved that Hollywood feeling every morning when the lights would come on and the red leather seats lit up with Amore (leather treatment) shine. Sadly, I gave it up when my poor wife could not take the “sport” car experience in her aching muscles any longer.
Those seats are the sprinkles on the sundae, so dope! Amazing resto, it looks and sounds awesome! Someone is gonna be so lucky, hope it's me! Congrats on the clean machine Teetertot!
Yeah, I’m kinda obsessed with the seats lol
What could be more perfect than you getting this project completed so excellently, producing one of your best ever car reviews, AND breaking the 400,000 subscriber mark, all at once! Congratulations, Sarah! 👍👍👍
Well done Sarah! 400K subscribers and on your way to a million. Your content is fresh and educational. I loved the journey with the TT (it looked painful at times). You take on projects and add humour to a sometimes humourless jobs(ie. Mr. Dos). Keep it up!
The 8N TT held a world record for the amount of colours it was offered in. 😎🤜🏼🤛🏼🇦🇺🍀😊
Great review Sarah! Thank you for all of the hard work, blood, sweat and tears you put into this project. Also, thank for you the time you spent editing the video and now that it's done I hope you can get some quality down time.
Such a great build but, it will never replace your beautiful TTs
I owned both a 225 when it came out (without the spoiler or ESP) and the VR6 with the double clutch auto. Love your enthusiasm and your amazing work on this beauty.
Well done! I like the choice of materials on the seats too.