Audi TT purchase

I am looking to purchase a 2009 or 2010 Audi TT 2.0 coupe but do i go for the petrol or diesel version, I do approx 15k miles per year and do i go for the full leather or half leather seats.

Asked on 2 July 2011 by audi lady

Answered by Honest John

The 2.0 chain cam petrol is a nicer drive. The 2.0 diesel is more economical but is likely to throw up more expensive running repairs like timing belt, dpf dmf, egr, etc, that can soon wipe out any fuel economy advantage.

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