I am looking at buying one of two Audi TT's in my area. Choices are:

2000 Audi TT AWD 180 - $13,000
Denim Blue with Blue leather interior. Doesnt have any mods but has had a lot of preventative maintenance done recently. Needs tires. 82,000 mi
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/car/392297228.html

or

2003 Audi TT quattro AWD 225 - $17,000
Dolomite Gray w/ gray leather interior. 225 HP engine which I like. Dealer owned. 78,000 mi
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true


I really would like to have the 225 just because of the added HP and resale value but dont know if it is worth the extra 4k.. opinions?
Also, what kind of maintenance can I expect with these cars, hold up pretty well?
Thanks guys

 

what about this one thrown into the mix...same price as the first dealer one but with 13,000 fewer miles, new tires.

 

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true

my bad, though I had it.. let me know what you think. are these overpriced and am I going to be in over my head in maintenance?

 

hmmm well i would spring a little more for the 225, but thats just MHO and i've never driven a 180 so what do i know?
i also came from a crappy GTI with no power, and i swore the next car i got would be awesome from the start- so i made sure to get something that was quick in stock form.
im sure i will chip it eventually, etc. but im happy for now.
oh and silver is the coolest BTW haha
either way im sure you are gonna be happy. the TT is super rad.