I am looking at buying a 1998 tt w/6 speed. When I test drove the car I noticed when I would press in the clutch to shift from first to second and let off the gas I would hear 3 loud clunking noises. You could hear the noises outside the car. It only happens when I am pressing in the clutch and the car is moving slowly. I have read the other posts but it does not sound like ball bearings in a tin can. The noises have a sharp sound. What could it be? Could the first and second gears be damaged and what I am feeling is slop in the gears or backlash.

I have something similar with my supra with noise when i shift or if your in gear at low mph if you hit the gas and let go kinda like tapping it you can hear it smacking something back infourth...I am getting some new tires tomm and i am getting this noise checked out ..i will let you know what i find out
mike

The problem is normal buy the car!!

I bought it!

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Originally posted by MMsupra:
The problem is normal buy the car!!

how much did you get it for , miles??

I paid $24,700. It has 48,000 miles. However the car had been in an accident (front fender and passenger door replaced) Car was side swiped. But has a perfect paint job.

nice

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Originally posted by JoesSupra:
I paid $24,700. It has 48,000 miles. However the car had been in an accident (front fender and passenger door replaced) Car was side swiped. But has a perfect paint job.

hows the frame look? if the frame is straigh then you got a very good deal.

Only the body panels were affected. The frame appears to be untouched (no welds or bends).