Thoughts on TT mk1

Hades · 1 Jul 2013 at 16:07

I'm finding myself drawn to mk1 TT's recently (225 coupe). I've owned two of them in the past in 2002 to 2004 so know what they are like. Back in those days they were a fairly uncommon sight on the road and in their day felt quite special.

I see that their prices really are at rock bottom now and I'm thinking of buying one to keep long term. It seems a good time right now as a balance between the cars being cheap but still being able to find a relatively good condition, low mileage example.

What are peoples thoughts on them... just a Golf in a frock that will never be special, or something that people will look back fondly on as a style icon?

Brookert · 1 Jul 2013 at 16:23

I think they will be a timeless classic. I'm very happy with my 225 coupe, and the car is very reliable considering the hammering it's probably had from the owners over the years. When you see a mk2 TT, they just don't have something the mk1 does.

If your out testing them, make sure the haldex works. If the front wheels spin easily, the haldex doesn't work. Simples.

rodenal · 1 Jul 2013 at 16:29

Quite like the mk1 TT, though I've always preferred the S3

So long as you accept it for what it is (which you will, you've had two) and don't mind keeping on top of the silly things that will break then why not.

A well kept TT is still a lovely looking car (especially fo rthe cash), inside and out imo

"andy" · 1 Jul 2013 at 17:51

I dont think they have aged well lookswise , used to really like the look of them but now find them a bit 'meh'

get the engine from one and put it in your corrado

Matt82 · 1 Jul 2013 at 18:02

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Youll need to spend a fair bit of money replacing worn out and broken parts to make it feel anything like yours did way-back-when because like any car itll have been neglected to within an inch of its life

Golf in a frock; is a great thing because nothing is particularly dear or complicated to repair.

Would love on in red or merlin purple

Rotty · 1 Jul 2013 at 18:16

while it was a nice car to drive we had nothing but trouble with the one we had

Dr House · 1 Jul 2013 at 18:41

I like the TTQS, really nice looking car and quite fun to drive.

Brookert · 1 Jul 2013 at 21:35

I would trade mine in for a Quattro sport if a had the Wonga at the moment. Love them.

Hades · 2 Jul 2013 at 00:05

"andy" said:
get the engine from one and put it in your corrado

Replace a VR6 12v with a run of the mill 4 pot? Blasphemy lol.

Opinion appreciated though

johnny6 · 2 Jul 2013 at 13:56

My Neighbour has a Mk1 TT 225 coupe in black with black wheels and a red leather interior.

Such a good looking car. Go for it whats the worst that could happen.

Skilid · 2 Jul 2013 at 15:11

Personally can't stand them. Still, prefer the mk1 to the mk2 though (to look at).

pioneer2000 · 2 Jul 2013 at 16:41

Golf in an ugly frock surely?

Lunatic Dreyfus · 2 Jul 2013 at 16:48

They're pretty cars and I think my silver MK1 still turns the odd head when I'm out and about, but getting a mint/low mileage one will be an expensive experience, because any canny seller will know a well looked after TT will command a premium. Especially as they are getting on a bit now.

Ticking of the list of common faults does seem to be a compulsory part of the ownership experience too, and I have to admit I wasn't particularly impressed with my first foray in to supposed 'quality' German engineering.

I still think my old '98 Clio was put together better.

However, when I do occasionly plant the right boot she does go very well indeed and the Quattro system is great from a standing start. It's just the cost of ownership (and the rattles) that means I wouldn't recommend one.

eidolon · 2 Jul 2013 at 18:11

I had a 3.2 V6 TT a few years ago and personally thought it was a great all rounder. Sure there are faster cars, and ones that handle better but if I was only allowed to keep one of the cars I've owned and it had to last the rest of my life, it would be the TT.

hawker1986 · 2 Jul 2013 at 20:52

Test drove a mk1 and mk2 when we were looking, in the end 350z came out on top. Much more fun felt much tighter and still makes me smile. Tbh the smile factors the only thing that will make you want to keep a car like this running when the bills start coming. If it makes you smile and you want it then do it. Guess you know that though

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Personally golf in a frock and aging badly wouldn't do it myself, but if you love it then who cares.

Hawker

Lashout_UK · 2 Jul 2013 at 20:53

I'm finding these quite appealing at the moment, in the right colour combinations and with decent alloys. Hmm!

Hades · 2 Jul 2013 at 21:14

Thanks for the opinions. I'm used to bills, running a 19yr old German car already

AndrewNR · 2 Jul 2013 at 22:23

I think they look awful and when I was a passenger in one about 5 years ago it felt cramped. I do agree it will become a bit of an icon/classic so you may get lucky and avoid depreciation.

Scratch that itch, again.

Lashout_UK · 3 Jul 2013 at 14:36

On that note, went and tested this today:

Very tempted. Really liked the way it drove and felt. Still not entirely sold on the looks but there is something appealing about it. Those fixed Recaro seats are awesome

Hades · 3 Jul 2013 at 21:08

Oh, a quattro sport. Love those. Definitely the one to get.