Just bought a BAM 225 , I've had 180's but the 225 is pretty special, currently restoring her , incredibly fun to drive very responsive and has a genuine sports car feel in the cabin 👍🏻👍🏻
I’ve just bought a 2003 225 Quattro today. Get it next week. It needs some TLC and I need a hobby during the winter so going to get her looking fresh before the spring. Lots of worn out buttons, lcd broken, some small dents and cracks and some refurbished wheels for starters!!
I got my 2001 tt and I love it.. bought it at 215k miles and it’s still running at 221k! My coworkers couldn’t believe it when I told them it was 23 years old! The tt model is so timeless
I agree. I own one and it still twists heads no matter where you are, young and old, a lot of newer more sophisticated and expensive cars cant replicate. In many heads its like you roll on with a $200000 Porsche while the Car is dirt cheap. Timeless design and one of the most recognizable designs ever made.
Audi TT Mk1s are one of my favorite looking cars ever. I just bought a 2001 roadster in amazing condition in nimbus grey. It’s art. It drives better than my old boxster (Porsche) did, the interior design is just as gorgeous as exterior. It sounds great and love the turbo.
Had a left hand drive first edition, 2 wheel drive 180bhp German import as they were launched, brilliant futuristic car at the time. It’s up there with the best cars I have ever owned.
I’ve been an Alfa driver for twenty years and run a GT 3.2V6, but bought a TT 225 last year for a runabout. Absolutely brilliant car! Fitted a RamAir filter and it’s had a Stage 1 remap. Sticks to the road and a hoot to drive. Surprisingly practical too with such a large boot. Negatives; not many. Yes, compared to my Alfa the TT needs to be hustled and pushed to get the best out of it, font end feeling is a bit numb. Overall, for the current prices, it’s an absolute bargain and I’d highly recommend it.
The colour of the car is called Moro Blue. I had one new with the exact same external colour in 2003. The understeer is partly related to the recall for the spoiler. It wasn't just the spoiler that was added. Audi also updated the electronics so that it caused a little more understeer.
I bought one in May SIlver 1.8 and I am so in love with this car. It is very fun to drive, it gives me very good emotions, elegant inside and out, I love the aesthetics, the mechanics are very good considering that it is from 1999. For me a dream come true, as a curious fact I get the license in October and this is my first own car. The only negative thing I can say is that the speed bumps are very noticeable, but that is because it is a low car, otherwise it is a delight of a car.
Iv had a couple, ov just bought a 225 with a couple of small mods , ill be documenting ig on my channel. They are a bargain at the moment but do hsvee there issues 😅
That will be a statement owing to the far more linear power a VR6 has compared to a turbo 4 pot. I’d say refined is a better term to use than lazy, the VR just needs to be revved to get it to sing. Something it does infinitely better than the 4 pot.
@@Buck3366 Agreed! It's very linear so almost feels slow but it's definitely far from it. Also very torquey low down. One of the best engines in my opinion for general spirited driving.
@@rjj00 They sound great, are generally smaller and lighter than a conventional V6 being staggered in-line and are a truly characterful engine compared to the glut of 1.8 and 2.0 turbo engines that all manufacturers chose to opt to use for mainstream hotter models. Oh and if you throw a turbo on one they are next level rapid ( See Officially Gassed cheap A3 3.2 cheap budget build).
Please feel free to test drive my vr6 iv had all of the mk1s the v6 is the daddy hands down isnt always about speed and out the box the v6 is far better and far nicer place to be pluss launch control 😉
Me too, but the TT wins with running costs and useable load space, if those are important to you. And it is still a great looking car that is nice to drive as a daily.
Just bought a BAM 225 , I've had 180's but the 225 is pretty special, currently restoring her , incredibly fun to drive very responsive and has a genuine sports car feel in the cabin 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice!! Congrats
I’ve just bought a 2003 225 Quattro today. Get it next week. It needs some TLC and I need a hobby during the winter so going to get her looking fresh before the spring. Lots of worn out buttons, lcd broken, some small dents and cracks and some refurbished wheels for starters!!
I got my 2001 tt and I love it.. bought it at 215k miles and it’s still running at 221k! My coworkers couldn’t believe it when I told them it was 23 years old! The tt model is so timeless
I agree. I own one and it still twists heads no matter where you are, young and old, a lot of newer more sophisticated and expensive cars cant replicate. In many heads its like you roll on with a $200000 Porsche while the Car is dirt cheap. Timeless design and one of the most recognizable designs ever made.
Audi TT Mk1s are one of my favorite looking cars ever. I just bought a 2001 roadster in amazing condition in nimbus grey. It’s art. It drives better than my old boxster (Porsche) did, the interior design is just as gorgeous as exterior. It sounds great and love the turbo.
You’re very right, they do drive very nice
Ive a mk1 tt from 2005 ive owned it since 2016 and love it . I will keep it as long as im able to .
Good choice!
I have the exact same model TT but Black inside and out. 2001 with 42.000m what a peach, love it.
Had a left hand drive first edition, 2 wheel drive 180bhp German import as they were launched, brilliant futuristic car at the time. It’s up there with the best cars I have ever owned.
I can see why they were futuristic!
Just picked one up a month ago. I love it to bits.
They’re great cars!
BAM power massively tuneable .. 225 daily drive had her for 4 years belts done and regular serviced .. down pipes changed and stage 1 map 280 bhp ♥️
So.... "Why IS the first generation Audi TT becoming a future classic?" You reviewed the car, but didn't answer the question.
the only one that will become a classic is the manual Vr6, under 1000 were produced
I think the manual and dsg V6 will, that engine sounds the greatest of them all, no manufacturer is putting a engine like that in a small car again
Yes and honestly the mk2 it’s even rarer because they only made them from 2006 up to 2008,
Manual ou dsg they are amazing
@@olli0477 I had a manual mk2 V6 on a 2009 it even had the later centre display white dial like the TTS's instead of red, very rare that late
I just picked up a 2002 225 $500 bucks runs and looks minty!
I’ve been an Alfa driver for twenty years and run a GT 3.2V6, but bought a TT 225 last year for a runabout. Absolutely brilliant car! Fitted a RamAir filter and it’s had a Stage 1 remap. Sticks to the road and a hoot to drive. Surprisingly practical too with such a large boot. Negatives; not many. Yes, compared to my Alfa the TT needs to be hustled and pushed to get the best out of it, font end feeling is a bit numb. Overall, for the current prices, it’s an absolute bargain and I’d highly recommend it.
Just bought a 225 for my first car! Such an amazing car
Congratulations and enjoy!
The colour of the car is called Moro Blue. I had one new with the exact same external colour in 2003. The understeer is partly related to the recall for the spoiler. It wasn't just the spoiler that was added. Audi also updated the electronics so that it caused a little more understeer.
Bloody beautiful that TT 👌👏
I just got a 3.2 Roadster convertible. I absolutely love it.
I bought one in May SIlver 1.8 and I am so in love with this car. It is very fun to drive, it gives me very good emotions, elegant inside and out, I love the aesthetics, the mechanics are very good considering that it is from 1999. For me a dream come true, as a curious fact I get the license in October and this is my first own car. The only negative thing I can say is that the speed bumps are very noticeable, but that is because it is a low car, otherwise it is a delight of a car.
Couldn't agree more! They are a dream to drive
Really lovely cars. I have a 2005 reg in jet black 🖤. Garage every night only comes out in the dry. The 😊 Audi mark one shape is just class. 😊
The sportiest MK1 TT is the 3.2 S line. I have always loved the MK1 TT.
I had the mk1 TT and also a 2015 VW Scirocco and my favourite was the VW
My friend had this engine in his mk1 Leon cupra r good engine with good tuning potential in its day
Nice! Thanks for sharing
I think is a classic now
Great review, is it still up for sale at all?
Thank you. I think it is yes
@@DrivenPlus Great stuff, is there a way I could contact him about the TT please? Thanks.
I will find out for you
The are the modern, drivable and affordable equivalent to a Porsche 356. I have a 2005 3.2 that sounds marvelous with its Scorpion exhaust.
😊my daughter has a 2004 reg in light blue 😊Runs and drives like new 😊
Iv had a couple, ov just bought a 225 with a couple of small mods , ill be documenting ig on my channel. They are a bargain at the moment but do hsvee there issues 😅
I have the exact same model, but in black with black rims; 04 model.
I’m a fan of the mk1 funny never seen one modded like the iRobot film.
Mines a 1999 Quattro 180 in classic silver only just clocked 51k
Stage 1 map it and you will see what the BAM engine can do safely
Good review
Thanks!
It's really the 3.2 which will be the classic
Whoever buys this: REPLACE the oil pump immediately. It's time.
4:44 said nobody ever! How is the VR6 lazy?
That will be a statement owing to the far more linear power a VR6 has compared to a turbo 4 pot.
I’d say refined is a better term to use than lazy, the VR just needs to be revved to get it to sing. Something it does infinitely
better than the 4 pot.
@@Buck3366 Agreed! It's very linear so almost feels slow but it's definitely far from it. Also very torquey low down. One of the best engines in my opinion for general spirited driving.
@@rjj00 They sound great, are generally smaller and lighter than a conventional V6 being staggered in-line and are a truly characterful engine compared to the glut of 1.8 and 2.0 turbo engines that all manufacturers chose to opt to use for mainstream hotter models. Oh and if you throw a turbo on one they are next level rapid ( See Officially Gassed cheap A3 3.2 cheap budget build).
@@Buck3366 Yeah I've been following that build can't wait to see the finished build. I wanted to turbo mine until I saw the costs!
Please feel free to test drive my vr6 iv had all of the mk1s the v6 is the daddy hands down isnt always about speed and out the box the v6 is far better and far nicer place to be pluss launch control 😉
Definitely interested! Where are you located?
I have a 55k miles Quattro sport mk1 for sale
Nice!
Wow that’s low mileage ! May I ask the year of yours ?
@@baistav8958 2005
@@baistav8958 2005
It looks quite stubby. I'd prefer a used Cayman in that segment.
Me too, but the TT wins with running costs and useable load space, if those are important to you. And it is still a great looking car that is nice to drive as a daily.
Audi TT is not a classic in anything but the age. It is a POS that is in the shop more than it runs.