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Title: Which would you go for?
Post by: A7 UFO on 22 February 2012, 09:43: Morning all....haven't been on here for a few years as I've had a break from all things VAG. Looking to get back in with a secondhand TT purchase. Which of the below two would you go for?

Completely standard late spec low mileage mk1 1.8T 240bhp quattro with recaro bucket seats...leaving enough budget for wheels, suspension and engine tuning
(http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=1934550174&width=266&height=200)

or newer low mileage mk2 TT with 2.0 TFSI leaving only enough budget for a remap.
(http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=1941044532&width=266&height=200)

The TFSI engine is supposedly good for big bhp with just a remap and is a lot better engine than the 1.8T. Anyone know if the mk2 is much better as a car than the mk1 other than just the engine?
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Post by: richw911 on 22 February 2012, 09:57: Mk2 with 2.0 TFSI any day :smiley:
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Post by: T_J_G on 22 February 2012, 10:33: Mk2, just looks so much better.
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Post by: Wayne on 22 February 2012, 10:47: Mk2 with the TSFi lump has to be the choice. :smiley:
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Post by: Sam on 22 February 2012, 11:26: Im looking into TT's at the moment, all I can stretch to is the 1.8 225 mk1 which im happy enough with
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 February 2012, 13:14: I read somewhere that the handing is much better on the mk2, so is the power delivery especially low end and the gearbox is smoother.

Even if I didn't read the above I think I would still go for a mk2, MK1 has been around a loooong time now.
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Post by: Milby on 22 February 2012, 13:27: mk2 looks a hell of a lot better :smiley:
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Post by: justalex81 on 22 February 2012, 13:41: you're on some serious crack if you don't get a mk2 :laugh:
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Post by: tweed on 22 February 2012, 14:31: Mk2 all the way!!!
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Post by: clipperjay on 22 February 2012, 17:20: Hello Mate not been around lately!
VWperformance took a pounding :lipsrsealed:

TFSI

MK1 for nostalgia
MK2 for the rawness

Jay
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Post by: richw911 on 22 February 2012, 18:09: See Rhyso for a remap too :wink:
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Post by: scarr89 on 22 February 2012, 19:41: Mk2 FTW. I'd have one anyday! Even though I'm not a hairdresser :wink:
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Post by: Jay on 22 February 2012, 19:50: MK2 for sure, the MK1 looks girly.
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Post by: Thom89 on 22 February 2012, 23:37: Welcome back :cool: :cool:

Thom
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Post by: A7 UFO on 23 February 2012, 09:13: Quote from: clipperjay on 22 February 2012, 17:20
VWperformance took a pounding :lipsrsealed:
we all knew it was going to die eventually. I'm still in touch with Roy, but no others.
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 23 February 2012, 09:37: The MKI TT is based on a Golf4.

The MKII TT is based on a Golf5.

I don't understand the dilemma you have here. :huh:
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Post by: Horney on 23 February 2012, 10:09: Welcome back dude!

MKII all day long, better car in every single way. You can always get wheels and suspension at a later date.

Nick
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Post by: Len on 23 February 2012, 10:41: I think the Audi TT is an ugly car!
Surely you can find something better?
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 23 February 2012, 10:49: Quote from: Len on 23 February 2012, 10:41
I think the Audi TT is an ugly car!
Surely you can find something better?

What, like a Golf3 with Jewish racing brown wheels and blue lights?

I'd be tempted by a super-low miles Golf5 GTI in comparison, to be honest, but if you want a coupe, you want a coupe.
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Post by: Len on 23 February 2012, 10:53: Audi TT is THE worst looking car ever built IMO.
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Post by: Fletcha on 23 February 2012, 11:50: Mk2 with 2.0 TFSI all day long
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Post by: A7 UFO on 24 February 2012, 08:42: Quote from: Diamond Hell on 23 February 2012, 10:49
I'd be tempted by a super-low miles Golf5 GTI in comparison, to be honest, but if you want a coupe, you want a coupe.
I'm put off by limitations of FWD.
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 24 February 2012, 10:56: Quote from: A7 UFO on 24 February 2012, 08:42
I'm put off by limitations of FWD.

You should realise I totally concur with your sentiment.

Golf R then? :grin:
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Post by: A7 UFO on 24 February 2012, 12:43: are R32 engine tuning packages any more mainstream now than they were a few years ago?
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Post by: PenguinGTI on 24 February 2012, 12:44: Gen 2.

A mapped Gen 2 will be quicker than the Gen 1 with all the mods you are planning.

Plus you have a newer car.
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Post by: golfyste on 24 February 2012, 16:10: Defianttly the mk2 mate, is quicker an can handle more power, guessin it handles better, looks a lot better and is jut a nicer car
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Post by: Gavv8 on 26 February 2012, 19:13: I think the mk2 is a better car all round, the mk1 might be quick but its got a poor image and the handling is pony.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 13:23: I'm not so sure now, there's so much you can do to a MK1 TT init

(http://www.barryboys.co.uk/photos12/6ad3bb668d16723ccf2e50e46fd4ff3e.jpg)
(http://www.barryboys.co.uk/photos12/de0620fa4ea064dcb7a53af6138abe24.jpg)
(http://www.barryboys.co.uk/photos8/HBorangeTT2.jpg)
(http://www.barryboys.co.uk/photos7/madfordfiesta_tt1.jpg)
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Post by: golfyste on 27 February 2012, 16:34: ...... They look shocking! :sick:
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 16:37: Quote from: golfyste on 27 February 2012, 16:34
...... They look shocking! :sick:

You're kidding right?....

So you wouldn't fancy the WRX edition then? :grin:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/MarkDavies8463/ChavTT.jpg)
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Post by: richw911 on 27 February 2012, 17:16: ^^^ lol :grin:
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Post by: golfyste on 27 February 2012, 17:39: :sick: :sick:
Naa man bonnet scoops like that should be left on jap cars. Simple

Maybe without the scoop but just looks chavy.
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 18:24: Quote from: golfyste on 27 February 2012, 17:39
:sick: :sick:
Naa man bonnet scoops like that should be left on jap cars. Simple

Maybe without the scoop but just looks chavy.

You know I'm taking the p155 right?
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Post by: golfyste on 27 February 2012, 19:25: Quote from: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 18:24
Quote from: golfyste on 27 February 2012, 17:39
:sick: :sick:
Naa man bonnet scoops like that should be left on jap cars. Simple

Maybe without the scoop but just looks chavy.

You know I'm taking the p155 right?

........do now ha didn't see the " :grin:"
And was startin to get worried there was someone who like it :laugh:
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Post by: Podge92 on 27 February 2012, 23:22: scrap all that and get a leon cupra r!

na mk2 man :)
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Post by: PenguinGTI on 28 February 2012, 00:32: Hmm... I'm beginning to question my earlier advice. The styling of the Mk1 is just so much better than the Mk2. I don't know if the looks are enough to tempt me away from the better engine and the newer interior.

Hmm...
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Post by: bobbarley on 28 February 2012, 00:46: I'd go for the mk2, when you get some extra cash in the future you can really sort it out.
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Post by: danny_p on 28 February 2012, 00:58: got to be the mk2

first of the new tech is going to be better than last of the old tech.

and it'll problay be worth more when your done with it
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 February 2012, 09:29: Quote from: golfyste on 27 February 2012, 19:25
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 27 February 2012, 18:24
Quote from: golfyste on 27 February 2012, 17:39
:sick: :sick:
Naa man bonnet scoops like that should be left on jap cars. Simple

Maybe without the scoop but just looks chavy.

You know I'm taking the p155 right?

........do now ha didn't see the " :grin:"
And was startin to get worried there was someone who like it :laugh:

I was worried that you thought my taste in mods was so poor.. :grin: All those barryboy mk1's are nasty!
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Post by: A7 UFO on 28 February 2012, 16:21: Quote from: Podge92 on 27 February 2012, 23:22
scrap all that and get a leon cupra r!
I don't want to go FWD again.

Quote from: PenguinGTI on 28 February 2012, 00:32
Hmm... I'm beginning to question my earlier advice. The styling of the Mk1 is just so much better than the Mk2. I don't know if the looks are enough to tempt me away from the better engine and the newer interior.

Hmm...
The mk2 looks good with the rear spoiler up but looks a bit plain/low spec with it down.

I have to admit, I'm leaning towards the 240 sport because I prefer the looks and I'll get to play with it.

(http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/795/AudiTTSportred02.jpg)
(http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/795/AudiTTSportred07.jpg)
(http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/795/AudiTTSportred10.jpg)
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Post by: Toby on 28 February 2012, 16:26: Quote from: A7 UFO on 28 February 2012, 16:21
Quote from: Podge92 on 27 February 2012, 23:22
scrap all that and get a leon cupra r!
I don't want to go FWD again.

Quote from: PenguinGTI on 28 February 2012, 00:32
Hmm... I'm beginning to question my earlier advice. The styling of the Mk1 is just so much better than the Mk2. I don't know if the looks are enough to tempt me away from the better engine and the newer interior.

Hmm...
The mk2 looks good with the rear spoiler up but looks a bit plain/low spec with it down.

I have to admit, I'm leaning towards the 240 sport because I prefer the looks and I'll get to play with it.

(http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/795/AudiTTSportred02.jpg)
(http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/795/AudiTTSportred07.jpg)
(http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/795/AudiTTSportred10.jpg)

i like that ALOT iv seen a few about, but never new why they had a black top!
nice!
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Post by: Gavv8 on 01 March 2012, 19:22: See quite a few orange mums dropping off their kids at school in these.. :wink: