Mk1 TT - 1.8T or 3.2?
Discussion
Hi all.
After lockdown is over, depending on my work situation I hopefully won't be going back to commuting via train 5 days a week and instead be doing 2 maybe 3 days max and definitely won't be subjecting myself to the trains again so will need a cheapish commuter. The more I look at mk1 TTs the more I want one and with what seems like a reasonably sensible budget of £3k, there are loads.
I'm not overly fussed between manual and DSG, neither the 1.8T 225 or 3.2. I think in an ideal world I'd get a 3.2 DSG coupe of which there are a few around for sub £3k but am I opening myself up for a world of potential bork with a DSG TT for under £3k? In my head a 1.8T manual would be a load cheaper and easier to fix if it needed anything major like gearbox work?
Whats the consensus??
After lockdown is over, depending on my work situation I hopefully won't be going back to commuting via train 5 days a week and instead be doing 2 maybe 3 days max and definitely won't be subjecting myself to the trains again so will need a cheapish commuter. The more I look at mk1 TTs the more I want one and with what seems like a reasonably sensible budget of £3k, there are loads.
I'm not overly fussed between manual and DSG, neither the 1.8T 225 or 3.2. I think in an ideal world I'd get a 3.2 DSG coupe of which there are a few around for sub £3k but am I opening myself up for a world of potential bork with a DSG TT for under £3k? In my head a 1.8T manual would be a load cheaper and easier to fix if it needed anything major like gearbox work?
Whats the consensus??
Mrs MRT owned a 3.2 TT some years ago, DSG and she loved it. The DSG played up and was sold as it was, after leaving her in the middle of a DC whilst crossing it with no drive. Never drove it again and won’t have anything DSG.
I had a 225 1.8t roadster, last year that I bought for peanuts. It was woeful, the drivetrain was fine but everything else around it was borked
A 3.2 or 225 1.8t coupe with a manual box, that would be great
I had a 225 1.8t roadster, last year that I bought for peanuts. It was woeful, the drivetrain was fine but everything else around it was borked
A 3.2 or 225 1.8t coupe with a manual box, that would be great
I've had both in manual formats. So, the 1.8 225 is cheaper to run (mpg) and the repairs will cost a lot less. Timing chain replacements are a major cost - £500 ish for the 1.8 and £1k ish for the 3.2.
The 3.2 looks better with different aero package and it feels more relaxed when motoring. For commuter driving the DSG is better, but that's it.
For a £3k budget, you would be better off searching for a well maintained 1.8 225. The insurance might also be cheaper for the 1.8.
The choice is yours, but buy carefully and you can save a lot of money long term.
The 3.2 looks better with different aero package and it feels more relaxed when motoring. For commuter driving the DSG is better, but that's it.
For a £3k budget, you would be better off searching for a well maintained 1.8 225. The insurance might also be cheaper for the 1.8.
The choice is yours, but buy carefully and you can save a lot of money long term.
Never driven a TT but I do have an R32 with the same engine.
Its a great engine, probably more relaxed and sounds awesome but its slow. I guess the TT will be a little lighter and I suppose it depends on what you are looking for. MPG in the R32 is crap and expect 20-25mpg.
Probably best to drive both. Personally I would get a 225 and modify it.
Its a great engine, probably more relaxed and sounds awesome but its slow. I guess the TT will be a little lighter and I suppose it depends on what you are looking for. MPG in the R32 is crap and expect 20-25mpg.
Probably best to drive both. Personally I would get a 225 and modify it.
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