Perceptions of Mk1 Audi TT?

[carter711]

I Have been milling over the classifieds as I regularly do and have noticed that Mk1 TTs can now be had for not a lot of cash.

These two in particular caught my attention...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1115531.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1052505.htm


I'm generally of the opinion that Mk1 TTs are for posers, battymen (I seem to remember it was awarded 'gay car of the year' a short while after it's release?) and girls so have forbidden myself from prospective ownership.

Is it just me who thinks like this or is the Mk1 Audi TT an acceptable, well priced, modern 'sporty' car for a straight man in his 20's?

[carter711]

Brabus Jord said:

Im going from a Brabus Roadster

You can't get much more batty than that!

[carter711]

Yea I actually quite like the looks of the roadster.

[carter711]

Well, I'm learning from this thread.
I've learnt that the Mk1 TT is indeed a capable, GVFM sports car expecially when easily remapped to give 260-270bhp.
With a few tweeks the handling can be improved to make a very good daily driver that I believe will one day make classic status.

For the reasons above I am able to lessen my 'fashonable' perceptions of the TT and recognise it for what it is, a very good allrounder that can be largely improved with a few well planned modificatuions. It's styling was revolutionary when it was released but over time our eyes have got used to the shape so it makes less of an impact. I think in black with black wheels they can look quite stealth and purposeful.