Dad's retirement project - TT flavoured
Discussion
Following the sale of my Silver 225 back in late 2016, it was always missed and I wished I hadn't sold it....
following a conversation with my Dad not long after selling it he said "oh... i'd have loved to have had it, I've always liked the TT".
So kicking myself that I hadn't been able to give him mine, I kept on at him that he really should get his own and enjoy one in his retirement... well it took 3 years of bloody nagging him and today we went and picked up the new toy... it will be a high day and holiday car and something for us to repair and work on together, what it really means is he'll make the tea and i'll be doing to mechanicals....
So, what have we got?
She is a 2004 TTC 225 in Dolomite Grey, with grey leather... Matches my S5 rather well.... big brother/little brother...
beautifully presented by the garage we bought it from and full credit to Ben at BC Performance (https://www.bcperformance.co.uk/) who was a delight to deal with...
Totally standard, with factory fitted cruise control and cup holders....
Ben had had the wheels fully refurbished inside and out, done properly and the dash had just been repaired prior to us arriving today.
Plans...
new number plates ordered
new climate panel ordered (to replace the broken climate controls)
Drivers seat bolster needs redying so a kit will be orddered to address that
Full main service, including cambelt, water pump and tensioners (wanted to do this myself rather than have a garage do it and always wonder if done right)
Remove sump to replace the oil pick up pipe
Strip brakes front and rear to repaint them all (nothing wrong with them, just not in the condition we want)
Tomorrow (weather permitting) is deep clean day and bright some depth to the paintwork....
Dad is buzzing and wants to hug her.....
following a conversation with my Dad not long after selling it he said "oh... i'd have loved to have had it, I've always liked the TT".
So kicking myself that I hadn't been able to give him mine, I kept on at him that he really should get his own and enjoy one in his retirement... well it took 3 years of bloody nagging him and today we went and picked up the new toy... it will be a high day and holiday car and something for us to repair and work on together, what it really means is he'll make the tea and i'll be doing to mechanicals....
So, what have we got?
She is a 2004 TTC 225 in Dolomite Grey, with grey leather... Matches my S5 rather well.... big brother/little brother...
beautifully presented by the garage we bought it from and full credit to Ben at BC Performance (https://www.bcperformance.co.uk/) who was a delight to deal with...
Totally standard, with factory fitted cruise control and cup holders....
Ben had had the wheels fully refurbished inside and out, done properly and the dash had just been repaired prior to us arriving today.
Plans...
new number plates ordered
new climate panel ordered (to replace the broken climate controls)
Drivers seat bolster needs redying so a kit will be orddered to address that
Full main service, including cambelt, water pump and tensioners (wanted to do this myself rather than have a garage do it and always wonder if done right)
Remove sump to replace the oil pick up pipe
Strip brakes front and rear to repaint them all (nothing wrong with them, just not in the condition we want)
Tomorrow (weather permitting) is deep clean day and bright some depth to the paintwork....
Dad is buzzing and wants to hug her.....
Edited by 89forever on Saturday 14th August 11:33
Lovely looking cars,they haven't aged like many others. They will become an ageless classic in my view and you won't lose any money on the early cars now.
My son bought a TTS last year, we had a day out up to Hull to pick it up and the drive back was something. I was surprised how fast it was even in 6th gear, and it handled really well and at the same time was really quite refined.
He sold it a few months ago to help towards a deposit for a house and I am now like your Dad, wishing I had bought it off him.
If you don't mind me asking how much does insurance cost?
My son bought a TTS last year, we had a day out up to Hull to pick it up and the drive back was something. I was surprised how fast it was even in 6th gear, and it handled really well and at the same time was really quite refined.
He sold it a few months ago to help towards a deposit for a house and I am now like your Dad, wishing I had bought it off him.
If you don't mind me asking how much does insurance cost?
That is a very nice colour of TT and rather rare I’d imagine, lovely with the matching leather. Although I don’t need another vehicle at the moment I keep looking at TTs as it’s surely only a matter of time (a very short time I’d think) before the price of these starts climbing sharply and at the moment the package you get for the price is fantastic value. Hope he enjoys his new toy.
VAG codes decoded, just to document it
X2B = National sales program Great Britain
B0A = Component parts set without country-specific design requirement
CL4 = Alloy wheels 8J x 18
G0L = 6-speed manual transmission for four-wheel drive vehicle
H3L = Tires 235/60 R18 ??? front tires 255/55 R18 ??? rear
J1L = Battery 280 A (60 Ah)
MS6 = 4-cyl. turbo gasoline eng. 1.8 L/165 kW multi-point injection, EU 3 base engine is T6B
Q1D = Sports front seats
L62 = Suspension range 62 installation control only, no requirement forecast
1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
1G9 = Space-saving spare wheel for temporary use, radial tire (5-hole)
1N4 = Power steering
6TS = Right exterior mirror: aspherical, large viewing field
5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex
T6B = 4-cylinder gasoline engine 1.8 L unit 06A.G
0YL = Weight range 11 installation control only, no requirement forecast
4UF = Drivers and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation
0G4 = Cable gearshift
8UC = Radio "chorus"
8GL = Alternator 120 A
9VD = Speaker (active)
1KF = Disc brakes, rear
1LT = Disc brakes, front
3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof)
UA5 = Rear shock absorption
2ZN = Leather trimmed sports steering wheel with aluminum appearance
The surprise here is the tyres... never knew from the factory the front and rears tyres on a TT should be a different size....
and from the factory it was sold with a Chorus head unit.... definitely got a Concert II installed
so at some point in her past she's had an upgrade....
X2B = National sales program Great Britain
B0A = Component parts set without country-specific design requirement
CL4 = Alloy wheels 8J x 18
G0L = 6-speed manual transmission for four-wheel drive vehicle
H3L = Tires 235/60 R18 ??? front tires 255/55 R18 ??? rear
J1L = Battery 280 A (60 Ah)
MS6 = 4-cyl. turbo gasoline eng. 1.8 L/165 kW multi-point injection, EU 3 base engine is T6B
Q1D = Sports front seats
L62 = Suspension range 62 installation control only, no requirement forecast
1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
1G9 = Space-saving spare wheel for temporary use, radial tire (5-hole)
1N4 = Power steering
6TS = Right exterior mirror: aspherical, large viewing field
5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex
T6B = 4-cylinder gasoline engine 1.8 L unit 06A.G
0YL = Weight range 11 installation control only, no requirement forecast
4UF = Drivers and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation
0G4 = Cable gearshift
8UC = Radio "chorus"
8GL = Alternator 120 A
9VD = Speaker (active)
1KF = Disc brakes, rear
1LT = Disc brakes, front
3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof)
UA5 = Rear shock absorption
2ZN = Leather trimmed sports steering wheel with aluminum appearance
The surprise here is the tyres... never knew from the factory the front and rears tyres on a TT should be a different size....
and from the factory it was sold with a Chorus head unit.... definitely got a Concert II installed
so at some point in her past she's had an upgrade....
150bhp said:
That is a very nice colour of TT and rather rare I’d imagine, lovely with the matching leather. Although I don’t need another vehicle at the moment I keep looking at TTs as it’s surely only a matter of time (a very short time I’d think) before the price of these starts climbing sharply and at the moment the package you get for the price is fantastic value. Hope he enjoys his new toy.
Dolomite grey is quite rare, no idea how so.... He knew he didn't want a black leather interior... would have loved a red leather interior but couldn't find one with a different exterior colour... this one ticked all the boxes especially as it came with cruise control already fitted.I don't think he'll lose money on it, cared for TT's are holding their prices, certainly from what we've seen over the last year of looking
Your situation is the reverse of mine, my dad bought a dolomite grey 1.8t 190 and then sold it. I liked it so much I bought a dolomite grey V6 DSG thinking I knew best and was completely wrong. The 1.8t and a manual gearbox is the perfect combo for these. Good luck with the work on this one.
PorkRind said:
mark 4 golf in a smock. Handle like barges, sound quite nice but, handle like barges and understeer. Always.
You're comparing it to a Mk4 Golf like it's a bad thing?amongst it's contemporary's it is hardly a barge...
But it's a sad, dull world if we all liked the same thing...!!!
Myself and my Dad are a huge fan, he's never going to throw it around to even 7/10's it's capabilities... He had a Mk4 Bora for the last 11 years which he finally sold after it had carried him for 305,000 miles, with no major engine work and it still used no oil....
He sold it to another Mk4 enthusiast so it will still live on.....
After the Mk2 Golf, the Mk4 chassis is up there as one of the greats in our opinion...
PorkRind said:
mark 4 gold in a smock. Handle like barges, sound quite nice but, handle like barges and understeer. Always.
in standard form but even the 6 pots can handle with a few tweaks, had the same 4wd setup in a golf even with a heavy v6 up front the right suspension and a haldex controller is all thats needed to completely transform them
PorkRind said:
2gins said:
Beautiful cars. Good luck....
A mark 4 gold in a smock. Handle like barges, sound quite nice but, handle like barges and understeer. Always.I really do like them, a very special car thats still available for peanuts, I reckon that eventually they will be quite sought after but still quite numerous as they were sold in large numbers and built pretty well.
The whole boost and ignition side is a pain though, or can be. loads of niggly little faults mine had but they feel so right when you sit in them, that interior is lovely, amazing seat heaters and its just so cozy in there.
Looks a lovely example, great colour.
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