A Practical German Sports Car? The CAR WIZARD reviews this 2002 Audi TT. 

This generation of Audi TT has aged beautifully!!! I love its looks even more than 20 years ago!!!

Finally, some recognition the TT deserves! It’s a fast, reliable, daily driver!

Love the simple design of the interior. That’s how a car can age well: simplicity.

Seeing as the TT predated the R8, I'd say the R8 took inspiration from the TT.

the 225 and 180hp engines are very different. they changed about everything to get it to 225hp. shorter intake, other turbo, better con rods, 2 intercoolers for the turbo, more oil nozzles to squirt onto the piston etc. theres a whole list of differences between 180 vs 225hp to look through. although the basic block and head design might be similar, theyre still very different

I'm happy to see the MK1 TT getting so much coverage lately. Awesome.

This is definetly a future classic.

Probably one of the more underrated cars around. They're not as bad on maintenance as comparable cars and the 1.8T has huge tuning potential. They also handle better than people give them credit for.

Every time The wizard would get a new beetle, it's named after a pokemon

Can't help glaring at that Starion. Please do a vid on it. Very rare to see one these days. I remember they used to have a louvre panel on the rear window.

The name also harkens back to the NSU Prinz TT - which was something of a Golf GTI of the 1960s. Seeing that gorgeous interior again sure brings back some memories. I had a black FWD TT Coupe back from 1999 til about 2004 or so. It was a very early production car that had left the factory without a rear spoiler and without ESP. But it was one of the cars that got those things retro-fitted by the factory in response to that series of crashes that semi-ruined the TT's reputation initially. I loved that car to bits and it was the first "cool" car I ever had. It was super-reliable, lots of fun to drive and surprisingly practical and reasonably comfortable. I took my GF on a 1,000 km trip to France in it and we didn't have to travel light or anything. That trunk is plenty spacious for a little sports-car and you can always drop the rear seats if you need more room. And when I sold it with about 115,000 km on the clock, the whole car, and especially the interior, still looked as good as new. There weren't even any real wrinkles, let alone nicks or tears, in the leather on the driver-seat. Later in life I got to drive the TT Mk II for about a month or so and while it was a better car overall, it just didn't feel as special as the Mk I. Probably because it lacked all those quirky details in the interior that made the original TT so unique.

That was a perfect example of a TT, what great condition.

The Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) is a series of motorcycle time trials that began in 1907. The RAC TT is a sports car race that originated in the Isle of Man in 1905, but subsequently moved to Ards (Northern Ireland), then Donington Park (England).

I immediately liked the TT. Most likely that was because the first one I saw was a convertible and it reminded me of VW's Karmann Ghia (an all-time favorite!)

I have an identical TT , had 5 years and love it Haldex Quattro system needs a fluid change to work well ( google that) Designed in ‘95 as a concept at the motor show and produced which is rare I have snow tyres on mine and only use in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 winter ( Boxster 3.2 S for other months ) Not cheap to upkeep but love it

I would rather see a video on the Conquest in the background 😲

*INHALES!!!!!!* Is that one of the FORGOTTEN 80's Japanese Sportcar in the background! IT IS!!! A Mitsubishi Starion! One of my Favorite cars and to this VERY DAY! I am still hunting for another one. But the GTS WIDEBODY version. Also, waiting for the NEXT TT Race coming up on the Isles of Man.

These vehicles are going to become more and more collectible notice how more and more people are talking about them and more articles coming out....

Watched the whole video... just to get as many glimpses of the Starion/Conquest I could. Favorite 80’s car ever!

I had a 2001 audi TT 225, recently sold it. I gotta say that car was the love of my life. I loved it every last bit

The 225hp isn’t determined by the Quattro it’s an engine refresh just so ya know! Great video as always wizard!

God I love this car. Got one of my own in blue. Perfect for me, my gf and the 2 cats.

I've had a 225 for 8 years now... was a second car and used it as a daily for a year.... has 101k miles on it now, think I've done 150 miles in three years, it sits but I'm motivated now with all these videos and Hagerty, they did another article on it comparing it to other classics.

Happy to see the channel doing so well. Over 620,000 subs! Congrats to a good man and a great mechanic!

Forget about the TT, that must be the last surviving Mitsubishi Starion in the background . . .

As an oddity, I more interested in the review of that Chrysler Conquest behind him. On further review, I am with rest of you. I don’t know why I thought I was unique.

Oh my god is that a Mitsubishi Starion beside you. Awesome car

the Starion in the background is worthy a video too!

The sole car that went from its initial design to production with only 1 minor change. Timeless design and with no doubt a future classic. Buy now as prices are low !!

Can we PLEASE talk about the Starion?? I really like the TT, but that Starion...

Wizard is that a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R? I'm in love? PLEASE review! The cube is awesome btw.

You've gotta try out the S-Line R32 TT wizard. It's a much better driver's car than the 4 cylinders!

I sure hope there will be a video on that Starion/conquest

TT's are cool but let's see the Starion/Conquest!😀

You two are fantastic - lots of chuckles and smiles at the commentary back and forth in this one. I hear where you're coming from with the in-out ease, Wizard - I love my Soul for that. Even at 6'2", it's just sit down and in, stand up and out. I....... still agree with Mrs. Wizard though about the Cube. :P Answer to the question: One car I remember really not fitting well in was a 1993 Cavalier. Seat didn't go back for enough, roof needed to be at least 2" higher. Any bump and my head was hitting the roof. Fortunately, friend just asked me to drive for him once in it.

I want to talk about that red Conquest!

Nice to see the Bentley back in it's parking space.Also noticed the Starion in the shop!

I had a TT in 2001. I spent $6,000 on a lowering/handling kit that destroyed the once great handling (but it looked very cool). Anyway, Audi probably spent 10's of millions of dollars designing the suspension on the TT and I thought I could make it better 😛

The starion rims are in awesome shape

Hey Wizard, please do a video on that Conquest, man that takes me back.

Talked with an Audi owner the other day, told him he had a beautiful car, his reply: “Yeah, it’s nice if you don’t own it, otherwise, the cost of maintenance is insane.”

The red Mitsubishi Starion is cooler. TT’s baseball glove stitch seats are the coolest ever.

Please do a video on that Starion in the background. Car of my youth, soooo frickin' cool.

Yummy yummy - Mitsubishi Starion - I want it !!

6:51 - I miss the simplicity of cars of this generation... still had the tech you needed minus the obnoxious screens, touch pads etc you gets in cars now. Also I like how everything under the hood is metal instead of a whole bunch of flimsy plastic parts (ie. the valve cover).

Seems like you're getting more comments on the Starion/Conquest than the TT

Owned a 2004 TT Quattro Coupe 225hp. 1) Haldex quattro sucks. 2) as they get older, they turn into money pits. 3) I've never lost a clutch - but had to in the TT. 10 years was enough.

I own three (3) TT’s, - 2001 1.8 Liter, 2005 3.2 Liter and a 2018 2.0 Liter and love them all, I believe it’s the most engaging car you can drive. Thank for the review.

Wizard, you are so right the cube being easy to get in for older men that don’t want to contort in order to drive them. Any possibility in doing an episode about what vehicles are easier to get in? I figured myself that the Ford Transit, Honda Pilot or CRV, and the Hyundai Palisade are ones I found easy on the head to get in. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Xmas to you and the family!

Please a video on the Starion!! I love Mitsus from the 80s and 90s. '96 Galant 2.0 V6 owner from Germany here.

Had one like this, but it was painted white and had black rims. It had bigger turbo, free flow air filter and stainless steel exhaust with only one silencer. That car looked and sounded good and was very fun to drive.

My TT is a 2005 I bought in 2007 off a lease with only 14k miles, but half the price of the car new. It’s been the lowest cost of ownership of any car I’ve ever had and it’s still going strong today. I opted for the naturally aspirated 3.2L 6 because the car really needed that extra oomph and torque. Mine had Quattro and the DSG- the DSG gearbox combo with that narrow V6 made this car bullet proof. The DSG simply will NOT allow you to mistreat the gearbox or the engine, and as a result I have had no issues with the power train at all. I have no problem getting in or out of the TT, and I’m 67. I find it to be the perfect height. And it has a genuinely useful load capacity… i have even brought home lumber and furniture in the TT. As to the Cube. It looks like a cross between the box and better looking car was shipped in and a microwave oven, only it doesn’t have a popcorn preset button. A what is with all the Cup Holders in the front of that car? I counted SEVEN in my friend’s Cube.

Also do a review on that red Starion

The little thing that could

13:13 that BAUM!!! Beautiful...

Really like your honest and informative videos -- keep up the good work

Always saw the TT as a call back to the Karmen Ghia actually. Hope that red Chrysler Conquest / Mitsubishi Starion / Dodge Laser / etc. makes the channel👀👀👀👀!!!

I remember this one on wheeler dealers when it was missing first and second gear

It looks amazing, almost brand new! Love those little cars, so unique!

Everyone has their own opinions and reasons for the cars they drive. It's nice to have so many options. Cars are like people!

Actually, the 180 HP TT is more practical than the AWD. I’ve owned a 2001 5 speed Roadster TT and the trunk is larger, car is lighter w/o AWD and gets better MPG. With a chip, I get 33-35 mpg on the highway at 65 mph. With the top down, very easy in/out, and more enjoyable to listen to the Borla exhaust. Two tops in 20 years and still have original brake pads. BTW, I’m 75 and shall keep this car. Thanks Mr. Wizard.

We would like to know more about the Red conquest next to it. Please

Good entertainment! Back & forth with Mrs car wizard!

I followed a cute little Jet Black TT on my road today. Haven’t seen one in a long time. I thought what a nice little car. But I’m 6-5 and don’t think I would fit. Then the Wiz sends me a notification that he’s got one in the shop. Love it when that happens!

all i wanna see is a video of that badass red conquest or starion in the back!!!! @carwizzard

Hell yeah the Alice In Chains CD 😃

Sweet Conquest in the background. Do a video on that.

Love Miss Wizard....Best Camera Comments!!

Do a show on that red Conquest TSi Turbo. That is very cool and was the predecessor to the Laser and Eclipse.

What I wouldn't give for that Conquest TSI in the background!

Love the specs Wizard!

That lift clip of the TT was the bomb. I also understand the getting in and out your daily driver. I have a Kia Soul and love it.

Yeah... But.... That's a Conquest TSI in the background!

I really, really like the red Mitsubishi behind you. The TT? Eh.

Thank God i found this channel! The best channel forever! Good job BTW :)

Yeah , you have right "Wizzard",this car is timeless. It makes fun to drive this car,cause i worked in Hungary(Gyor) were the car was assambled.🚗😁👍

That red Starion though 😍😀 rare bird that one is!

At least it made it to the shop BEFORE the timing belt snapped. The last TT that came into my shop had the belt snap at 70,000 miles (the recommended scheduled change was at 80k), its very bent valves are now on display in the waiting room to show why timing belts are important maintenance items.

The Cube's seating is exactly why the Scion XB was so popular with an older crowd, the opposite of what Toyota was trying to achieve. However, when I was in Okinawa the Toyota BB was super popular among those of us who were allowed to have cars (I wasn't one of them). You could fit 5 Marines in them with plenty of legroom, you could fit a ton of luggage in it. It's a perfectly sized car for the size of the roads over there. I'd buy one now that I'm 27 because I know better, but at 19 I thought they were ugly.

Beautiful Car Wizard. Just Beautiful. It really sucks to get old.

Good vid on the TT - now, what about the Mitsubishi Starion or Conquest TSI next to it...???

Brit here: Whilst TT might evoke a little more here, it didn't stop us laughingly calling it the titty, and it garnered a reputation as a "hairdressers car" as the years rolled on.

So nice to see stock, clean and tidy 🙏

I just retired my 04 TT at 170k miles. I loved driving and owning it.

What's the story behind that red mitsubishi starion in the background? I know those rims and that fastback. 😂 Good old memories from the 90's.

Wizard, are we going to see a video on that red Starion/Conquest in the near future? I had one about 20 years ago I always thought the car was ahead of its time!

I owned one of these, I really enjoyed it, after 21 years it still looked gorgeous and mechanically like new (yes I spent hrs mending it)

I think Mrs Wizard should get her own microphone. She earned it!

Damn, is that a Starion back there?

Wizard! What’s up with the Conquest/ Starion??

LOVE the TT, especially the 1st gen design from the VW Group "Piesch" era. Thanks for featuring this, Wiz.

Had this for 3 years, quattro version as well. Now I have a 2000' S3, same engine but 210hp. So I can sit my kids in the back. A nice rewiew from the Wizzard. This car has been called many names: - hair squinshy (I hope I spelled that right) product for men by Jeremy Clarkson - pocket rocket by Mike Brewer (Wheeler dealer show) - an now the best of all - A cute little sucker by Mrs Wizzard.

focus on the conquest/starion in the back- far nicer than audi!

Would like to see more details on the Red wide body Mitsubishi starion next to the Audi 👍🏻👍🏻

thanks....I have three replaced discs in my neck and was toying with the idea of getting a TT.....I think you have answered that question for me!!

I once drove an Audi TT Abt STW Edition which was 1 of 6 ever made. If I remember correctly it had the same engine but tuned up to around 300hp. That thing was a breeze to drive with its Quattro manual drive train. Just awesome.

Wizard, what about the 90’s classic Conquest TSi? Let’s see that!

I actually own one, my friends own them too. We tune them and get stupid amounts of power out of them. I'm also 6'3" haha

I bought one exactly like this TT for my wife in 2002. We had it for four years. She loved it! She now has a newer VW Beetle convertible,but the TT was a bit classier. The interior is extremely high quality,better than most cars in the market.

I used to tell people they were named after me when they first came out (🤣). I cannot wait for you to also talk about the Red Mitsubishi Starion (that’s what we called them in Australia 🇦🇺) behind you.