Mk1 or Mk2 Which Is Better? 

Mk1 all-day for me, the mk2 just feels like a tribute

Mk1 225 coupé is my daily. I did originally look at 3.2’s but couldn’t quite justify daily running coat at the time but I had to have the twin pipes. I love how the little TT drives, you feel involved with it, which for me is important because I just enjoy driving. I find the newer the car the more muted it feels and the more detached you feel from it. TT does everything I need it to and looks damn good doing it. Good video dude 🤘🏻

Very much enjoy watching all of your content... But this one I especially liked. Currently running a mk2 TTS (2010) as a daily driver.

Great vid and cheers for the shout out mate 👍having both the mk1 and mk2 and obviously they are both not standard as you know and having the mk2 for around 3 years now and the mk1 coming up to a year I will do a vid on them like what they are like to live with and and my thoughts on them soon 👍

Yeah my 225 has become a weekender, only because I need the space that my other car offers. That said, I love nothing more than hopping in my TT after a couple of weeks driving my dad wagon and taking it for a well deserved blast, it makes me appreciate it that little bit more. Great vid!

Great video Dom! Unavailable new parts for the mk1.....I will chuck the front subframe for the 3.2 in that mix!

Great video Dom! 😊

I am so glad to see this video by Parrott Bros - I've been tossing up replacing my 3.2 with a MK2 3.2 or TTS so I can fit my kids in the back

I have both a Mk1 and Mk2. Love both of them. The Mk2 has over 200k on the odometer and it is still going strong.

Another great video Dom, as you know I have a Mark 1 TT which I love to bits.😁 I think the mark one was the best TT Audi ever so much made I know it's only my personal opinion🤔 but they make you feel so special when you drive them, I had a lady come up to me the other day in the car park and she said WOW!! That looks a gorgeous looking 🚗 car . I personally think that says it all 😉👍

The mk 1 always takes my eye when I see one, just a beautiful little thing. Although I have a mk2 now I feel it looks a little bloated around the rear wings area, likes its gained a bit of middle aged spread. Its hard to describe as the mk2 is a beauty but certain angles at certain times it looks a little heavy. Have used both as a daily, so my answer is either!

I have a MK2 DSG Quattro 2011 model yr remapped to 265hp as my sunny day and holiday car.. Love it 👍🏾

I have a 05 mk1 3.2 dsg. I daily it and love it. In 37 years of driving I've got through 144 cars but the tt is a keeper. 👍

I purchased last year a 2008 Mk2 VR6 for my wife with only 72k miles on the clock. She absolutely loves it. She's a careful driver and only gives it a kick when I'm out listening to that gorgeous sound. I long dreamt about buying a VW Golf R32 - but never got around to it. Now I can only listen in on my wife's…

I have a mk2 tts and your bang on its a brilliant car Chipped to over 300 bho

Mk1 all day long ..proud owner of a Moro Blue 225 coupe... 146 k ..fsh all the right bits replaced .downpipes and Full Milltek exhaust , love the performance and sound ..😍

Mk 1 for me, I have a 2002 tt convertable, black with baseball leather interior, smaller engine front wheel drive, just over 100 K. 20 years old and still looks and runs great. Love you video, Manny In California !

Good video Dom👍🏻 I had a mk2 for a few months but sent it back cause of a constant mil light but quite liked it 🚗👍🏻 I’m trying to make my MK1 a daily driver and would love a low mileages QS as a weekender but I’m still dreaming about the QS 😂😂

Would have one of each, mk1 2 and 3. Currently have a 225 Imola Yellow (actually the only one ive ever seen in real life) Would like to add a 3.2 to the fleet soon, but has to be in some unusual colour, dont matter if mk1 or 2.

Great vid as always Dom 👌 I made the switch earlier this year from the mk1 225 to the mk2 TTRS for my 40 mile daily commute. I think you've nailed all the right points, but another thing I would add to the mk2 argument is - the brakes. As the single pot calipers on the 225s are an absolute joke! So far I have also managed to keep my mk1 because it's still a great drive, especially if you've gone down the handling upgrade/stage 2 route.

I had a 2013 TT 2.0TFSI Quattro Roadster. I had it for 8 years and covered 122.000km. I loved it! The Bose sound system was great. It did have a timing chain issue at around 55.000km, thankfully was taken care of by Audi as it would have been a massive bill so be aware of timing issues! Slight issue with the convertible top when put down, it wouldn’t register that the roof operation was complete. The wet clutch S-Tronic gearbox would sometimes be a bit hesitant but no issues really. Other than that, the car was really a lot of fun! I sold it and replaced it with a Mercedes E400 Coupe. Very different car but no regrets. The comfort is unbelievable in comparison

Love these vids! Recent bought a 2002 mk1 225 and I am loving it! Quick question for anyone, where is a good place to get good second hand parts for TT's? I ask as I am in need of a fuel sender unit and need a little help (: Keep making great content!

2014 mk 2 tdi convertible it was a cracking deal very low mileage and like new condition but I do like the looks of the mk 1.

It was difficult to choose so I got both. Mk1 is raw fun with the throttle kit. The Mk2 convertible is more refined and used as a cruiser when the sun is shining. Unfortunately Aussie prices are no where near as good as the UK. Both great looking cars and in excellent condition due to good history and low mileage.

Prefacing my comments with the fact I've never owned a TT, I've been very tempted by a MkII 3.2. Aesthetically, I like the proportions of the MkII, slightly stretched and less bulbous c/w the MkI. I've owned several turbo charged cars and would welcome the more linear power delivery of a larger displacement n/a engine, even if that means it lacks a certain amount of "throw you back in the seat" factor. The timing chain and bigger displacement also suggests longevity.. One thing about the TT's reputation, (which I find hard to understand) is that they are thought by some reviewers, to "lack the credentials of a true sports car because they're designed on the platform of the Golf ".. I always thought that the Golf was considered a fairly manoeuvrable, taught sort of chassis, so why should the TT be anything less? Finally, regarding prices - I wish UK pricing translated to the same equivalent in the USA!! Values are at least double, heading towards triple, over here. The VR6 engined example I've had my eye on, is $20k but has a laundry list of items that need attention, so I've decided to walk away.

I have a v6 mk1 and wouldn’t change it for a mk2 the mk2 look a little more refined now a tts I would like great video Dom 👌

Hi Dom I have a Mk1 that I use as a weekend car. I love it but parts are getting harder to get and are hoping it will become a classic so wanting to keep kms done. I do love the Mk2 as well had one as an everyday driver that made me fall in love with Audi. It had the 5 spoke 19 inch rims with the competition pack, red with black ascents. Would still have it if it didn’t get written off, would love a TTRS if I could afford it. I love the Quattro system i could do anything with the MK2 it had awesome grip. Loving all your videos I brought the Mk1 after I lost the MK2 so glad I did, thanks for the great advice. The only thing that is annoying I can’t get all the aftermarket stuff as I’m in Australia and the shipping costs are a killer.

Very informative not seen a lot of the mk2 internally. I personally wouldn’t consider a mk2 think I would prob buy something completely different. However for a modern daily driver would def fancy a mk3 tts🙂

I have a Manual 2011 Mk2 TDI Quattro as my daily. It is an amazing car. Plenty of torque and excitement. Comfortable even for the 4 yo. In the back. Super economical ( 1300km per tank - on a good day). Swapped out the stereo and added a new head unit with GPS and CarPlay and added an after market console with cubby bin and matching padded leather armrest and done a stage one tune with a bit of tweaking on other stuff. Made the world of difference. Bang for your buck, it is simply an amazing car. Real head turner, still scary fast and probably cheaper to buy than a boring Toyota Corolla. I am still deeply in love with this car. It fulfils my every pleasure in life every time I get in it.

I’ve got a mk2 TT tdi s line facelift with the led DRL’s also remapped to about 210bhp standard torque is same as a TTS so it’ll be more now, it’s rapid and puts a smile on my face while returning 45-50 mpg

i daily a mk1 225, its stage 1 and has a full exhaust and a sports cat. i suck up the extra running costs necause its a phenomenal car. its got its problems like the dashboard cutting out, and a few rust spots on the wings but i love it nonetheless

Hi again! Gav here(2011 tts) did you say you can get them to 360bhp? How? I'm going to get a ram Air thing and a remap but I think I'll only get about 310ish? What else do I need to be looking at? Don't know alot about stuff lol, has mine got mag ride? How do I know?

Have a MK1 224pk cabriolet as daily for a year now, I'm still happy with it.

I've got a 225 8N and a 3.2 8J, both roadsters and would daily both, if I didn't need the economy of my Mazda 6 estate. (yes I know, 3 cars is nearly as bad as you Dom). 🙂I love the feel of the Mk1 with its close and compact cabin, seems so much smaller than the Mk2. But the Mk2 does feel more 'modern' and refined, so I'm still on the fence when it comes to which is better.

As my daily I’d still have my MK1. I know the MK2 (early ones) have cambelt not chains which is a better option. But I’d say a MK1 is way cheaper to maintain and also easier to work on. MK2 have way too much electronics involved in everything, they suffer with wiring issues

Mk2 3.2 dsg. Last of the naturally aspirated. Smooth as silk when you want and quick enough to have some fun. Exhaust note is addictive too

Mk2 TTs came with a 1.8 engine as well didn't they Dom? Not the 20v but the newer chain driven engine. Remember servicing them when I worked at Audi, Ben (de52fok) here 😊

I've just bought a mk2 TTS, Great car.

Hi, big fan of the channel, sorry for hijacking this unrelated video! Do you know the paint colour or code for 2002 to mk1 9 spoke Ronals? Keen to get paint ordered up for a busy weekend!

I never got tired turning my head round after I parked my mk 1, no matter which way it was facing. My favourite was the rear view of the spoiler. Rear, front, side it always put a smile on my face. The mk2 rear view doesn't appeal to me. I would need a RS spoiler or similar done asap if I bought one. Hopefully it won't have a red interior.....

I'd love to see some MK2 content from you aswell!

im looking at mk2 for the looks but where im looking the only quattro is the 3.2v6 all others are front wheel drive

I have a mark 3 TT, very nice and unique car

Well i have both Mk1 225 and Mk2 TTS. The Mk1 is a stage 2 285 bhp the Mk2 TTs standard is 272bhp, i have put a downpipe and airfilter with a GTS tuning box... this thing is so fast i had to turn down the tuning box. Still love my Mk 1 but this Mk2 is super quick.... great on the motorways and not bland at all. Changed the head unit to a nice Kenwood with the bose speakers the sound is unbelieviable...

I’ve had both I loved the mk2 just build lots better but both are loads of fun In the roadster

They seem to be cheaper for you. Over on this side of the pond, these things are going for between $6K-$9K depending. Anything under $6K and you'll soon be there and more once all the deferred maintenance is done.

Leaning toward a mk1 as a daily to replace my e46. Never owned one so might be cool to try one out. Plus they are super cheap at the moment.

Great vid but you forgot the mk3! 😉

I own a MK2 TTS s tronic, Stage 1 remapped. It is quite exciting to accelerate, feels like a FWD car with more grip, not playful. Owned it for 10 months, and up for sale soon.

I had both and there fun fun fun 🤩 there both great in a different way

I have just bought a low millage 50K Mk2 TTS. can fit my bike in the back and is only used as a weekender for trips to the lake district. Perfect sports car and all rounder. 8o% Aluminium so no rust problems. bought additional rear subframe on ebay as intend to keep it for years. rust treated the all steel sections with LANOLIN. I don't think the MK3 offers anything more reliable and British roads which are smooth are policed heavily. My daily is the older RS Q3 which is a more comfortable ride.

2006 1.8T MK1 163 Roadster is my go to for short trips to my local gym/shops at 48000 miles (No issues, just changed full suspension and brakes all round, upgraded engine hoses to Forge silicone and valves etc before anything happens!), otherwise it's the 2008 1.6 Toyota Auris lol :D

Mk2 Quattro Diesel. Fantastic torque economy and surefooted. Cheap to run. I had the Haldex service done when I purchased. Getting to be good value second hand buys. In my opinion is more comfortable on the 17” standard alloys.

I have a right hand 2004 two wheel drive 180 Mk1 tt with DSG 6 speed gearbox it has excellent smooth pulling power..pleasure to drive. But Compared to my Manuel 6 speed left hand drive Quattro 2000 it feels numb..Turning the wheel of this left hander its like a go cart it tracks the road confidently. Love the end power of each gear and control..Looking forward to get this MK1 ABT going which is right hand drive Manuel..upgraded all around.

I remember Hugh Grant driving a mk1 in About a Boy movie. I think he looked quite cool in that movie and depicted an affluent sort of single man. I'm wandering about a mk2 as a 2nd family run about and weekend car for short journeys.

Have just bought a mk1 Audi TT which has FSH which I will use as my camping travelling treat,have a Mazda 3 diesel sport as my get to work or sensible car ,though my TT is cheaper on insurance than my daily driver as I was given a great deal from Adrian Flux.

MK1 is my daily however do like the MK2 and would consider one in the future, also have a Juke for the family car which is obviously much more comfortable, and has more than 2 seats 😂

DSG might be nice but it's expensive to replace the Multiple Clutch. Around 5k after markup on parts.

Android head unit upgrade for mk2 is easy got a xtrons ps5 made for the mk2 in mine works perfectly and works with steering wheel controls better than the factory one did, totally transforms the car and brings it up to date, owned mk1 and mk2 and prefer mk2 to drive around same engine as (timing belt version) golf gti and A3 2.0t there solid if you maintain them right and easy to tune even simple stage 1 is night and day

Personally I wouldn’t have a mk2 as a daily because of the lack of seats and boot, however a mk2 definitely could replace my mk1 as a fun weekend car (totally agree that the tts it’s the best option there) But right now I’m very happy with my A1 as a daily and a mk1 3.2 as a weekend car 😁

I have a mk1 as my daily and have done for 18yrs. Looking to upgrade to mk2 for reliability and fuel costs. After driving my mk1 225 which has been mapped, I tried the petrol and diesel mk2 and they are a little disappointing. Considering keeping the mk1 as well as my heart will break if I sell it !!!

I have MK2 quattro 2.0 diesel ⛽,it's awesome car and cheap to insure,I had 34,500 on clock when I got it,it had full service history which I still keep up every winter even in if I've only done 5000 miles in a year,I also have qashqia which I use more for work,TT I use for pleasure and sometimes work,love the TT power 2.0 litre gives 0-60 7.2 sec its closest Ile get to an r8 lol,MK1 was nice looking car when it came out however I would say MK2 looks like it is more prestiges,best car I've had and I've had a few,

I'd love a 180 Quattro MK1 coupe as a daily, but I'd be bothered about rust all the time. Wouldn't like to use it through the British winters.

2014 Plate Mk2 Tdi Quatrro 20k from new Great Car !!

I’ve had an mk1 for almost 8 years. I just hit 110,000 miles. Lots of trim pieces are just now, all at one time, snapping, breaking, etc. The ebrake silver release/thumb button popped and flew off. My driver side visor clip broke. My leather seat on driver side is becoming shot. Knob to move side mirrors broke off. Window regulator cord tangled with itself and broke. So my driver window wasn’t staying up. My driver side lock cylinder spins in place all the way around. Both keys have snapped where it meets the black fob. Interior alarm sensors stopped working, I realize that’s something I can reset, just haven’t. All 4 trunk lid and hood struts have failed. Driver side mirror jiggles in place. Both little back seat storage compartment lids don’t stay shut. The cover for the jack kit has a broken clip, so doesn’t stay in place. All really small menial tasks, just all at once breaking though, makes it rather annoying. Inner drive side door handle bracket snapped so handle fell off. Fobs have stopped working and now out of nowhere the passenger window rolls down completely if I unlock the car. Front suspensions got something going on, or will need to replace some parts soon. As far as actual car stuff goes… my rear caliper froze, no big deal, just replaced. But that’s typical maintenance and really, should’ve been a preventative care thing on my part. Coolant has started leaking. Belly pan clips were toast a long time ago, every place I’ve taken it to apparently has literally zip tied the thing on each time it’s been seen. I recently read all of my paperwork & found it on a ton of diff invoice notes, haha. It’s all repairable stuff, but am def thinking it’s just the age of all the plastics and things regarding the interior. It’s a 2000. I’ve loved the shit out of my TT. But I’d trade it in a second for an mk2. And all that being said, it’s been a really fantastic car up until now. Never has given me any issues. Love driving it. Love how it’s handled. Loved the overall look. Just is becoming a little more outdated than I’d like, and I think maybe is time to retire, as much as I do still love it.

Mk1 QS all day long. But they're slowly moving out of my price range. I wrapped the roof on my last mk1 3.2 DSG. Fitted a rear seat delete, painted the mirrors, and fuel flap. A cheap scotsman QS.

mine is a mark 1 coupe in red

I run a MK1 225 as a daily and love it to bits. Not tempted by mk2 or mk3 but my recent cars have been a Peugeot 205 CTI, Saab 9000 aero and Saab 93 viggen, real shame GM took over Saab and ran it into the ground

Great video. Obviously Mk1, but time waits for no man, as they say! It's(Mk2) a TT, what more can you say? 👍

I would love to have a mk2 as a daily but I read in several forums that they usually have problems with oil consumption, and that scares me

I like mk2s but own a mk1, I just don't like the 'I'm like a baby R8' styling. The MK1 has it's own style, may not be for others but I like it

Belle vidéo 👌 😉. TT MK1,. TT MK2 👍 👍 👍 👍. Moi c un. MK2 que je possède 😉.

MK1 225 ampt to about ~288hp is my daily. amazing car :)

Mk3 TTS as a daily ❤️ Mk1 qS as a garage queen ❤️

My 2001 MK1 180 is my daily driver from May to October. After that, it sits in the garage and I drive my 2007 Nissan Frontier 4x4, 6 speed.

I love my mk 1 the origanal tt 225 .2 problems engine managment light is on but garage cant find any fault and oil level sensor has started coming on booked in for that problem .engine light iv given up on it runs perfect

If I had to pick … a tdi dsg mk1 tt . Or a ev TT mk1 ( obviously a custom build )

Daily is a Mk1 with TDI fitted. Making 235bhp and 50+ mpg and a green 225 for weekends.

I have a MK3 daily that's a 2l 230bhp dsg mapped and other mods sitting at 350bhp. I only bought a MK1 225 a month and half ago.

Ìm quite happy with my 190 bhp mk 1 tt . It does everything i want nicley and looks great .if anything happened and i had to change . Id go for a mk3 but until then my mk1 will do fine its coming up a19 yrs old .car has a 100k miles on as its a 2005. And after a wash looks fantastic..and if its worth £3 k i think its a bargain for anyone .

Both have a place as the MK3 but only one could be first and wow did it change the car scene for me the interior of the mk1 all day long and less tech to interfere 🤔🤫

Had my Mk2 3.2 Roadtsre for 5 years, fuel econmy is good but the road tax is outrageous I use it during the summer or from April to November its my daily driver. from November through out the year i have a mk3 TTS which is cheaper on tax but not so economical. I did use to own a mk1 225 which i had facelifted but sold that for my mk2. I Love the TT all variants :0)

Hiya mate, I've got a mk 2 2011 tts manual, just wondering if it's possible to launch a manual? I've noticed when you turn the traction control off you can rev it past 4000

Just covered 200 miles on The MK1 bam over the weekend, 99 with a 130K reliable car! had it almost 4 years

I have owned both a mk1 3.2 DSG coupe and a mk2 2.5 RS manual coupe. I loved the original TT interior and exterior design, and it was great. My mk2 RS is just a very different car and dynamically can’t be compared. Mine has the speed restrictor increase to 174mph, and it will hit that with ease and be very stable at the same time. The mk1 3.2 felt light over 80 mph and never inspired confidence when pushing on. Love them both for different reasons, but my mk2 RS is a keeper. As a daily, all weather cross country weapon, with relative practicality that can top 40mpg on a run, I struggle to think of anything new I’d replace it with. It also retains a layer of the mk1s analogue feel that is lost in newer cars and dare I say it, the mk3.

Too many choices I have a 6k budget I have decided it has to be 3.2 purely on sound I've talked myself out of the MK1 so my final decision is manual or dsg I will work towards the TT Rs next year Only want as a toy for a quick weekend blast

Just had a new engine in my mk2 fitted by Audi after a garage botched a timing chain repair that failed and totally ruined my engine, swarf found in oil pump and timing chain guides, going down the legal route now to see if I can get some compensation, anyhow mk2 for me then mk1 not to keen on the mk3.

interesting review, I wouldn't say a Mk2 is dull, well apart from that DSG which is perhaps why it feels dull, it's supposed to be a sports car, so why would anyone have an auto, doesn't make sense to me tbh, anyway regardless of that, having owned a 2003 black/black mk1 225 quattro for a bit it was a lovely car, all was fine until the clutch slave blew without warning I drove it in the morning it was fine, parked it went to drive it in the afternoon and no clutch that was at 89,000 while I was living abroad, and it cost me 3,200 euros to get it fixed at an Audi garage, because all the local garages were too scared to touch it, probably because they only ever worked on 40 year old Fiat Pandas, tbh, now I have owned a Mk2 TDI Quattro 6-sp since 2019, mainly a TDI because the road tax is a 1/3 of my previous mk1 and it'll do 40+ mpg even while giving it a bit of stick down the lanes, not 28mpg my mk1 was doing, the TDI is a pretty torquey beast, especially in 3rd for overtaking slower traffic... yeah it only has 170bhp-ish, but goes well enough, especially on the pot hole infested tarmac we call roads in the UK nowadays, anyway..... Loved my mk1 it was a proper flying machine, saw 145mph (not kph) on a German Autobahn, it was still pulling, I was a bit unsure on the looks of the mk2 when it first arrived on the scene, then I drove one, and my opinion was changed, it's a great car, comfortable, goes round corners nicely, grips like some brown stuff to a furry blanket on wet roads, and doesn't cost me second mortgage while doing it, this car is staying with me for the foreseeable, and that's saying something from a bloke who never keeps cars longer than about 18-24 months normally, only issues I've had with my mk2 is the usual real light earth fault which I fixed with an extra earth line to the earth points in the boot, and a dribble of water coming in the passenger door occasionally which I still haven't managed to fix in spite of the door drain holes being clear.. servicing wise it cost me £250 for a minor and MOT last month, and a major with cambelt/water pump/haldex was almost £1000 2 years ago, and shes done a genuine 74,900-odd with a FSH, paintwork needs some love though, as some POS scumbag keyed it few months ago.. 😡 Overall I'd 💯 percent recommend a mk2 TT I think imho it is a slightly nicer driving experience than my mk1 if I'm being honest, and certainly much nicer than the BMW I went to buy when I bought my mk2 TT 😂

Many people forget the MK2 came with the same 3.2 as the MK1

I'll start with this.....I hate most Audi's! In my previous job we had A3's and 4's as company cars and I couldn't understand the attraction, they were just dull, over-priced cars. I had a BMW 325i convertible (hard top) as my own car but then moved jobs and wanted something more economical to drive as well as saving the BMW's low mileage to keep it low as it's a really nice example. I came across a TT diesel 2009 with just under 100k on the clock which I got for £4700. I was hooked straight away with the handling and although it is only 170bhp it's a hell of a lot of fun to drive, especially along twisty B roads! So that got my mind going and I'm yet to get in a mk1 TT but I'm searching for a decent 3.2 that isn't silly money and have it as a weekend car but also for doing some driving holidays across Europe which we had planned to do in the BMW before Covid reared it's ugly head! If anyone has any advice or info on buying a Mk1 3.2 I'm all ears, or if you know someone looking to sell now or in the near future feel free to give me a shout. I'm a petrolhead but TT's are a new entity to me! I've watched several Parrott Bro's video's and they're a good source of knowledge, you obviously know your TT's well and have enough of them!

I got a Mk.3 :)

Love my Mk1 and I daily it 50 miles a day, but to be honest I'm more comfortable with my B8 A5 2.0T Auto as my daily due to the traffic

I own a mark 2. And it scars the shit out off me when i drive it on top speed Butt i love Cool review 👍👍

Always will love the mk 1; however the mk 2 TTRS six speed is starting to go down in price 🤔

2010 MK2 TTS 168k miles, 1 owner. And it'll stay that way.

The TTS sounds good powerwise

I’d easily choose a Mk2, simply because of the modernity. I’m biased though as I have an 08 3.2 6MT

I daily my mk1 cant beat it on looks but the mk2 is more comfortable and interior is so my better so id like a mk1 with mk2 stuff on it

I would get a mk2 with a stage 1 ecu remap for a daily and a mk1 with a fully built engine and stage 3 remap as a weekend car

Mk1 for me had a mk2 tts tuned to 335bhp my mk1 stage 2 is far more fun plus the tts I had was dsg wasn’t keen on a computer changing gears for me lol