Time is almost up for the TT, so what better time to revisit the iconic original? 🥰
did feel very much like a farewell for the Audi coupe. Perhaps there’ll be a Final Edition as well, though it’s hard to imagine where the TT goes from a 100-unit production run of 400hp cars that cost £87,650 in the UK. This really looks like the end of the line for this generation of TT and for the model line generally, which will celebrate a quarter of a century in 2023.
If another Audi sports car comes then it will be electric. And, if we’re all honest with ourselves, probably be some kind of two-door SUV thing that might carry over the TT name. A very different kind of TT, basically. Which, even if it’s never been the world’s favourite sports car, seems something of a shame. The demise of two-door two-seaters that look as good as the TT always has is not a reality to be celebrated.
Still, the end of an era does rather encourage some wistful reminiscing, so here’s a very rare Mk1 TT plucked from the classifieds. That isn’t a typo, either; despite bazillions of originals being sold between the late 1990s and mid 2000s, certain specs were undoubtedly less common that others.Doesn’t exactly sound out of the ordinary, but don’t forget that big V6 launched in 2003 with what was then the new fangled DSG gearbox.
On top of the six-speed, this TT 3.2 has the added benefit of some smart BBS split rim wheels and cream leather that further lifts what remains a very stylish interior. Inevitably there’s some wear, because it’ll be 18 years old next year, but the TT still cuts a dash. 64,000 miles isn’t many, either.
With an MOT until May and a recent service including the Haldex, there shouldn’t be much for a new owner to shell out for immediately. Apart from the fuel, of course, though the sound will ensure you soon forget all about that. And there’s not much to pay for the car in the first instance: it’s £7,995. Sure, there are 1.8s around for less money that’ll be just as fast, but they won’t sound anywhere near as good.
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