1.8T Vs 3.2 Which Is Better?

[@Fluxogasm]

Dom to wife: “I promise I won’t buy anymore” 1 minute later: “I need a 3.2 manual convertible”

[@TheParrottBros]

I literally watched her drive away as I said it 😂

[@benofthenorthuk]

Having gone from a 225 roadster to a 3.2 roadster, for me its the 3.2 all the way. They have their issues much like the 225 does - but the sound, the experience, the looks - I love driving it every day.

[@TheParrottBros]

I agree mate, having been lucky and having a mix of them i know exactly what you mean, plus im a little old now to be classed as a boy racer haha

[@benofthenorthuk]

@@TheParrottBros you know there is a factor to that, the 3.2 is a great cruiser, the 225 is a modders/racers dream

[@misa664]

Is there noticable diference in driving dinamics when pushing car, cuz of the hevier engine( worse weight diatribution)

[@nzweuwaheed]

I’ve 3.2 - can I change its engine from 3.2 to 2.0?

[@killachief187]

Same

[@igetnoslep]

Fair points Dom. I had a 225 coupe (from new) and now have a 3.2 DSG roadster (3rd owner). I modded the 225 to try and make it something else. Great fun for 250k miles. With the 3.2 I appreciate it for what it is and don't feel the need to change it. Roadster vs coupe? ROADSTER though not as practical. Manual over DSG probably, but the DSG in sport mode is addicting. Love the channel!

[@yasu6991]

Good video Dom. Had a manual 3.2 since nearly new.. went through a period where i almost felt a little embarrassed to still be driving it as my peers upgraded to newer cars along the way but now getting admirers from all sorts of generations. Now also pleasantly surprised how fast it is increasing in value but not the point for me keeping it. Love the sound every time I start it up and genuinely puts a smile on my face every time i take it out.

[@TheParrottBros]

Thats amazing to hear! fair play for keeping it for so long and not getting enticed into something newer, they are one of those cars that you think im going to sell it, one last drive then you forget why you wanted to sell it haha

[@yasu6991]

yep, been there a few times haha, but i know any replacement would only keep me happy for a few months anyway.

[@thms.kps8054]

I have a 3.2 manual as roadster and I am very happy about it

[@Jorcap]

Driven the 1.8 today and its my first time driving a TT. Waaaauw… it got a modded exhaust and I am so impressed. I guess most of you are used to the power but I’ve driven a Ford Ka with slipping clutch for months so anything more than 60 horses feels extremely fast and torqy.

[@TheParrottBros]

Ooo wow yes then the TT would have felt like a rocket ship 😂. They are brilliant cars and I’m always keep to get people who have never driven them behind the wheel to have a go for sure

[@Jorcap]

@@TheParrottBros today I’m gonna visit the car again and hopefully make an offer! I’m so stoked. Hope it will work out and calling myself a TT owner sooon🙏🏽

[@jayfletcher3328]

Nice video! I live in the USA and I lucked into getting a red 3.2 DSG convertible with 43,000 original miles a few years ago. I think all styles of Mk1 TTs look great for their age. Heck..almost all new cars all look basically same now.

[@TheParrottBros]

Thats epic!! Red too!! awesome, unusual to see one with such low mileage too very nice find

[@KurtSailorman]

They have some spirit, right? I love how mine doesn´t look obsolete at all despite being 99... What a design...

[@karlhaberl80]

3.2 hands down. I’m over here in the states and we weren’t fortunate enough to get a proper manual v6. I took it amongst myself to fully swap my 225 to a 6mt 3.2 and couldn’t be happier.

[@dydxeq0]

I am jealous. I'm in Los Angeles, I ended up with a 225 with Stage 1 Tune. Very happy but I rather have a MK1 3.2 manual.

[@TheParrottBros]

That’s epic! Yeah it’s funny how certain markets don’t get certain things but then from watching movies and the limited experience I have had with driving in the states most cars seem to be auto and only a few like stick 😂

[@TheParrottBros]

Either way a TT is a TT specially in la I bet it turns heads

[@lazarushernandez5827]

I know of at least one person who swapped their TT 3.2s DSG with a MKIV R32s manual. Of course this was back then when the cars came out in 2004 (U.S.).

[@lorareesemesseret3135]

Hey Dom, I have been watching your channel for a while now. Loads of great content. I'm here in sunny California. I just bought my first 225 quattro yesterday. I already love this car. It's really fun to drive even for an 62 year old gearhead. I got a really clean car (like new condition ) with 109 k on the clocks. Silver on black with BBS style wheels new tires and kb coil overs. My wife loves it too. Just wanted to say thanks for all the info and I'm looking forward to enjoying this ride.

[@lorareesemesseret3135]

I meant to say KW coil overs LOL

[@TheParrottBros]

That’s awesome!! That’s gotta be the best place to own a tt for sure, great weather open roads etc. sounds like a great looking car. Thanks for the comment, any questions you know where I am 😎

[@HNIII_ECMbA3]

поздравляю Вас! 🎉 Будьте здоровы❤

[@georgehamer426]

MkII 3.2 6-sp is my favorite. Almost bought a MKI 225, but then drove the MKII and was sold. Just enough bigger that I do not feel claustrophobic inside! Love the channel

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy, yeah the mk2 has that iconic styling but of course as newer models they are more comfortable, reliable, safer etc im tempted to slide into a mk2 was prices have dropped

[@tonycollins6101]

I have had both of these cars and still have my 32 by with only 43000 miles what a car best of both

[@TheParrottBros]

Wow thats special with low miles!!

[@bartsimpsonhead]

Good comparison there, and touching on all the major points. The styling on the 3.2 is better with the deeper front bumper and extended rear wing, though it's also the 3.2's downfall and a major reason why they're becoming rarer - breakers keep buying them to dismantle and sell the parts on, sometimes taking perfectly good cars and breaking them as they're more valuable in parts than complete cars are. Which is sad. Like killing elephants for their tusks - one day there'll be very few left.

[@feedapony]

The market is flooded with audi tt parts

[@bartsimpsonhead2790]

@@feedapony true, given mk1 TT's can be up to 27 years old, and the UK was it's biggest single market, now they're getting to an age where owners will scrap them for newer cars or sell/break them for parts, 1.8's being more common that the 3.2's, which make complete running v6's even more rare given perfectly good cars are broken for ££££££, the parts being sold on to not just Audi's but other VAG group cars. Which is sad.

[@feedapony]

@bartsimpsonhead2790 I remember looking up on the net 4 years ago for an exhaust manifold. They were £250+ so opted for an upgraded manifold. Now they're as low as £25 and not selling

[@bartsimpsonhead2790]

@@feedapony True, some parts common to all cars will be cheap to buy second hand, while others become more expensive (and becoming even pricier now the stock of original mk1 parts Audi has in stock is drying-up). I bought a mint v6/QS front bumper off a breaker a few years ago for £500 (sadly it was the wrong colour and I sold it on) - today I'm seeing good examples advertised for £650-£850!!! And it's the same with a lot of 3.2 specific parts today (like rear spoilers, exhausts, engines (for mk1/2 Golf conversions) all rocketing in prices). Perfectly good v6/QS cars are bought and broken because there's more profit in selling for parts.

[@feedapony]

Body panels fetch the most. Tt mk1 side skirts will set you back a few bob

[@CyaneInkArt]

Good comparison! I have owned 1.8T in 180hp (front wheel drive), but it was very bad to drive in winter here. Finland winter is super long, so it quickly become annoying thing. I was thinking to update to Quattro, but then one 3.2 version popped up and I got it. They are super rare in here, mine is DSG, since I haven't even seen manual here. I love that car so so much. And everyone who have driven it has liked it a lot! Mine is coupe, since I have large dog who needs backseat.

[@paulknight7535]

Both nice and very different sound of 3.2 all day long but 1.8 definitely way more flexible for little upgrades . I'm not a soft top fan at all on any car . Definitely very loved cars and will be classics but don't expect to make your fortune 🤣. Great video mate 👍🏻

[@andycharger]

Great comparison Dom. Owning the same pair and spec I share a lot of your thoughts on them. I find it interesting that there are more DSG 3.2s for sale by that much when looking at the numbers remaining and on the road, it’s a fairly even split (around 650 each). Not long until the V6 is down into the QS numbers! If we go forward 25 years, do you think the QS and V6 will be on a par price wise? That’s a whole other video. Sounds like a live chat topic if ever I heard one! 😂👍

[@1.8T20V]

had both, kept the 20V 3.2‘s only advantage is the superiority in the sound department. Absolutely Lovely. Everywhere else? 1.8 Outperforms it. Especially in terms of handling. The 3.2 is so ungodly front-heavy. If you‘re good enough to set the car correctly into a corner, god forbid you hit the throttle further, it pushes and understeers like crazy. 20V is a lot lighter, tighter to drive, and obviously wirh just a couple of mods youre looking at over 400NM of torque and well over 260HP. Mine‘s making a solid 280 and with that you‘re easily out-pulling VR6‘s on the straight for days, DSG or not. 3.2 is for purists. 20V is for every other psycho (like myself)

[@jim.bambury]

She knows you're going to buy another one. Personally I drive a completely stock V plate 225, have done for years and I love it because it's the original incarnation.

[@kevinpollard1550]

I have a 225 and i love it . I was after a bmw z4 but my mate was selling 225 and i tried it then bought it 1400 pounds a beautiful car

[@jambacardi2474]

Go to agree I've also got a stock original x plate 225 attracts attention as in olive green

[@TheParrottBros]

You probably have it sussed mate as you won’t have had to spend thousands modifying it, it will be worth more in the future and likely to give you less problems along the way 😂🤘🏼

[@TheParrottBros]

This is usually how it happens, you end up driving one of them and think right I need one of these 😂. Those who have never driven them don’t understand

[@TheParrottBros]

Ooo man olive green 😍😍

[@karlwhitehouse3052]

Great vid Dom as usual , I would love a 3.2 manual convertible to go alongside my cherished 3.2 manual coupe , you have got my mind racing now haha

[@robster6868]

Z4 3.0l owner here in peace,great channel how about a z4 v Audi TT shootout.

[@mistatt-ho3gt]

Thanks for the Video mate

[@TheParrottBros]

My pleasure, was brilliant to film

[@CarChris82]

Interesting vid mate I think 225 if you want to modify if you want to keep it standard then 3.2 but maybe with a cheeky exhaust 👍🏻

[@TheParrottBros]

You couldn’t have a 3.2 on stock exhaust it should be illegal 😂

[@jeffreycuadros1685]

Love your 1.8T with baseball interior

[@TheParrottBros]

thanks man, was a real bonus when i got the car for sure

[@adal_bert]

Very good comparison!! you are missing the little brother 1.8t 180hp. good sound of the spontaneous exhausts.

[@KD_VRT]

I would love to see you experience a 3.2 turbo TT I think it would be a blast. From what I've seen a good condition 3.2 dsg with a gearbox software/head studs/head spacer/rod bolts arp/ turbo kit something of the sort of a gt35. Would be considered a budget build and several builders mentioned it can do easily 450-550hp. But maybe for everything between 260-350hp the 1.8t would win as experience

[@simon762321]

Owning a 3,2 Roadster - this make me happy. Honestly - I kinda like its project car vibe. And being a VW, its actually fairly simple. Unlike a Merc or BMW of the same era.

[@TheParrottBros]

It’s funny you say that because if you owned a 225 you would be moaning about how complicated they are for their time 😂

[@Dominykas47]

bought 1,8 T coupe LOVE the car, had stickers in my notebook for 23 years (when people used to write down phone numbers) in tenth grade 1999, it was the one without rear spoiler even. Now i own one... Thinking that we were 8 years out of soviets and getting this car was something like catching Unicorn.

[@TheParrottBros]

That’s awesome, love it when there is a back story as to why you wanted / got one 😎

[@danielcardozo9477]

love your videos here in usa boston

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks means a lot 🤘🏼

[@dashman1620]

13:50 "...RS5" such a petrol head reaction 🤣

[@TheParrottBros]

One of the very few perks of living on a main road haha

[@dashman1620]

@@TheParrottBros haha love your positive mindset. Your videos have been so helpful especially as there's so few TT specialists in Australia. Thank you for all the guides

[@malcolmbindon5911]

In Oz the mk1 TT 1.8L FWD OR AWD in S-line trim got the 3.2L external trim pack . Prices for mk1 TT S-Lines around the 70K miles are $20K AUD . Cheers

[@sK3LeTvM1]

Great channel!. I'm looking forward to my 3rd TT MK1 Roadster. (fun car - I drive Tesla daily) The one to have is the Nimbus Grey with Baseball, 3.2 QS roadster. There is currently one for sale in Germany 13K

[@TheParrottBros]

That’s a great colour combo, quite rare here that is

[@mk1chopper]

Another great video, worth noting 3.2 front discs are 2 piece and not cheap so not always a cheap upgrade on the 225 if done properly although aftermarket single peice discs are available.

[@ENFDO]

Vr6 original front discs costs almost like that 225. There is no fucking relation between these cars.

[@Rhaman68]

From my living room the is more than the engine options in this opinion piece. It’s also about the chassis. Gen 1’s chassis was a common VW/Audi rendering the TT to a cruiser as the handling was less than optimum. With that chassis’ limitations the 1.8L FWD Roadster is the best cruiser with a nasty delight for under steering but with a larger boot and better fuel economy. A bit biased as mine is a 2001 Roadster 1.8L 5 Speed. As Porsche influenced the Gen 2 chassis, it was a superbly improved performance model, the 3.2L engine was an excellent match, pure symbiosis. Thanks

[@mancsblue]

I've just bought a 225 roadster and I'm not going to lie I'm in love with it already . It will need the power steering pump done but other than that it's a solid car with tons of history and I got it for a song .

[@TheParrottBros]

Sounds like your on to a winner then, always nice to hear that people are loving the cars as much as I do 😍

[@stevesloan6775]

Both are worthy and I’ve never owned a 3.2, but I like the idea of the lighter 1.8T over the front end.

[@TheParrottBros]

Both great in there own rights but if handling is your main focus then yes the 1.8t is going to be the one for you, better acceleration too

[@TOOLAPC68]

i had a 225 BEA with just about every bolt on you could put on the thing, it was the biggest moneypit ever haha. Sold it for a Mk7 GTI MQB and its been night and day lol, those older euro cars can be the biggest pains to deal with. If i had to do it all over again, id go for the VR6 for the sound alone

[@TheParrottBros]

It’s a tough one isn’t it, some people just love the progression of modifying a car. Each month buying bolt ons and parts to improve the car. When really your just losing money and making it worth less as inevitably it’s going to be worth more standard and cause you less headache 😂

[@BL00MYB0Y]

I’m abit late to this video, I bought my 2000 mk1 225 in 2004 with the intention of trading it in for a 3.2 after a year or two. It’s now 2024 and I’ve still got the same 225 😁. I wanted the 3.2 purely for the sound ❤️ but I’ve stuck with the ol’ 4 cylinder 🙏 it’s a 2nd car I only use very occasionally and is garaged all the time. I’ve just had a cam belt done in it, and it only done 1000 miles in the 5 years since the previous cam belt 😱 but I didn’t dare risk leaving it longer. It would have been on my mind every time I drove it

[@spakkawasp4680]

Great vid, think you should stick a turbo on your 3.2 and manual swap it and then there'd be no comparison🤣

[@TheParrottBros]

hahaha just a days work then haha believe me i would love to

[@marcusjaaksi1542]

I love my 3.2 turbo a3 dsg ❤️

[@wynhughes9072]

had 3 TT's the last one was a brilliant red 3.2 manual coupe bought from new. full dealer service history all the way up to 55,000 miles totally reliable and fastidiously maintained clay barred and waxed on regular occasions, fabulous car but had the rear of God put into me by reading various scare stories about timing chains stretching and costing a fortune to rectify, so I traded it in for a new Mk7 gti performance Golf in 2016. Although the Golf was a great car ,(sold over 3years ago) I do regret getting rid of my TT especially for the money I sold it for. And now watching your video even more.😭

[@TheParrottBros]

Apologies for making you miss your old v6, newer cars while faster and more reliable they feel some what disconnected from the driver experience & the styling and Looks of a mk1 are hard to beat if you like them

[@michelelazzari644]

Thanks Dom for the video. Touchy subject 😁 I would like to see you follow up with a driving experience review between the 2 engines/models. Differences in feel and handling? For me, the manual gearbox is a big part of driver enjoyment and manual on 32V6 is hard to find.

[@TheParrottBros]

This is definitely in the future, I’ll get something done for sure as there’s a lot to discuss. Thanks for the idea

[@diydetail8916]

well explained video nice one! should you have mentioned the 3.2 chain stretch?

[@TheParrottBros]

I mentioned that besides the chains they are a reliable engine. It’s a tough one as a well looked after and serviced car may never see chain stretch no matter how it’s driven. Then I’ve also seen sub 100k cars having issues but they could have been neglected service or just unlucky

[@paulp96275]

Dom got to be 3.2 manual please I’ve a 160 hp roadster and a 225 in rebuild but would trade for 3.2 manual I’ve looked at a few all with timing chain issues great vid Dom nice comparison sounded like the wife was worried that another is on the horizon 😂👍👨🏻‍🏭

[@freeurmind5046]

In the last 4 years driving my 3.2, I’ve only seen two others like mine on the road so far here in California.

[@TheParrottBros]

I bet its exciting seeing another tt on the road there 😂

[@freeurmind5046]

@@TheParrottBros : was skeptical when previous owner told me that 2005 Audi tt 3.2’s are rare until I saw 1st 3.2 more than 18 months later. Rare indeed

[@geoffreyhowsden3983]

Great video

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy

[@danhansen9340]

Hi from Canada Dom, i have a 2008 Mk2, 3.2 vr6 manual 6 speed Quatro roadster and i love it. Correct me if i'm wrong but i believe that after 2008 Audi dropped the 3.2, in this style,and went straight turbo, so that tells me that one day this car will be a very sought after collector model. My question too you is should i hang on too it.

[@TheParrottBros]

Hello from England, I bet owning a TT in Canada is great, you get a nice mix of withers and road surfaces. That is correct, I believe it was for efficiency/omissions purposes. There certainly will be more of a market for them but the question is how much so I don't know, if it was a mark one it would be that a little bit more desirable but saying that they sound the same and it has more luxuries. Definitely want to hang onto if you can

[@paulmcevoy5557]

Bhi mate,, I would have to say they are both lovely cars but as the proud owner of my 3.2 mk1 DSG roadster.metalic black and full red leather interior, its got to be the 3.2,, every time you turn the key to fire it up its an instant smile on my face. For a car that's now 17 years old. If it's sat in a carpark or out on the road you know where all the petrol heads are drooling. Regards Paul

[@TheParrottBros]

I have to say you have one of the best spec cars / colour combo, I would be the proud owner of that for sure! Red leather on black paint is perfect, & of course the v6 roadster!! I’m guessing roof down through a tunnel is 🤤

[@paulmcevoy5557]

Oh yes... Tunnels are great fun Indeed😊😊😊😊

[@detailedessex1345]

For me depends on if your keeping engine mainly stock (then go for 3.2) mildly tuned (then have the 225) Big tune either for the 225 and turbo or turbo a 3.2 🤣 I loved the sound of my r32 Golf MK4 but I prefer the easy BHP gains on my 225 TT 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@TheParrottBros]

I think you have hit the nail on the head mate, for fettling yes the 225 has a wider range to offer although if you go down your route then most parts would fit either, the v6 is a cruiser and mile muncher without a doubt

[@SHAUNHOPKINSON]

I’ve got both coupe and roadster in 3.2, have you any idea of how many are left on the road now in the U.K? Shaun

[@palka7799]

Of course 3.2👍 Superb machine

[@TheParrottBros]

Based on sound alone its a win from me haha

[@peterosborne7]

It’s the v6 for me I am lucky enough to own one and my dad has the 225 along with you Dom would love the 3.2 manual 👍👌

[@TheParrottBros]

I think that is the ultimate set up well for me anyway plus you get the best sounding acoustics with no roof

[@ttmaggebo]

I own a MK2 3.2, the thing that gets me, is keeping up with Porsches on the corners on track, it does it all day every day.

[@TheParrottBros]

I’m tempted to get a mk2 but the cost of v6 road tax puts me off 😂

[@ttmaggebo]

@@TheParrottBros Yeah i hear you get screwed over in the UK in that respect. One year of road tax here is about 97GBP in NZ

[@TT3.2]

😬 A great topic Dom and of course you are correct 3.2 all day long. Just a look back in historic car sales for any such car and it's always the bigger engine and performance that is more desirable for a collector/collection. The Quattro Sport will be more desirable but only marginally over the 3.2 in the future and only if it's an immaculate example. Like today's market, all the other variants will rise in value comparatively as at the end of the day they are all desirable TT's no matter which variant you have. You should have plonked the Noggy in the middle. Both your featured cars are looking great. Another interesting vid mate 👍🏻😊

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks Gary! I couldn’t agree more I think your right, they will all be desirable when there are very few on the road. Yeah I moved the cars around a couple times before filming 😂

[@karol_on_road]

Im watching you from PL , and there to be honest is very hard to find 3.2. For this moment on bigest car market website - 0 offers :) Finding "worthy" 1.8 is already a challange :)

[@TheParrottBros]

It’s funny how certain county’s certain models never really took off. They are getting harder to find in uk ( nice cared for ones anyway)

[@justineliason]

Hey man great video I was interested on what year is your 3.2L and where you got your tune I’m in the US and I took mine in to try and tune it but they couldn’t because there’s a special code from Audi

[@v.g.6700]

I will choose the 3.2 convertible with manual option. You ask me why? Because that’s the TT I own for a while and it’s a rare dream car

[@HarryEVM]

its the one i went for too after looking for about 9 months. Beautiful car and the manual is a joy.

[@TheParrottBros]

You are very lucky indeed, glad it’s still living upto expectations 😍

[@TheParrottBros]

You too are very lucky!

[@MissLuvinMyConverse]

For me, it's the 3.2 V6 manual. which i still have after three years. Had the 1.8T which i loved, but the 3.2 manual swings it.

[@TheParrottBros]

I certainly cannot argue with that, it's worth it for the sound alone

[@richardturner587]

Hi Dom, I have had my 2004 3.2 dsg mk1 and would not sell it, for me it's the whole experience I get from it ...I think in Time these will become like the mk1 Golf Gti of the early 80s. Most people now seem to be looking towards Electric cars, which I have to say I just cannot get excited about, it would be very sad if people start breaking up 3.2 mk1s just because of Timing Chains or Mechatronics issues, I guess in time we will see... Richard

[@stefanodonini7130]

I solved this issue because I have both….. 3.2 great sound and confort with DSG but the 225 is the best in the sport driving

[@TheParrottBros]

Snap! best way haha, one for cruising one for blasting

[@SANTPOZOR]

Great video! The 3.2 sounds better in a A5 or TT than the turbo.

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy, without a doubt!

[@audittrs2885]

Great video dom for me its 1.8 turbo more fun put the v6 bumper spoiler diffuser etc on a 1.8 turbo and your sorted

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy, thats a very popular set up and you can see why... best of both worlds

[@j.d.sunderland8113]

Quite an interesting video, just one little niggle, I may be wrong but you didn’t mention the fuel economy (mpg) between the 225 and V6… Personally, I actually prefer the 180, as the 5 speed gearbox is better suited to town driving, over the 6 speed box, indeed back when the TT was first launched, the 180 was expected to be the main seller, the 225 was the performance option, the V6 came much later, and always felt like an afterthought by Audi after they suffered criticism that the TT wasn’t as powerful as it’s perceived main rival, the Porsche Boxter…

[@TheParrottBros]

That’s quite interesting to know, having been too young to drive when they came out I know very little about the release and what proceeded it. Economy wise I touched on it but on a run there isn’t much between them. I’ve got similar mpg on both on a motorway run. Round town is probably similar as if your thrashing the 1.8t around you will get a similarly poor economy. I don’t think I’ve ever driven a 180 with a manual gearbox, I’ve only ever driven a 150 and it was alright but didn’t stretch its legs

[@cab29]

Imagine a 3.2 Manual TT roadster in Nogaro blue. Dom would be all over that! 🚙

[@TheParrottBros]

I could sell all my cars and just have one that would be weird 😂

[@cab29]

@@TheParrottBros Imagine the road tax you would save!

[@prettyridesmedia]

Me having a 225 , I would go with the 3.2

[@TheParrottBros]

That’s interesting what makes you say that bud

[@tthornett77]

hey Dom. which has the better handling? is the 225 better at cornering etc because it's lighter at the front? I'm still to decide which one to get. I love all your videos on the TT so much great information :D

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks really appreciate all the kind words about the channel, so it really depends what you want to do with the car, the v6 is more of a fast cruiser, the 225 is for those who want to tinker and increase power and like that turbo boost, handling is a bit better in 1.8t but they are not the best cars for handling ( great for 4wd )

[@kevinpollard1550]

225 love it got one myself in silver same as urs only problem is headlights have gone little bit cloudy

[@TheParrottBros]

We have a video for that 😂 unless the cloudy is inside of course. Ooo silver nice, coupe or roadster

[@MetroCollectablesandvlogs]

Thinking about getting a 3.2 for my work car. I have a new Jeep Gladiator that I use for work, so I need something that is fun to drive around town when I am doing my inspections. I want the soft top. I was looking at the 2008+ 3.2's soft tops. any thoughts? TIA

[@joshuajacobs1636]

3.2, Manual Trans, coupe. My go to all day, everyday.

[@TheParrottBros]

Can't argue with that

[@maverick_tt]

3.2 for the win, and for the sound 😍

[@invincibleman7749]

The only good thing about the 3.2 is pure sound that's it !

[@eujeniu8527]

The grill on 3.2 is so much nicer)

[@louis-markqabazi5696]

3.2 V6 for me.

[@cynthiaacevedo8314]

I have a red 2004 tt 92 mils ,bought it when it had 65mils,live in Reno

[@TheParrottBros]

I bet that's quite a spectacle out there, cant see too many red tt's on the road

[@nickstone7834]

Love my MKII 3.2 roadster/quattro...smooth, sexy and looks great for an '08..

[@TheParrottBros]

I need to drive one and see if there’s much in it between the mk1/2

[@nickstone7834]

@@TheParrottBros See about a flight over and car cargo lol

[@minimadmotorman]

Got a 225 coupe, if I were to buy another I'd like a DSG 3.2 (Roadster preferably)

[@aleksandarpetkov7987]

I own now 1.8T 225 seat Leon Cupra R and I think to change it for a3 3.2

[@TheParrottBros]

Yeah the a3 3.2's are at a bargain price atm, i was looking the other day and you can get them for a steal!

[@ThomasFerrier-b8x]

Tellement j'adore tes vidéos je les regarde en lisant tout les sous titres elle sont magnifiques tes Audi TT mais selon toi Laquelle est la meilleure de toutes les TT toutes générations confondues

[@ThomasFerrier-b8x]

Audi TT MK2 3.2 roadster ?

[@orlandoagrela8813]

Ive got the 225 but i love that 3.2 lovely is sweet 😊

[@TheParrottBros]

Sounds unreal, i want another just to drive round with the windows down haha

[@dl8531]

Having only ever driven a 180 Quattro it would be interesting for myself to then compare the 225 to 3.2. I found the 180 was abit lacking but TT handling is always great fun

[@TheParrottBros]

See when i drove the 180 it was around town and its got plenty of perky acceleration for nipping about but i can imagine on an open road it lacks some, the 225 is the opposite, around town you have to select gearing wisely to not be laggy and the v6 just wafts around haha

[@ihorkovalov7166]

Basically there are not a lot of automatic gearboxes with 1.8t. Simply because it was old 5 spd Tiptronic Jatco JF506e, which is not really reliable, and no one wanted weak 150 or 180 hp car with slow and old automatic gearbox. There were no 225 quattro with automatic - because if there were any, no one would buy 3.2 DSG. I heard ppl made swaps from 3.2 dsg to 1.8t 225, and this car after remap with dsg basically have no chance with 3.2 PS i own 225 APX wideband converted coupe.

[@jermainerobinson7098]

Great video l totally agree the V6 is rarer and it’s the sound people will go mad for in the future especially with the Electric cars having no sound sounding it’s nice to have them both l had a V6 golf nice car but to keep it real l don’t miss the Fuel cost that’s a second mortgage lol great video keep them coming. 1.8T is cheaper to run both as good as each other so buy them both lol.

[@TheParrottBros]

Well said! why have one good car car when you can have two 😂

[@christopherpardell4418]

There’s not much room for add ons on the 3.2. But who needs them. The best version of the best car Audi ever made is the 3.2 with DSG. It really needs that extra hp, and the low end torque makes the car leap forward with every gear change. The DSG is the best transmission ever built. It doesn’t allow the driver to do stupid things like run over redline or lug the engine and as a result TTs with the DSG are in better condition as regards power train. ( my 2005’s been a daily driver for 17 years and never had to spend a dollar on the engine or the DSG behind scheduled maintenance. ). The 3.2 also has a nicer exhaust note. And I have felt no need to ‘tune’ nor chip the car to boost the hp. The audi engineers got it right in terms of the balance between performance and durability. Still love my TT. My mechanic calls it the “unicorn car”. The best version of the best car. I just gotta find new headlights for it as it’s been parked outside all this time.

[@TheParrottBros]

Well said! It’s the best sounding one by far that’s for sure, your right they need for nothing maybe a slightly performance exhaust for a little more noise but that aside nothing else

[@christopherpardell4418]

@@TheParrottBros. They do not even need that. What I love about the car is how well mannered it is. In Drive mode it shifts early for best mileage and the exhaust note is an understated purr of latent power. In sport mode, it shifts late and the exhaust note is much louder, but not that annoying level of loudness that annoys everyone else on the road or who lives nearby. Its performance is apparent, but not deafening. This makes the car come across as elegant. Mine is the Sline version, which Audi really outdid themselves with balancing its performance. It does great, right out of the box. It’s not the fastest thing on the road, but it shifts faster than any other car, and every shift is perfect and it’s the best performing. I can’t out accelerate a corvette on a straight track. But no RWD car can keep up with me on a twisting turning road. It’s fast enough to be very satisfying in those instances when I need speed. But, for example, its most satisfying aspect is the effortless way I can tap the paddle to downshift rather than apply brakes on an off ramp, and it holds manual mode just long enough that as I turn up the hill at the end of the off-ramp, it delays shifting and keeps the power on, only to reset into auto just as I crest the hill and then shift up into 6th to save me fuel and engine wear. What makes the TT 3.2 DSG Quattro is just its the perfect balance of drivability, fun, style, and practicality. The perfect amount of speed, control, load space, and durable good looks. The only thing I would have asked Audi to change is to make the headlight lenses out of real glass.

[@michaelpeters838]

I have the pleasure of owning both. My 3.2 is sitting in the garage at the moment as I recently bought a 1.8 225 for an absolute steal of a price and it has had the remap, miltek exhaust etc. done to it. Though it’s a nice runaround, the 3.2 will always be my no.1…. Though the timing chain job killed my wallet lol

[@wooxwildfire]

I have tiburon v6 so sound very good,but its front wheel drive,so tt alot better with hauldex,traction,but i never was with turbo,my honda na so i like both,but with eficiency 1.8 big advantage

[@TheParrottBros]

The v6 sound is second to none for sure, the haldex system works really well when maintained but can be temperamental when old

[@CHR1SSCAR]

I've been running a golf v6 4motion for the last 6 years and now own a 225 1.8t tt so am gonna say 1.8t 😉

[@TheParrottBros]

Ooo i wonder why haha 👀

[@onej77]

I love all us Tt freaks that say “yeah I’ve owned both these models and……” 😂😂😂 when u love ‘‘em you love ‘‘em and for me it’s my orange 3.2 tt hands down power so much more instant then 1.8t and just grips that road I love it…❤

[@TheParrottBros]

Thats it, once you've had a taste for the TT's its just a case of finding the perfect one for you, a papaya one certainly isnt a bad shout! and that v6 noise!!

[@Blackmamba12345]

1.8t is more fun, test drove a 3.2 A3 S line but preferred the 2.0tfsi. Though own a Corrado VR6 which is the better bet.

[@TheParrottBros]

It is down to how and what your going to be using it i would say, for spirited driving and track days then the 1.8t is the one, Ooo corrados are very cool dont see them very often now which is a shame

[@seyertransport1265]

3.2 is what I have and I would choose the 3.2 it’s the sound for me and if u want more hp you could turbo it

[@TheParrottBros]

That would be the dream to add another couple hundread horsies to the v6, cannot argue with the sound comment. wow they sound great!

[@martindalton2]

Hi I'm new to tt, I've purchased a 2003 225 roadster with 162k on it, which oil should I use when it comes to servicing it ? And where abouts is your workshop ? Kind regards Andrea.

[@TheParrottBros]

Hey Andrea, I don’t have a workshop I just maintain my own cars and provide help for those wishing to work on theirs. With that mileage I would be using 10w40 quantum or millers

[@Trig0r]

Gotta be the v6 right? As the old saying goes, there's no replacement for displacement... Just need to do a video where you stick a supercharger on it :D

[@TheParrottBros]

Ooo man if i didnt have a family and commitments i would love to throw a charger on it and aim for the moon haha

[@Trig0r]

Well, if you get a charger and stick it on then I suspect some of those issues would solve themself.... :D

[@TheParrottBros]

@@Trig0r 😂😂

[@dashman1620]

3.2 all the way. 1.8 fun for a little while, the 3.2 sounds better, is rarer and overall better

[@ineedthatcar7169]

Just got my hands on a V6 coupe - I love the motor its soo strong! Yes we have chain problems on this engine at around 100k miles but by then the cam belt changes and the timing chain change should have equated in cost. Mine is a manual and has enough power to have fun with and not lose the licence entirely as standard. I have a couple of suspension related rattles to deal with but given its done 46k miles and not got any rust I am starting from a good place. I have found the understeer not half as bad as people had made it out to be and actually it's not bad dynamically. Anyone tried a haldex controller - are they worth it?

[@TheParrottBros]

Wow 46k miles bet that looks great! Yes it’s all relative, a well looked after 3.2 could run for a lifetime without needing chains 😊 You can get a HPA controller which allows you to control what proportion you have to what axle, I think you will notice it most on tuned cars where there is more wheel spin but will certainly change the drive of any TT

[@moorishmoor9039]

Hi 👋🏽 Great video in helping me out with a decision. Would you buy 3.2 that has 143K on the clock but with a full detailed and comprehensive service history?

[@TheParrottBros]

Hey, glad i could help out. Now alll i will say about buying higher mileage cars is as long as they are a good price as they will likely need work in the future so what you save in initial purchase you may spend later down the line. Its no issue as long as been well cared for. Often i think a car thats been used is better than a car thats stood idle! Hey i only own one car less than 100K miles haha, i would recommend getting the chains checked and if dsg make sure it all changes ok

[@moorishmoor9039]

@@TheParrottBros thanks, I’ve gone and seen it today the service history is very detailed and comprehensive and has had the chains checked and gearbox serviced at 90k. It’s on 139k engine and gbox perfect. The interior is worn with a few bits broken

[@pigeonguardgames507]

Always going to be the V6 manual for me!

[@TheParrottBros]

I need to drive a v6 manual i think

[@RedaNGRP]

Nice RS5 sound btw haha

[@TheParrottBros]

Right! I had to take a moment to appreciate it 😂

[@ThomasFerrier-b8x]

Jai tendance a préférer la mk1 en coupé plutôt d'en cabriolet en revanche c'est sur la mk2 c'est le cabriolet que je préfère !

[@harveyhalloway]

Had differential fail on immaculate 3.2 with FSH at 110K, not pleased with Audi...

[@TheParrottBros]

It's a funny one as they don't always list certain components as requiring maintenance and service scheduling, previous owners could have given them a poor life, there may have been one week component in there, or you just get unlucky

[@darrylbrock7703]

Dom, I think only the 225 QS will be a true classic

[@TheParrottBros]

The Quattro sport will be the elite however there is so few of them anyway let alone in say 10 years time. And with the differences between them being limited to say pole position seats & a seat delete I would say that the Tt’s of all models will have their place for sure. Yes the qs is the one but I don’t see there being much in it

[@froolix]

My choice would be a 3.2l DSG - with a turbocharger and the DQ500 transmission. ;-) (I am driving an A3 8P)

[@TheParrottBros]

That would be a weapon!

[@rudyn4865]

We'll not forget the original Audi TT 8n without a spoiler.

[@TheParrottBros]

Ive been on the hunt for an original early tt without a spoiler!

[@rudyn4865]

@@TheParrottBros My goodness! How many TT n8 do you want to own. I noticed that you refer quite often to the OEM cupholder that are quite rare. Even more rare are the original roof-racks 8n0 071 126 (quite expensive, bought mine for 300 euro). But this a bit of an off-topic for this video. I do agree that most likely the 3.2 manual and the limited sport edition are the most likely to become "oldtimer".

[@boltonsbulldogs8628]

1.8t all day long ive driven both and own a 450bhp Octavia mk1 estate with the same 1.8t engine fully forged and still running it on orignal gear box !🤔😳

[@TheParrottBros]

Wow that sounds pretty damn epic!

[@fdante87]

450bhp with approx 400lbft with the 02J? :) Sounds like a fairytale

[@TheParrottBros]

@@fdante87 sounds like playing Russian roulette every time you pin it 😂

[@fdante87]

@@TheParrottBros yes :) however it might be a 4x4, the only mk1 Octavia which got the 02M, which is much more capable of holding that torque if not abused. In the UK as you only had the 180 as Quattro you don't have these fragile 02J-s in TT-s. In Europe the TT 180 (fwd) gearboxes usually grenade from mapped power ....

[@boltonsbulldogs8628]

No not a fairy tale 2 bar and 27psi garret T28 turbo done by turbo dynamics air con removed battery relocated oversized air system 3.5 inch exhaust system done by flex power darkside clutch and remap . Racing headers racing cams . Bespoke Intercooler and piping upgraded fuel and water pump . Not all the work was done by me i have around 8 grands of receipts sue is a geniune motorway killer gone over 165mph in her and she pulls it all the way full boost around 5000rpm Yea mate love my Fairy tale 😂

[@danielhuerta6575]

Too bad they didn’t make the 3.2 Manual here in the U.S. I have a 01 225