Are there differences between the 2003 and earlier TTs?

Can my 12 year old fit in the backseat of a coupe?

Are the TT engines reliable. General question, I know.

Is the transmission strong?

Should I get a TT?

 

plus I'm sure he or she will be a lot bigger in another year, and a year past that, etc.

I haven't heard of many problems with the engine. The transmission on the 225 hp and the 180 hp quattro (not available anymore) is good, but there have been problems with the 5-spd manual transmission on the FWD 180s. I don't know about automatics and the DSG is too new to say either way.

 

is the consensus that the 225 is the way to go if you want to pony up?

 

Yes, 225 w/ chip..airbox and pipe really sings!! IMO.

 

yes, unless you want to pony up some more and go for the 3.2 with DSG

 

True, but in 4 years just give her the 225 and get yourself a 3.2!

 

I have been driving a 180 for the last three years and it is fast enough for me,,, 95% of the time, but I drive pretty calm 95% of the time. the engine has been solid. There was an ignition coil recall, but beside that, it has been perfect. I have had no issues with the manual on my 180 quattro.

I am looking forward to the 6th gear more than the extra 45 hp.

A 12 year old will not fit comforatbly. Heck, our 8 year old does't fit, sitting upright, anymore. If the 12 year old is willing to lay across the back, he/she would probably fit,, but it is not a comfy ride. If you need to haul 3 people more than 10 minutes, it is awful back there. I have found it more comfortable to move the passenger seat all the way back and have both passengers sit in the front seat, not very legal, but way more comfortable on the way to daycare.

I am 6'1" and have ridden in the back by folding down the seats and laying down. Once, we even squeezed 2 adults back there, good thing they were brothers, we had to kinda stack 'em, I couldn't even see out the back window, but we made it.

So, riding in the back can be done, but i would recommend against it for anyone over 4 feet tall, strongly.

If you don't need the third person capacity, it is a wonderful car, It has a lot of room (for two), I can fit 8 - 10 bags of groceries in it,,, but I got an A6 to haul the family around,,, the TT is a 2 person car.

 

Yes, unless you want a automatic, then 3.2 or 180 is the car.

 

I would fit in the back, no matter how much of a pain it was.

 

and sings, and sings, and goes like stink......Whoa..