Why You would Buy A V6 TT
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- Discussing why you may choose a v6 over a 1.8T, the pros and cons along with fly by's and more
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I bought a 3.2 manual in January and I have to say the sound is insane and it feels very quick to me. The Quattro system is great and there’s decent steering feel. The Bose sound system isn’t bad either.
They are a great car, that’s made even better with that lovely sound. What colour did you get?
@@TheParrottBros mines the same red as this one. I saw your channel and starting looking for 225s about a year ago and ended up getting a 3.2 because insurance was less for me👍🏻
@@pb7870 funny how it ends up isn’t it. Still enjoying it?
@@TheParrottBros Yeah it’s a great car I’ve always loved the design. Will definitely come to a meet next time there is one👌🏻
@@TheParrottBros great video the 3.2 ticks so many boxes! Being respectful of your channel but I may have my 3.2 coming up for sale, would you want to share details of the car to your enthusiast followers?
Dom: ‘so you’ve got rust spots on the car yeah?’
Tom: Slouches on front wing with arms folded.
Great video nice to see someone talking about the 3.2v6 they normally just talk about 225s I have a 04 3.2 which I’ve had for 4 years and I absolutely love it 👌
I’ve been trying to make this video and others like if for over a year but with restrictions been unable to. It’s a lovely combo of driving feel
And sounds 👌🏻
Vr6 is another different car. Nobody know much many about it because first of all y must own one a try ir a few years. These kids Just talk about what they read in internet. Vr6 is brutal and pretty advanced for its year.
I love the mk1 3.2 you cant beet that sound I'm sure they will be a collectors car soon
I couldn’t agree more
For 3.2 DSG owners with vcds, there's a procedure you can do called clutch wear adaptation that'll usually fix up hesitation / jerk that old gearboxes may be experiencing. Worth doing if you have access to a vcds cable.
Would love to know more Chris!
Please tell me more . My 2008 3.2 DSG has the jerk/ hesitation at start sometimes
It is most likely the mech unit. Wouldnt worry about it unless you get the flashing PRNDS
Thanks another do Sunday Video. Got the same Exhaust on a 3.2 Roadster and totally agree about the valve.
Thanks buddy, bet that’s brilliant in a convertible. Who needs a radio ayy
Fantastic video mate, absolutely love it. It was great to see you and thank you for featuring the V6 :)
Was my pleasure, looking forward to seeing and meeting more enthusiasts this year now the lockdown is slowly lifting
Great video quality and top commentary, keep it going mate!
Thank you really appreciate the comment!! plenty more to come
Weve had our 3.2 for 16 yrs. 30000 on the clock. Great car great sound and good ones are becoming a rare sight. Add the ABT grille (like ours) it makes the front look so much better.
Great video of a great car,there's just something so special about the mk1 TT especially the 3.2 v6
You know it man, maybe its because we dont have one haha, waiting for some v6 owners to come on here and moan :)
Great video Tom keep up the good work
Thanks mate, my autocorrect keeps putting me as tom too haha Dom
Cracking car lads. Always wondered how much difference there was between the 3.2 V6 and the 225. It’s made me more keen to get my hands of it to accompany my roadster for the channel! Excellent production as always!
Thanks buddy appreciate the comment as always, yeah it certainly will put a smile on your face when out and about
Nice car Tom, It completely passed me by when you bought it- i need to keep up better haha
Thanks dude! Absolutely loving it, especially with the exhaust :)
Had MK4 / MK5 R32 loved the noise. Fancied a 3.2 for I went for the TT. But I wanted more power and a tune so the 225 made sense. Plus you can get rid of a lot of the boost leaks by fitting catch can and deleting N249.
Red for me all the way.
It is all down to what you plan to do with it for sure, boost leaks are easily sorted without the need to remove anything with a simple pressure / smoke test but its going to be the same with any 20 year old boosted car, pipes perish and when you tune them you just speed up the process haha
Good vid bro keep that up! 👌
Thanks buddy 😀
No 3.2s here in Greece due to stupid road tax by engine size laws. So its refreshing to see a video review of the V6.
Thanks buddy, yeah i can imagine thats similar in a few countries as they are not particularly environmentally friendly haha
I just sold an A4 3.2 V6 B7, had it for 2 years, I can definitely relate to you're experience. Loved the engine note, and the way it delivered it's power. You can def feel the extra two cylinders compared to a four cylinder car. Mine was a 6 speed manual, very clean, did a few suptile mods, only reason I parted with it is because I'm going for an RS4 B7 next summer.
I cant fault you there, a close friend of mine had a gorgeous Nogaro blue b7 Rs4 avant for a few years, custom valved exhaust.... was heaven!
Great review
I actually got mine as a investment, I had a 225 a few years back , but the 3:2 is fantastic, I’ve just had my chains and DMF done , it wasn’t cheap but it needed it doing dsg box is good for a old car and it goes well. Mine is a 53 plate 95k roadster, I paid 4K for it back in December last year , condition is 8/10 some rust on the sills and that’s about it
Sounds like a nice car Phil, it’s getting to that stage where you can enjoy whilst not losing money and eventually should see a nice return if you ever come to sell it.
How much did you pay to get the chains done?
Enjoyed that. 😀
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Awesome video mate, looks a lovely car and in great condition. Those seats look like new, amazing for a 17 year old car mate.
Thanks appreciate the kind words, it’s a very well kept example and easy to appreciate that in real life. Feels great when at the wheel and a world apart from mine 😂
@@TheParrottBros No problem mate.
Stunning car 👍👍
It is one of the good ones, know anyone else with a nice tt? hint hint haha
Good video and good advice what to look for. I'm thinking of buying a 3.2 when I finally sell my beloved Subaru impreza RB5 which at 21 years old is beginning to a bit of a money pit. I've looked on Ebay a few times and your right, not many good ones on there. I do a lot of classic and modern classic car shows, so the MK1 will now fit in to this mold. But yes. Good informative video and looking forward to getting back to driving an Audi again.
Thanks RB5 Steve, the tt's can be a money pit if you get one that hasn't been cared for but i guess that goes the same for all 20 odd year old cars, just fine one thats easy to work on and parts dont cost the earth haha
Just for a second there I thought you had taken the plunge Dom ;) Great Vid, fantastic car...Glad you got to drive it, so now you know what you're missing😀.....V6 manuals super, super rare, I got mine in September last year too, For me it had to be Silver....not many of those about either...but i do like the red. Yeah the sound is amazing, lots of people look, if anything the worst part about driving a 3.2 TT is that you can't actually see it😀
Haha I’ve already had 3 texts saying your new car looks good 😂😂 obviously didn’t watch the video 😉. I would love one but at the moment I haven’t got nice v6 money spare 😂
Got one of these with a scorpion non-catback exhaust, let me tell you, the sound is just so insane, if you do not have horns already, you will grow them driving it LOL :) (beautiful car you have there bud)
Have a 3.2 ‘04 coupe in the States and have to say it is a truly special car given the timeless design, rarity (the MK1 TTs in general being less common over here), and amazing/unique sound. It just ticked over 120k miles and I truly hope to have it for a long while. Truly underrated and certainly a future classic.
Glad your owning and enjoying it, bet it’s lovely with all the open roads and weather you get. Although bet it feels tiny parked up next to a F350 😂
@@TheParrottBros Definitely easy to stand out simply by not driving an SUV/pickup here in Florida, but I wouldn’t have it any other way regardless. The bigger-is-better trend over here always leaves me shaking my head. Only wish I had more fun twisty, B-roads to enjoy the upgrades (Bilstein B14s, poly mounts/bushings, etc). Also wish I hadn’t used “truly” so many times without noticing.
Oh and happy that my 208/209 recently read only -2 and -1 degrees on the original chain :)
@@beaucauchemar sounds like your original chain is doing well. Yeah when we were in Florida couple years ago I noticed that. We rented a couple trucks as was a large group and needed it for the suitcases 😂.
Yeah roads are the complete opposite to what we have, long open straights, all we have is road abouts and Country roads
That's a great looking car... There's a manual v6 on ebay at the moment.
Before my 225 I had a Mazda 323f 2.0 v6 and it sounded great. It was sat for a while when I bought my tt and when I sold it and a truck picked it up, I started it and that v6 tone made me wish my 225 sounded the same!
For all there downsides the noise of a v6 makes you forget about most of them 😂. Those 323f were not that popular and I haven’t seen one in years. Almost forgot they existed 😂
@@TheParrottBros mine was metallic racing green with grey leather interior.. great car but they rust badly, needed £800 for mot. A guy bought it to do himself. Sounded awesome but only 150bhp. Compared to my TT which is probably around 270bhp it would feel quite slow now! 😂👍
@@blakkno666 Its not always about how fast you can go haha, lovely colour combo, im yet to have a nice green car!
@@TheParrottBros is there likely to be another rolling road day? That last one looked ace, I'd really like to come along if there's another 👍
Not to sure, there should be something in the future yes, this year probably not. If there is any plans though I’ll be sure to put them in the community page
It has a learning gearbox if it's slow changing , change your drive style and feel the difference
I've been pondering about that rear wing extension, to put on my 1.8. But it's a big hunk of plastic, I'm not sure I want to spoil the sleek lines with that. Maybe with a carbon fiber wrap. V6 is a V6, it's going to be awesome any way you look at it.
its not every ones cup of tea I get that, I think it looks lovely but thats me, you can get a carbon fibre extension off the internet
I've had 2 V6 TT's and 1 225. Sold my last V6 a few months ago, and already back looking for another. Had a sport exhaust on all my TT's , fantastic noise when floored.
It’s funny how it does full circle like that, gotta have an exhaust hasn’t it 😍😎 big question tho, dsg or manual?
I've been pining for one of these but since I live in the US and there were no manuals available here I'm wondering if anyone can hypothesize on the feasibility of manual swapping a Mk1 3.2?
Great video👍 I have a V6 3.2 TT convertible 08 plate with a manual 6 speed box, only 38k miles and well maintained. I absolutely love it!
Sounds great, whats the mk2 like to drive?
@@TheParrottBros Hi.. normal day to day town driving is fine, you can keep the revs low (and get a bit more mpg). On the open road, or for a fast overtake it is tremendous.
@@dionysus101 yeah I can imagine and all with a beautiful sound track, what’s the feel like on the steering and cornering etc. Does it still feel well connected or is some of that lost for comfort
@@TheParrottBros Hi, it feels well connected to me, especially at speed & bends. Only slightly clunky when travelling slow & steering over bumps etc. Much fun for summer, top down!
@@dionysus101 looking forward to driving one, my dad collects his mk2 on Wednesday
Love a v6. I've got a 05clk 320 it sounds like a v8 everyone turns its got a loverly burble
i have a 3,2 manual in red, spent a long time looking for one and can safely say i do not regret it, it is starting to get lacquer peel now in small areas unfortunately
Unfortunately that is the Achilles heal for red. It looks amazing when clean but suffers terribly with lacquer peel. Glad your enjoying it 👌🏻
@@TheParrottBros the plan is a respray later in the year, then it’ll be mint
@@matt2661 nice if you can find somewhere to do a good job 👌🏻
Great video, I'm thinking about taking the plunge as an investment but for daily use as well. Just worried that it will be a money pit! Can't get passed that noise though
Thanks and providing the gearbox and chains are ok. The car should be pretty steady. Just find one that’s been well kept and you’ll be fine
So happy I bought a 3.2! Mine's a manual with red interior 👌 Only think I don't like is the lack of fuel economy 😢 You forget about that when you out your foot down though! Not fast by modern standards but with a simple cat back and induction kit the sounds is miles better than most modern turbo cars!
What colour is yours then with red leather? fuel economy is about the only downside, as with a 1.8t when flat out isn't great but cruising is actually very good, the v6 is bad and really bad haha
@@TheParrottBros Mine's Avus silver I believe. Yes haha! At least with the 1.8T when cruising you can get reasonable mpg, the V6 is just bad all the time. And the noise just means you put your foot down more! 🤦♂️ but I've had sensible diesels for 3.t years before this and decided if I'm going petrol I may as well go all out! I do miss 65mpg though 😂
@@jonathanbennigsen5625 haha thats funny, yeah who cares about miles to the gallon, smiles to the gallon are massive. Avus and red leather is perfect combo
I still have my 05 DSG 3.2 Quattro. It’s the best TT ever made. It’s getting to the point of me wanting new headlights, and I replaced the instrument cluster for the dreaded red screen issue, and redid the headliner since mine had been parked in the weather all this time. But aside from a recent fuel pump replacement the car ran as my daily driver for 15 years without a single repair. I don’t race it, although I do enjoy its acceleration and impeccable handling on twisty roads. ( no one in a RWD car can keep up with the Quattro 3.2 DSG TT on winding roads)
Reasons to get the 3.2 are- 1, that extra 25 horsepower is something a car this heavy NEEDS, but the real boon is the low end torque. The 3.2 DSG will shift into 6th at 35 mph if you are not driving it in sport mode. As a result, mine gets around 30 mpg. 2, the naturally aspirated 6 is more durable, and has a timing chain rather than the serpentine belt that will fail without notice. You can Check the timing of the chain to see if it’s stretching with a diagnostic. 3, the 3.2 DSG Quattro has a very understated exhaust note in ordinary drive mode, but when manual shifting or in sport mode, the engine comes to life with a deep satisfying growl that is not obnoxious or overt. Just loud enough to draw positive reactions. The best sounding TT by far, and you don’t have to do a thing to the exhaust to get it.
The 3.2 Quattro sLine DSG is best when its as built. The audi engineers did a great job of balancing performance with durability in tuning the car. If you don’t mess with it, it will retain excellent performance for 150,000 miles as the engine is tuned to match the transmission and vice versa. The DSG will simply not LET you lug or overrev the engine. And every shift and throttle blip will be perfect and faster than any manual. 5, the DSG is still the best transmission I have ever driven. Effortless in switching between paddle shifting manual and auto shifting automatic operations. Tap the downshifter and floor it and the car leaps forward at almost any speed. And the sLine suspension was tuned to ride perfectly at 100 mph.
If you can find one that was just left at factory spec, without the chipping, goofy exhausts or add ons that so many folks ruin their TT with, then it’s likely in solid mechanical shape. But beware the ones that young men drove hard and dicked around with to increase horsepower, or exhaust noise.
I bought mine 2 years old off a lease with only 14k miles. Half original sticker price. It had been leased by a young woman, and like most young women she did not race the car or play the launch control nonsense… she just drove it at a high rate of speed everywhere she went for 14k miles. Which happens to be the profile for perfect break-in of the 3.2/DSG combo.
Hi hun. 3 weeks ago I bought myself 2006 1.8T automatic 😜48000 on the clock genuine miles, all her history and servicing came with her ( notice I say HER coz I'm a TT girl)This beauty has been nowhere and in 6 years she'd only done 1000 miles 🤪. Her colour is grey more like dark silver but she's beautiful and her body work really is mint. I'm getting her remapped sometime soon. One question tho.. She has a bit staining on her exhaust tip can you suggest how to clean it to come up like brand new... Can I send pics of her to you??? And how??? Cheers huni. Love your vlogs😁👍👍
Hey Denise the TT girl 🙋, thanks for commenting, sounds like you got your self a right GEM! yeah sure drop me an email at dom@theparrottbros.co.uk and i can tell you how to sort the tips out no problemos
I do miss my V6 man. Same colour as well. Brilliant Red
Snap, i m glad i had it and sold it but miss that noise on a daily basis
я так жалею что не купил второй комплект таких бу дисков за $400... интересно, они имеют один размер, или есть вариант 9j?😅
I have a 2005 3.2. Can you post the link to the Scorpion exhaust mentioned in the video? Please and thank you Dom
Yes mate sorry totally forgot. Give me 15 mins
Hi guys, thanks good Video. I’ve got also one in papaya orange coupe …….a beautiful car with 139000km ! Cheers from Switzerland
Ooo lovely colour i am very envious!!
Great video, I am looking at a 3.2 at the moment the chain is within tolerance as it been tested by a VAG
Thanks buddy, If you need to know anything drop me a message and I’ll help where I can
@@TheParrottBros I am looking at 2 I used to have the 1.8 225 and I thought after owning it I had got over my mid life crisis but it turns out I need the 3.2
@@74endo I completely understand and I may or may not be getting a v6 as well 😂😜
Hello sir I just started watching your content and I was just curious with a 3 in downpipe do you need to get a new dogbone mount my car only has 87,000 miles on it so I am not to if the bearing is crazy worn or not
Are you on about a 1.8t one? usually they recommend a new dogbone either new or powerflex as the new 3" flexi doesnt have as much movement and an old dog bone can make all the difference
@@TheParrottBros yessir I have a 1.8t 225
@@zacharylipke9488 Yeah man, be worth doing if has play, will make gear changes nice too
@@TheParrottBros any recommendations as for which I should buy? Also thank you very much for your time
@@zacharylipke9488 If everything else on your car is standard suspension etc get a new stock one, if polybushed and dont mind driving hard then get a powerflex one
That looks really smart. The VR6 sounds great with the Scorpion exhaust! Points well made about the engine/gearbox and costs involved for repairs. My DSG 3.2 has had a litany of misfire/non start problems that seem to point to chain stretch. Checking on VCDS shows measuring blocks within tolerance. I have replaced cam sensors and crank sensor. Latest issue was a coil pack melting, blowing a fuse and bringing up the flashing ‘PRNDS of death’. A lot of the time the car starts/runs OK, other times it starts and runs like a bag of spanners. Turn it off, restart and it runs like a sewing machine. It’s really frustrating, so I have decided to replace chains, solenoids and any other worn bits around that critical area. Watching czcams.com/users/hashtaghumblemechanic has given me renewed confidence in doing this. Wish me luck.🤔
Hi Nick
I had the gearbox malfunction error on my previous A6. Its worth checking the connection to the mechatronics unit from the wiring loom. Ensure its not got any rusty connectors as these are often part of a can gateway for other parts of the loom. If early signs are shown, some special contact cleaner can be used to clean them up
@@MotorMonkeyz thanks for the tip. Anything is worth trying!!
There is certainly something not right, are you logging any faults besides a multiple of misfires? The worst part about the chains is the man hours required to do it. It’s not a quick
Job as requires so many things to be done. Good luck and let us know how you get on
@@TheParrottBros the fault codes seem to vary from one day to another. Generally they are 16684 random multiple cylindwr misfire and then list cylinders where it is occurring. The frustration of it all is that it will run sweet as a nut for days and then suddenly revert to 3/4 cylinders. Give me a carburettor, coil and distributor and I would be happy. I love the car but this fault is driving me mad.
@@nick1of2 yeah newer cars are overally complicated somewhat haha. You could well have a bad sensor that goes out every so often causing this
Is the front bumper splitter stock or aftermarket? Looks really nice.
There stock on the 3.2
bumper is stock the rubber slitter trim is aftermarket yes
@@TheParrottBros you dont happen to know where the front splitter can be purchased, seen a reply from the owner saying its a cheapo ebay one, though cant seem to find one like it on ebay, cheers
@@stub7373 I’ll ask Tom, think it came on the car when he brought it. It’s probably one of those ones that’s pictured in a roll on eBay. If your putting on a 225 it won’t look the same as bumper is slightly more rounded
There's no such thing as a V6 TT. It's another configuration called VR6, but many of them towards the 2000s just ended up being marketed as V6 for whatever reason.
That’s it’ buddy, it’s a beautiful engine, video named like that as that’s how it’s marketed like you say, it’s what the Engine cover / manifold says & most know it as.
The vr6 has an engine that sounds like no other and so iconic.
Great video and nice to see a 3.2 finally getting some representation. :-)
My feelings on the dynamic merits of a DSG 3.2 are well documented. If you could move the engine 8 inches back in the chassis it would almost be as dead and inert as a 225. As it is, a 3.2 is an understeery, thirsty bugger, prone to mechanical tantrums and DSG hissy fits. A manual is slightly less grim.
They do sound good though, and the instant torque makes them a bit more predictable on part throttle.
I think of a 3.2 as the Pavaroti of the TT world.
Audi clearly agreed with me as the QS went back to the 1.8t rather than keep flogging a 6 pot horse.
And don't get me started on VR6 timing chains.
Tongue (mostly) in cheek here. :-)
😂😂😂 I can’t argue with that, it’s a great car but does have its downsides it all depends on what you like and how much you want to save it haha.
It’s different. If you went to a tt meet there would probably be 90% turbo, and a couple v6’s so in that scenario they instantly become that more unique car.
Plus always one to listen out for when leaving 😂😂
@@TheParrottBros Yup. "Wookie" noises make up for a lot of faults! I suspect the real solution is to have a VR6 AND a 225. Sixes are special. Various Nissan GTRs spring to mind. Straight six Jags. TVR Speed Six. The list goes on.
When BMW went to a v8 powered M3 it lost it's soul. E46 M3s are collectable for that reason. The v8 M3 (E92 I think) is more like a muscle car. Fast... but no one loves them.
The 3.2 TT is loved, despite it's limitations. And that's good enough for me. :-)
Keep up the good work, Dom.
@@crikeymikey3691 don’t even get me
Started on nice sounding cars I could fill a 10 story car park 😂. I had an old e36 m3 and it sounded awesome, the v8 m3 is nice but like you say it’s a different animal entirely. Thanks for the comments appreciate it
@@TheParrottBros E36 M3 and the Mk1 TT have a lot in common. Over-engineered, pretty much bomb proof and under apperciated in their own life time. Can't imagine anyone getting teary eyed over Teslas. :-)
V6 for me as easily tunable for 600 ish on a stock block when boosted
Boosting a v6 gives the best of both worlds. Sound and speed 😍
Craig i’m with ya on that- while a 225 is cheap to get to 270bhp, the v6 is cheaper to get north of 400
And much cooler
What lower front lip spoiler is that?
It is a universal splitter from Amazon, it comes on a roll and you just stick it down, I thought it looked great to
Thank you very much. @@TheParrottBros
Nice car. For me a tunned 225 all day over the v6
It’s certainly not for everyone but most / all can appreciate the beautiful sound
@The Parrott Bro’s yes the sound is very sweet a turbo v6 would be an animal of a car 👍
Love the sound of a VR6. Lovely car, just a shame Audi decided to badge it as a 'V6' in the TT.
It’s funny isn’t it, I bought this car not long ago as loved it so much, with a non res exhaust it’s heaven
Mk1 forever guys.
225 1.8 plus a remap is faster and handles much better much less understeer
But it does not sound as good 😂 I can't talk as i have a 225 which i have invested copious amounts of money into. believe it or not there is some people out there who dont modify cars! i still dont understand why but each to there own haha
A 3.2 garage car for 4k? Who is so stupid to sell for that price?