Visiting my brother and his family recently allowed a closer look at the original Audi TT.

Accompanied by the wonderful Olivia and scruffy Matthew, above, his brother-in-law’s 225bhp turbo quattro is a very fit low mileage example of this classic coupe.

I know the mark 2 is a better car dynamically but it has no where near the impact the first car had when revealed back in 1999.

Given the choice of which to own, mk 1 or 2, I’d pick the original every time.

The mk 2 is no Boxster so I think I’d rather have the Bauhaus inspired style and sense of occasion – and save myself a few quid while I’m at it.

Below is how some owners think they can improve the style and practicality of their TT’s!