I used to have the TT 225 a few year ago (51 plate). Can't say it was a particulary memorable drive, gearchange is pants, handling not brilliant and as for being practicle forget it. Over-priced and far too many of them on the road today. The hair-dresser comment is a bit fresh, can't think of a more apt car for a hairdresser than the 150bhp TT roadster :lol:
The guy who said the 225 doesn't feel quick with no oomph when the turbo kicks in obviously doesn't know his arse from his elbow. Havn't had the pleasure of taking the 225 TT on yet but quite looking forward it

I would put my money on a 225 Cup/Trophy in a duel with a 225 TT (as long as the road wasn't too greasy).
We all know the Meg is neither the best built or best handling car in the world but we didn't pay TT prices. If I remember rightly reliability of the TT wasn't exactly good either come to mention it. My 225 is nearing 14,000 and I have had no problems at all. I'd sooner have a new 225 Cup and 10k in my back pocket over a TT.