What TT - S or RS?

[Seeker UK]

I've quite fancied one of the Mk2 TTs for a while and now I am in the lucky position of being able to afford one. The TTS seemed the most likely buy but I've noticed that TTRS prices have dropped to a point where I can afford one (at a stretch).

Question: Whilst the TTRS has *the* engine to have (and all the 'baby R8' connotations), given that I am not a professional track driver, for a daily dual carriageway commute and occasional hoon, will I really benefit?

Cheers

[jontymo]

If you can get the RS, the S is very good but needs a map to get round the huge turbo lag whereas the RS is just a monster.

The RS is better on fuel as well!!! and quite rare.

[blank]

You need to drive them both really.

The S is hardly slow and I think generally better spec than the RS. Magnetic rife is standard which is a very good system.


How do the running costs stack up? The S is very reasonable to run for what it is.

[Seeker UK]

blank said:

You need to drive them both really.

The S is hardly slow and I think generally better spec than the RS. Magnetic rife is standard which is a very good system.

Thanks for that. Only problem is I've just seen an RS in Sepang Blue

blank said:

How do the running costs stack up? The S is very reasonable to run for what it is.

Fuel consumption: not a lot of difference real world.

Insurance: Can get either for a premium of ~£400 pa ()

Servicing: I guess the RS is a bit more.

[DocArbathnot]

I like the TTS. Well balanced and good fun. Hard to enjoy the RS without being illegal and/or dangerous.
Stroinc in these is a joy.

[jontymo]

A few piccys of my old TTS and mates RS in white and in Sepang blue.





RS's

[Dr G]

If you can afford the RS but nothing else (fuel, trackdays, fun drives, driving holiday) you won't see much benefit.

If the S gives you leftover funds to have fun with it you'll have more fun with it.

They're both good cars but the mill in the RS is on another level.

[Seeker UK]

Thanks all for the advice and comments.

I need to save up some more pennies for an RS.

[Dr G]

Do it, the soundtrack is just sublime and they feel very 'hot rod' - stacks of power in a tiny car.

[vjj]

My wife has a TTRS Plus Roadster - just clicked over 1000 miles and the engine is starting to loosen up.

It is OMG fast - the only car I have EVER driven that I felt would humble our beloved Griff 500.

TTRS Plus has 20 extra pokes and a few lightweight bits, sports exhaust, 174 limiter, sat nav and extended leather as standard, plus we opted for the comfort pack - park sensors cruise and auto lights and wipers (should have been standard on a 50k car but that is another story)

Only downside is the squeaky effin brakes, hey Doc?????.

Edited by vjj on Monday 20th May 12:55

[cerb4.5lee]

We have a TT-S & I thought the RS would be too heavy on fuel as the mrs does 25k to 30k miles a year but not so according to a post on this thread...get the RS!

[Dr G]

Like an R32 - whilst they 'can' do 30 MPG the noise under load is so addictive you'll find it's a fair way south in the real world

I've not heard anything more on the squeaky brake issue than 'the fix is coming'.

[cerb4.5lee]

Some pics!

[aka_kerrly]

^^ Snap.

Well it's DF11 so must be registered by the same dealer but was purchased from Audi Tetbury whilst on route to the Southampton dealer

[cerb4.5lee]

aka_kerrly said:

^^ Snap.

Well it's DF11 so must be registered by the same dealer but was purchased from Audi Tetbury whilst on route to the Southampton dealer

Excellent!

[Tag12]

I am in a similar situation - the RS has grown on me hugely over the last couple of months.

Daytona grey looks stunning. The sound is fantastic.

Ps, anyone have an idea why I can't see the pictures others have posted?

[aka_kerrly]

Tag12 said:

I am in a similar situation - the RS has grown on me hugely over the last couple of months.

Daytona grey looks stunning. The sound is fantastic.

Ps, anyone have an idea why I can't see the pictures others have posted?

You are at work and your system administrator doesn't want you wasting bandwidth

[Tag12]

aka_kerrly said:

You are at work and your system administrator doesn't want you wasting bandwidth

Very likely!

[davey68]

Owned a 2010 TTS, nice car but had a few annoying faults from new. Also found the engine a little laggy, not much shove below 2500rpm but on boost was fairly rapid. From what i've read the RS engine is amazing, grunt everywhere and sounds alot nicer than the 4 pot. If you have the cash i'd go RS.

[Rahul uk]

If you get an RS make sure that any squeaky brakes are sorted by the dealer. Brembo/Audi are already rolling out a fix for this on RS3 and TT RS models. Includes new discs, pads and calipers from what I am hearing.