Which TT to go for?
Discussion
In the Red corner, I've looked at a 59 plate Quattro tdi priced at £16950 which has done 49k miles. It s the s line spec with 19" wheels and a Bose system which sounds really impressive.
In the other, but also red corner is a 2.0 tfsi, with 15000 miles. It's a '10 plate on offer through an approved audi dealer, priced at £18,950. It's the multi tronic, no bells or whistles apart from Bluetooth.
Bit of a chalk and cheese comparison, tdi v petrol. Manual v auto. 4 wd v 2 wd, but which do you guys reckon is the better proposition?
I do abut 13k miles per year and intend keeping it for 3 years or so.
In the other, but also red corner is a 2.0 tfsi, with 15000 miles. It's a '10 plate on offer through an approved audi dealer, priced at £18,950. It's the multi tronic, no bells or whistles apart from Bluetooth.
Bit of a chalk and cheese comparison, tdi v petrol. Manual v auto. 4 wd v 2 wd, but which do you guys reckon is the better proposition?
I do abut 13k miles per year and intend keeping it for 3 years or so.
One quick pointer, it won't be the Mutli-tronic (CVT), it'll be the S-Tronic Twin-Clutcher, which is an absolutely cracking gearbox.
If you work out a rough estimate of your fuel costs, which comes out on top?
I'm a sucker for toys, so the TDI looks good, but then the S-Tronic box is really good fun.
As I said, work out rough fuel costs and see what the values of similar, but 3yrs older are, factor in purchase prices and see what the cost differences are and how that makes you feel about either or... I take it you've given each a good, mixed drive?
If you work out a rough estimate of your fuel costs, which comes out on top?
I'm a sucker for toys, so the TDI looks good, but then the S-Tronic box is really good fun.
As I said, work out rough fuel costs and see what the values of similar, but 3yrs older are, factor in purchase prices and see what the cost differences are and how that makes you feel about either or... I take it you've given each a good, mixed drive?
If you really must buy a TT the 2 litre petrol is the better car, more nimble and better noise. But multitronic is 'orrible, but not heard of it on later cars, twin clutch surely??
As above, I'd pass on both and get something decent for that money. I mean, you could get yourself in a Cayman if a two seater is what you are after.
As above, I'd pass on both and get something decent for that money. I mean, you could get yourself in a Cayman if a two seater is what you are after.
Edited by DoubleSix on Friday 5th October 18:14
Waugh-terfall said:
One quick pointer, it won't be the Mutli-tronic (CVT), it'll be the S-Tronic Twin-Clutcher, which is an absolutely cracking gearbox.
If you work out a rough estimate of your fuel costs, which comes out on top?
I'm a sucker for toys, so the TDI looks good, but then the S-Tronic box is really good fun.
As I said, work out rough fuel costs and see what the values of similar, but 3yrs older are, factor in purchase prices and see what the cost differences are and how that makes you feel about either or... I take it you've given each a good, mixed drive?
Using the official figures, the tdi would stand to save about £1700 in fuel over 3 years. It's cheaper too, but I'm just mindful of the potential for consumables/repairs that will need sooner attention by virtue of the higher miles.If you work out a rough estimate of your fuel costs, which comes out on top?
I'm a sucker for toys, so the TDI looks good, but then the S-Tronic box is really good fun.
As I said, work out rough fuel costs and see what the values of similar, but 3yrs older are, factor in purchase prices and see what the cost differences are and how that makes you feel about either or... I take it you've given each a good, mixed drive?
Tried to do a comparison to predict value by looking at value of cars 3 years older with 36000 more miles, but difficult as the tdi not been round as long.
Not driven the petrol s-tronic yet, the one I have in mind is a couple of hours drive away, whereas the tdi is just down the road.
DoubleSix said:
If you really must buy a TT the 2 litre petrol is the better car, more nimble and better noise. But multitronic is 'orrible, but not heard of it on later cars, twin clutch surely??
As above, I'd pass on both and get something decent for that money. I mean, you could get yourself in a Cayman if a two seater is what you are after.
As above, I'd pass on both and get something decent for that money. I mean, you could get yourself in a Cayman if a two seater is what you are after.
Edited by DoubleSix on Friday 5th October 18:14
It's not necessarily a two seater I'm after, the TT has that little (ok very little) extra practicality which means that I should still be able to load my drums int it, even if a small 'cocktail' kit
Jeff2002 said:
DoubleSix said:
If you really must buy a TT the 2 litre petrol is the better car, more nimble and better noise. But multitronic is 'orrible, but not heard of it on later cars, twin clutch surely??
As above, I'd pass on both and get something decent for that money. I mean, you could get yourself in a Cayman if a two seater is what you are after.
As above, I'd pass on both and get something decent for that money. I mean, you could get yourself in a Cayman if a two seater is what you are after.
Edited by DoubleSix on Friday 5th October 18:14
It's not necessarily a two seater I'm after, the TT has that little (ok very little) extra practicality which means that I should still be able to load my drums int it, even if a small 'cocktail' kit
DoubleSix said:
Jeff2002 said:
DoubleSix said:
If you really must buy a TT the 2 litre petrol is the better car, more nimble and better noise. But multitronic is 'orrible, but not heard of it on later cars, twin clutch surely??
As above, I'd pass on both and get something decent for that money. I mean, you could get yourself in a Cayman if a two seater is what you are after.
As above, I'd pass on both and get something decent for that money. I mean, you could get yourself in a Cayman if a two seater is what you are after.
Edited by DoubleSix on Friday 5th October 18:14
It's not necessarily a two seater I'm after, the TT has that little (ok very little) extra practicality which means that I should still be able to load my drums int it, even if a small 'cocktail' kit
DoubleSix said:
But multitronic is 'orrible, but not heard of it on later cars, twin clutch surely??
The Multitronic box has never been available on a TT, the mk-1 either had a 5 or 6-speed Manual, or the 6-speed DSG, the mk2 has always either had the 6-speed Manual or the 6-speed S-Tronic (DSG), 7-speed S-Tronic in the case of the RS.Mr Gear said:
DoubleSix said:
Jeff2002 said:
DoubleSix said:
If you really must buy a TT the 2 litre petrol is the better car, more nimble and better noise. But multitronic is 'orrible, but not heard of it on later cars, twin clutch surely??
As above, I'd pass on both and get something decent for that money. I mean, you could get yourself in a Cayman if a two seater is what you are after.
As above, I'd pass on both and get something decent for that money. I mean, you could get yourself in a Cayman if a two seater is what you are after.
Edited by DoubleSix on Friday 5th October 18:14
It's not necessarily a two seater I'm after, the TT has that little (ok very little) extra practicality which means that I should still be able to load my drums int it, even if a small 'cocktail' kit
Backtobasics said:
Might actually be bought to drive and will be marginal on all of the above....just sayin'
Leave that to the OP to decide.If someone came on here asking which Boxster to go for, you don't get people saying "Have you considered an old Ferrari?"
But mention an Audi TT, and it's like you've just asked which Daewoo Matiz to go for.
TTs are not for everyone, but they are not without their merits either.
Mr Gear said:
Leave that to the OP to decide.
If someone came on here asking which Boxster to go for, you don't get people saying "Have you considered an old Ferrari?"
But mention an Audi TT, and it's like you've just asked which Daewoo Matiz to go for.
TTs are not for everyone, but they are not without their merits either.
Just giving him options Mr Gear. Ultimately it will be very much his decision.If someone came on here asking which Boxster to go for, you don't get people saying "Have you considered an old Ferrari?"
But mention an Audi TT, and it's like you've just asked which Daewoo Matiz to go for.
TTs are not for everyone, but they are not without their merits either.
Urban Sports said:
Great shout, I wouldn't say no to either of our proposals! 
DoubleSix said:
Urban Sports said:
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