RE: New Audi TT RS revealed
Discussion
kmpowell said:
KMANNNN001 said:
Think I'll be keeping my 235i- straight 6, RWD, and decent handling..
Sure, because a 235i is a direct comparison to a TTRS... billyali86 said:
Lots of comments here about how it will drive despite no one actually having driven it yet
I had the MK2 TT RS and I loved it, can't wait to get behind the wheel of this one however practicality reasons means its no go for me ownership wise
As usual it's all presumption around here but I'm guilty of it too. More of an eductated quess and guilt by association...I had the MK2 TT RS and I loved it, can't wait to get behind the wheel of this one however practicality reasons means its no go for me ownership wise
I've gone a different way now but I had a MK2 TTS for 5 yrs.. It was a quick and effective but I never felt immersed in proceedings. I had a TT RS test drive, amazing engine but it was just more of the same, detachment. Only faster. I got a dealer invite to an RS day where I got more RS seat time, this time a Roaster. Same. The MK3 came out, test drives of the TT fwd and TTS followed. Hmmm. The interior and all the tech, all fabulous and slick. I can take it or leave it though. The TT
The new TTS goes hard, high grip levels and yet... I felt even more detached than the MK2.
The TT Forum guys love it, they love the tech and the design. Audi know their customers and most current owners will love the RS. I suspect with 26kg less engine weight up from the RS will be an improvement though ultimately the same as before hence me going another way.
HighwayStar said:
As usual it's all presumption around here but I'm guilty of it too. More of an eductated quess and guilt by association...
I've gone a different way now but I had a MK2 TTS for 5 yrs.. It was a quick and effective but I never felt immersed in proceedings. I had a TT RS test drive, amazing engine but it was just more of the same, detachment. Only faster. I got a dealer invite to an RS day where I got more RS seat time, this time a Roaster. Same. The MK3 came out, test drives of the TT fwd and TTS followed. Hmmm. The interior and all the tech, all fabulous and slick. I can take it or leave it though. The TT
The new TTS goes hard, high grip levels and yet... I felt even more detached than the MK2.
The TT Forum guys love it, they love the tech and the design. Audi know their customers and most current owners will love the RS. I suspect with 26kg less engine weight up from the RS will be an improvement though ultimately the same as before hence me going another way.
What did you opt for out of interest?I've gone a different way now but I had a MK2 TTS for 5 yrs.. It was a quick and effective but I never felt immersed in proceedings. I had a TT RS test drive, amazing engine but it was just more of the same, detachment. Only faster. I got a dealer invite to an RS day where I got more RS seat time, this time a Roaster. Same. The MK3 came out, test drives of the TT fwd and TTS followed. Hmmm. The interior and all the tech, all fabulous and slick. I can take it or leave it though. The TT
The new TTS goes hard, high grip levels and yet... I felt even more detached than the MK2.
The TT Forum guys love it, they love the tech and the design. Audi know their customers and most current owners will love the RS. I suspect with 26kg less engine weight up from the RS will be an improvement though ultimately the same as before hence me going another way.
MrBarry123 said:
ORD said:
But that doesn't tell the whole story, as you know. It's still a fairly bad place to start if you want to build an enjoyable car to drive.
In your opinion of course.In any case, I doubt anyone would start with a transverse 5 over the front axle if given a blank sheet of paper.
Edited to give it back a cylinder!
s m said:
HighwayStar said:
As usual it's all presumption around here but I'm guilty of it too. More of an eductated quess and guilt by association...
I've gone a different way now but I had a MK2 TTS for 5 yrs.. It was a quick and effective but I never felt immersed in proceedings. I had a TT RS test drive, amazing engine but it was just more of the same, detachment. Only faster. I got a dealer invite to an RS day where I got more RS seat time, this time a Roaster. Same. The MK3 came out, test drives of the TT fwd and TTS followed. Hmmm. The interior and all the tech, all fabulous and slick. I can take it or leave it though. The TT
The new TTS goes hard, high grip levels and yet... I felt even more detached than the MK2.
The TT Forum guys love it, they love the tech and the design. Audi know their customers and most current owners will love the RS. I suspect with 26kg less engine weight up from the RS will be an improvement though ultimately the same as before hence me going another way.
What did you opt for out of interest?I've gone a different way now but I had a MK2 TTS for 5 yrs.. It was a quick and effective but I never felt immersed in proceedings. I had a TT RS test drive, amazing engine but it was just more of the same, detachment. Only faster. I got a dealer invite to an RS day where I got more RS seat time, this time a Roaster. Same. The MK3 came out, test drives of the TT fwd and TTS followed. Hmmm. The interior and all the tech, all fabulous and slick. I can take it or leave it though. The TT
The new TTS goes hard, high grip levels and yet... I felt even more detached than the MK2.
The TT Forum guys love it, they love the tech and the design. Audi know their customers and most current owners will love the RS. I suspect with 26kg less engine weight up from the RS will be an improvement though ultimately the same as before hence me going another way.
What I will say though having been on the TT forum for years is their major love of those cars is Quattro, midrange turbo torque and Audi tech. They tend to like the sheer pace of the RS, that it's simply faster than a lot of other fast cars make it better than those cars to many. Of course some witl acknowledged its not that involving, but with Quattro it's safe, secure, relatively easy on the pocket and in coupé form fairly practical.
I would sum it up as the TTS/RS is a very good all rounder, useful back seats, decent loadspace with those seats folded down with serious performance but not a great sports car.
Me, I went for a 981 Cayman S PDK, not a great all rounder if you need extra space and flexibility but the real McCoy, a proper mid engined sports car. I've had it a week now and it's everything I wanted and more.
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