RE: Audi TT Sport: Spotted
Discussion
We've just sold one for £10k albeit a lower mileage one, to be honest didn't see what all the fuss was about. Same old drony engine, rock hard suspension and difficult to get in and out of and hardly fun to drive. For the same money a new model 2.0 Turbo or 3.2 is a much better car and if you must have the old 'classic' shape then at least get a V6 for the sound. I suppose that anything with four rings on the front and a 'limited edition' tag will always get people excited, not for me though.
I've recently picked up a MK1 TT, albeit with a substantial sized turbo strapped to the block. I picked it up cheap as it had a few known running issues. Once these are rectified, it'll be pulling a healthy 400bhp+...
Despite this, I took it to a track day at Castle Combe on Friday and it performed superbly - I'm not sure where the hatred for the car comes from. Granted its not as dynamic as a Boxster etc, but it's hardly a bad car - I'd be tempted to stick my neck out and say as an all rounder, it's a worthy alternative to more expensive stuff.
Despite this, I took it to a track day at Castle Combe on Friday and it performed superbly - I'm not sure where the hatred for the car comes from. Granted its not as dynamic as a Boxster etc, but it's hardly a bad car - I'd be tempted to stick my neck out and say as an all rounder, it's a worthy alternative to more expensive stuff.
I'm sorry to all the TT fans.
But it could have 1000bhp, do 40mpg and i would still think it looks like a girly hairdressers car.
It could be £9 and i still wouldnt dream of owning/driving one.
But. I am glad they are about as it would be a dull world if we all drove Ford Mondeos (Not that i do).
But it could have 1000bhp, do 40mpg and i would still think it looks like a girly hairdressers car.
It could be £9 and i still wouldnt dream of owning/driving one.
But. I am glad they are about as it would be a dull world if we all drove Ford Mondeos (Not that i do).
got to be honest I had a re-mapped 225 with appropriate exhaust (pipeworx) and suspension... left me cold after the 1st few weeks. I (apparently) inferior Crossfire on the other hand I felt was a far better car FOR MY NEEDS, for more forgiving ride and a waaaay brighter cabin than the hermits cave that passes for a cabin in the TT. Given the price differential now it'd be no-thanks to the TT everyday of the week
Dr G said:
As a poster above has already mentioned, rear seats were at best a parcel shelf so why lug them around?
Fair enough if you only ever carry adults or older kids but when I had one (12 years ago now), I found the rear seats perfect for nephews aged 4 and 6. They even managed adults for short journeys, albeit uncomfortably.richb77 said:
I'm sorry to all the TT fans.
But it could have 1000bhp, do 40mpg and i would still think it looks like a girly hairdressers car.
It could be £9 and i still wouldnt dream of owning/driving one.
But. I am glad they are about as it would be a dull world if we all drove Ford Mondeos (Not that i do).
Disagree - A Mondeo is a fanastic car - drives better than many audi A3, A4 and A6's !But it could have 1000bhp, do 40mpg and i would still think it looks like a girly hairdressers car.
It could be £9 and i still wouldnt dream of owning/driving one.
But. I am glad they are about as it would be a dull world if we all drove Ford Mondeos (Not that i do).
Zoin said:
Dr G said:
As a poster above has already mentioned, rear seats were at best a parcel shelf so why lug them around?
Fair enough if you only ever carry adults or older kids but when I had one (12 years ago now), I found the rear seats perfect for nephews aged 4 and 6. They even managed adults for short journeys, albeit uncomfortably.I've got one, it's a very useable daily driver with a nice level of performance and exclusivity (I've only seen two or three qS on the roads in the year I've had mine), and it still turns heads despite the age of the design. Sadly the interior, despite the nice design, is starting to show its age now. The time has come to sell it however, as it's just not suited to the business miles I have to do now.
PS the article missed out the different gear ratios to the 225, and the battery being in the boot for better weight distribution.
[quote=Escort Si-130]One for a start as another poster mentioned, they are hideous, it is cramped as f
k inside there, not recommended imo for anyone 6ft and over unless you want to drive like a contortionist.
This post nails it. Regardless of the car's merits or demerits, if you're 6ft you won't fit. End of. And it's no better in the facelifted version.
k inside there, not recommended imo for anyone 6ft and over unless you want to drive like a contortionist.This post nails it. Regardless of the car's merits or demerits, if you're 6ft you won't fit. End of. And it's no better in the facelifted version.
usualdog said:
Escort Si-130 said:
One for a start as another poster mentioned, they are hideous, it is cramped as fk inside there, not recommended imo for anyone 6ft and over unless you want to drive like a contortionist.
This post nails it. Regardless of the car's merits or demerits, if you're 6ft you won't fit. End of. And it's no better in the facelifted version.
k inside there, not recommended imo for anyone 6ft and over unless you want to drive like a contortionist.This post nails it. Regardless of the car's merits or demerits, if you're 6ft you won't fit. End of. And it's no better in the facelifted version.
I had one identical to this for all of 2-3 months a few years ago and it was a POS. Not very fast and didn't handle very well are the two things that stood out. There was much talk on forums about extracting more power from a simple re-map but this was snake oil. To get the thing to be of any use on track required a budget of around £3-6k. I got rid and bought a Z4M instead.
Oh and £9K. Jog on pal, jog on.
Oh and £9K. Jog on pal, jog on.
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