RE: Audi TT V6: Spotted

[s m]

PH article writer said:

Probably true, but then no TT is really renowned as a dynamic gem

Which motoring writers to believe eh?

[Mr Tidy]

As much as I like the styling of the TT, I'd rather have a BMW E86 Coupe (which is why I have one).

265bhp from a 3 litre straight 6 and RWD too - much better idea!

[paradigital]

I’m currently running a Mk1 3.2 TT (DSG) roadster alongside my S3 Saloon. The TT gets driven more often due to the soundtrack (and the fact that the roof is down 90% of the time). It was on 116,000 when I got it, no evidence of chain stretch in VCDS, documented recent gearbox rebuild, and came in a lovely Moro blue and Anis yellow leather combo. It’s doing me proud for £2200. The heated seats are around twice the heat of those in modern cars, really helps at 6am with the roof down!

[redbaron924]

I've lurked on Pheads for years without comment, but I just had to respond to this article. As an all-round owning proposition my 54 reg 3.2 dsg was the best car I've ever owned. After 9 years I swapped it for a Scirocco and immediately regretted it. Yes, you got the hairdresser jokes and some people (who mostly hadn't driven one) said the handling was terrible but believe me you had to be doing something really stupid to get anywhere near the limit on the public road. The build quality is amazing, the interior to me is still the best ever for simplicity and elegance and the looks seem to get better with age - just look at how boring a mk2 looks compared with the Bauhaus classic mk1. Others have covered the superb engine note but nobody mentioned the incredible throttle response from a large capacity normally aspirated engine. Never had any problems with the dsg either in response or reliability in 58,000 miles. Other than normal servicing the only repairs were discs and pads, 2 rear springs, a bit of brake pipe and a new battery. Bought at a year old for £20,000, sold 9 years later for £4,800. Work out the figures then try that on pcp.

[J4CKO]

blade7 said:

This is a Quattro. Audi before 1998 staid? LOL.

They were a bit, other than the Quattro there wasn’t much else I can think of, 80 sport, 90 20v, 200 turbo all very nice, but pretty restrained.

[MJ85]

Interesting red door in the sale ad's pictures!

[blade7]

J4CKO said:

blade7 said:

This is a Quattro. Audi before 1998 staid? LOL.

They were a bit, other than the Quattro there wasn’t much else I can think of, 80 sport, 90 20v, 200 turbo all very nice, but pretty restrained.

S2 Coupe.

[J4CKO]

blade7 said:

J4CKO said:

blade7 said:

This is a Quattro. Audi before 1998 staid? LOL.

They were a bit, other than the Quattro there wasn’t much else I can think of, 80 sport, 90 20v, 200 turbo all very nice, but pretty restrained.

S2 Coupe.

Forgot about those, good looking car, but think the point was that the S2 was the top model of the 80 coupe range, but it looked like a logical progression of the earlier stuff, then this strange thing called the TT appeared and gobs were smacked.

Remember going to Birmingham for a conference aged about 20 and getting a rental car, they delivered us an 80 16 valve coupe with rather fancy split rim alloys, oh my god I loved that car for the whole day we had it.

[Wretch]

Mr Tidy said:

As much as I like the styling of the TT, I'd rather have a BMW E86 Coupe (which is why I have one).

265bhp from a 3 litre straight 6 and RWD too - much better idea!

I do enjoy the cult levels of the e86 around here. They serve to amuse nicely.

In terms of the TT, I think it's one of those things you either get or you dont.

I had one for a couple of years. It didn't miss a beat. Renovated a house using it as a workhorse. It is a better looking golf and can be used as such, provided you don't have more than one person you need to ferry round at any one time...

Make no mistake though, it wasn't an exciting steer and the 4 banger is dreadful. Interior was a nice place to be mind.

[Chris71]

s m said:

PH article writer said:

Probably true, but then no TT is really renowned as a dynamic gem

Which motoring writers to believe eh?

I really rate the TT as a road-going cruiser, but I'm at a loss as to how they came to that conclusion about its dynamics. Maybe it's better on a circuit where you can throw it around more aggressively and not worry about the numb steering.

That doesn't really matter, though, because it's not supposed to be a livewire to your adrenal gland in the way that an Integra Type R is. For what it was built to do, the TT still works brilliantly. Bit of a bargain at present too.