The Audi TT Diesel
Discussion
I can see a point to the TT diesel.
i.e My girlfriend. She likes a car to be pretty, have a nice interior, reasonable performance.
It would be great for her, while getting better fuel economy.
My priority are different, thats why I have an ugly car with a horrible interior, but goes like s
t of a shovel 
i.e My girlfriend. She likes a car to be pretty, have a nice interior, reasonable performance.
It would be great for her, while getting better fuel economy.
My priority are different, thats why I have an ugly car with a horrible interior, but goes like s
t of a shovel Blue Meanie said:
Quite impressed that you both know what TT owners say when asked about their cars. That must have been quite a survey you did. You know, when people asked me what I drove, I used to say MR2, or A4, sometimes I'd say an Amigo. Seldom do the engine specs come into it, because the majority of people couldn;t care less. Should I say
"I drive a 1998 Isuzu amigo 2.2 4cyl, with 3 1/2 inch lift, and diff drop",
or,
"MR2 Turbo, with Blitz EBC, water injection, HKS suspension, and an air freshener"?
For the majority of people, TT is enough. No other info need be put forth, because the majority couldn't give a toss.
Not sure what planet you live on but unfortunately the majority of society in England (especially younger) seem to care about the badge on a car, what clothes you wear, how you look etc."I drive a 1998 Isuzu amigo 2.2 4cyl, with 3 1/2 inch lift, and diff drop",
or,
"MR2 Turbo, with Blitz EBC, water injection, HKS suspension, and an air freshener"?
For the majority of people, TT is enough. No other info need be put forth, because the majority couldn't give a toss.
If I said to ten random people in the street I drove a bmw even thought it was a base model 1 series, or I drove a ford focus rs most people would be more impressed by the bmw.
Obviously some people couldn't give a damn either way, I don't care if you drive a bugatti or a fiat it doesn't effect me one bit.
But there are people that buy cars simply for the name, those same people often assume that a 60 plate is better too
Dan S said:
so in summary
A Diesel TT is for badge drone steering wheel attendants, not real drivers?
And definitely not internet car bores like us...A Diesel TT is for badge drone steering wheel attendants, not real drivers?
Some people just dont put their whole being into choosing a car that will impress the Pistonheads massive yet still lead fulfilling and happy lives, even without a supercharged petrol v8 and power oversteer, how do they manage this, I dont know, freaky isnt it
And I bet there are plenty of "Gays" and "Hairdressers" that get far more red hot lady action owning a TT than the bloke with the old left hand drive H reg BMW with a naff bodykit, sorry people but in non petrolhead world, shinier and newer with the right badge is all that matters.
I think it's a great concept personally. It would be the perfect car for my other half, and many others who have the same criteria. She wants:
- Something that goes well enough to be fun on her commute - with 170bhp it would be and the petrol versions certainly don't handle as poorly as people make out.
- Something with 4WD for the appalling weather we get here.
- Something with a nice looking interior
- Something that looks nice from the outside
- Gets very good mpg due to commuting mileage
Hot Potatoes said:
Pretty much. A FWD-biased, AWD, tractor-engined 4 cylinder, pose-mobile with an automatic gearbox...when we all want a RWD, V8 petrol, Manual, old green TVR!
If only i could get my petrol paid for!!hence the living in the real world cheaper to run tdi! I've run a 'RWD, V8 petrol' and 9mpg does wear off after a bit trust me.
Oh the tdi TT we have is not auto, its a short shift manual. (didnt think there was a auto tdi?)
bremb0 said:
Not sure what planet you live on but unfortunately the majority of society in England (especially younger) seem to care about the badge on a car, what clothes you wear, how you look etc.
If I said to ten random people in the street I drove a bmw even thought it was a base model 1 series, or I drove a ford focus rs most people would be more impressed by the bmw.
Obviously some people couldn't give a damn either way, I don't care if you drive a bugatti or a fiat it doesn't effect me one bit.
But there are people that buy cars simply for the name, those same people often assume that a 60 plate is better too
Not sure where I said that wasn't true. However, none of that has ANYTHING whatsoever to do with the ability of the TT diesel. Nor is it something that is alone for Audi, or TT owners. So please, what has it to do with this thread? Some people buy badges. This is true. Lexus, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, blah, blah... Again... The point being? If I said to ten random people in the street I drove a bmw even thought it was a base model 1 series, or I drove a ford focus rs most people would be more impressed by the bmw.
Obviously some people couldn't give a damn either way, I don't care if you drive a bugatti or a fiat it doesn't effect me one bit.
But there are people that buy cars simply for the name, those same people often assume that a 60 plate is better too
Blue Meanie said:
Not sure where I said that wasn't true. However, none of that has ANYTHING whatsoever to do with the ability of the TT diesel. Nor is it something that is alone for Audi, or TT owners. So please, what has it to do with this thread? Some people buy badges. This is true. Lexus, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, blah, blah... Again... The point being?
The point being another forum member was basically saying the only person that would buy a tt diesel would buy it for the badge.Which to be fair is right in my opinion, because if you wanted a "performance" car, good mpg isn't normally high on the list of priorities, neither are diesels.
The majority of people who will or buy audi tt diesels are those who want to buy a "sporty" looking car that's fairly economical to run with regards to fuel.
Edited by bremb0 on Wednesday 9th March 17:03
Blue Meanie said:
slipstream 1985 said:
thank god someone else gets it!
Quite impressed that you both know what TT owners say when asked about their cars. That must have been quite a survey you did. You know, when people asked me what I drove, I used to say MR2, or A4, sometimes I'd say an Amigo. Seldom do the engine specs come into it, because the majority of people couldn;t care less. Should I say"I drive a 1998 Isuzu amigo 2.2 4cyl, with 3 1/2 inch lift, and diff drop",
or,
"MR2 Turbo, with Blitz EBC, water injection, HKS suspension, and an air freshener"?
For the majority of people, TT is enough. No other info need be put forth, because the majority couldn't give a toss.
slipstream 1985 said:
an mr2 is a sports car. mk1,2,3 supercharged, turbo'd or N/A so nothing else needs to be said. Your describtion is all that would have to be said in order for the person asking to get a rough idea what car you drive. Yet if you say TT before the time the diesel came out that is all youd need to say. But now with a diesel version they now have IMO a sports car and a non sports car with exactly the same name.
so 335d say is not a sports car?there are no sports diesel cars on the market?
Kiltox said:
Keeping up with the Joneses whilst still having something on the company car list.
I suspect there is an element of that.Although most of the enthusiasts on here will buy cars for the way it makes them feel personally we have to accept that quite a few of the wider population have other people's opinions in mind when they buy 'prestige' cars.
I do also get the logic of having something nicer than a diesel hatch that's still as economical for a runaround, but I think it would be naive to suggest there isn't some truth in the above for some buyers.
Blue Meanie said:
Utter speculation.
So give me a few reasons why people would choose a diesel version of a tt?It certainly isn't economy, as you could get much better (and by that I mean if economy was their priority they wouldn't be looking at "sporty" looking cars in the first place), it isn't practicality, it isn't performance, it isn't for the sporty sounding tractor engine.
I'd say for a few reasons, the fact it's an audi, it looks "sporty" and is good on fuel.
It might seem as though I've contradicted myself with regards to economy but I simply mean that no one would think "hey I want something economical, let me get a tt"
But they might think "ooh a tt that I can pose in and get reasonable mpg too"
Edited by bremb0 on Wednesday 9th March 17:09
J4CKO said:
Dan S said:
so in summary
A Diesel TT is for badge drone steering wheel attendants, not real drivers?
And definitely not internet car bores like us...A Diesel TT is for badge drone steering wheel attendants, not real drivers?
Some people just dont put their whole being into choosing a car that will impress the Pistonheads massive yet still lead fulfilling and happy lives, even without a supercharged petrol v8 and power oversteer, how do they manage this, I dont know, freaky isnt it
And I bet there are plenty of "Gays" and "Hairdressers" that get far more red hot lady action owning a TT than the bloke with the old left hand drive H reg BMW with a naff bodykit, sorry people but in non petrolhead world, shinier and newer with the right badge is all that matters.
bremb0 said:
So give me a few reasons why people would choose a diesel version of a tt?
It certainly isn't economy, as you could get much better, it isn't practicality, it isn't performance, it isn't for the sporty sounding tractor engine.
I'd say for a few reasons, the fact it's an audi, it looks "sporty" and is good on fuel.
have you not read some of the responses from tt tdi owners??It certainly isn't economy, as you could get much better, it isn't practicality, it isn't performance, it isn't for the sporty sounding tractor engine.
I'd say for a few reasons, the fact it's an audi, it looks "sporty" and is good on fuel.
chillo said:
Recently got a 18 month old black TT tdi roadster which my missus uses as a daily (110mile a day) car, get 42-46mpg without taking it steady, its well put together, lovely inside with the nav and bose etc etc, it handles ok(understeers as per most audi's) but can be hustled along nicely once you re adjust to the lack of available revs(gets to an indicated 140+ easily), is a fun car on the weekend for a drive to the coast etc whilst using feck all fuel to do it! Once warm I can genuiely barely tell its a diesel, the CR unit is very good. Also 4x4 for crappy winter weather too. £120 car tax, It basically ticks all boxes that we wanted.
Downside is i miss the Maser v8 soundtrack etc and its only a 2 seater but there are only 2 of us anyway.
Going to be re mapped along with a dpf bypass pipe in the next few months.
Just got fed up with being taxed so much!
Downside is i miss the Maser v8 soundtrack etc and its only a 2 seater but there are only 2 of us anyway.
Going to be re mapped along with a dpf bypass pipe in the next few months.
Just got fed up with being taxed so much!
bremb0 said:
Speaking of people buying cars for the "look", it brings a tear to my eye when I see someone who has clearly bought a "fast" car for the "look" and is driving it at 40mph on the motorway 
brembo we are on the same wave length but driving a fast car fast on a motorway is pretty pointless. If your using a motorway and not a good A or B road its probably just to get to the destination rather than for the journey. Hence might as well ave the speed for a fun road.slipstream 1985 said:
brembo we are on the same wave length but driving a fast car fast on a motorway is pretty pointless. If your using a motorway and not a good A or B road its probably just to get to the destination rather than for the journey. Hence might as well ave the speed for a fun road.
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