TT Mk3 Alternatives?

[DanQyou]

Good Afternoon Ph,

After a couple of years getting Fords from work I fancy a change. Really like the look of the new MK 3 TT 2.0 TFSI due to the performance of offer with relatively decent running costs & a nice interior.

Looking at getting a used 2016 ish car on PCP over 4 years for roughly (300 + 47 x 290.)

Other than a 228i I cannot really find many alternatives to consider (unfortunately not a fan of the 2 series rear end or interior.)

Could you guys recommend any alternatives or provide any owner experiences? - Have had a route around the TT forums just looking to get as many ideas as possible.

Thanks Guys!

Dan

Edited by DanQyou on Friday 22 June 16:02

[daddy cool]

I bought a 2015 TTS a few months ago... also on my shortlist were:
- Toyota GT86 - loved the driving position and feel, but thought i'd get tired of the lack of poke after a while
- Cayman - potentially ruinous running costs / Porsche tax
- 370Z Nismo - loved this. But decided the fuel costs would be ruinous, and the boot is pretty small (I wanted to be able to carry a bike) and I thought sometimes i'd want to be in something a bit more discreet that doesn't look like its just driven off the set of Fast & Furious

The TTS goes like a stabbed rat, it returns mid-30's MPG even on pretty average drives, super-practical with a big boot and seats that fold down, and is relatively discreet - unless you know about cars its "just another Audi". Its certainly on the "sensible" end of my list. Still early days though.

[Mo28]

The MK3 TT is soon to get a facelift so if it's the car you want wait for a couple of months and the pcp deals for a brand new one should get cheaper.

[DanQyou]

Thanks for your ideas / input guys.

I would love a TTS but unfortunately budget restrictions ruin that a bit for me (Would like to stay under 320 a month.)

Through Privilege offers from work I could get a mustang 2.3 ecoboost for 360 a month with no deposit but its heavy, bad on fuel & slower than the 2.0t TT 230. Does look ok though.....

Agree with your points on the GT86 cayman & 370z. I could only really consider the GT86 from those but don't imagine it would feel much quicker than my current car.

PCP deals on brand new cars tend to have a fairly chunky deposit hence me looking at slightly earlier ones, plus I need to be able to trade my car in ideally. Thanks for the heads up on the facelift though!

[steve-5snwi]

I'd take the mustang over the TT everyday although it really should have 5.0 on the side.

A friend had a Mk3 TT, it didn't last long, it was replaced with a 440i

The 228i is a very nice car though.

[Shiv_P]

If you like the TT I would just buy the TT tbh Seems most of the usual suggestions have already been posted

[flight147z]

Z4 coupe?
I have to declare an interest though. Depends if you can live with something a bit older. I drove a MK2 TT before I bought mine and I'll consider a MK3 TTS next time around.

If you decide to get a 2 series I'd go for the 235 or the 240 - sounds like you aren't convinced on those though

If you get a TT get the S tronic - suits the car better than a manual

How about a MK2 TTS if the MK3 isn't in budget? To be honest though the "normal" MK3 is probably about as quick as the MK2 TTS

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say test drive a 370Z Nismo it's a very accomplished car yes it's a bit heavier on fuel but it's also a more rewarding drive than a TTS/Z4 etc.

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[DanQyou]

I agree @steve IF it was a V8 but thats £430 a month with extra for fuel & unfortunatley its too expensive The 2.3 is only just over budget.

Same goes for the Nismo 370z although that is one pretty car! A big difference between that & the standard model.

@flight I was planning on giving both a test drive but will keep that in mind when it comes to looking for cars to test. Between the MK 2 & 3 TTS vs TT I would still go for the 3 just due to interior quality & a bit more tech.

Thanks again for your input guys, if only they did a modern brera.... :P

[flight147z]

DanQyou said:

I agree @steve IF it was a V8 but thats £430 a month with extra for fuel & unfortunatley its too expensive The 2.3 is only just over budget.

Same goes for the Nismo 370z although that is one pretty car! A big difference between that & the standard model.

@flight I was planning on giving both a test drive but will keep that in mind when it comes to looking for cars to test. Between the MK 2 & 3 TTS vs TT I would still go for the 3 just due to interior quality & a bit more tech.

Thanks again for your input guys, if only they did a modern brera.... :P

Agreed on the MK3 - the MK2 is starting to look a little dated. The interior in both is nicer than my Z though.

I was going to suggest a Brera (I'm a big Alfa fan) but it didn't sound like something you would be interested in

How about a 4C ha