TT RS or E92 M3?
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I've recently moved to Sweden and have brought one of my cars with me, a heavily modified (not Swedish winter use) Megane RS. So I need something for year round use...being a driver and petrol head, it has to be fun, involving, tuneable, fast etc.
I'm guessing I'll do around 6k miles a year? I bought the Meg with 29k on it in 2017 and now it's at 38k.
I will modify the car, probably induction, exhaust, some body panels (carbon stuff, splitter, wing etc) and go for a clubsport spec with no rear seats, pole positions and so on. I'll also likely switch out suspension to KW or Bilstein. I will also track the car in Sweden and use it mainly for fun as I work from home.
I am kind of settled now on either a 2010 TTRS auto or e92 m3 dct. Budget is around 20k. What are people's views on these two motors against eachother? I want to open the garage door and smile and to me (after many years of the 'Ring) I think the e92s physical presence with gt4 splitter, rear wing and some decent rims will do that more than the audi?
I'm guessing I'll do around 6k miles a year? I bought the Meg with 29k on it in 2017 and now it's at 38k.
I will modify the car, probably induction, exhaust, some body panels (carbon stuff, splitter, wing etc) and go for a clubsport spec with no rear seats, pole positions and so on. I'll also likely switch out suspension to KW or Bilstein. I will also track the car in Sweden and use it mainly for fun as I work from home.
I am kind of settled now on either a 2010 TTRS auto or e92 m3 dct. Budget is around 20k. What are people's views on these two motors against eachother? I want to open the garage door and smile and to me (after many years of the 'Ring) I think the e92s physical presence with gt4 splitter, rear wing and some decent rims will do that more than the audi?
I’ve had an E90 M3 and my ex had a TTS at the same time m, from a drivers viewpoint the M3 ran rings around the TT but the Audi was nice to use daily
The RS is something I would like to try, lots of easily accessible power, manual available too.
Sorry I can’t be more help
If it were my choice I’d go E90 (don’t really care much for the 92 bodystyle)
The RS is something I would like to try, lots of easily accessible power, manual available too.
Sorry I can’t be more help
If it were my choice I’d go E90 (don’t really care much for the 92 bodystyle)
I bought a TT RS last week, so far done around 500miles in it.
It sounds utterly glorious when putting your foot down, the turbos spooling the engine, the exhaust note are great. But my god does it drone when you're cruising down an A road or motorway. Once you get past the noise, its standard Audi with lack of feedback and i certainly feel it misses that fun factor.
The 'infotainment" in comparison to the BMW i-drive is crap. I previously owned an E92 330i.
I had the BMW for four and a half years, it was a great car. I can only assume the M3 will be 10 times better than my 330i
The Audi after a week i'm already thinking of moving it on, i haven't really warmed to it. But i will give it a couple of months before making that decision.
It sounds utterly glorious when putting your foot down, the turbos spooling the engine, the exhaust note are great. But my god does it drone when you're cruising down an A road or motorway. Once you get past the noise, its standard Audi with lack of feedback and i certainly feel it misses that fun factor.
The 'infotainment" in comparison to the BMW i-drive is crap. I previously owned an E92 330i.
I had the BMW for four and a half years, it was a great car. I can only assume the M3 will be 10 times better than my 330i
The Audi after a week i'm already thinking of moving it on, i haven't really warmed to it. But i will give it a couple of months before making that decision.
_Rich_ said:
I bought a TT RS last week, so far done around 500miles in it.
It sounds utterly glorious when putting your foot down, the turbos spooling the engine, the exhaust note are great. But my god does it drone when you're cruising down an A road or motorway. Once you get past the noise, its standard Audi with lack of feedback and i certainly feel it misses that fun factor.
The 'infotainment" in comparison to the BMW i-drive is crap. I previously owned an E92 330i.
I had the BMW for four and a half years, it was a great car. I can only assume the M3 will be 10 times better than my 330i
The Audi after a week i'm already thinking of moving it on, i haven't really warmed to it. But i will give it a couple of months before making that decision.
Wow if moving it on that quickly I hope your ready to take an icy bath on the price/hit your going to take. It sounds utterly glorious when putting your foot down, the turbos spooling the engine, the exhaust note are great. But my god does it drone when you're cruising down an A road or motorway. Once you get past the noise, its standard Audi with lack of feedback and i certainly feel it misses that fun factor.
The 'infotainment" in comparison to the BMW i-drive is crap. I previously owned an E92 330i.
I had the BMW for four and a half years, it was a great car. I can only assume the M3 will be 10 times better than my 330i
The Audi after a week i'm already thinking of moving it on, i haven't really warmed to it. But i will give it a couple of months before making that decision.
Try running it for a couple of years see a few winters in it camping trips Euro trips in the mountains
Couple of weeks... first world problems over here
Thanks all for the feedback!
So most seem to be suggesting for real world/daily, the TT RS is the one to go for and I'm sure it's mighty fast and does everything I'd ask of it. From the last post though, that's my worry. The TT RS seems a bit too bland compared to say the M3. For the money I can get either a 2010-2012 TT RS, auto with maybe 40-50k on the clock, or a 2008-2010 E92, DCT, with around 80k on the clock!
I'm not a fan of higher mileage cars, but then if I'm only doing 5-6k a year then an 80k car isn't going to suddenly be in 6 digits.
Bearing in mind the fact that a) I'll probably flog the Megane (not much point keeping it as I have another race car), b) I'll modify the Audi/BM...will suspension etc help the TT being more involved?
First world problems indeed.
So most seem to be suggesting for real world/daily, the TT RS is the one to go for and I'm sure it's mighty fast and does everything I'd ask of it. From the last post though, that's my worry. The TT RS seems a bit too bland compared to say the M3. For the money I can get either a 2010-2012 TT RS, auto with maybe 40-50k on the clock, or a 2008-2010 E92, DCT, with around 80k on the clock!
I'm not a fan of higher mileage cars, but then if I'm only doing 5-6k a year then an 80k car isn't going to suddenly be in 6 digits.
Bearing in mind the fact that a) I'll probably flog the Megane (not much point keeping it as I have another race car), b) I'll modify the Audi/BM...will suspension etc help the TT being more involved?
First world problems indeed.
Those two are chalk and cheese. On-paper figures may be slightly similar but in practice they are hugely different cars. The BMW is a front-engined RWD car with a a proper chassis, excellent controls, feedback that is second to none and will always be an experience to drive. The Audi is a 4WD, front-heavy hatchback with controls that redefine numb and a terminally uninvolving driving experience. It's party piece (and sole trick) is going quickly no matter what the conditions.
If you are happy to settle for a dull hatch for a 'real world/daily' then choose the TT. However I've never understood the mentality that says your day-to-day car has to be tedious as I like to enjoy every drive I do. I'd choose the BMW every day of the week.
If you are happy to settle for a dull hatch for a 'real world/daily' then choose the TT. However I've never understood the mentality that says your day-to-day car has to be tedious as I like to enjoy every drive I do. I'd choose the BMW every day of the week.
2Btoo said:
Those two are chalk and cheese. On-paper figures may be slightly similar but in practice they are hugely different cars. The BMW is a front-engined RWD car with a a proper chassis, excellent controls, feedback that is second to none and will always be an experience to drive. The Audi is a 4WD, front-heavy hatchback with controls that redefine numb and a terminally uninvolving driving experience. It's party piece (and sole trick) is going quickly no matter what the conditions.
If you are happy to settle for a dull hatch for a 'real world/daily' then choose the TT. However I've never understood the mentality that says your day-to-day car has to be tedious as I like to enjoy every drive I do. I'd choose the BMW every day of the week.
Fantastic reply.If you are happy to settle for a dull hatch for a 'real world/daily' then choose the TT. However I've never understood the mentality that says your day-to-day car has to be tedious as I like to enjoy every drive I do. I'd choose the BMW every day of the week.
See this is what I'm thinking...the TT draws me because it's pace is impressive but I want a car that excites me, something I open the garage door and see (like my Megane) and just want to drive it. I'm all about the driving experience, if I don't do many miles I want something that makes me smile every single mile I do.
Sounds like the M3. Should I be put off by the mileages? I can't find one in budget with low miles unless it's a cat d car
nightSpirit said:
Should I be put off by the mileages?
I've not owned either of these examples (although have driven plenty). However my general observation about mileages on cars is that everyone gets much more excited about them than they should. Signs of careful ownership, a very extensive service history and a car that has clearly been looked after are FAR more important than numbers on the odometer. Buy a higher-mileage BMW, keep on top of the maintenance, drive it as it is intended to be driven and keep the Megane.
2Btoo said:
I've not owned either of these examples (although have driven plenty). However my general observation about mileages on cars is that everyone gets much more excited about them than they should. Signs of careful ownership, a very extensive service history and a car that has clearly been looked after are FAR more important than numbers on the odometer.
Buy a higher-mileage BMW, keep on top of the maintenance, drive it as it is intended to be driven and keep the Megane.
I'm probably one of the worst people for this, my old C63 507 hit 18k miles and I literally stopped driving it Buy a higher-mileage BMW, keep on top of the maintenance, drive it as it is intended to be driven and keep the Megane.
If I had an E92 for daily and some track duty, the Megane would be somewhat redundant sadly. I also have a Clio V6 Trophy for whenever I feel brave
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-BMW-M3-E92-4-0-V8-...
This car gets me quite excited. I'd swap the lip out for a GT4 vented one, swap the wheels and do something about the red trim (Recaros would go in) but it's pretty decent looking, shame it's manual.
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