Audi TTS Replacement
Discussion
Had the TTS for about 6 months now and getting a little bored of it so want to get rid in the near future
I was pretty dead set on a M135i but as someone reversed into me at the start of the year, my Insurance has shot up so until I can get that sorted I might have to avoid it as they want about £80 a month for insurance
I've been through all the Renaultsports and while I would prefer to avoid one again, I have eyed up another Megane 265 as a fallback plan
Would prefer 4 usable seats this time, 250+ bhp, up to 13k ish, something that's a bit more fun than an understeer prone haldex system...
What other options would you suggest?
I was pretty dead set on a M135i but as someone reversed into me at the start of the year, my Insurance has shot up so until I can get that sorted I might have to avoid it as they want about £80 a month for insurance
I've been through all the Renaultsports and while I would prefer to avoid one again, I have eyed up another Megane 265 as a fallback plan
Would prefer 4 usable seats this time, 250+ bhp, up to 13k ish, something that's a bit more fun than an understeer prone haldex system...
What other options would you suggest?
You already know the answer is to get the Megane, something like a Leon Cupra will have you feeling the same way you do about the TTS.
Or you could go for a last of the line 2.5T Focus (this is what I did) it's not as sharp as the Renault but it's close enough & that 5 pot is a peach:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Or you could go for a last of the line 2.5T Focus (this is what I did) it's not as sharp as the Renault but it's close enough & that 5 pot is a peach:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Previous gen BMW 130i or 125i?
The 125i engine is a strangled 130i engine if I remember correctly, so a map takes it to 280bhp without forced induction. Seem to have a bit of a following.
Suspect the 130i would be roomier in the back due to the roof line.
If you're after more power the same generation 135i was available with the N55 - same engine as the M135i but I'd imagine will be cheaper to insure as well as buy.
The 125i engine is a strangled 130i engine if I remember correctly, so a map takes it to 280bhp without forced induction. Seem to have a bit of a following.
Suspect the 130i would be roomier in the back due to the roof line.
If you're after more power the same generation 135i was available with the N55 - same engine as the M135i but I'd imagine will be cheaper to insure as well as buy.
I had a Megane 265 cup and FWIW it was amazing to drive (apart from the gearbox) but the interior was naff. Definitely a step down from a TTS.
ETA: should have read the thread properly. Now realise you've had one before. What about an M3?
ETA: should have read the thread properly. Now realise you've had one before. What about an M3?
Edited by vtecyo on Wednesday 6th November 14:08
Edited by vtecyo on Wednesday 6th November 14:09
vtecyo said:
I had a Megane 265 cup and FWIW it was amazing to drive (apart from the gearbox) but the interior was naff. Definitely a step down from a TTS.
ETA: should have read the thread properly. Now realise you've had one before. What about an M3?
Ive had both an E92 M3 and more recently an E46 M3 unfortunatelyETA: should have read the thread properly. Now realise you've had one before. What about an M3?
Edited by vtecyo on Wednesday 6th November 14:08
Edited by vtecyo on Wednesday 6th November 14:09
Theguy5 said:
I’ve never seen anyone with a bad word to say about the bmw 235i.
Out of interest what was it that bored you about the TTs? I’ve been looking at them, seems a decent car for the price just a bit unsure on its size.
235i is just as bad on insurance unfortunately otherwise would definately have gone for this. Out of interest what was it that bored you about the TTs? I’ve been looking at them, seems a decent car for the price just a bit unsure on its size.
Mine has Tiptronic/DSG which I love, but I'm just not a fan of the way it feels like its constantly scrabbling for grip, even with Pilot Supersports. Its a really odd sensation having come from the M3
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