The Audi TT Thread

[FiestaST]

Audi TTS Coupe 2018 review

Should I buy one?

Yes, and no doubt many people will. Audi has not shifted more than 600,000 TTs globally in the past two decades by making a car that doesn’t appeal to its audience; with this car continuing in much the same vain as before, expect that to continue.

The new colours and wheels make the TT slightly more interesting to look at, the additional equipment will increase showroom appeal and no doubt that blistering acceleration will find some fans. If the formula ain’t broke — and everything about the TT’s success would suggest that it most certainly is not — then why on Earth bother fixing it?

While that’s a perfectly rational approach, and one that will surely continue to bear fruit, the TT still isn’t a car for those who really enjoy the process of driving. And that seems a bit of a shame. If you like the TT, this car will appeal. But there’s nothing here that will convince the detractors — alternatives from Porsche or BMW still offer more fun.

Audi TTS Coupé 2.0 TFSI quattro specification

Where Isle of Man Price £45,000 (est) On sale Autumn 2018 Engine 1984cc, 4-cylinder, turbo, petrol Power 302bhp at 5,400rpm Torque 295lb ft at 2000-5300rpm Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch automatic Kerb weight 1640kg Top speed 155mph 0-62mph 4.5sec Fuel economy tbc CO2 tbc Rivals Porsche 718 Cayman, BMW M240i

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/tt/first-drives/audi-tts-coupe-2018-review

 

[qscwbt]

Its a hairdressers car. The car you buy your wife. A cheap "sport car" the TT is the "Toyota tazz" of entry level sport cars. Second hand you pick them up for next to nothing as they have little value outside of a maintenance plan.



Don't cry girls. Its not me saying its a girls car its the stigma attached to small "sporty cars"
Even the motoring journo's play with this word you all hate " heels on wheels hairdresser car. "

http://www.carmag.co.za/news-blog/heels-on-wheels-hairdresser-cars/

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/go-ahead-call-me-a-hairdressers-car-861854

so please ladies relax. If you a standard frame man buy a real sport car like the Pagani.

tongue in cheek. waiting for the TT fan girls to attack.

 

[SkippyRamirez]

3/10 That is some decent bait right there

On topic though. I like the touch up - looks very clean. I'm not a fan of soft-tops though in general, but the coupe looks amazing

 

[asshat99]

I find the only people who moan about small sports cars are jealous sad people stuck in their mommy mobile shopping cart polos/CUVs and commercial vehicles that they were totally not dreaming of when they were young. Maybe if they went to less expensive hairdressers, they could also afford to have fun.

This is lazy even by Audi standards. Undesirable. Audi SA is not fooling anyone by not bringing in the soft top.

 

[qscwbt]

I find the only people who moan about small sports cars are jealous sad people stuck in their mommy mobile shopping cart polos/CUVs and commercial vehicles that they were totally not dreaming of when they were young. Maybe if they went to less expensive hairdressers, they could also afford to have fun.

This is lazy even by Audi standards. Undesirable. Audi SA is not fooling anyone by not bringing in the soft top.

Jay Leno "My Miata was my late brother's. He got it in '96 and like most people, I had that 'hairdresser car' kind of reaction."

Bloody poor man complaining

http://rockies-miata.squarespace.com/tech/

 

[asshat99]

Yes!

And this guy has had them all. Most of the moaners are just parroting Jeremy Clarkson type quotes and have never been in - let alone owned - any kind of sports car whatsoever. And they never will.

 

[qscwbt]

Yes!

And this guy has had them all. Most of the moaners are just parroting Jeremy Clarkson type quotes and have never been in - let alone owned - any kind of sports car whatsoever. And they never will.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to ******99 again

 

[FiestaST]

******99 lol

 

[FiestaST]

Carfection first impressions of the 2019 TTS

[video=youtube_share;pDBOto2cUME]https://youtu.be/pDBOto2cUME[/video]

 

[Solarion]

I find the only people who moan about small sports cars are jealous sad people stuck in their mommy mobile shopping cart polos/CUVs and commercial vehicles that they were totally not dreaming of when they were young. Maybe if they went to less expensive hairdressers, they could also afford to have fun.

This is lazy even by Audi standards. Undesirable. Audi SA is not fooling anyone by not bringing in the soft top.

Never liked the TT not since day 1. I'm a huge Audi fan just not a fan of this.

 

[namzsteve]

I like the aggressive look in the front

 

[FiestaST]

I like the aggressive look in the back

 

[FiestaST]

Used car buying guide: Audi TT Mk2

If you think Audi’s original TT looks a smart used buy, then check out the Mk2 because it’s even better. We give the lowdown on the low-slung bargain

From there to £10,000, your world opens up, although you’ll need a bit more for 2011-reg facelift cars (the 2.0 TFSI went from 194bhp to 205bhp, and a Sport button offering keener responses became an option across the range).

There’s a 2.0 TDI diesel, of course. Expect at least 50mpg but the fact that it’s available in only quattro form confirms its strong in-gear acceleration. So you’re sure its emissions are within limits and its exhaust system is sound, make sure it’s sold with a fresh MOT.

On your travels, you’re sure to encounter a 156bhp 1.8 TFSI petrol. The engine appeared in the roadster in 2009 and then in the coupé in 2012. If the TT’s looks are sufficient reward for you, it’s something of a bargain. That it’s surprisingly fun to drive is a bonus. A 2012-reg 1.8 TFSI Sport with full history and 60,000 miles is around £10,000.

Prices for the 264bhp 2.0 TFSI TTS quattro, which arrived in 2008, start at around £8500 but many have been thrashed. An alternative might be a 2008-reg 3.2 V6 quattro with low mileage. They’re generally in better condition, better value and almost as thrilling to drive, although more expensive to run.

Sitting like a king above them all is the TT RS, sold from 2009 and powered by a 330bhp 2.5-litre inline five. An even more powerful Plus variant, launched in 2012, has 350bhp. RS prices start at around£15,000 and go all the way to £30,000. Quattro is an option on some TTs, standard on others. Same goes for manual or S tronic gearboxes. The latter suits the TT’s character but its mechatronic control unit can play up. If it’s juddery or hesitant, walk away. Magnetor heological dampers were standard on the TTS and RS, but they give a very stiff ride in Sport mode. They were an option on lesser models, although don’t pay extra for them.

With older and higher-mileage cars, condition is more important than specification, so S line, Black Edition and quattro versions don’t command an automatic premium.

In any case, even in standard trim, the TT Mk2 is well equipped. Like we said, the TT, and the Mk2 in particular, is a gift to used car buyers.

How to get one in your garage:

An expert’s view, Nick Goodall, Chairman, Audi TT owners club: “This is my second TT. My first was a Mk1 1.8 T that I owned for 13 years and sold earlier this year with 200,000 miles on the clock. It never missed a beat. I hope my new Mk2 – it’s a 2011 facelifted 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic with 33,000 miles that cost me £14,000 – is as reliable. I’m sure it will be. It will be serviced every 10,000 miles. It feels sturdier and safer than the Mk1. I did look at TTSs but they were all ‘destroyed’ – worn interiors, body damage, skipped services...”

Buyer beware:

ENGINE - Generally reliable but thrives on regular servicing and requires a new cambelt every five years or 75k miles (around £500 at a specialist). Misfiring or stalling can be a failing coil pack (about £35).Long-life servicing is every two years or 20k miles (about £199 at a specialist). Platinum-tipped spark plugs can run for 60k miles but are expensive.

GEARBOX - On TTs fitted with S tronic dual-clutch transmission, juddering or a loss of drive could be the mechatronic control unit (around £800 at a specialist). Its clutches can let go too(£1200, compared with £1000 for a new clutch in a manual ’box).

BRAKES, STEERING AND SUSPENSION - Ensure the brake fluid has been changed every two years. The bushes on the rear console of the lower front wishbones start failing at around six years. Check for steering rack rattles.

BODY - Any corrosion is likely to be repair related. On standard cars, check the automatic rear spoiler rises and falls. On the roadster, more cars are having problems with the motors that power the flaps that conceal the hood when folded. It can be a sensor issue too.

INTERIOR - Listen for trim and fascia rattles, and check the boot floor isn’t damp. Check the power windows work (regulator cables snap). Ensure the air-con works since a lack of regular servicing causes the compressor to fail. Check the seat bases aren’t sagging.

Also worth knowing:

Regardless of its age but so long as the car has done less than 100,000 miles, Audi will sell you a 12-month warranty for your TT. All-component cover for a 2007-reg TT 2.0 TFSI with 88,000 miles, doing less than 10,000 miles a year, is £1164 or £100 per month with zero excess. Visit insurewithaudi.co.uk.

How much to spend:

£3995-£4495 - Early 2006 to 2007 2.0 TFSIs with 100k-150k miles.

£4500-£6495 - 2008 to 2009 2.0 TFSIs and TDIs and 2006 to 2008 3.2 V6s with 120k miles.

£6500-£8995 - Mileages below 100k. 2010-reg with 70k miles from £7500.

£9000-£10,995 - Pick of 2009 to 2011 cars, plus first TTSs.

£11,000-£12,995 - Choice of 2011 to 2013 1.8, 2.0 and TDIs.

£13,000-£14,995 - Best 2012 to 2014 TFSIs. Also 2010 to 2011 TTSs.

£15,000 AND ABOVE - Low-miles 2013 to 2014 TFSIs and TDIs, plus 2012 TTSs, peaking at £25k for a 2014 one. First 2009 RS cars, maxing out at £30k for a 2014 RS.

One we found:

AUDI 2.0 TFSI, 2007/07, 98K MILES, £4950 - This private-seller TT has one owner and full service history. Also has a Bose sound system and parking sensors. Wheels looked scuffed but at least the seller knows its history from day one.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/used-car-buying-guides/used-car-buying-guide-audi-tt-mk2

 

[FiestaST]

Next-gen Audi TT to morph into four-door, claims new report

A fresh report out of the United Kingdom suggests the next-generation Audi TT will ditch its two-door coupé body style in favour of a four-door configuration.

According to AutoExpress, the four-door TT will hit the market in “less than two years”. The publication claims the four-door model will be “a direct replacement” for the current third-generation two-door version, with the decision apparently prompted by dwindling demand for small coupés.

“If you set falling demand against rising costs, it’s obvious Audi cannot sustain its present course in the medium term. Instead, there has been intensive consideration of the coupé and the convertible in the compact segment,” an unnamed Audi board member told AutoExpress.

Of course, the Ingolstadt-based brand has already flirted with the idea of adding two extra doors to its little coupé, having unveiled the TT Sportback concept back in 2014 at the Paris Motor Show.

The report suggests the production model will run on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform and be close in size to that show car, which measured 4 470 mm long, 1 890 mm wide and 1 380 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2 630 mm.

Interestingly, the British publication claims powertrain options for the new model will include mild-hybrid (48V) petrol engines and electrified diesel engines, with a plug-in hybrid and even a fully electric version also on the cards.

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/next-gen-audi-tt-to-morph-into-four-door-claims-new-report/

 

[asshat99]

lol. Pitiful.

People want sports cars but aren't allowed to buy them (by their wives/mummies), so they have to settle for CUVs and SUVs and other mommy mobiles with a body kit to look like a sports car.

 

[FiestaST]

The Next Audi TT Will Reportedly Be A Four Door Coupe

According to a new report from Auto Express, the next-gen Audi TT will receive the biggest overhaul since it’s inception by transforming it into a more practical and profitable four door coupe.

We got our first hint at a four door variant at the 2014 Paris Motor Show when they revealed the TT Sportback Concept (seen above) but that never took off due to lack of demand and of course the infamous Dieselgate scandal.

Four years down the line from that initial concept car, Audi has finally given the green light to the four-door TT,. It will serve as a direct replacement for the two-door model, which this year marks its 20th anniversary, as shrinking demand for sports cars and small coupes has forced Audi into a rethink for the next model.

According to the report, the overall proportions are expected to remain close to those of the original TT Sportback concept, meaning the body will be around 290 mm longer than today’s coupe, while 60 mm will be added to the car’s width and 120 mm to the wheelbase.

https://www.zero2turbo.com/2018/11/the-next-audi-tt-will-reportedly-be-a-four-door-coupe.html

 

[FiestaST]

Audi's no longer working on a five-door TT, exec confirms

Audi’s head of communication has squashed the widespread rumours that the next-generation TT would become a five-door Sportback.

Speaking to CarAdvice, Peter Oberndorfer said that although the company had originally mooted the idea of a TT ‘family’, this was no longer the case.

Why?

“I think the TT is an icon, and to do a family car out of that is quite difficult.

“And especially in these times where we have to concentrate more and more, because we have to do gasoline and diesels on the one side, and electrification on the other side,” he told the Australian publication.

“So we’re quite happy with one TT at the moment," he explained.

Audi had hinted at such a ‘family’ as far back as 2014 when it revealed the TT Sportback and TT Quattro concept cars, the former being a low-slung five-door hatch and the latter a crossover.

At the time, both were described by Audi technical head Dr Ulrich Hackenberg as being potential members of a future TT family.

"With the TT, Audi created one of the automotive design icons of the last 20 years," Hackenberg said at the time.

"In the years since, we have designed our sporty and elegant five-door Audi A5 Sportback and Audi A7 Sportback. In our Audi TT Sportback concept show car, we are now fusing both concepts to form a new member of a potential TT family."

That’s clearly not the thinking anymore.

But it all begs another question.

All good and well not messing with the TT's heritage, but given that so many of Audi’s modern products are being criticised for being bland, why not simply infuse some of the TT's design language into the mainstream saloons and crossovers, but without using the TT badge on them?

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/indu...king-on-a-five-door-tt-exec-confirms-18211282

 

[FiestaST]

Audi TTS Coupe

At twenty the Audi TT is in the prime of its life, and to ensure that this remains the case the third generation of the game-changing Coupe and Roadster has benefited from a comprehensive update. In its double-decade anniversary year enhancements to exterior design, power upgrades and an equipment uplift make the case for the compact sports car even more compelling, as does the inclusion in the latest range of a special edition 'TT 20 years' model drawing inspiration from one of the first concept cars and limited to just 999 examples worldwide.

In its first flush the original Audi TT raised the bar for sports car design at virtually every level. It captivated the world from the moment it first appeared as a concept car in Coupé and Roadster form in 1995, and even more so when it took to the roads, virtually unchanged, in production form three years later. It remains one of the stand-out emblems of twentieth century automotive design to this day.

Widespread refinements

In this milestone year the third generation successor to the trailblazing original car has been given a subtle visual lift. In all versions this brings a new three-dimensional Singleframe radiator grille design, larger side air inlets and new wheel and colour options.

S line and Black Edition models are further differentiated from their predecessors by a new full-length front splitter flanked by vertical inlets, exclusive side sills with inserts and, at the rear, vertical air inlets with horizontal fins below the rear lights and a remodelled diffuser. For the S line a new 19-inch wheel design freshens the profile, and the Black Edition specification which sits one rung above also benefits from a wheel upgrade from the existing 19-inch to a new 20-inch design. It is also set apart by the addition of the fixed rear spoiler previously reserved for the mighty TT RS as a replacement for the current speed-dependent active spoiler, which becomes a no-cost option. The TTS Black Edition also receives this upgrade. To round off the exterior changes a new turbo blue paint finish has been reserved for S line and Black Edition models, while the new colours cosmos blue and pulse orange have also been added to the palette for the range as a whole.

https://www.netcarshow.com/audi/2019-tts_coupe/

 

[Drifter]

Damn, that looks good in red.

 

[FiestaST]

Audi TTS Roadster

Audi is sending the TTS into the new model year. The new seven-speed S tronic, a standard feature, further improves the acceleration values of the Coupé and Roadster. The TTS competition special model presents an especially refined exterior and an exclusive interior.

The new Audi TTS uses sporty design details to highlight its status as the top model of the TT family from Audi. Elements in a matt aluminum silver look shine in the Singleframe grille with a TTS badge and the matt titanium black insert. The new horizontal blade in the bumper is also striking. It turns up at the ends, forming narrow, upright funnels at the same height as the side air inlets. The full-length front splitter, the vertical air inlets and the trim strips also feature an aluminum look. Powerfully contoured sills also underscore the sporty character viewed from the sides. The hinted vertical air outlets below the rear lights and the broadened diffuser with the four tailpipes of the exhaust system are particular highlights at the rear.

Powerful combination: Seven-speed S tronic, 2.0 TFSI and quattro drive

Sporty acceleration values are possible with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission thanks to the close ratios of the lower gears. The wide ratio of the highest gear reduces engine speed and with it fuel consumption.

The 2.0 TFSI outputs 225 kW (306 metric horsepower) and has a maximum torque of 400 Nm (295.0 lb-ft) in the speed range between 2,000 and 5,300 rpm. That is 20 Nm (14.8 lb-ft) more than with the predecessor engine. The TTS Coupé accelerates to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.5 seconds (Roadster: 4.8 seconds)-a tenth faster than previously. The top speed is restricted electronically to 250 km/h (155.3 mph). A gasoline particulate filter is standard.

The new Audi TTS comes with quattro permanent all-wheel drive and the Audi magnetic ride controlled shock absorber system as standard features. Other suspension modules include progressive steering, four-link rear suspension and Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC).

Sporty highlight: "TTS competition" special model

The Audi TTS competition special model adds a sporty touch-with LED headlights, Audi rings laminated on the side sills, privacy glazing (Coupé only), a fixed rear wing, brake calipers painted red, 20-inch wheels in high-gloss black and other exterior details in gloss black. Glacier white, tango red and mythos black are available for the exterior paint finish.

The two options for leather upholstery and trim give the interior genuine exclusiveness. Express red with contrasting stitching in granite gray or ebony with contrasting stitching in express red. To go with this, the elements of the seat trims and center console come in slate gray chrome paint finish or tango red gloss paint finish (Coupé only). The inside rings of the air vents are painted red, the gear lever knob and steering wheel rim with red 12-o'clock marking from Audi exclusive come in Alcantara. In addition, inlays in carbon come as a standard feature.

https://www.netcarshow.com/audi/2019-tts_roadster/