Audi TT S - Episode #8 - MotorMouth.TV

Is the Audi TT S a poor man's Porsche? I don't think so!

Top 4 reasons to buy:
1. 0-60 in 4.9 seconds, Quattro & DSG (performance!)
2. Strong style points: trunk & placement of LED day time running lights.
3. 28 miles per gallon (highway)
4. Great standard features (magnetic ride suspension)

Top 4 reasons NOT to buy:
1. 50-60k with options
2. Zero back seat
3. No options in stick model
4. Tons of other options at this price point.

Info on magnetic suspension: bit.ly/LA6iq
Car & Driver Article: bit.ly/oAl3a
Edmunds 2009 Review: bit.ly/4Jnmb
NewCars 2009 Review: bit.ly/TRXk3

Other cars to consider: Infinity G37, Nissan Z370, BMW 135i, Porsche Boxster S ($), Porsche Cayman ($)

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• audi
• tts
• performance
• dsg
• quattro
• coupe
• porche
• infiinity
• nissan

[woodman650]

love everything about the TTS performance-wise... but the price is too high, the body style is bland IMO, and pretty feminine. Almost there...

[motormouthtv]

ya the price is heavy, but fairly justifiable (but a bit over priced)... design is certainly soft

[La1mperium]

Great video i can't decide between the TTS coupe, TTS cab, Cayman S or the Boxster S your video made the decision harder.

[motormouthtv]

i really do like the cayman S. weirdly im not a fan of the TTS Roadster, and I usually like Roadsters!

[SpeedyHerron]

the TT RS is already out and it will not get an automatic transmission which sucks for me.

[motormouthtv]

its DSG tho right? thats not to bad. I agree tho, a 6 speed might be a nice option to offer.

[MrRoboto]

Actually the manufactures numbers for the 135 are known to be understated. 4.7sec is widely accepted 0-60 ;-) Not bad for the price you pay.

[SpeedyHerron]

yes sorry i mesread your comment sorry for that :)

then yes 135i -5.3sec

audi tts - 5.2 sec

so quite similiar. then it just depends on what you prefer. I never had an audi so i dont know.

had a bmw 745i

then cls 350 cgi

then bmw 750Li

and now have a c63 amg

co I am more of a mercedes bmw person. :)

[MrRoboto]

I think you mean the TTS not RS and Motortrend clocks its 0-62 speed at 5.2. 135i 4.7. If you mean the RS, that thing will be twice the price of a 135 IF it hits NA.

[SpeedyHerron]

yes the DSG would be awesome. but from what i heard its not gonna be possible tho.

love the paddleshifts. I dont like manual. in traffic it is too annoying. :))))

[SpeedyHerron]

dont necessarily agree. :) 135i is no match for ttrs....ttrs goes 0-100 in 4.5 seconds. that is quite amazing. in the city in narrow cornering it must be a beast.

i am not arguing just saying its a nice car. everyone has an opinion