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Firestar_3x said:
Have you driven a normal TT? If so how do you find the TTS in comparison, worth the upgrade?
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I drove the standard 2l TT on a test drive and it was nice enough, the base spec of the TTS though is a lot higher, Quattro, magnetic ride suspension, leather seats, plus a more sporty sounding exhaust.
 
[TW]Fox;29366455 said:
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It is a normal TT.

It isn't a TTRS, its just the highest power normal TT.
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Well, if you think the fixed spoiler and 2.5l engine are the only things that make it not a normal TT then sure the TTS is the highest power normal TT.
 
Trying to figure if its worth the extra money to change mine and move from 2 cars to 1.

Not sure what Fox is trying to add to this tbh, stating 'the normal TT' was the easiest way to get my point across, besides the TTS has options (and an engine) which you can't get on the other non TTS cars so i fail to see your point.
 
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[TW]Fox;29366455 said:
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It is a normal TT.

It isn't a TTRS, its just the highest power normal TT.
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Back to the trim level or sub model argument I see. :p

The TTS is just as much "not a normal TT" as the S4 is "not a normal A4"
 
Acme said:
Back to the trim level or sub model argument I see. :p

The TTS is just as much "not a normal TT" as the S4 is "not a normal A4"
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I think having this argument AGAIN is unhelpful to everyone but thats exactly my point - the S4 *is* a normal A4. It's not the trim level argument, it's a specific Audi thing with the 'S' series - The S4 is essentially an A4 3.0TFSI S-Line with a cooler sounding name and loads of people seem to have fallen for it. You can't blame Audi, its worked, people see the S4 as a cut above something like a 335i M Sport when in reality it is the equivalent car and the two cost the same to within about 50 quid when new!

The TTS is the same concept - it is a normal TT, Audi have just taken to slapping 'S' on everything. Not that there is anything at all wrong with a normal TT, I actually considered buying a TTS instead of a 335i ages ago. They are great cars, IMHO.

When Firestar said 'normal TT' I had this worry that he'd also fallen for the badge and thought the TTS was some sort of compeltely different concept to his TT TFSI - it's not. If he likes his current TT, he'll like the TTS, if he doesn't, he won't. It's that simple really. It's not like moving from an A4 1.8 to an RS4.
 
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TTS is the same as a standard quattro TT, it just has the CDL engine with a K04 turbo aswell as a different front grill, front bumper and rear defuser.The thing I like about the TTS is the large amount of standard extras, magride is standard on a TTS but optional on a TTRS for example.

My old TTS when I traded it in for the RS
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To be fair the TTS has a few different things to the 'normal TT'. Bigger brakes, bigger turbo etc.

Regarding the whole trim level thing, it's the same as BMW/Mercedes sticking M sport or AMG on everything. Except Audi don't call it 'RS line'...

Worth noting that the mk2 TTS gets the facelift look which the normal TT only got in 2010/2011. So you get xenons + DRLs. Much prefer the facelift IMO.
 
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[TW]Fox;29366928 said:
I think having this argument AGAIN is unhelpful to everyone but thats exactly my point - the S4 *is* a normal A4. It's not the trim level argument, it's a specific Audi thing with the 'S' series - The S4 is essentially an A4 3.0TFSI S-Line with a cooler sounding name and loads of people seem to have fallen for it. You can't blame Audi, its worked, people see the S4 as a cut above something like a 335i M Sport when in reality it is the equivalent car and the two cost the same to within about 50 quid when new!

The TTS is the same concept - it is a normal TT, Audi have just taken to slapping 'S' on everything. Not that there is anything at all wrong with a normal TT, I actually considered buying a TTS instead of a 335i ages ago. They are great cars, IMHO.

When Firestar said 'normal TT' I had this worry that he'd also fallen for the badge and thought the TTS was some sort of compeltely different concept to his TT TFSI - it's not. If he likes his current TT, he'll like the TTS, if he doesn't, he won't. It's that simple really. It's not like moving from an A4 1.8 to an RS4.
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Oh it's an Audi thing. That's me convinced.
 
Warranty_V0id said:
TTS is the sweet spot in the MK2 range, mine was pre face lift and had xenon and DRLs.
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By facelift I meant that the TTS got the nicer looking grill, xenons + DRLs that we all know. I think Firestar's TT is the pre facelift mk2.

I did consider a TTS before getting the mk3. But essentially the normal mk3 specs are as good as the old mk2 TTS.

Heard good things about the mk2 TTS but I know one of the complaints is the more turbo lag, is this noticeable? I've never actually driven a TTS...
 
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A little more lag but I hardly noticed it plus the extra power more than makes up for it, I took mine to 310hp before cutting my losses and getting the RS :D But the extra petrol, insurance ect for the RS made more a weekend car than my daily driver that the TTS was.
 
Blackhawk47 said:
To be fair the TTS has a few different things to the 'normal TT'. Bigger brakes, bigger turbo etc.

Regarding the whole trim level thing, it's the same as BMW/Mercedes sticking M sport or AMG on everything. Except Audi don't call it 'RS line'...

Worth noting that the mk2 TTS gets the facelift look which the normal TT only got in 2010/2011. So you get xenons + DRLs. Much prefer the facelift IMO.
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No, Audi call it 'S-Line' :p
 
Blackhawk47 said:
To be fair the TTS has a few different things to the 'normal TT'. Bigger brakes, bigger turbo etc.

Regarding the whole trim level thing, it's the same as BMW/Mercedes sticking M sport or AMG on everything. Except Audi don't call it 'RS line'...

Worth noting that the mk2 TTS gets the facelift look which the normal TT only got in 2010/2011. So you get xenons + DRLs. Much prefer the facelift IMO.
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The "S" in Audi is basically a engine designation. It IS just a normal TT with some upgrades, and their fastest engine short of a proper performance vehicle. Whereas the "RS" is ACTUALLY looked at by a "performance department", in the same vein as AMG or M Power Division.

The S just denotes an engine designation, like the 335i, or C350. It's just that Audi decided to just use S to show it;s the most powerful engine available in that line, before moving up to the "motorsport" division.

It's not really the same as M-Sport or AMG Line, because that simply suggests a bodykit and roof-lining (usually). You can get these trim levels with even the most basic engine. S-Line is the Audi equivalent there. Audi S is their designation for their "second-most powerful" engine in the line-up.
 
I'm not disagreeing...I know full well what it means. :p

I do think its worth looking at the TTS over the TT when looking at older mk2 cars because the price generally quite similar, yet I feel you get more bang for your buck with the TTS.
 
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Amusingly the TTRS is the only Audi RS that doesn't come out of the Quattro GMBH factory. It came out of the same factory in Hungry as the standard TT.
 
[TW]Fox;29366928 said:
When Firestar said 'normal TT' I had this worry that he'd also fallen for the badge and thought the TTS was some sort of compeltely different concept to his TT TFSI - it's not. If he likes his current TT, he'll like the TTS, if he doesn't, he won't. It's that simple really. It's not like moving from an A4 1.8 to an RS4.
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Follow what you mean. I understand the basis of the 'S' designation, i just wanted a quick way of differentiating between the 'base' models and the higher spec and slightly modified engine in the TTS.

Anyway, my Audi dealer already new this might happen when i purchased the TT. Set out my position to them today and told them what values i'm looking at to make a deal happen, hopefully be in a TTS before month end.
 
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