Depressed from London writes.... - Page 2

Barcaospre · 14-05-2008, 02:07 PM

...for the welcomes and sound advice. You are right of course.
Chris Harris from the Republic site was fair I thought. ( and nice to see a test car driven on an actual road ). Decided to do a 'confirmation' drive when the demonstrators turn up at the the dealership and then make the final decision. Will update you with my impressions. Thanks once again.

shao_khan · 18-05-2008, 10:35 PM

I think it is purely down to choice, most of us would never notice the difference. Having had a S3 (so same engine as TTS), get it remapped and you will not regret it - performance is astonishing - chat to APS in brackley, get a turbo back system and you could be looking at around 330 - 340bhp - and it it worth every penny. The porka (IMO) sounds better, but the TT has lovely styling, and if you go for one of the nicer colour options (yellow / orange, etc) - you'll have a fantastic car.

cruiser647 · 19-05-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shao_khan

and if you go for one of the nicer colour options (yellow / orange, etc) - you'll have a fantastic car.

Ha ha!

However saying that, if you have a car like that, get it seen!

Barcaospre · 20-05-2008, 04:50 PM

.....for the sound advice guys. Spoke to APS and they will be able to help immensely if the demo ride goes to plan.

Will be back to tell you about that and how the story ends!!!

shao_khan · 20-05-2008, 09:02 PM

You'd best keep us updated or one of us will chat to Ed and get him to tell us........

_Tone_ · 22-05-2008, 11:13 PM

Thought I'd pop in as I heard the word Porsche! There is a lot to be said for both the Porsche and the Audi - and as others ahve said - your experience of the drive is going to give you the right decision.
If you get the Audi remapped then you will have a bloody quick car (Shao was not exaggerating one bit) as I found out one night trying to keep up with that S3!

On the other hand the porsche will drive better - as for colour I would get Orange or Yellow but if your gonna play it safe then I think Phantom Black is cool!

You have a very nice decision to make though - and hope you enjoy the test drives making up your mind...

Barcaospre · 23-05-2008, 05:33 PM

Guys thanks for the emails. ( They are helping honest!). Now a quick question about Insurance issues! If we keep Ed out of the equation (!) I can get a good deal for 390 pounds. ( Old boy doing good!!). However when I tell the very helpful lady from Adrian Flux I have talked to Ed from APS she tells me that 785 is the figure to focus my mind on! I appreciate that everything is relative but if the test drive next month goes to plan do YOU think I can secue a better deal elsewhere?? ( Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves etc!!!).
Ed.... I am still focussed on the task in hand!!

shark_90 · 23-05-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sidicks

I recommend a Porsche, rather than a Porch, if you want something to drive rather than somewhere to shelter at the front of your house when it is raining...........

Sidicks

Classic!

14-05-2008, 02:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Barcaospre stranger Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Thanks Guys... ...for the welcomes and sound advice. You are right of course. Chris Harris from the Republic site was fair I thought. ( and nice to see a test car driven on an actual road ). Decided to do a 'confirmation' drive when the demonstrators turn up at the the dealership and then make the final decision. Will update you with my impressions. Thanks once again.

18-05-2008, 10:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
shao_khan Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: CCCentral Posts: 18,009	I think it is purely down to choice, most of us would never notice the difference. Having had a S3 (so same engine as TTS), get it remapped and you will not regret it - performance is astonishing - chat to APS in brackley, get a turbo back system and you could be looking at around 330 - 340bhp - and it it worth every penny. The porka (IMO) sounds better, but the TT has lovely styling, and if you go for one of the nicer colour options (yellow / orange, etc) - you'll have a fantastic car. __________________ Play Speed 3x Coming soon "Ratemyagent.co.uk"

20-05-2008, 04:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Barcaospre stranger Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Thanks again... .....for the sound advice guys. Spoke to APS and they will be able to help immensely if the demo ride goes to plan. Will be back to tell you about that and how the story ends!!!

20-05-2008, 09:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
shao_khan Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: CCCentral Posts: 18,009	You'd best keep us updated or one of us will chat to Ed and get him to tell us........ __________________ Play Speed 3x Coming soon "Ratemyagent.co.uk"

22-05-2008, 11:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
_Tone_ Saab 9-3 Aero Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Swimming with sharks! Posts: 948	Thought I'd pop in as I heard the word Porsche! There is a lot to be said for both the Porsche and the Audi - and as others ahve said - your experience of the drive is going to give you the right decision. If you get the Audi remapped then you will have a bloody quick car (Shao was not exaggerating one bit) as I found out one night trying to keep up with that S3! On the other hand the porsche will drive better - as for colour I would get Orange or Yellow but if your gonna play it safe then I think Phantom Black is cool! You have a very nice decision to make though - and hope you enjoy the test drives making up your mind...

23-05-2008, 05:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
Barcaospre stranger Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Guys thanks for the emails. ( They are helping honest!). Now a quick question about Insurance issues! If we keep Ed out of the equation (!) I can get a good deal for 390 pounds. ( Old boy doing good!!). However when I tell the very helpful lady from Adrian Flux I have talked to Ed from APS she tells me that 785 is the figure to focus my mind on! I appreciate that everything is relative but if the test drive next month goes to plan do YOU think I can secue a better deal elsewhere?? ( Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves etc!!!). Ed.... I am still focussed on the task in hand!!