Depressed from London writes....

Barcaospre · 07-05-2008, 07:37 PM

I have paid the deposit on a TTS Roadster and left the stealers with a spring in my step! Now the reviews have started to appear ( Autocar...I know

! Carmagazine and TopGear I am becoming increasingly gutted.) Should I walk away and go "Porch" hunting or hold my magnetic nerve. Views please!!!!

sidicks · 07-05-2008, 07:40 PM

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

cruiser647 · 08-05-2008, 08:37 AM

Ignore the reviews, it's down to you, not some journo who didn't get his oats/champagne/coke/bribe in themorning he drove the car.

I have owned a good few cars that the journo hated. And you know what? They were wrong.
Lancia Thema, Audi V8 Quattro. Bollox to the journos!

sidicks · 08-05-2008, 09:35 AM

The Audi is a great looking car, I am sure you won't be disappointed!

Sidicks

Mook · 08-05-2008, 10:27 AM

Welcome to Tyresmoke Barcaospre

Mag reviews are all well and good, but they're always based on the subjective opinion of the journo driving the car.

Drive one yourself and decide...

But yes, a Porka would be a good option, but you'll need to splash out a bit more.

Barcaospre · 08-05-2008, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the welcome and replies guys. I like pragmatic mates! Will give you another sit rep once I have driven a demo.......feeling slightly better already

John_Doe · 08-05-2008, 12:46 PM

Ignore the biased reviews, more often they come via brand devoted missbegottens who wouldnt know a good car from a barn door......personally, and seeing as you mentioned it I would go for a Porsche.

Merlot · 08-05-2008, 07:15 PM

Well I've got a TT 3.2 Roadster with Magnetic Ride and its a delight - I prefer it to the Boxster S I used to have. Go for the TTS.

bazza_g · 08-05-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barcaospre

Thanks for the welcome and replies guys. I like pragmatic mates! Will give you another sit rep once I have driven a demo.......feeling slightly better already

Welcome! I agree with the comments above, make the decision based on your own drive of it. Much as I love reading car mags, many have agenda's of their own pushing things along - the proof of the pudding is in the eating (or something like that anyway)

deanos3 · 12-05-2008, 06:53 AM

Have a look on the Drivers-Republic site, they have a video review from Chris Harris (currently one of the best motoring journalist's out there) on the TTS and he quite likes it!

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Barcaospre stranger Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Depressed from London writes.... I have paid the deposit on a TTS Roadster and left the stealers with a spring in my step! Now the reviews have started to appear ( Autocar...I know! Carmagazine and TopGear I am becoming increasingly gutted.) Should I walk away and go "Porch" hunting or hold my magnetic nerve. Views please!!!! Last edited by Barcaospre; 07-05-2008 at 08:21 PM.

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sidicks Audi RS4 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tunbridge Wells, UK Posts: 3,301	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 __________________ You can't polish a turd

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cruiser647 BBC Correspondant Join Date: May 2004 Location: Anywhere but work.... Posts: 11,151	Ignore the reviews, it's down to you, not some journo who didn't get his oats/champagne/coke/bribe in themorning he drove the car. I have owned a good few cars that the journo hated. And you know what? They were wrong. Lancia Thema, Audi V8 Quattro. Bollox to the journos! __________________ "There will be no whitewash in the White House." Richard M Nixon. Speaking of liars, look at this website:- www.labour.org.uk

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sidicks Audi RS4 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tunbridge Wells, UK Posts: 3,301	The Audi is a great looking car, I am sure you won't be disappointed! Sidicks __________________ You can't polish a turd

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Mook -ookachoo! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 12,952	Welcome to Tyresmoke Barcaospre Mag reviews are all well and good, but they're always based on the subjective opinion of the journo driving the car. Drive one yourself and decide... But yes, a Porka would be a good option, but you'll need to splash out a bit more. __________________

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Barcaospre stranger Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Thanks for the welcome and replies guys. I like pragmatic mates! Will give you another sit rep once I have driven a demo.......feeling slightly better already

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John_Doe Audi RS4 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,130	Ignore the biased reviews, more often they come via brand devoted missbegottens who wouldnt know a good car from a barn door......personally, and seeing as you mentioned it I would go for a Porsche. __________________ Cover me in eggs and flour and bake me for 45 minutes....

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Merlot Subaru Impreza WRX Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On a B road Posts: 2,916	Well I've got a TT 3.2 Roadster with Magnetic Ride and its a delight - I prefer it to the Boxster S I used to have. Go for the TTS.

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deanos3 enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 'Ampshire Posts: 273	Have a look on the Drivers-Republic site, they have a video review from Chris Harris (currently one of the best motoring journalist's out there) on the TTS and he quite likes it! __________________ A white one, with 4 wheels My Flickr //Deanphoto