Dave Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 The TT of joy has arrived.. and it is superb.. I have had two days of driving now and I absolute love it ... more so than the RS.. not wanting to upset anyone, but maybe it is because I wasn't expecting as much. The whole package is outstanding. The 3.2 V6 revs beautifully with a fantastic noise from low down to a great rasp at high revs. The steering rack has been improved on in the 3.2 version and it certainly shows. The steering feel and weight is spot on. The TT is far more 'chuckable' than the RS.. obviously this is down to weight considerations, and being in Cornwall it is more of a sensible choice. Round the twisty lanes it is just stunning.. what with the way the gearbox drops cogs.. you just have to laugh out loud BUT.. the thing that really get you is the DSG.. I cannot even begin to tell you how impressive the gearbox is. It takes a little bit of getting used to and then.. well.. hell.. you're off. On full accleration you can stay in the top power band easily.. no lurch as you change gear.. just full on power. .. and the downchanges for fast corners are amazing.. blips the throttle so it stays smooth and progressive. One point I will add that I have noticed is the difference between Torsion and Haldex. Both my previous Audi's (4.2 V8 S6 Saloon and the RS6 Avant)have been Torsion.. permenant 4 wheel drive. I never lost traction or felt a wheel spin except under massive provication. The Haldex is different.. boot the throtle and it feel like you get minor slip before the systems come into play.. doesn't feel quite so sure footed as the torsion... be interested in others opinions. I will get some photo's up as soon as possible.. love the colour.. Glacial Blue with silver leather.. I'm now a TT fan.. used to think they were all looks, but now I've driven one for a few days I can see why people love them so much.. looks like the wife will be without her car for a little while longer Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Finally! Thats great news. Is there any running-in period? Post some pics when you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Wicked review Dave I`ve turned to the darkside and ordered a VW I got fed up of waiting for a RS3 and now that quattro GmbH are going to start the new RS4 early next year the possibilites of a RS3 anytime soon are unlikely..... i wanted something more rarer than my S3 but with more power and doors...... Im happy with my choice eventhough is not a Audi..... just means i wont be paying Audi service rates for awhile.... Hope you enjoy your TT. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 YEAH, finally! Congratulations Dave! I can believe how much fun it must be, esp. with the DSG (I'm anxious to test it myself). The haldex/quattro thing sounds locical, but it might be a getting used to as well, no? Have fun now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Yes.. agree with you about the RS3.. I have asked my dealer to keep me informed but they arn't holding out much hope!! There is a small running in period for the TT, but I like to give it a few revs.. you're very unlikley to damage the engine and it stops it cokeing up.. don't want a lazy engine .. saying that I do give it long warm up and cool down periods and at the moment I won't run it at full revs to too long a period. Riz.. nice choice of car mate!!.. absolutly makes sense.. why by a A3 3.2 when by all accounts the R32 is a better and more reasonabley priced motor!! Can you get it with DGS, because I would whole heartedly reccomend it cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 No DSG in the UK for the R32`s which i think is a bad choice by VW but your right on all other account.. the R32 is alot of car for little money compared to the A3 3.2 A3 3.2 is more of a motorway cruiser and doesnt like to be rushed, its been reviewd and been said that the R32 is a much sportier car eventhough is 10ps less than the Audi A3. The sound is amazing.... ive not had a big engined car as this is my first..... V6 rocks! so smooth compared to my S3. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Glad to here it got to your drive in the end (and it is better than you hoped). So what next then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 [ QUOTE ] So what next then?? [/ QUOTE ] Intertesting question.. I would like to stay with the brand.. possibly RS4, but I love the look of the Audi Le-Mans quattro concept... I feel that Audi are in a bit of a lull at the moment and I am expecting better things from the so called 'sporting' brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 I'm glad you happy Dave. After the RS6 I thought you may be disappointed but having read your review I'm pleased to see it exceeded your expectations. Now get off this forum and go and cut someones hair, you homo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 I thought he'd got a coupe not a roadster - i hadnt realised that was a hairdressers car as well - I thought that was merely for the customers so as not to mess their perms up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 [ QUOTE ] Now get off this forum and go and cut someones hair, you homo!! [/ QUOTE ] You could cut each others hair! (If you need any tips I used to be an erm... TT owner (twice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadW Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 [ QUOTE ] Now get off this forum and go and cut someones hair, you homo!! [/ QUOTE ] Seriously though after the wait I am glad you like the TT Dave, must admit I've had more fun in mine so far than in the A3 I had, especially when buring them all off on roundabouts.... in the wet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 [ QUOTE ] Now get off this forum and go and cut someones hair, you homo!! [/ QUOTE ] Are you implying that the TT is a gay hairdressers car??? Maybe true.. but not the 3.2V6 .. that is a real mans car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 A real man's car with only 248bhp? Are you sure ? Surely you need something around 265bhp. p.s SK - Please tell the world that coupe drivers are not hairdressers as I still get a load of grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Nice one Dave, sounds fantastic!! Nuffink like a brand new car to put a smile on your face... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Well done Dave and 10 outa 10 for patience. Sounds and feels like you got yourself a nice new motor, Many Happy motoring returns mate. I'm taking out the 3.2 DSG TT and the A3 3.2 manual out on saturday 'back to back' so it will be good to compare. Are you bringing the beast up to Norwich per chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Unfortunatly not mate.. there isn't room for the family and santa's sacks So it'll be the zaferia I'm afraid.. 1.8 litres of pure shite.. but your more than welcome to come over for a drive All the best Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooby Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 Just thought I'd add my 2pence wearth,I'm bo expert, but I've drove the TT3.2DSG and then the A3 £.2 manuel, I did not like the maunel box it was very notchety and the clutch had a feirce bit no it, vey hard to drive moothly and just let the car down I thought. as to the DSG I thought I'd hate it but I love it its great, qwik and mot of important fun , only prob I felt is that if you use the lever not the paddels (I dont like paddles) if you go to change up some tis the car beet you yo it but your hand moving and you change up as well. As to the Torsen Vs helix Quattro I aslo can feel a difference and think I prfere the Torsen diff, though I dont think it make the car any less in the handeling stake or less sure footed as I found My A4 Tsport Q wouls loss grip on all four weels simulaiouly and therfore slid but the TT seemed less inclined to do this and therfore cornered beetter this may have been due to it being ;ess havey though! All in all I thought the TT 3.2 DSG was great to drive and sounded fantastic even better than te M3 I drove though of cause the M3 was much qwiker. Skooby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazmondo Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Hope you dont drive, your TT the same way as your little van, were going to have to give you a new surname like "schumacker". Take it easy mate Theres alot of dumb kevs in town who dont appreciate nice cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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