Audi: Anyone drive the 250hp V6 TT?

"b22r" <com> wrote in message
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Hi Geek :-)

I've got the 225 TTC - great car.

If you're really interested in the V6 take a look at some of the reports on
the UK TT Forum (web address below) - it includes some from the US as well.
Apologies for some of the recent threads though - it's obviously a boring
time of year :-)


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Waht do you own?

Jens

"Jens" <dk> wrote in message
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(Answering on Mole's behalf) a 225 TTC [coupe], IIRC.

Me, I have a [chipped] 270 TTR [Roadster].

Haven't tried the V6 personally, though. Perhaps worth considering as an
alternative if you like fully manual gearboxes ;o)

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Hairy One Kenobi

Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this opinion do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the highly-opinionated person expressing the opinion
in the first place. So there!

Picked up my brand new V6 TT roadster on Christmas Eve, a long-overdue
present for 2003 and probably every other Christmas in my life.

Worth it!

The car is an absolute delight -- quickest, direct response, a ton of
horsepower from way down low (torque peak starts under 3000!), of course no
turbo lag, and the DSG is a hoot! Many variations on shifting. Here on the
freeways of Southern California I use D, unless there's a bit of a break.
Then bang! into DSG mode, knock it down a few gears, and I'm past offending
fast-laners before they know it. On the hills and curves of the Santa Monica
Mountains, it's tight, taut and speaks to you all the way.

And of course, thanks in part to the bright yellow paint, I'm a hero to any
gas station attendants I encounter.

I haven't driven either of the 4-cylinder versions of the TT but my
Boxster-owning friend has. Maybe next week I'll have him try this out and
give a quick comparison. If I can slow down enough to let him in, that is.


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"b22r" <com> wrote in message
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Hey Jens,

I owned a 2001 180hp FWD Roadster (w/baseball optic interior). Got rid of it
recently and picked up a 2001 Mercedes SLK320. Bought the SLK for a few
reasons....it only had 2,100 miles and the price was great. Also, it is a
hard top convertable (no garage) and holds up much better on the roads of
Boston than the TT did (the TT is a bit fragile). Loved the TT, great car
and great comfort but feel that I traded in a sporty car for a sports car.

I think that the TT now comes out as a V6/250hp is really cool. I look
forward to driving one but really don't want to have another one given where
I'm living now. Also, the SLK 320 (6 sprred) is AMAZING.

Cheers,

Geekapoo

"Jens" <dk> wrote in message
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>Loved the TT, great car 

The SLK is a sports car? The 230 I drove wasn't impressive at all. It's slower
than a 180TT, lacks the Quattro traction and didn't have the TT's direct
feeling from the steering. The 320 is overpriced, and still lacks the
performance of the TT 225.The AMG version is the only one that could approach
being a sports car, but a chipped 225 TT is more interesting.

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Out of interest, what broke? (Roads in Berkshire, UK, also leave a little to
be desired - as the holed sump on by Westfield would testify)

(Won't comment on the SLK, except that it appears to be slower in a straight
line, and slower around the bends. Certainly a good time for bargains at the
moment if you like the trick roof etc., given that it's being replaced..)

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Hairy One Kenobi

Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this opinion do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the highly-opinionated person expressing the opinion
in the first place. So there!

Yes, the SLK is definitely a sports car....not the SLK 230....I agree with
you there. I drove a few SLK230s and thought the TT sized up quite well and
there was no reason to consider the 230. The SLK320? IMHO, it drives nicer
than the TT 225hp.....love the 215hp V6 of the Mercedes. Yes, one can get a
faster car but for me, the feel of the mercedes is what sold me...with the
top down i love the roar of the V6, with the hard top up, I love that it
converts to an elegant quiet 2 door. Re Quattro.....does not enter the
picture as I did not and do not want it. already own an A4. Also, at least
as relates to the TT I do not/did not want to take the hit re trunk space. I
owned a 180hp TT but have driven a few 225hp TTs....the SLK 320 has both
beat....but methinks the 250hp V6 TT would be one hell of a rad driving car.

Re Hairy OK's question.....luckily I never damabed the TT on the Boston
roads. I did however always have to look carefully at the condition of the
road (holes, rises, etc) and be very concerned about damaging the TT, less
so with the Mercedes.

Two things the TT has over the Mercedes....the TT stereo (awesome!) and the
seats (better comfort). The so called 'trick roof" of the Mercedes?
Dudues....that roof is AWESOME!!!!!!!!

Geekapoo

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