http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/ Autoblog Comments for Spy Shots: Audi TT-S Coupe and Cabrio http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/
..but this German obsession with uber and uber-uber and uber-uber-RS versions of *every* *car* *in* *a* *lineup* is crazy.

It's why I'd never buy this, a 911 Turbo, an AMG anything, or an M.

If I am going to spend major bucks on a car it can't look exaclty like a car half its price.

This TT will look nearly identical to the base model (which is pretty great, BTW) and call me shallow, but that makes for a waste of money.

"Nice TT... my dental hygienist has one just like it."

"well, actually, this is the RS version with 350 horsepower, AWD, and costs twice as much."

"ugh huh... I like the color."

Lucas.
]]>Oct 17th 2007 2:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/Oct 17th 2007 3:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/Oct 17th 2007 3:06PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/Oct 17th 2007 3:22PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/see you as someone "out of their league."

Is this a frequent problem for you? Sorry, I just can't relate.]]>Oct 17th 2007 3:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/Oct 17th 2007 3:04PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/
If "a lot" of people felt that way M3s, RS4s, and C55 AMGs would out sell their diminutive siblings.

This will be a $50K car (the RS). I bet a large majority of people with $50K to spend on a two seat sport car would go for something more garish over this. Say a Cayman, Corvette, a similar.

Lucas.

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Also, they picked an excellent choice of power if you ask me -- way better than the 3.2L that they use often. That motor rocks in its base form, so seeing it approach 300 hp stock is exciting to say the least.]]>Oct 17th 2007 3:22PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/
Anyway, what about SLK AMGs? I never see chicks in them.]]>Oct 17th 2007 3:28PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/
I say blah to that. I find it kind of ridiculous that in VAG's lineup, the next-best sports car after the RS4 is the R32 -- I really don't think any of the S cars truly qualify for "sports car" status. They are fast, yes, but they are also all messy handlers because of their emphasis on comfort.

I have to agree that I don't see many women driving SLK AMGs, but ironically enough, a large portion of the other AMGs I see are piloted by women.]]>Oct 17th 2007 5:19PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/Oct 17th 2007 3:57PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/
Quick correction: It should read TFSI.]]>Oct 17th 2007 7:19PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/Oct 17th 2007 11:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/Oct 18th 2007 2:35AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/
one example
Nürburgring
TT 2.0l FWD 8:40min
R32 (Mk V) 8:49min
GTi (Mk V) 8:53min

the different between them is huge... the price different between them in Germany is minimal .. here is the R32 more expansive as a TT basic.. and a GTI is only little bit cheaper as a TT ]]>Oct 18th 2007 8:23AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/
In the UK base model 2.0 TFSI roadster is around £28k ($56,000) and the 3.2 V6 around £32k($64,000)

TT-S rumoured to start at £33,000--$66,000 !!!

Do our gov. rip us off or what ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]>Jan 6th 2008 4:14PM