Article Comments - 2008 Audi TT Roadster First Drive

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#1 of 15 Article Comments: 2008 Audi TT Roadster First Drive by KarenS HOST Dec 18, 2006 (1:21 pm)
Check out our 2008 TT first drive and tell us what you think. First Drive: 2008 Audi TT Roadster Replies to this message: blue330xi (Dec 18, 2006 6:57 pm) byronwalter (Dec 19, 2006 12:19 pm) audiguyinnc (Mar 07, 2007 3:47 pm) allhorizon (Mar 24, 2007 12:03 am)
#2 of 15 Re: Article Comments: 2008 Audi TT Roadster First Drive [KarenS] by blue330xi Dec 18, 2006 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Dec 18, 2006 1:21 pm) By looking at the pictures on the audiusa.com site I can see the engine is tranverse mount like the A3 not longitudinal like the A4. What this says to me is that rather then quattro based on the torsen center differential, they likely used the Haldex system. Of course I could be wrong and they may have made a new power take off unit, but I doubt it. While Haldex may be loved by VW, Volvo, and Ford, most drivers dont like the FWD to AWD clutch pack based system as it initaly understeers and is not a true full time AWD like say the system on the S4. If im wrong sorry all in advance, but I think this is Haldex. There is a reason most Volvo's are not considered performance cars dispite some with high HP.... Replies to this message: byronwalter (Dec 19, 2006 12:19 pm) audiguyinnc (Mar 07, 2007 3:47 pm) allhorizon (Mar 24, 2007 12:03 am)
#3 of 15 Re: Article Comments: 2008 Audi TT Roadster First Drive [blue330xi] by byronwalter Dec 19, 2006 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: blue330xi (Dec 18, 2006 6:57 pm) You would be correct about the TT 3.2 having a Haldex system. But interestingly, the two liter fwd variant seems to be the preferred model... at least based on the reviews that I've read so far. And that one is way less expensive and capable of very good gas mileage. But unfortunately, that model only comes to NA with the S-tronic transmission. Byron Replies to this message: audiguyinnc (Mar 07, 2007 3:47 pm)
#4 of 15 pic comments by 70ss454_man Dec 25, 2006 (11:28 pm)
i really, really think that the inside if this new Audi looks alot like a BMW's interior Replies to this message: byronwalter (Dec 27, 2006 11:40 am)
#5 of 15 Re: pic comments [70ss454_man] by byronwalter Dec 27, 2006 (11:40 am)
Replying to: 70ss454_man (Dec 25, 2006 11:28 pm) "i really, really think that the inside if this new Audi looks alot like a BMW's interior " Interesting... I think that it looks like an Audi interior. But that's just from pictures of the new TT. I've been in a few of the new three series BMWs (including the 335i) and they seem pretty BMWish to me. Byron
#6 of 15 Re: Article Comments: 2008 Audi TT Roadster First Drive [byronwalter] by audiguyinnc Mar 07, 2007 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: byronwalter (Dec 19, 2006 12:19 pm) You really have to drive this vehicle before ruling out the S-tronic. This system is far more capable of the performance aspects that everyone thinks it doesn't have because it is an automatic. And now for 2008 we have launch control, magnetic ride, and we are using an Space Frame for the TT. This is the same frame that we use on the A8L. 40% more rigid then steel and weighs 48% less then a steel body would.
#7 of 15 Re: Article Comments: 2008 Audi TT Roadster First Drive [blue330xi] by allhorizon Mar 24, 2007 (12:03 am)
Replying to: blue330xi (Dec 18, 2006 6:57 pm) By looking at the pictures on the audiusa.com site I can see the engine is tranverse mount like the A3 not longitudinal like the A4. What this says to me is that rather then quattro based on the torsen center differential, they likely used the Haldex system. Of course I could be wrong and they may have made a new power take off unit, but I doubt it. While Haldex may be loved by VW, Volvo, and Ford, most drivers dont like the FWD to AWD clutch pack based system as it initaly understeers and is not a true full time AWD... Yes, like the previous generation, it is Haldex. However, I strongly disagree with your statements that "most drivers don't like it" or that it initially understeers. The R32 and A3 are also Haldex based and do just fine with a halfway competent driver. With Haldex, the main difference to Torsen under 90% of driving is that you have to commit during the curve, you can't waffle. It will react a bit more strongly to gas input changes --- which you can also use to your advantage (inducing a slight lift-throttle oversteer). It will not understeer initially, but at the limit if you don't drive it correctly - like most cars. And then, under extreme slippery driving conditions, Haldex can basically lock the center diff and will (then) always be superior to TorSen. BTW, "quattro" is a marketing expression that encompasses both systems.
#8 of 15 engine, tranny, & overall reliability by mrhupmobile Apr 02, 2007 (5:53 pm)
Wife very interested in this car. How reliable is the engine, tranny(auto), and entire car in general? As good as the Lexus??? Thanks in advance for your honest replies. Bob H.
#9 of 15 Thumbs up for the Audi TT 2.0 Roadster by floridacarwiz May 01, 2007 (1:02 am)
I drove two cars this weekend; a 2001 Aston Matin V12 Volante and a 2008 Audi TT 2.0 Turbo. Whereas the Aston was very slow to respond to both steering and throttle inputs... it took 1.5 seconds for the car to realize that the accelerator was floored... the one-third sized Audi engine and S-Tronic tranny in the sport mode was super responsive and the automobile was very fast. The Aston had 24,000+ miles on it and was in pretty good shape... asking price $70,000. The TT had 16 miles on it and the way I want it configured it will be in the $43,000 range. I thought hard about both cars, but I am going to go with the TT. It just did everything and felt so right. I plan on enhancing the performance of the TT, and feel that close to 300HP is not out of the question. I'll keep the forum posted on my progress. Replies to this message: billymay (May 03, 2007 12:04 pm) floridacarwiz (May 04, 2007 5:08 pm) rjlaero (May 09, 2007 1:53 pm)
#10 of 15 Re: Thumbs up for the Audi TT 2.0 Roadster [floridacarwiz] by billymay May 03, 2007 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: floridacarwiz (May 01, 2007 1:02 am) This is a bizarre comparison. V12 Aston Martin or four cylinder Audi? Hmmm. Wonder how the Ferrari 575 would compare... Question for audiguy: Is Audi serious that I have to spring for the $1950 nav system in order to get an iPod connection?!! I thought the 2.0T pricing was extremely attractive, but two grand so I can plug my iPod in? Someone's smoking something over in Ingolstadt. Replies to this message: floridacarwiz (May 04, 2007 5:08 pm) rjlaero (May 09, 2007 1:53 pm)