Audi TT

[Des]

Styria, Michel and others who are interested in my adventures......

I have had the TT now a few weeks, its an Ice Silver TT, with already 2,145k's on the clock.

I have been firstly very impressed with the customer service I have received from my local Audi/VW dealership, they have looked after me perfectly.

Regarding the TT, I love it, for a small car it is unusual for me to like it, I'm a large sized person and I fit well into the car with ample headroom. The TT handles so well, get it on a tight bit of road and you feel like a pro driving it. There is so much grip, turn in, you feel the front dig in and hold to the road, it is an easy car for someone who isn't a pro driver to drive well, it doesn't feel like it is going to throw you off the road.

It is also nice to own something that is a bit rare and exclusive, for a while there was no Audi dealership here so they are uncommon to see on the road.

I really have no complaints, it is very easy to speed and be an idiot, can't really blame the car for that though can I?

A W116 may be a while off yet, I would enjoy owning another one, although the dream of another Bentley or a RR is very strong.

Impulse buying is a killer, if or when I go down this road again I would hopefully this time listen to the advice of people like Michel who I understand waited and looked for a long time for the right example.


Kind Regards
Des

 

[Michel]

Nice to know you're having fun with the TT Des.

We've missed your posts and I certainly hope you'll be around here and I look forward to seeing you in April.

You never know, we might go for a drive in the Queen of Sheba

 

[Des]

Dear Michel

My only real disappointment, which that is what it really is, rather than a complaint is the interior, they just don't make interior cabins like they used to. That is really my big "let down" with most cars, I want the interior to be as graceful as the exterior, it should be wood paneled like a gentleman club, like a cigar lounge, like a RR, maybe that is where my true aspirations lay?


I am sure we would be all interested to hear more about your lovely RR, apart from your test vehicles for work do you use this as your daily driver?

 

[Mercules]

Enough about RRs - did you get the Audi TT turbo or V6?

I really like the new ones - big improvement over earlier models

 

[Des]

Enough about RRs - did you get the Audi TT turbo or V6?

I really like the new ones - big improvement over earlier models

I have the 3.2 quattro 184(250) kW(PS) S tronic model

 

[Mercules]

Awesome - I have played around with an R32 Golf that has the same drivetrain - have seen one lapping Wakefield very quickly... behave yourself!

 

[Michel]

Enough about RRs -

You're just jealous Cam

 

[Michel]

My only real disappointment, which that is what it really is, rather than a complaint is the interior, they just don't make interior cabins like they used to. That is really my big "let down" with most cars, I want the interior to be as graceful as the exterior, it should be wood paneled like a gentleman club, like a cigar lounge, like a RR, maybe that is where my true aspirations lay?

No manufacturer other than RR and Bentley (to an extend) still fit genuine timbers in their vehicles (ahh sorry I forgot the Maybach. BTW, no sales of Maybachs in 2007 in Australia )

I am sure we would be all interested to hear more about your lovely RR, apart from your test vehicles for work do you use this as your daily driver?

I don't drive the Spur everyday.... but I endeavouir at least once or twice a week for a longer drive... Remember I only live 5-10 minutes from work.

 

[Des]

Do Maybach have their own showrooms or do you buy them through your MB dealership?

I notice there is 2 on carsales at the moment,

 

[BenzBoy]

Maybach will open a new dedicated section of MBS when MBS moves to new premises in late 2008 or early 2009. There will also be a dedicated Smart area. In fact, the whole concept will raise the profile of Mercedes-Benz in Sydney to a new level.
Regards,
BenzBoy