2019 Audi TT RS Test Drive

BlackZeda · 12-13-2019, 12:37 PM

So the time has come and I need to get a nice sporty daily driver that is AWD. My choices have come down to the BMW M240i xDrive, the Audi RS3 and Audi TTRS. I have test driven the M240i and RS3, but only the TT S up until yesterday.

The interior and looks of the thing are unbeatable, and it has significantly more room than the M240i. The 5 cylinder engine fills all the power gaps and significantly reduces the turbo lag felt in the TT S, while still wanting to precisely grip the pavement at all times. Getting to the speed limit is almost instantaneous from a start, and when you switch it to Comfort mode it turns into a luxury car. My broker is looking around for deals at the moment...

ZCanadian · 12-13-2019, 05:29 PM

Don't think this one compromises much - good choice.

Is there a reason you want to stay in the C segment?
I know you're not a fan, but consider taking an Alfa Giulia TI Sport Q4 for a spin before you sign the deal. Might not be for you, but you'll never know if you do not try. :-D

cv129 · 12-13-2019, 07:19 PM

Seen one in the wild, it certainly has to show and the go, good luck!

503.Zed · 12-13-2019, 07:34 PM

Solid choice! This past year at the Portland Auto Show I sat in one of these and actually really liked it. Like you point out, the interior is very nice and it also feels like a true driver car. No unnecessary buttons and what not inside, feels like you're in it just to drive. Would that black be the color you want to get it in?

Falconquey · 12-14-2019, 09:09 AM

That's a great looking Audi! I don't see many of those up here... Perhaps I should make my way down to Portland more often.

BlackZeda · 12-14-2019, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCanadian

Don't think this one compromises much - good choice.

Is there a reason you want to stay in the C segment?
I know you're not a fan, but consider taking an Alfa Giulia TI Sport Q4 for a spin before you sign the deal. Might not be for you, but you'll never know if you do not try. :-D

Beautiful car, but my dislike for sedans is very strong. Some day when I have responsibilities I may just consider it. The R3 is quite a performer, but I can't get over the extra doors.

BlackZeda · 12-14-2019, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 503.Zed

Solid choice! This past year at the Portland Auto Show I sat in one of these and actually really liked it. Like you point out, the interior is very nice and it also feels like a true driver car. No unnecessary buttons and what not inside, feels like you're in it just to drive. Would that black be the color you want to get it in?

I love how you can switch the drive modes without even moving your hands on the steering wheel. And that steering wheel is something else. Feels and sounds like a race car hot hatch.

Hopefully I can find one in the Daytona Gray, but if the price is right I wouldn't be opposed to black.

My biggest conundrum is deciding between the mag ride or the RS fixed suspension. Since this is a daily driver I am leaning towards the mag ride, but for the long term the fixed suspension may be the way to go. I love how the ride becomes all sophisticated when you switch it to comfort mode, which you lose most of that with the fixed suspension.

BlackZeda · 12-14-2019, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Falconquey

That's a great looking Audi! I don't see many of those up here... Perhaps I should make my way down to Portland more often.

Even in Colorado where Audis are extremely popular you hardly ever see a TT RS, and when I do I definitely take notice. The 3rd generation are definitely sharp!

ZCanadian · 12-15-2019, 11:01 AM

Yeah, I think that you are onto a winner here!

Let us know how the story ends and how you spec it.
Keenly interested.

danegrey · 12-15-2019, 03:16 PM

looks nice and sexy, have fun with it if that is your choice

BlackZeda · 12-18-2019, 12:23 PM

My broker was able to get a surprisingly good end-of-the-year deal, and while still expensive it looks like everything is a go to get this particular black one that I test drove. Black wasn't my first choice, but it would be a very close second and especially after seeing that they went black-on-black with the accents. I am having them throw on a clear bra and window tint so I should be driving it by the weekend.

Unfortunately I can't justify keeping the Z at this point. I am actually getting very sad and sentimental, but of course it isn't dying, and hopefully it will give a lot of joy to its new owner.

Stay tuned for some reviewing!

Zingston · 12-18-2019, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

My broker was able to get a surprisingly good end-of-the-year deal, and while still expensive it looks like everything is a go to get this particular black one that I test drove. Black wasn't my first choice, but it would be a very close second and especially after seeing that they went black-on-black with the accents. I am having them throw on a clear bra and window tint so I should be driving it by the weekend.

Unfortunately I can't justify keeping the Z at this point. I am actually getting very sad and sentimental, but of course it isn't dying, and hopefully it will give a lot of joy to its new owner.

Stay tuned for some reviewing!

Black don't crack! LOL! The black is great looking. Enjoy!!!

ZCanadian · 12-18-2019, 05:31 PM

Hmm, black.
Yum, but ....
Dear Santa, bring me this: Modesta Nanocoating

:-D

cossie1600 · 12-20-2019, 03:24 AM

Nice ride, that's my wife's dream car. I think it will be hard to find a deal on it

FL 4Motion · 12-23-2019, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

My broker was able to get a surprisingly good end-of-the-year deal, and while still expensive it looks like everything is a go to get this particular black one that I test drove. Black wasn't my first choice, but it would be a very close second and especially after seeing that they went black-on-black with the accents. I am having them throw on a clear bra and window tint so I should be driving it by the weekend.

Unfortunately I can't justify keeping the Z at this point. I am actually getting very sad and sentimental, but of course it isn't dying, and hopefully it will give a lot of joy to its new owner.

Stay tuned for some reviewing!

Congrats, wife and I wanted Daytona gray as well but we went with glacier white metallic since it was there and we got a good deal. (And we like white sports cars).

You will love this car, it’s awesome. I don’t regret the mag ride, but it is easier to mod the fixed suspension.

Enjoy your new tt rs.

12-13-2019, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	2019 Audi TT RS Test Drive So the time has come and I need to get a nice sporty daily driver that is AWD. My choices have come down to the BMW M240i xDrive, the Audi RS3 and Audi TTRS. I have test driven the M240i and RS3, but only the TT S up until yesterday. The interior and looks of the thing are unbeatable, and it has significantly more room than the M240i. The 5 cylinder engine fills all the power gaps and significantly reduces the turbo lag felt in the TT S, while still wanting to precisely grip the pavement at all times. Getting to the speed limit is almost instantaneous from a start, and when you switch it to Comfort mode it turns into a luxury car. My broker is looking around for deals at the moment... zero, FL 4Motion, DLSTR and 7 others like this.

12-13-2019, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,061 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60273	Don't think this one compromises much - good choice. Is there a reason you want to stay in the C segment? I know you're not a fan, but consider taking an Alfa Giulia TI Sport Q4 for a spin before you sign the deal. Might not be for you, but you'll never know if you do not try. :-D BlackZeda, Hotrodz and Zingston like this.

12-13-2019, 07:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,236 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Seen one in the wild, it certainly has to show and the go, good luck! BlackZeda and Zingston like this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

12-13-2019, 07:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
503.Zed Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 278 Drives: 18 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 214756	Solid choice! This past year at the Portland Auto Show I sat in one of these and actually really liked it. Like you point out, the interior is very nice and it also feels like a true driver car. No unnecessary buttons and what not inside, feels like you're in it just to drive. Would that black be the color you want to get it in? BlackZeda, Hotrodz, ZCanadian and 1 others like this.

12-14-2019, 09:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Falconquey Track Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: PacNW Posts: 563 Drives: Bitchin' 15 Z Rep Power: 2246925	That's a great looking Audi! I don't see many of those up here... Perhaps I should make my way down to Portland more often. BlackZeda, Hotrodz and Zingston like this.

12-15-2019, 11:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,061 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60273	Yeah, I think that you are onto a winner here! Let us know how the story ends and how you spec it. Keenly interested. BlackZeda likes this.

12-15-2019, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	looks nice and sexy, have fun with it if that is your choice BlackZeda likes this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

12-18-2019, 12:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	My broker was able to get a surprisingly good end-of-the-year deal, and while still expensive it looks like everything is a go to get this particular black one that I test drove. Black wasn't my first choice, but it would be a very close second and especially after seeing that they went black-on-black with the accents. I am having them throw on a clear bra and window tint so I should be driving it by the weekend. Unfortunately I can't justify keeping the Z at this point. I am actually getting very sad and sentimental, but of course it isn't dying, and hopefully it will give a lot of joy to its new owner. Stay tuned for some reviewing! FL 4Motion, DLSTR, Hotrodz and 4 others like this.

12-18-2019, 05:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,061 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60273	Hmm, black. Yum, but .... Dear Santa, bring me this: Modesta Nanocoating :-D BlackZeda likes this.

12-20-2019, 03:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Nice ride, that's my wife's dream car. I think it will be hard to find a deal on it BlackZeda likes this.

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