TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by bam_bam » Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:39 pm

So, since we're comparing apples to oranges, let's play a little game:

You're about to commence a Top Gear-esc style challenge, however, before the envelope is handed over and all is revealed. You have to chose between four cars parked in front of you.

On the left - B7 RS4 'loon
Center left - TTRS Cab (S-tronic or Manual)
Center right - B7 RS4 avant
On the right - TTRS coupe (S-tronic or Manual)

Which car do you snatch the keys for and jump into?

1. bam_bam - B7 RS4 avant
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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by HYFR » Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:06 pm

1. bam_bam - B7 RS4 avant
2. ___ - B7 RS 4 'Loon (in Imola Yellow)
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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by Boggle73 » Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:50 pm

I think mine is great, good fun but a little feminine.

Budget would only allow TTRS or RS3 and needed a better MPG than RS4, also wanted warranty.

Desire is totally individual and I preferred the TTRS over RS3.
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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by Boggle73 » Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:51 pm

___ wrote:1. bam_bam - B7 RS4 avant
2. ___ - B7 RS 4 'Loon (in Imola Yellow)
3.boggle - RS4 Saloon / Daytona, Milly, SS.
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Past - B7 RS4 Cabriolet - Silver - Resonated Valved Milltek
Past - TTRS - Suzuka Grey
Past - RS4 Cabriolet - Phantom Black

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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by sevy » Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:01 pm

___ wrote:The key differences dynamically between the TTRS and RS 3 are
- weight (TT is lighter)
- chassis (TT is part aluminium vs. A 20yr old A3 platform)
- quattro bias (A3 was far to FWD bias and chew'd my front tyres in 8k)
Cheers for clearing that up DK - I knew about the weight but certainly never realised the quattro bias was different between RS3 & TTRS... :shock:
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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by sevy » Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:09 pm

psg001 wrote:i've had the TT RS nearly 18 months now, having had the RS4 for just under 3 years. I loved my RS4, it was a terrific car, but they are completely different. using your criteria here are my opinions
Thanks for your opinions - it seems we're generally thinking along similar lines, although you managed to summarise it far more succinctly than I did! :D
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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by sevy » Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:15 pm

Not quite sure where you're going with this Bam but what the hell... :?

1. bam_bam - B7 RS4 avant
2. ___ - B7 RS 4 'Loon (in Imola Yellow)
3. boggle - RS4 Saloon / Daytona, Milly, SS.
4. sevy - B7 RS4 Avant
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2009 Sepang Blue TTRS Coupe
2006 Sprint Blue RS4 Saloon (B7) - Sold but not forgotten
2006 BMW 130i M Sport - Sold
1999 Imola Yellow S3 (Revo Stage 1 265 bhp) - Sold

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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by bam_bam » Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:03 pm

A method to my madness will become apparent soon enough, anyone else want to dip into the Top Gear challenge? It's kinda telling that there aren't any takers for a TTRS...
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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by PJC » Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:33 pm

sevy wrote:Not quite sure where you're going with this Bam but what the hell... :?

1. bam_bam - B7 RS4 avant
2. ___ - B7 RS 4 'Loon (in Imola Yellow)
3. boggle - RS4 Saloon / Daytona, Milly, SS.
4. sevy - B7 RS4 Avant
5.paulrs4 B7 RS4 Avant
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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by Boggle73 » Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:56 pm

I would say both Sevy, me and most others are happy with our purchases. The RS4 is a very tough act to keep up with.
Like you say though Bam, oranges and apples,

It would be great to hear that V8 + Milly on cold start in my garage again, it used to make my spine tingle ( and the neighbours windows shake ).
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Past - TTRS - Suzuka Grey
Past - RS4 Cabriolet - Phantom Black

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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by sevy » Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:21 pm

Boggle73 wrote:I would say both Sevy, me and most others are happy with our purchases. The RS4 is a very tough act to keep up with.
Agree with you on both counts there Jay. I posted the same review on the TT forum - as expected the majority of those who've commented like the TTRS and haven't questioned my comparison relative to the RS4, but then most of them probably haven't owned one. However, the couple of guys who have made the same move from RS4 to TTRS are clearly happy with their purchases, even if they may or may not prefer the RS4...
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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by sevy » Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:45 pm

bam_bam wrote:A method to my madness will become apparent soon enough, anyone else want to dip into the Top Gear challenge? It's kinda telling that there aren't any takers for a TTRS...
Not really, looking at who's joined the challenge so far. DK and yourself were always going to for the B7 in one form or another, and Paul as a current B7 Avant owner was always likely to go that way too. Boggle, whilst being a TTRS owner, has hinted that he still loves the RS4 so again no great surprise that he's opted for that here.

As for me, well I'm hedging my bets. These days, a Top Gear-esque challenge could be pretty much anything, so the sensible thing to do is go for the best all rounder, which as I said in my review (if practicality is a factor) is the RS4. If there had been a hint about the nature of the challenge and it was pointing towards 0-60 acceleration or bigger fuel range for example, then my choice may have been different. But with nothing yet revealed about the challenge, the RS4 has to be the choice as the best all rounder…

The average Top Gear challenge might for example be “You must transport a family of 4 in comfort to France, with 4 suitcases and their kitchen sink (literally)”…which is why I’ve plumped for the B7 Avant as the safe bet.
Or maybe “You must drive down a cobbled street at 30mph with Captain Slow in the passenger seat. The Captain is holding a full piping hot cup of his favourite Earl Grey tea, and the winner is the one that doesn’t scald the Captain’s genitals”…which the RS4 would win with the smoother ride. :wink:

So do we have to wait for another 5 people to sign up before we find out what the challenge is…assuming I've not already guessed right and it’s not the kitchen sink holiday or the scalded balls thing? :)
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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by PJC » Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:01 pm

I really like the TTRS Dk took me out in his, really quick and a great engine and gearbox.

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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by Timster » Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:35 pm

1. bam_bam - B7 RS4 avant
2. ___ - B7 RS 4 'Loon (in Imola Yellow)
3. boggle - RS4 Saloon / Daytona, Milltek, SS.
4. sevy - B7 RS4 Avant
5.paulrs4 B7 RS4 Avant
6. Timster B7 RS4 Avant... yup, I'd do it all over again.
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Re: TTRS ownership - 3 months in...

Post by HYFR » Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:41 pm

PaulRS4 wrote:I really like the TTRS Dk took me out in his, really quick and a great engine and gearbox.
We kicked its arse didn't we!

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