It depends, do you drive fast? Will you be tuning the car?

The TT is so light in coupe form that it does wheel spin a lot

I was hoping for a quattro but ended up settling for the colour, mileage and toys instead

2k more for it does sound a little pricey, maybe hold out if you're in no rush

 

It all comes down as the above poster says to how you drive and what you want the car for. My brother has a V8 M3 which has a 0-60 of 4.2 and much more bhp than my TTS but he reckons 90% of the year my TTS would destroy his from the lights because of the 4wd.

If you arent interested in spirited driving then i would go for the 2wd because it will offer you better MPG and lower costs if something goes wrong with the drive aspects of the car. It would probably be a bit more nimble too. However if you want to be able to put power down on the road in all conditions and really get the most from the motor then there is a limit to the grip a 2wd car will give you and you.

Ive used launch control on a wet road and not had a hint of traction loss and it is amazing how much more useable performance it gives you

 

Remember "Sod's Law" - "The more there is to go wrong, the more will go wrong." and then think "Haldex".

Rain is not a problem if you have decent tyres - all TTs have remarkable roadholding and, at the ragged edge, they all have some understeer. A Quattro will do better in snow (as long as you have winter tyres) - but that then depends on where you are in the UK - I'm in the South and we rarely have enough snow to worry about.

Are you going to be constantly driving the TT as if you had stolen it? If so - the Quattro might be for you. Or will you only drive it in a "spirited" way from time to time? The FWD is more than capable.

Personally, for the money, I would take the lower mileage one - 100,000 + on the clock seems to put some people off, whereas 95,000 doesn't seem so bad.

I looked at a few Quattros before buying a FWD but could not justify the added cost (and higher mileage for the money)... but then you pays your money and you takes your choice.

 

So far I've not had any issues with mine. £90 + for the Haldex oil change on interval which isn't that bad.

My previous car was an Alpina D3 rear wheel drive and the rear end used to kick out all the time and forget driving it in the snow, I walked. With the quartto there's a very satisfying feeling of a secure drive and when you accelerate out of a bend and it just holds and claws it's way out. It's also great in the snow.

Would I chose another fwd over two wheel? At the drop of a hat. [smiley=iloveyou.gif]

 

I wouldn't buy a TT unless it had quattro. It's the killer feature for me.

 

Buying an Audi without quattro is like buying a cadburys with no chocolate!

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I wouldn't buy a TT unless it had quattro. It's the killer feature for me.

+1

Buying an Audi without quattro is like buying a cadburys with no chocolate!
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:lol:

 

Buying an Audi without quattro is like buying a cadburys with no chocolate!

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Since when has Cadburys been chocolate...

 

Quattro? Only if it's a TT(R)S. Do it well or don't do it at all.

Down sides of Quattro: higher maintenance costs, lower MPG, less room to play when it comes to tyre wear (all tyres have to have roughly the same amount of thread with the same brand and model on all four corners)

I never missed Quattro. Winter tyres helped me through the snow and with mostly motorway miles, enhanced cornering capabilities go to waste.

 

the thing is if you buy a FWD car will you regret it later, ie when you see others that are quattro?

even on really icy mornings it just blasts and goes,very impressive, a FWD would stand no chance.

i live on a steep hill and over the years ive had to leave cars at the bottom in really bad conditions, its one of the reasons why i wanted 4WD

if you buy a FWD one and you love it you will also know it could be better

 

My contribution to another thread:
"I've had both, 2WD and Quattro. I found the 211PS 2WD car very lively (too lively?) at the front end. Especially so when giving it the beanz uphill, as the front end lightened that bit more. This is eliminated with the Quattro giving it a much more sure footed feel.
That said the lighter 2WD with the 211PS has remarkable torque and excellent fuel consumption considering the performance available.
At the end of the day it's what floats your boat.
Me? I'm happier with the Quattro accepting some loss of mpg. (Until it goes wrong, which it hasn't so far...)"

 

OP, lets face it, you already know the answer to your question you were just seeing if people could try and make you justify to yourself buying an inferior model. I wouldnt even buy a FWD TT for my mrs to use to and from work, the car is designed to be a quattro, its worth it!

 

OP, lets face it, you already know the answer to your question you were just seeing if people could try and make you justify to yourself buying an inferior model. I wouldnt even buy a FWD TT for my mrs to use to and from work, the car is designed to be a quattro, its worth it!

I think you're absolutely right. As others have said in that will I regret buying a FWD and knowing it could be better and so forth, I was just looking to justify buying the FWD when in reality, Quattro is what I want and should get.

Thanks for all the replies guys, a very good read and some very good points. I think I am done spamming the forum for now with my threads and hopefully my next one will be me showing what I got

Appreciate all the help and replies!

 

Really then I think you should start looking for a TTS. Quattro, more power nicer spec overall than a normal bread and butter TT.

 

After numerous times of buying cars because they were a bit cheaper to buy or run in favour of the one I want I would say don't do it, wait and buy the one you want.

 

I like the quattro, it really is nice off lights, in the wet, pulling out of junctions etc. Now days this seems to be one of the few ways you can enjoy a powerful car safely & without getting penalised for it.
Personally I wouldn't be without it however I have read that the 2wd TT feels light and lively so if you planning no mod etc and want to use it a toy summer car then the 2wd version may be a better option.

 

OP, lets face it, you already know the answer to your question you were just seeing if people could try and make you justify to yourself buying an inferior model. I wouldnt even buy a FWD TT for my mrs to use to and from work, the car is designed to be a quattro, its worth it!

Nothing at all wrong with the FWD. Great car.

What car does your mrs actually use to and from work then?

 

I like the quattro, it really is nice off lights, in the wet, pulling out of junctions etc. Now days this seems to be one of the few ways you can enjoy a powerful car safely & without getting penalised for it.

Totally agree with that!

I find myself approaching the lights really slowly hoping they go red so I can nail it when they go green.

 

For the twists and turns in the Alps, and wet and slick, the Quattro is perfect. Flat out on the autobahn and everyday driving, I don't really notice it.

 

Quattro every time for me...had both and wifey still has her fwd so I drive both on a regular basis. Personally I find the fwd variant a little frustrating do to loss of traction that I would not normally get or notice.

 

IMHO while Quattro is Audis signature in reality unless you have a S/RS version of an Audi there is no point. I wouldn't mind having it but remember I have had a Quattro TT previous to my current FWD TT so that tells you something ! If you look at the pros and cons of Quattro compared to a FWD TT it won't top trump FWD in fact the FWD TT would top trump a equivalent Quattro TT

 

Quattro for me. Didn't look at anything else. All my Audi's have been quattro's
Even if I'm no pushing it day to day, it's nice to know it's there should the mood take me :wink:

 

IMHO while Quattro is Audis signature in reality unless you have a S/RS version of an Audi there is no point. I wouldn't mind having it but remember I have had a Quattro TT previous to my current FWD TT so that tells you something ! If you look at the pros and cons of Quattro compared to a FWD TT it won't top trump FWD in fact the FWD TT would top trump a equivalent Quattro TT

Curious how you come to that assumption...wife has a fwd and I have the quattro and hands down the quattro proves it's worth. Unless you just pottle about the place in which case you might as well drive a smart car.

 

I REALLY need to know how a fwd trumps a quattro?
Unless you are going to state some service cost crap then thats this years most stupid comment so far.

Lets think wet roads, lights, corners ermmmm Im fresh out of ideas. in fact im going straight out to unplug that damn haldex.

 

Well if quicker off the mark on a dry straight road, and mpg are all you are after maybe the 2WD does trump the Quattro.