Hi

The Black Edition is indeed an upgrade on the S Line.

You get 19" multi spoke anthracite wheels, privacy glass, BOSE, and black accents ( grill surround etc).

Not sure about the petrol Quattro BE being available

 

Hi Gas TT - thanks for the reply.

Yes I've seen a couple of Quattro Black Editions so they do exist. I guess my question was really this - is there such thing as an S-Line Black Edition? (i.e. you'd get the toys from both editions thrown in).

 

You can get a Quattro black edition, the Quattro 2.0 is quite rare but they do exist, just make sure they aren't priced higher than a tts which is a higher model again. You could also consider the amplified edition, which looks good and is a sort of end of line upgrade on a black edition.

As with any TT just check what options the car actually has as there is a lot of low spec cars out there, things like Bluetooth were options. Even with black editions they can still be low spec, although they have the options that Gas TT has mentioned above things like heated seats might not be included. You can get some high spec s line's it really is just down to what the first owner paid for.

The Quattro 2.0 is a fast car, it's what I wanted but when I was looking they were few and far between and the one's that were for sale were dearer than a tts which just didn't make sense. That said I have noticed more of them available at reasonable prices in the used market now.

edit just seen your other message when I had sent my reply, you get a s line then after they had been out a few years they offered the black edition which was just a way for them to package certain upgrades together at a reasonable cost. Cant recall the figure but say it was £1000 more than the s line, you got the s line spec, seats, steering wheel, lowered suspension etc then you got the black edition refinement, bigger titanium alloys, privacy glass etc. They are technically called black editions rather than s line black editions, they still have the s line logo on the seats.

 

Here you go mate:

S-line Package From MY08 - NOW (all models excepts TTS)
18 x 9J '5-spoke design' alloy wheels with 245/40R18 tyres
S line Sports suspension
S line embossed front Sports seats. Fine Nappa leather (6-cylinder models); leather/Alcantara (4-cylinder models)
3-spoke S line multi-function leather steering wheel
Black headlining
Short-shift manual gearbox (Manual Only)
Matt-brushed aluminium inlays
Door sill trims with S line badge
S line plates and aluminium loading strip for the boot
Chrome plated tailpipe (for 4-cylinder models)
Centrally integrated bar on the lower side of the front bumper and diffuser insert on the rear bumper (platinum grey)
S line design front and rear bumpers, side grilles and diffusers

Black Edition (£1250 extra over Sline) additional features to S-line From MY12 - NOW
19 x 9J '7 twin-spoke titanium look' design alloy wheels
Symphony radio
Bluetooth interface
BOSE Surround Sound system
Black styling package - radiator grille-frame in highly polished black, with radiator grille and number plate holder in matt black. Also includes matt black fog light surrounds and door handles in body colour
Privacy glass

 

Thanks bhoy78 that's just the answer I was hoping for!

I'm quite keen on the quattro s-tronic. The only concern I would have over the 2WD version is the perceived increased wear on the rear tyres, but seeing as it's not true 'all wheel drive' I'm guessing that there isn't significant additional wear on the rears over the fronts.

Currently drive a Mk.5 Golf GTi. Had it for 7-8 years and it has never let me down. Great car. I was going to buy a Mk 7 but the residual prices on them are still quite high. Saw the TT and was pleasantly surprised to see them a bit cheaper.

Regards,
Neil

 

The black editions do look good, I would go for the Quattro version if you can but again just make sure your not paying the same price as a tts or go for one of them instead. If your going for the s tronic just make sure you get a pro longed test drive as any faults don't tend to show up till the car's heated up, aim for at least 20 mins and make sure its ok at low speeds, watch for jerking things like that. Not saying they all have faults just advising you to read up and make sure you know what your looking for.

Good luck

 

Ok thanks for the invaluable advice, especially about the gearbox!

 

Here you go mate:

S-line Package From MY08 - NOW (all models excepts TTS)
Black headlining

Just curious - what colour is a standard headlining then? My car has a curious mix of s-line features, but is just a standard car. Does have Black headlining though, which I thought was normal spec.

 

I think the headliner colour choice was black, grey or beige. Most of the seat combination's came with a black headliner. Although I think you could spec the grey headliner with black seats if you wanted to.

On the RS you could spec an alcantara headliner which I think was very expensive and quite rare.

 

I also wanted to ask this question, thanks for the details bhoy78.

I'm on the hunt for my first TT - looking for 2.0TFSI s-tronic coupe or convertible - and am really worried about the gearbox, almost thinking it isn't worth it.

 

I also wanted to ask this question, thanks for the details bhoy78.

I'm on the hunt for my first TT - looking for 2.0TFSI s-tronic coupe or convertible - and am really worried about the gearbox, almost thinking it isn't worth it.

To be honest with you mate when I first looked into a TT I wanted a s tronic, I drove one, a v6 absolutely loved it. I wasn't so interested in sticking it in drive, rather I wanted to use the flappy paddles, which were great and very responsive.

I then spent ages reading up on TT's here and elsewhere and reading about the faults that can occur with the s tronic I let it put me off and I went for a manual. Do I regret that choice? the answer is sometimes. I just feel the paddles offer something different and add to the sportiness of the car.

What you need to realise is that no one ever sticks up a post saying my s tronic is bullet proof, had no issues. It really is the minority of the cars that have any problems and even if they do I have since found out that you can get them repaired by ecutesting.com for a reasonable figure rather than getting hit with the really high bills from audi.

I love my manual but next time I switch I will be giving the s tronic more of a test run. Some people love them, some people hate them and say the novelty factor can wear off and they can be a bit boring. I suppose if you don't buy s tronic then least you know you wont get any future bills for it and that was the approach I took but only way to know is drive one or 2 for yourself and see how you feel. If I was looking at a older/higher miles car I would be less inclined to go s tronic purely as you never know what abuse any car your buying has had previously.

Also worth pointing out I have never had a stronic car previously and always stick with the old fashioned approach with a manual but lots of people have had loads of dsg car's and had no issues, it is the way of the future. My friend runs a sports car dealership and when I asked his advice on it he told me he has never had any issue with a stronic audi.

Just don't blame me if you buy one and your driving down the street hopping about like a kangaroo :lol:

Good luck

 

Well I've had 4 S Tronic /DSG gearbox VAG cars over the years, wife still has, I now have a manual RS because I wanted a change. Now my opinion is this, if I were to be doing a fair amount of commuting then I'd definitely have the S Tronic for convenient and relaxed easy driving...still good fun using the paddles...but if I'm honest I much prefer the manual in the RS, many would disagree and that's fine. If you haven't had a S Tronic before then you will not be disappointed if you decide to have one but I do think the 6 speed variant is showing it's age now and benifits from a remap..The 7 speed (only available in the 1.8 and RS I believe but not 100%) is way better and helps with the economy side of things too (I've had both).
What I would suggest is take both the S Tronic and manual box variants out for a good test drive and see how you get on, chances are you'll decide on the S Tronic :wink:

 

Here you go mate:

S-line Package From MY08 - NOW (all models excepts TTS)
18 x 9J '5-spoke design' alloy wheels with 245/40R18 tyres
S line Sports suspension
S line embossed front Sports seats. Fine Nappa leather (6-cylinder models); leather/Alcantara (4-cylinder models)
3-spoke S line multi-function leather steering wheel
Black headlining
Short-shift manual gearbox (Manual Only)
Matt-brushed aluminium inlays
Door sill trims with S line badge
S line plates and aluminium loading strip for the boot
Chrome plated tailpipe (for 4-cylinder models)
Centrally integrated bar on the lower side of the front bumper and diffuser insert on the rear bumper (platinum grey)
S line design front and rear bumpers, side grilles and diffusers

Black Edition (£1250 extra over Sline) additional features to S-line From MY12 - NOW
19 x 9J '7 twin-spoke titanium look' design alloy wheels
Symphony radio
Bluetooth interface
BOSE Surround Sound system
Black styling package - radiator grille-frame in highly polished black, with radiator grille and number plate holder in matt black. Also includes matt black fog light surrounds and door handles in body colour
Privacy glass

With the Amplified Black you forgot about the Black Rotors and the black fixed spoiler! Also there's the exhaust on each side (black chrome), black rear bumper insert, black front splitter. And black mirrors or are those BE?

These run-out models look great and you don't see that many around.

 

Hi SamoaChris

I didn't actually put the spec down for the amplified black edition as the op just asked the difference between the s line and the black edition.

Got to agree though the amplified edition is a great looking car and of the 3 now listed models it would be the one I would choose. Just need to decide between samoa or glacier white 8)

As far as I know with the amplified edition samoa is the only one that can have the colour coded elements in the interior which makes it even more unique.

 

I used to drive a Seat Ibiza fr which had a DSG gearbox, assume it's the same as s-tronic and I absolutely loved it!

I think I'm pretty set on getting an auto, so will just have to test drive it and ask if it's been maintained properly. I just want a TT now!!

 

Hi SamoaChris

I didn't actually put the spec down for the amplified black edition as the op just asked the difference between the s line and the black edition.

Got to agree though the amplified edition is a great looking car and of the 3 now listed models it would be the one I would choose. Just need to decide between samoa or glacier white 8)

As far as I know with the amplified edition samoa is the only one that can have the colour coded elements in the interior which makes it even more unique.

Sorry, saw Black Styling Package and thought of the Amplified Black. Perhaps the OP didn't know about them so it's useful additional information.

Yes, Samoa is the only one that gives the colour coded elements - some folks don't like them but I really do.

It was just lucky that when I finally got around to buying a TT the Mk. II's were at the end of their life and the Amplified Black were out. Mine was in the show room and the dealer had very few TT roadsters of any spec. on their stock list/in the country. So I just had to have it!

If I'd had the choice would prob. have gone for an S-tronic but manual gear box is really good. As well as the trim came with Bose/sat nav, heated seats, cruise control, tech and lighting packs etc. so pretty well specced car.

 

I have never actually seen a Samoa in the flesh! they do look stunning in the pictures. I have rarely seen any amplified roadsters, guess there quite unusual as well or maybe people up here tend to stick with the coupe as we never get any decent weather .

The colour coded interior elements look great imo, sounds like you have a nice spec there.

 

There were several optional/colour variants for the interior trim albeit not widely advertised..Ibis, Phantom, Daytona to name a few. Although as posted above Samoa was the only one that came as a colour coded set.

 

I have never actually seen a Samoa in the flesh! they do look stunning in the pictures. I have rarely seen any amplified roadsters, guess there quite unusual as well or maybe people up here tend to stick with the coupe as we never get any decent weather .

The colour coded interior elements look great imo, sounds like you have a nice spec there.

I've seen a coupe just up from where I used to work and another roadster when driving to the Cotswolds. Also another BE roadster with the graphite wheels.

But there are a lot of cars around the Midlands and Samoa does stand out! :lol:

Yes, spec. is really nice. Only thing I would have liked, being tall, is the electric seats so that the squab can be tilted down a bit at the back. But other wise I love it and it's a keeper. I purposely went for a Mk. II with the traditional dials as I prefer them and suit the roadster.