Fixed personal preference for a coupe myself, although I completely get why people like a roadster, they're just not for me. Any hint of sunshine or warm weather, I prefer to be inside with the AC turned up.

Haven't driven both, but I guess if pushed hard the coupe would handle slightly better.

 

Had this conversation with Mrs.R today, we'll sort of. We will order her next Mini soon and she could have the convertible, she questioned how often she would put the roof down. I think she would love it but it's her choice, obviously she would have to pay more for the convertible.

 

I think it is always going to be down to personnel choice at the end of the day. For us it's our third TT roadster. Years ago roadsters used to be noisy and the roofs would take an age to remove and refit. Thy used to creak and rattle. Inside the TTR it's hard to tell it has a soft roof and opening and closing is quick and easy. We feel that we have a car that feels like it has a normal roof and one that can be be opened for those warm days - even in Northumberland. The only downside is that the roof needs a bit extra maintenance to keep clean and free of algae in the winter (especially when kept outside).

I am not sure if this is true but I have heard that the TT was originally designed as a roadster rather than the usual way which is coupe first then just chop the roof off!

 

MK1 was better as a coupe imo. I preferred the roadster MK2, and MK3 I'm back to coupe.

 

I had 4 roadster in my driving life, I love both kind of car but over the personal taste, you should ask yourself if you have the roadster DNA! Because it's not so easy the choice..
Also, another important thing is, how many months you think you are gonna use the top down?!
Normally I keep the car open for about 5/6 months per year and the people staring at you or inside the car doesn't affect my life but everyone is different..

Personal idea, I always prefer coupe version on cars with high power, I always think that the car frame it's not stiffer than the roadster

 

Had this conversation with Mrs.R today, we'll sort of. We will order her next Mini soon and she could have the convertible, she questioned how often she would put the roof down. I think she would love it but it's her choice, obviously she would have to pay more for the convertible.

Wife's on her second Mini convertible. Not a patch on the TT and that folding roof is noisy and slow and impairs rear vision when it's down. Also the boot is very small.

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This is my 4th TT and 3rd Roadster in 10 or so years. 1st was a Quattro Coupe, 2nd was a 2.0tfsi roadster, 3rd TTS Roadster, 4th TTS Roadster.

I think choice depends on if you have a family to run around but then there's no rear room in a Coupe and as Manu said your DNA.

My wife and I are both huge fans of top down motoring and evrytime I read about "only a couple of sunny or dry days a year" I think COBBLERS. There's hardly a time we go out without the roof down and for decent journeys too ie 30-60 miles. We've had the roof down at 2C for a 45 mile drive and years ago I've scraped frost off the insrtuments and seats before setting off.

My wife has a Cooper S convertible and again the roof is always open if not down. When I used to have big saloon cars with a sun roof, it was always open or back.

It's down to the owner's preference. I do know people that have bought soft top cars or cabriolets for the thrill of topless motoring but in rality would rather have the aircon on in the summer and the heater nearly all the rest of the year.

Anyway, each to their own and all that.

 

This roadster is my first convertible of any kind. Loving the open top experience and have had the roof down most of the time. Still intend to go topless on decent days in winter too. Got the Open top driving pack with that in mind.
Looked at loads of reviews and videos of the TT roadster. All were impressed by the lack of scuttle shake and rattles in the TT and TBH I've found it to be rock solid.
Also must be one of the best roof mechanisms around - 10 seconds of quiet, no drama operation, even at 30 mph. Obviously the boot in the coupe is much bigger, especially with the seats down but the roadster's boot is still practical.
Loved my Mk2 coupe and thought it was a lovely place to be but love the roadster even more.
Still feel a bit self-conscious though sometimes with the roof down.

 

This is my 4th TT and 3rd Roadster in 10 or so years. 1st was a Quattro Coupe, 2nd was a 2.0tfsi roadster, 3rd TTS Roadster, 4th TTS Roadster.

I think choice depends on if you have a family to run around but then there's no rear room in a Coupe and as Manu said your DNA.

My wife and I are both huge fans of top down motoring and evrytime I read about "only a couple of sunny or dry days a year" I think COBBLERS. There's hardly a time we go out without the roof down and for decent journeys too ie 30-60 miles. We've had the roof down at 2C for a 45 mile drive and years ago I've scraped frost off the insrtuments and seats before setting off.

My wife has a Cooper S convertible and again the roof is always open if not down. When I used to have big saloon cars with a sun roof, it was always open or back.

It's down to the owner's preference. I do know people that have bought soft top cars or cabriolets for the thrill of topless motoring but in rality would rather have the aircon on in the summer and the heater nearly all the rest of the year.

Anyway, each to their own and all that.

I agree entirely with that. I loved my Mark 1 Roadster and always had the roof down except when it rained. I would seriously like another Roadster next time!

 

Wife's on her second Mini convertible. Not a patch on the TT and that folding roof is noisy and slow and impairs rear vision when it's down. Also the boot is very small.

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To be fair there is £11k difference between them so I would expect the TT to be better in most respects. The mini includes rear camera, which is helpful on a soft top. After nearly 20k miles the Mini is like new, never seen a dealer and no rattles or recalls.

Quality is better on the Audi, build quality is better on the Mini. IMO.

 

My wife bought a roadster. As has been said, it's far from compromised - certainly not like soft tops of old.

We have other cars so the TT gets used for high days and holidays. We also have a garage to store it in - keeping the roof from the worst of the weather.

We drove the TT to Verona for a four day trip. 156mph with the roof up. No noises, rattles or issue. Camping gear in the boot. What more could you want?

All that said, as an everyday car, I may have preferred the coupe.......

 

I'd buy the Roadster in a flash if it had an electric tin top!

 

I decided to get my roadster after taking early retirement last year with the idea of going out cruising with the roof down with all my free time I now have.
As the kids are long gone 2 seats is just fine for me and the missus.

 

I went coupe as:

a) I think it is way better looking and it's more practical (obviously)
b) Having owned a couple of Boxters, I always found I didn't have the hood down that often; personally I think you look and feel a total tit driving around in the winter or the pouring rain with the top down and I don't like to feel like a fried egg on a hot summers day.
c) Roadsters do make more sense as a second car, but if it's your daily driver, nope, coupe every time.
d) I'd buy a Boxster if I wanted a Roadster again - especially given how good the latest version is (I drove one a few months ago...)
e) Finally, well, it is often said and I don't subscribe to it BTW - but it seems most of the World does - Audi TT Roadsters do come across as awfully, 'girlie'. I've never been inclined to buy one. Even when given one as a loaner I would ask if they had something else. The coupe, in the mk3 guise, has finally lost that stigma of being, sorry, I'm going to say it, a hairdressers car [smiley=bomb.gif]

 

Audi TT Roadsters do come across as awfully, 'girlie'. I've never been inclined to buy one. Even when given one as a loaner I would ask if they had something else. The coupe, in the mk3 guise, has finally lost that stigma of being, sorry, I'm going to say it, a hairdressers car [smiley=bomb.gif]

I'm not concerned by what the ill-informed think. And as for Mr Freud, I think he'd say I had a big knob.

 

I went coupe as:

a) I think it is way better looking and it's more practical (obviously)

With the roof up I'd agree but with the roof down the roadster wins hands down IMO.

b) Having owned a couple of Boxters, I always found I didn't have the hood down that often; personally I think you look and feel a total tit driving around in the winter or the pouring rain with the top down and I don't like to feel like a fried egg on a hot summers day.

I'd agree about the pouring rain and possibly the depths of winter (I've only had my roadster thru the summer so I'll reserve judgement on that bit). But on a hot summer's day I've found it brilliant and a much nicer place to be than stuck in a tin top.

e) Finally, well, it is often said and I don't subscribe to it BTW - but it seems most of the World does - Audi TT Roadsters do come across as awfully, 'girlie'. I've never been inclined to buy one. Even when given one as a loaner I would ask if they had something else. The coupe, in the mk3 guise, has finally lost that stigma of being, sorry, I'm going to say it, a hairdressers car [smiley=bomb.gif]

Yeah? Just cos I've got hair dryers built in to the seat backs of my roadster.

 

The roof is as cosy as any tin top. It seals just as well and has plenty of insulation so no worries there.

 

It depends ....

If you are a fan of topless motoring then there is nothing to beat the roadster ....but....

The coupe looks better and has more storage space .

I"m a big soft top fan , having had Spitfires , Tr7's , MX5,s and Mini Convertables I can honestly say nothing for the money beats a TT roadster .

No scuttle shake , little road noise and easy to raise/lower - I really recommend it

 

I've driven both in TTS guise. To me there's not a busting difference in feel or dynamics to be honest.
I didn't drive the roadster top down (I was testing it in lieu of a coupe demo car) and never actually considered it because I'm one of those people that wants four seats in his car.

If I was able to seriously consider a 2 seat sports car I'd be in a Porsche Cayman or an F-type. Sorry Audi!

 

MK2 TTS Roadster all the way.

 

We have one of each. Mines the coupe, missus has the roadster. Driving wise not a lot of difference imho. The roadsters ride is a bit more 'jiggerly' but nothing of concern. With the roof up it's hard to tell the difference other than it feels smaller. The boot in the roadster is surprisingly practical. The Coupe with the seats down is big enough for most needs. I've had 4 large suitcases in mine.

Very much horses for courses, I'd be happy with either if we have to drop down to just one.

 

Never seen the point in convertibles full stop and especially ones that have had a perfectly good hard top replaced by a tent. Never seen one that looks good with the top up, some are OK with the roof down if they are done properly ie, hide it away under a hard cover to make it look like their never was one, not ones that think a pram cover is acceptable.

Only convertibles I really liked were the old SLs as they actually got the folding hard top right so it didn't look like it folded at all when up which is how it would've stayed if I had one. Unlike the folding hard top BMs that look awful up.

Haven't used a sunroof or driven with the windows open since climate control became a thing, keep outside elements where they're meant to be. Fixed panoramic roofs should make more sense but most of them can't be seen in the front two seats so that's a bit crap and they're expensive just for kids to stare at bird poo on a journey, if they ever look up from their phone/tablet that is.

I used to get no pleasure from riding a motorcycle without a helmet, same kind of thinking i guess

 

Never seen the point in convertibles full stop and especially ones that have had a perfectly good hard top replaced by a tent. Never seen one that looks good with the top up, some are OK with the roof down if they are done properly ie, hide it away under a hard cover to make it look like their never was one, not ones that think a pram cover is acceptable.

Only convertibles I really liked were the old SLs as they actually got the folding hard top right so it didn't look like it folded at all when up which is how it would've stayed if I had one. Unlike the folding hard top BMs that look awful up.

Haven't used a sunroof or driven with the windows open since climate control became a thing, keep outside elements where they're meant to be. Fixed panoramic roofs should make more sense but most of them can't be seen in the front two seats so that's a bit crap and they're expensive just for kids to stare at bird poo on a journey, if they ever look up from their phone/tablet that is.

I used to get no pleasure from riding a motorcycle without a helmet, same kind of thinking i guess

Gee what a grouch 😊

 

I've always loved Coupes and had one most of my life. I was never interested in the convertible or roadster and found them difficult to justify. Fast forward to me in my A5 Coupe and my wife being adamant she wanted a MK2 TT roadster. Initially I showed little interest in the car but I quickly had to swallow my words, I really fell for the little TT. If you spend life on the motorway and fast A roads with the roof on there is indeed little point in the car, a TT coupe would certainly be a far better car. But step off the motorway onto the country lanes, drop the roof and the TT roadster comes into it's own. My wife replaced her first TT with a run out Amplified Black and we've taken this car on so many road trips, clocking up over 80,000 miles in the car. Generally going slowly though the rural routes of Europe.

When I decided I wanted a TTRS I searched high and low for a roadster, I had been converted. But just couldn't find one that fitted the bill so, I bought a coupe. I liked my coupe a lot and I really do miss it, but I sold it! There is no doubt in my mind that if it had been a roadster I would still be a TTRS owner today!

I am currently in a 23 8Y RS3 but sadly we are not really gelling. One or two things are better in the RS than the TT but there are also things that are nowhere near as good, or worse, are very annoying.

If can I find a great TTRS roadster, I would be back in an instant.

 

I've always loved Coupes and had one most of my life. I was never interested in the convertible or roadster and found them difficult to justify. Fast forward to me in my A5 Coupe and my wife being adamant she wanted a MK2 TT roadster. Initially I showed little interest in the car but I quickly had to swallow my words, I really fell for the little TT. If you spend life on the motorway and fast A roads with the roof on there is indeed little point in the car, a TT coupe would certainly be a far better car. But step off the motorway onto the country lanes, drop the roof and the TT roadster comes into it's own. My wife replaced her first TT with a run out Amplified Black and we've taken this car on so many road trips, clocking up over 80,000 miles in the car. Generally going slowly though the rural routes of Europe.

When I decided I wanted a TTRS I searched high and low for a roadster, I had been converted. But just couldn't find one that fitted the bill so, I bought a coupe. I liked my coupe a lot and I really do miss it, but I sold it! There is no doubt in my mind that if it had been a roadster I would still be a TTRS owner today!

I am currently in a 23 8Y RS3 but sadly we are not really gelling. One or two things are better in the RS than the TT but there are also things that are nowhere near as good, or worse, are very annoying.

If can I find a great TTRS roadster, I would be back in an instant.

Come out for a spin in mine anytime buddy, more than welcome! Mine is currently at a local bodys

I've always loved Coupes and had one most of my life. I was never interested in the convertible or roadster and found them difficult to justify. Fast forward to me in my A5 Coupe and my wife being adamant she wanted a MK2 TT roadster. Initially I showed little interest in the car but I quickly had to swallow my words, I really fell for the little TT. If you spend life on the motorway and fast A roads with the roof on there is indeed little point in the car, a TT coupe would certainly be a far better car. But step off the motorway onto the country lanes, drop the roof and the TT roadster comes into it's own. My wife replaced her first TT with a run out Amplified Black and we've taken this car on so many road trips, clocking up over 80,000 miles in the car. Generally going slowly though the rural routes of Europe.

When I decided I wanted a TTRS I searched high and low for a roadster, I had been converted. But just couldn't find one that fitted the bill so, I bought a coupe. I liked my coupe a lot and I really do miss it, but I sold it! There is no doubt in my mind that if it had been a roadster I would still be a TTRS owner today!

I am currently in a 23 8Y RS3 but sadly we are not really gelling. One or two things are better in the RS than the TT but there are also things that are nowhere near as good, or worse, are very annoying.

If can I find a great TTRS roadster, I would be back in an instant.

You’re more than welcome to come out for a spin in mine anytime buddy! Mine is currently in a local bodyshop having fuel cap painted gloss black and a lovely bit expensive Automotive Passion front lip spoiler fitted. 👍🏻

 

Come out for a spin in mine anytime buddy, more than welcome!

Most appreciated, when I was looking to buy my TT (a process that took almost two years!) I drove several roadsters and still bought a Coupe!

 

Another vote for the roadster .Picked up a lovely low mileage 2.0t sport 2016 roadster 2 months ago and absolutely love it. Only used as a 2nd car but now the suns out it’s the default car .