Age-old question. Just test drive the RS, then decide. Everyone has a different opinion on whether the RS is worth all that extra money, but only you can decide if its worth foregoing that new car experience for what is clearly a better car.

 

If I had the money at the time then it would be an RS

 

Just about to buy some new chocolate, only ever had Hershey's.

I've tried a chunk of Galaxy and it's delicious, think I'm going to buy a whole bar. Thing is there's also this stuff called Cadbury's, should I just go plump for that that instead, is it better?

 

Buy the car with the Specification you want. If you go for the S over the RS you will always be left wanting. I'm sure you can find a good example if you look hard enough and are prepared to wait. From previous comments noted on here, there do seem to be quite a lot of used low spec RS's on the market so some compromises may need to be made.

 

Just about to buy some new chocolate, only ever had Hershey's.

I've tried a chunk of Galaxy and it's delicious, think I'm going to buy a whole bar. Thing is there's also this stuff called Cadbury's, should I just go plump for that that instead, is it better?

I'd have new Hershey's over used Galaxy any day of the week. [smiley=dizzy2.gif]

For the OP, to some people a brand new car is worth more than a faster car. Put your bum in there and see what you think. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

 

Hi, Why have cotton if you can afford silk
Hoggy.

 

There's a reason that the engine in the RS has won so many awards...... if I had the option that alone would make the decision very easy

 

I don't think any of those cars fall into a category with the word "value" in it.

Having a TTS will let you begin lusting for the TTRS at some point, which is a mightier and angrier beast with one of the best sounding production engines.

 

Just about to buy some new chocolate, only ever had Hershey's.

I've tried a chunk of Galaxy and it's delicious, think I'm going to buy a whole bar. Thing is there's also this stuff called Cadbury's, should I just go plump for that that instead, is it better?

It's all crap lol

Get yourself Belgium chocolate whilst driving your Porka..

 

Hi, Why have cotton if you can afford silk
Hoggy.

Yeah, but its second hand silk . Still silk mind. You pays your money etc etc.

 

I am loving the RS the challenge is finding a good spec one for a low price. I went the route of the cheapest MK3.5 and have upgraded with with RS sports exhaust, black badges all round, carbon mirror caps, apple car play and sign recognition. The one outstanding item is new speakers and then I will be happy.

Have you looked at potential options like a porsche 718 as there are some great deals to be had on those at the moment.

 

at "similar" price I would go surely for the RS, but I wonder how an RS of same year/mileage/options could cost like a TTS :?:
here in italy (and germany too), an RS cost 10K euro more than a TTS, at least

 

Age-old question. Just test drive the RS, then decide. Everyone has a different opinion on whether the RS is worth all that extra money, but only you can decide if its worth foregoing that new car experience for what is clearly a better car.

Yep, must have been asked 100 times over by now. Just drive both and make a decision. One isn't any 'better' than the other, it's just personal preference on what ticks your boxes...

 

well, apart money related factors (price, manintenance, fuel consumption, roadtax etc), the RS is better than TTS under any aspect :roll:

 

What do you guys this RS used prices will be like in March? I will be getting either tts or rs in March.

 

What do you guys this RS used prices will be like in March? I will be getting either tts or rs in March.

That's anyone's guess with the economy.

I would image we will start to see the odd RS priced in the late 30's if I was to guess.

 

Already there - Sytner audi have a 2016 model with the top speed limit removed for £39k And a couple of others for similar money

 

Yeah Audi Leeds had a Daytona 2016 RS for £35k for a while, it's back up for £38k now though.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201910263722327?atmobcid=soc4

There are a few early ones around £35k now so by March maybe £32k

 

What a total shite outfit that dealership is! 3 X 1 star ratings for their service, absolutely disgusting. Wouldn't touch 'em.

 

Going back to the OP's original question.

I had a MK2 TTS Roadster for 5 years and then a Mk3 TTS Roadster. They were both fantastic cars. After I'd had the Mk3 for 2 years an opportunity came up for a RS (right place, right time) so I decided to go for it. For me it added a greater level of enjoyment mainly in performance and sound of the 5 pot plus a few other niceties, afterall all TTs are great inside.

After 2 years of ownership, I have no regrets and love every second I'm out in it.

Test drive both as it's your money, your choice.

 

Going back to the OP's original question.

I had a MK2 TTS Roadster for 5 years and then a Mk3 TTS Roadster. They were both fantastic cars. After I'd had the Mk3 for 2 years an opportunity came up for a RS (right place, right time) so I decided to go for it. For me it added a greater level of enjoyment mainly in performance and sound of the 5 pot plus a few other niceties, afterall all TTs are great inside.

After 2 years of ownership, I have no regrets and love every second I'm out in it.

Test drive both as it's your money, your choice.

Yeah, similar for me. I had a top-spec 2.0 TT mk3 for about 4 years and then, after test-driving TTS and TTRS, jumped straight into the RS. TTS is a great car but to me the gap between the TTS and TTRS feels wider than between TT and TTS. And having a TTS would have made me lusting for the RS anyway.

 

Going back to the OP's original question.

I had a MK2 TTS Roadster for 5 years and then a Mk3 TTS Roadster. They were both fantastic cars. After I'd had the Mk3 for 2 years an opportunity came up for a RS (right place, right time) so I decided to go for it. For me it added a greater level of enjoyment mainly in performance and sound of the 5 pot plus a few other niceties, afterall all TTs are great inside.

After 2 years of ownership, I have no regrets and love every second I'm out in it.

Test drive both as it's your money, your choice.

Yeah, similar for me. I had a top-spec 2.0 TT mk3 for about 4 years and then, after test-driving TTS and TTRS, jumped straight into the RS. TTS is a great car but to me the gap between the TTS and TTRS feels wider than between TT and TTS. And having a TTS would have made me lusting for the RS anyway.

Interesting, as I'd say this 'gap' you refer to, is very small, even non existent. Performance wise, the two cars are quite close, much closer than you'd think. Each to their own, but for 95% of the time you drive these cars, they're almost identical, is it worth ten grand for another 5% and a badge, not so sure it is Roadster? Get a Boxster, end of. Never get why people buy an RS Roadster when there's the Porsche out there for similar money.

 

I don't like Porches.

 

Interesting, as I'd say this 'gap' you refer to, is very small, even non existent. Performance wise, the two cars are quite close, much closer than you'd think. Each to their own, but for 95% of the time you drive these cars, they're almost identical, is it worth ten grand for another 5% and a badge, not so sure it is Roadster? Get a Boxster, end of. Never get why people buy an RS Roadster when there's the Porsche out there for similar money.

This is why the OP needs to just go and test drive. It's not a shock really that TTS owners generally don't perceive much difference between the S/RS and TTRS owners think there's a large difference.

That 5% difference is probably right, is you don't care for power/noise as it's just a few trivial bits or interior trim really and a slightly different bumper. I think the carbon option and start button being on the wheel is the only premium the RS has. But for engine, it's 25%. And for me, that was actually all that mattered, so I'd weight it at that end of the scale; as said - each to their own.

On the road, the extra power is certainly noticed, but 'on the road' the 5% valid there too - but then that goes both ways, a base FWD TT would be on the heels of the S, cars are so capable nowadays!

The problem with the Porsche (and I love them) is that if you want the RS for the motor, and we've established that is the only real justification over the TTS, then the Boxster doesn't cut it.

 

Interesting, as I'd say this 'gap' you refer to, is very small, even non existent. Performance wise, the two cars are quite close, much closer than you'd think. Each to their own, but for 95% of the time you drive these cars, they're almost identical, is it worth ten grand for another 5% and a badge, not so sure it is Roadster? Get a Boxster, end of. Never get why people buy an RS Roadster when there's the Porsche out there for similar money.

This is why the OP needs to just go and test drive. It's not a shock really that TTS owners generally don't perceive much difference between the S/RS and TTRS owners think there's a large difference.

That 5% difference is probably right, is you don't care for power/noise as it's just a few trivial bits or interior trim really and a slightly different bumper. I think the carbon option and start button being on the wheel is the only premium the RS has. But for engine, it's 25%. And for me, that was actually all that mattered, so I'd weight it at that end of the scale; as said - each to their own.

On the road, the extra power is certainly noticed, but 'on the road' the 5% valid there too - but then that goes both ways, a base FWD TT would be on the heels of the S, cars are so capable nowadays!

The problem with the Porsche (and I love them) is that if you want the RS for the motor, and we've established that is the only real justification over the TTS, then the Boxster doesn't cut it.

In what way does the Boxster engine not cut it. A 981 GTS can certainly compete on the sound front and throttle response is better and far more liner. I agree it does not have the same punch so if thats what you want look at the 718 GTS as with the exception of off the line as it does not have 4 wheel drive then its pretty dam close.

Then if we are looking at brand new you can through in the 4.0 GTS which I think is a better engine.