BMW 135i vs. Audi TT

~ILLEST 1~ · 05-26-2008, 05:57 PM

I was just curious if there was anyone who had already driven both the new Audi TT and the 135i. Impressions?

Thanks in advance,
Steve

blklacker · 05-26-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ESQUIRE

I was just curious if there was anyone who had already driven both the new Audi TT and the 135i. Impressions?

Thanks in advance,
Steve

The audi tt 3.2 is nothing to sneeze @ the cockpit is done very well. but, If you look at the price points and then the preformance the 135i blows the audi tt 3.2 out of the water IMO. Not only is the 135i at a better price point but its preformance is far superior, and both vehicles weight about the same and get about the same gas mileage.

~ILLEST 1~ · 05-26-2008, 06:03 PM

Oh alright. I was thinking about getting the 2.0T and chipping it. Your thoughts?

~ILLEST 1~ · 05-26-2008, 06:06 PM

The chip will bring hp up to about 250 and torque to around 280.. makes for a quick ~3000 lb car

hellrotm · 05-26-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ESQUIRE

The chip will bring hp up to about 250 and torque to around 280.. makes for a quick ~3000 lb car

TT 2.0 coupe starts at $34,800 with 200hp. I just don't see how anyone could consider it over the 135i at $34,900.

~ILLEST 1~ · 05-26-2008, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the input guys, trust me I vastly prefer the 135i to a TT I was just wondering everyone else's opinions.

warmtoes · 05-26-2008, 06:44 PM

Plus the 2.0T TT is FWD. I think I read they were going to have a Quattro version this fall though.

~ILLEST 1~ · 05-26-2008, 07:03 PM

Yeah the 2.0 is getting Quattro and a stick, which it didn't previously have (?).

MrRoboto · 05-26-2008, 07:24 PM

Don’t do it. If you want to feel detached from the driving experience then Audi is for you. Steering is vague, haldex isn’t that great, service sucks,......I have had a few Audis. My last was an A3 3.2. never again.

larryn · 05-26-2008, 07:25 PM

For reference... There was a pretty large discussion about the 135i vs. the TT 2.0 here. there was also a Thread about the 135i versus the TTs here.

1Ronnie · 05-26-2008, 07:27 PM

Of course, if you want an honest/balanced opinion, you're in the wrong place :wink: If you don't then you're in the right place ... I mean look at those Audi things ... they're just VW's with wings

MrRoboto · 05-26-2008, 07:35 PM

^^^True enough. Save yourself some cash and get a GTI.

The 135 is VASTLY superior to the TT IMO.

gizmo · 05-26-2008, 07:38 PM

IMO -- it is all about priorities.

Audi TT - Stunning interior(build quality & materials), AWD, DSG(if you want it), doesn't perform as well.

BMW 135 - Better Performer, Fantastic engine, RWD

Any service related question can be negated by the servicing dealership, some are great, others - not so much.

gizmo · 05-26-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

The 135 is VASTLY superior to the TT IMO.

Eh, bit of a broad statement.

Not true in terms of interior build quality. True in terms of performance.

MrRoboto · 05-26-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gizmo

Eh, bit of a broad statement.

Not true in terms of interior build quality. True in terms of performance.

Dont know about that. German quality is pretty close in the premium brands these days. Audi does produce a nice looking drivers console. Some think it it too busy though..dunno...preference I guess.

gizmo · 05-26-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Dont know about that. German quality is pretty close in the premium brands these days. Audi does produce a nice looking drivers console. Some think it it too busy though..dunno...preference I guess.

Well, it is the opinion of many then. Even on a BMW forum.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=46

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=82

Pretty well known that audi interior build quality is superior. Don't get me started on the new audi nav compared to iCrap.

~ILLEST 1~ · 05-26-2008, 08:23 PM

Thanks everyone for the input (and the links)...my heart has always been set on the 135, hope love wins out

Heinzftw · 05-26-2008, 09:40 PM

If you were going to buy the TT. Drive the R32 or even the S3. Both superior to the TT by far...

oneaabe · 05-26-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blklacker

The audi tt 3.2 is nothing to sneeze @ the cockpit is done very well. but, If you look at the price points and then the preformance the 135i blows the audi tt 3.2 out of the water IMO. Not only is the 135i at a better price point but its preformance is far superior, and both vehicles weight about the same and get about the same gas mileage.

+1
I too had driven the TT3.2 quattro with sport package (19" wheels)... but is does not even come close to the 135i.. 135i's power delivery is phenomenal and even the suspension is far better :thumbup::thumbup:

PrimoM3 · 05-26-2008, 11:10 PM

Shameless Plug: If you decide to go with the TT (which is a great car and total panty dropper) mine is for sale. The 135 is more of a performer but the TT is no slouch and gets PHENOMENAL fuel economy.

gizmo · 05-26-2008, 11:26 PM

Primo - All things aside, how does your 135 compare to the TT in terms of build quality, materials used, ect...?

I feel like BMW has made some pretty good improvements over the past few years, and I'm wondering how they stand against the newer Audis. I owned a new Audi ~9 years ago and I feel like the build quality on that car was unbelievable. I sold it 2 years ago and the interior looked as good as the day I bought it.

sluday · 05-26-2008, 11:42 PM

I had a TT and it was a real head turner and I got many compliments. Also the quattro saved my ass many times in snow and rain with proper tires. It was a fast car but not a throw you back into your seat fast like the 135. The TT is a excellent highway cruiser and fun blasting thru back roads and has great gas mileage for an AWD. Audi has the best interiors in the business. Like all German cars, options will bust your budget. If you can afford it take a look at the A5 which is my favorite Audi right now. I was planning to get an A5 after my TT but I was thinking of going back to BMW again once I saw the 1 series. Also saving $10000 or more on the 1 series made me look even harder.:roundel:

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~ILLEST 1~ Brigadier 10 Rep 80 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Oh alright. I was thinking about getting the 2.0T and chipping it. Your thoughts?
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Plus the 2.0T TT is FWD. I think I read they were going to have a Quattro version this fall though. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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~ILLEST 1~ Brigadier 10 Rep 80 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Yeah the 2.0 is getting Quattro and a stick, which it didn't previously have (?).
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1846 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Don’t do it. If you want to feel detached from the driving experience then Audi is for you. Steering is vague, haldex isn’t that great, service sucks,......I have had a few Audis. My last was an A3 3.2. never again.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	For reference... There was a pretty large discussion about the 135i vs. the TT 2.0 here. there was also a Thread about the 135i versus the TTs here.
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1Ronnie Ronnie 15 Rep 556 Posts Drives: '08 Sedona 128i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Of course, if you want an honest/balanced opinion, you're in the wrong place :wink: If you don't then you're in the right place ... I mean look at those Audi things ... they're just VW's with wings __________________ "Lucy" 128i / Sedona Red / Coral Red / Premium Package / Premium Sound
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1846 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	^^^True enough. Save yourself some cash and get a GTI. The 135 is VASTLY superior to the TT IMO.
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gizmo First Lieutenant 16 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Limbo iTrader: (0)	IMO -- it is all about priorities. Audi TT - Stunning interior(build quality & materials), AWD, DSG(if you want it), doesn't perform as well. BMW 135 - Better Performer, Fantastic engine, RWD Any service related question can be negated by the servicing dealership, some are great, others - not so much. __________________ 2008 135i Premium/Sport/Cold CA/HiFi
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~ILLEST 1~ Brigadier 10 Rep 80 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for the input (and the links)...my heart has always been set on the 135, hope love wins out
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PrimoM3 Chemofski 54 Rep 1,295 Posts Drives: '13 X5M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, U.S. iTrader: (0)	Shameless Plug: If you decide to go with the TT (which is a great car and total panty dropper) mine is for sale. The 135 is more of a performer but the TT is no slouch and gets PHENOMENAL fuel economy. __________________ '13 Individual Frozen Brilliant White ///M3 Coupe Ordered 2/15/12 \| Euro Delivery on 9/21/12 \| U.S. Redelivery on 12/6/12 \| Motor Dead on 7/15/13 '13 Space Gray/Mugello Red X5///M Pavement Punisher \| Snow Muncher \| Family and Board Hauler \| Roadtripper
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gizmo First Lieutenant 16 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Limbo iTrader: (0)	Primo - All things aside, how does your 135 compare to the TT in terms of build quality, materials used, ect...? I feel like BMW has made some pretty good improvements over the past few years, and I'm wondering how they stand against the newer Audis. I owned a new Audi ~9 years ago and I feel like the build quality on that car was unbelievable. I sold it 2 years ago and the interior looked as good as the day I bought it. __________________ 2008 135i Premium/Sport/Cold CA/HiFi
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sluday Private First Class 17 Rep 125 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I had a TT and it was a real head turner and I got many compliments. Also the quattro saved my ass many times in snow and rain with proper tires. It was a fast car but not a throw you back into your seat fast like the 135. The TT is a excellent highway cruiser and fun blasting thru back roads and has great gas mileage for an AWD. Audi has the best interiors in the business. Like all German cars, options will bust your budget. If you can afford it take a look at the A5 which is my favorite Audi right now. I was planning to get an A5 after my TT but I was thinking of going back to BMW again once I saw the 1 series. Also saving $10000 or more on the 1 series made me look even harder.:roundel:
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