1 ///M Competition on the way: Audi NA announces bringing TT-RS to US

[grant]

Originally Posted by ///M1

I guess 'needs' are subjective. One can simply buy a stripper, that may be all he/she needs if looking for a track car. So $67,250 is all that person needs.

But do you think there are many buyers thinking that is what they want? Or even better, dealers who will order a Cayman R up to their specs thinking what is most sellable, which frankly will have the most creature comforts, (which is exactly what this car should not be about). Take a look at the Cayman Spyder in dealer's inventory, all have the A/C and Radio included (no cost option), and most have even heated seats.

I personally would consider these options essentials:

Metallic Exterior Color: $710
Xenon lights (it's 2011 after all, and why this car comes with stock halogens is beyond me): $1,560
Sport Chrono Package: $960
Sport Shifter: $765 (granted you can go aftermarket for slightly less cost, but why bother with warranty issues, and the Porsche SS is exceptional)
Sport Exhaust: $2810 (ditto as per above)

Cost of car (in this very slim option build): $74,055

Unfortunately, you cannot order Xenons without ordering the gimmicky steering headlights. So, I would highly recommend buying the standard halogens and installing an aftermarket HID kit for $200 that will give better lighting than the optional Xenons (no wires need to be cut and the stock halogens come with a projector lens that works beautifully with HID bulbs). Sport shifter is not needed imo (stock is very nice) and the sport exhaust just makes the car less pleasant to drive (mid-engined cars don't need the volume turned up and the optional exhaust adds no power).

Sport Chrono is a good choice and the paint is a personal preference.

[///M1]

Originally Posted by grant

Unfortunately, you cannot order Xenons without ordering the gimmicky steering headlights. So, I would highly recommend buying the standard halogens and installing an aftermarket HID kit for $200 that will give better lighting than the optional Xenons (no wires need to be cut and the stock halogens come with a projector lens that works beautifully with HID bulbs).

Ah, gotcha, that explains why that option is so expensive (don't really care for cornering). But I guess it is typical Porsche when it comes to pricing: great giving you so many options, but man does it get pricey in a hurry. After all, it is the company with the highest profit margins for a reason

[grant]

Originally Posted by ///M1

After all, it is the company with the highest profit margins for a reason

Indeed - it takes restraint not to end up paying more than a stripped version of the next higher model would cost (I think this psychology is part of their marketing strategy too )

[DiavelM3]

I am not up to speed on Audi's but what does the designation "TT" stand for? I heard it stands for "Tourist Trophy" but I've also heard it stands for "Twin Turbo..."

James

[adrean8j]

TT= Tourist Trophy taken from the Isle of Man TT

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by ferrari4evr1

I am not up to speed on Audi's but what does the designation "TT" stand for? I heard it stands for "Tourist Trophy" but I've also heard it stands for "Twin Turbo..."

James

TT = Tough Titties