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Qube
10-19-2007, 05:39 PM
... that looks like the direction I'm headed. Lots of fun to play with. The only hitch now is this car needs to go to someone I know who'll appreciate it. I haven't fully made up my mind yet. That e39 M5 is damn tempting, but expensive to hold in insurance. Almost $300 extra a month :|

A hyperlink you could click. (http://jasonlau.ca/temp/car.html)
bahnstormer
10-19-2007, 06:14 PM
why not a porsche boxster or a z4?
or an m coupe?

ps your link is broken
Qube
10-19-2007, 06:26 PM
That's easy. Boxster is too typical. M coupe ins too expensive. Z4 has no rear seats (baby enroute). Believe me, I would have a Z4. Always wanted. TT was after that. And I noted I said roadster. I meant coupe. The link works... http://jasonlau.ca/temp/car.html


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Ross
10-20-2007, 06:24 AM
Do yourself a favor and lease it. You dont want to be holding the bag on this one when it comes time to sell.
Qube
10-20-2007, 06:48 AM
Not really. It would be a used one. 2001/2 about 17000 CAD.
yaofeng
10-20-2007, 07:43 AM
i can't wait to see you gripe when you start to service the TT. just open hood and see.
Barney Paull-Edwards
10-20-2007, 09:25 AM
Be bloody careful about service history, some of those engines in Europe are known to drink oil-bore trouble from new- and they are also hyper sensitive with alignment, one kerb on rear and handling goes to bits.I know its not a BM but try a Honda S2000, that engine is something else,buy an old Volvo for the ankle biter!
Makaveli2k
10-20-2007, 11:57 AM
^^ S2ks are 2 seater's aren't they? If you're into Audi's, have you tried locating an s4 or something along those lines. I don't know if you may share my interest in Volvo's, but the S60R's are quite eye catching by me. I'm not sure on price but I would definately take a look into one or both of those cars. Of course, Audi's will be expensive to fix, just as BMW's are. But like any other car I'm sure if you keep up with the maintenance those expensive trips to the garage will be eons apart.
repenttokyo
10-20-2007, 12:18 PM
if it's what you really want, then go for it. but i see more tt's than i do boxsters...and it won't be as fun to drive. Haldex awd = :S:S:S

s4's are total maintenance NIGHTMARES. I love the car, but do not buy a used one unless you are totally prepared for the cost. Not comparable at all to our bmw's - this is true of many audis of that era.
Qube
10-20-2007, 03:29 PM
I compared the new Z4 to the TT and freak... the TT is LEAGUES ahead in styling, both interior and exterior. I can't consider a Z4 either way because no rear baby seat possibility :) Oh, did I mention it handles like a dream, compared to the Z4 3.0?

I am VERY tempted to lease a new TT 3.2 or even 2.0. Still, the 2002 TT Coupe is still in my sights...
Jon K
10-20-2007, 03:34 PM
You could not get me near a 1.8T if you paid ME to take it
Qube
10-20-2007, 03:36 PM
You could not get me near a 1.8T if you paid ME to take it
Will you may ME to take it :)
Jon K
10-20-2007, 03:37 PM
Will you may ME to take it :)

Honestly if I had one I probably would

I have helped with two timing belts and a turbo replacement (k03 turbo craps out ALWAYS) and I never, ever, ever want to see one of those again.
[1990]525
10-20-2007, 03:48 PM
Wait for the z6
Qube
10-20-2007, 03:55 PM
That bad eh? Had a Passat 1.8T. Was good, till the suspension fell apart... timing belt snapped... bent the valves :)
Barney Paull-Edwards
10-20-2007, 04:00 PM
Dead right about the view under the hood, bloody nightmare, what about finding an RS2 avant, decent engine, room for rug-rats, goes like ......... and no depreciation.Big Volvo`s have mainenance problems in later life, hence dealers value.PLEASE do not buy a TT, unless you are really a hairdresser?
Paul in NZ
10-20-2007, 04:20 PM
why not a e 39 530?Try a e 39 530,have been driving around the area in a 530 for the last couple of weekends quite impressed.
Denton
10-20-2007, 04:22 PM
Dead right about the view under the hood, bloody nightmare, what about finding an RS2 avant, decent engine, room for rug-rats, goes like ......... and no depreciation.Big Volvo`s have mainenance problems in later life, hence dealers value.PLEASE do not buy a TT, unless you are really a hairdresser?

We don't have anything under the A3, and that was new in '05 here.

I thought about doing the ALMS TT but meh, don't like it. My current plan is to save up for a MKV or 2010 MKVI GTI. I miss my old one.

If you do S60/V70 R beware that 2004 was plagued with 4C suspension probs.
Qube
10-20-2007, 04:31 PM
if you havent test driven the new TT 3.2 quattro, you have to try it. understandably, they are built to be admired, driven but not serviced. An e34 is a MILF (excuse me), the new TT is a hot wife that will leave you on lease end... Not meant to be maintained heh.
yaofeng
10-20-2007, 06:39 PM
That bad eh? Had a Passat 1.8T. Was good, till the suspension fell apart... timing belt snapped... bent the valves :)

The 1.8T has very good power and torque curve. Like the SAAB 9000, the torque peaks at 1800 rpm or so and stay flat from there on. The problem is VW put the timing belt on the engine instead of a chain. That is not so bad if it did not stuff the turbo between the engine and the firewall. Worst of all VW had the drive train in an engine compartment so tight it is a nightmare to try to replace anything. I am with Jon on this one. I would not want it if you give one to me.