Audi TT 225 vs. BMW 330Ci
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Audi TT 225 vs. BMW 330Ci
Decisions, Decisions:
(I've had to make many easier ones, not many harder ones)
Audi TT 225
225 HP 4Cyl Turbo
Quattro AWD
Standard Xenons
Standard 17" Rolling Stock
+ Optional Prem Package
$38,625 (Out the door)
BMW 330Ci
225HP I6
Near 50/50 Weight Distrib + RWD
+ Optional Xenons
+ Optional 17" Rolling Stock + Susp. Upgrades
~$38,900 (Out the door)
(cross posted to Bimmer.org (BMW) forum, BTW)
(I've had to make many easier ones, not many harder ones)
Audi TT 225
225 HP 4Cyl Turbo
Quattro AWD
Standard Xenons
Standard 17" Rolling Stock
+ Optional Prem Package
$38,625 (Out the door)
BMW 330Ci
225HP I6
Near 50/50 Weight Distrib + RWD
+ Optional Xenons
+ Optional 17" Rolling Stock + Susp. Upgrades
~$38,900 (Out the door)
(cross posted to Bimmer.org (BMW) forum, BTW)
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Is this who I think it is? What's up dude? Oh and here are the comments from the BMW board:
"$38k is a lot for a dopey toy car... buy the BMW"
"2 completely different cars... (more)"
"Audi TT is good if you don't like looking out - the side windows!"
"to add, I liked the car, but it's like sitting - in a cave. Not good for long drives."
A dopey toy car? no windows? cave? not good for long drives? Obviously these people have no f*cking clue what they are talking about.<p>-Jenner
'00 180QX TT Garrett Stage II, Borla, H&R Sport Springs, Stable Energies Shoulder Harness Bar[4/29/00], Deist 6 point Race Harnesses, LLTEK rear light covers, LLTEK floor mats, Valentine 1, Custom stereo, 3M tint, etc.</a>
"2 completely different cars... (more)"
"Audi TT is good if you don't like looking out - the side windows!"
"to add, I liked the car, but it's like sitting - in a cave. Not good for long drives."
A dopey toy car? no windows? cave? not good for long drives? Obviously these people have no f*cking clue what they are talking about.<p>-Jenner
'00 180QX TT Garrett Stage II, Borla, H&R Sport Springs, Stable Energies Shoulder Harness Bar[4/29/00], Deist 6 point Race Harnesses, LLTEK rear light covers, LLTEK floor mats, Valentine 1, Custom stereo, 3M tint, etc.</a>
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Here is my reply, the subject was: BMW styling is old and 3 series are EVERYWHERE
It depends on your personality. If you want something that no one else has, unique styling, all wheel drive, gorgeous aluminum interior, one of the most tunable engines on the market, and only 2 really useable seats get the TT! The more time you spend with the TT, the more you realize how amazing the car is. The TT is far from a "Dopey toy car" in fact that expression makes no sense at all. Could a dopey toy car with ONLY a 1.8 inline 4 compete with 2.8 V6 Z3's and 4.6 V8 GT Mustangs? And yes the side windows are small, but once you get settled in the drivers seat properly(like you should in ANY car) it is no longer and issue.
Get the BMW if you need more room and want a sports sedan. Get the TT if you want unique styling, all wheel drive, and a sports car.
I'm not even going to both arguing about engine power, chipping, 0-60 or torque curves.
Test drive both, and evaluate which of your needs are filled best by which car.<p>-Jenner
'00 180QX TT Garrett Stage II, Borla, H&R Sport Springs, Stable Energies Shoulder Harness Bar[4/29/00], Deist 6 point Race Harnesses, LLTEK rear light covers, LLTEK floor mats, Valentine 1, Custom stereo, 3M tint, etc.</a>
Get the BMW if you need more room and want a sports sedan. Get the TT if you want unique styling, all wheel drive, and a sports car.
I'm not even going to both arguing about engine power, chipping, 0-60 or torque curves.
Test drive both, and evaluate which of your needs are filled best by which car.<p>-Jenner
'00 180QX TT Garrett Stage II, Borla, H&R Sport Springs, Stable Energies Shoulder Harness Bar[4/29/00], Deist 6 point Race Harnesses, LLTEK rear light covers, LLTEK floor mats, Valentine 1, Custom stereo, 3M tint, etc.</a>
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Had the same dilemna
Well, I was very torn between the 330ci and the 225 TT. What it came down to really was:
1) Exclusivity - there are a ton of 3 series coupes in my town.
2) Availability - If you are on the East Coast you'll probably be able to find a TT much faster than a 330.
3) Styling - While I think the 3 series coupe is very elegant, it does not provide the same visceral thrill as the styling on the TT.
In the end, I choose a 225 TT Desert Green w/Premium package. That said, I don't think you can go wrong either way - both are excellent cars.
1) Exclusivity - there are a ton of 3 series coupes in my town.
2) Availability - If you are on the East Coast you'll probably be able to find a TT much faster than a 330.
3) Styling - While I think the 3 series coupe is very elegant, it does not provide the same visceral thrill as the styling on the TT.
In the end, I choose a 225 TT Desert Green w/Premium package. That said, I don't think you can go wrong either way - both are excellent cars.
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Re: Audi TT 225 vs. BMW 330Ci
I currently own a 180TTq and have test driven the 225. The visiablity is comparable to many cars that is a 2 door coupe. Porsche 911s and honda preludes are among the few coupes that have poor blind spots.
Its just a different type of engine all together. The 225 power has a turbo feel and the BMW has the torque and a very nice powerband.
Just want to also add that the TT is far from a 'toy car'. If you driven it and taken it though a few turns in the rain, you would understand. Try doing that in a Bimmer with/o ESP/DSC(?)
***this was also post to the BMW forum<p>JasonC
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00 TTq
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Its just a different type of engine all together. The 225 power has a turbo feel and the BMW has the torque and a very nice powerband.
Just want to also add that the TT is far from a 'toy car'. If you driven it and taken it though a few turns in the rain, you would understand. Try doing that in a Bimmer with/o ESP/DSC(?)
***this was also post to the BMW forum<p>JasonC
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Redmond, WA
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Re: Audi TT 225 vs. BMW 330Ci
Okay, I can understand comparing a 330i sedan to an A4 sedan. And maybe you go for the 330Ci because you prefer the sportier look of two doors. But to consider it over a TT? The TT is a frickin' work of art!
Unless you need a real back seat, or you prefer to blend in with the crowd, the TT 225 is the only way to go.
- Rog
With the "sensible" '99 Silver A4 2.8QMS
Unless you need a real back seat, or you prefer to blend in with the crowd, the TT 225 is the only way to go.
- Rog
With the "sensible" '99 Silver A4 2.8QMS
