Ok, I read all the replies to this note and...... I am having a problem understanding why I was reading them in the 1st place. If you want a VW buy a new Beetle it is better looking and half the price....

 

"I don't know what VTEC means, but I do know 44 inches of leg room."

'nuff said.


PS: At 6'2" I just couldn't fit comfortably into a Z3, TT or Boxster. That might be a consideration for your friend as well.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ulrich
[B]"I don't know what VTEC means, but I do know 44 inches of leg room."

'nuff said.

 

Was in a similar dilemma and I decided to go with the S. Here are my biased findings on my test drives and research:

Audi TT Win's
IMO the interior is the best of any roadster.
AWD Drivetrain - great for all weather driving (I live in Utah). My limited research also indicated that the TT drivetrain was rated more reliable under stress.
Turbo! - i.e. reasonably priced performance mods that actually do something significant ()
Snob appeal

S2K Win's
9K RPM redline - love the feel/sound/experience
Transmission - after shifting the s2k 6 speed, nothing else feels "short throw"
Handling - gotta love the s2k here (except in rain/snow of course)!
Exterior styling - I felt the s2k's styling would "last" so to speak. I think the lines are cleaner and more subtle than the "tear drop" thing. Purely subjective, although I definitely get more looks in my s than when driving my buddies TT (fewer s2ks around here).

Just my 2 cents

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this.

 

Considered a TT myself (225 hp, I'm assuming, as it's the only one worth considering), & both are great cars in their own right - in convertible form, tho, the TT just doesn't look that good to me, and is quite heavy and none-too-fast. Tho the 225 is 4wd, I believe the rear wheels only kick in if slippage is detected (correct me if i'm wrong here, car-folks); hence, it's basically a front wheel drive car, with commensurate handling. Interior is exquisite in the TT for sure, with great stereo and a cushy ride. Hard to see the hood, tho, and handling isn't as quick (also, sluggish til the turbo kicks in after 2500rpm). The S2K is a true sports car & I would echo the other recommendations to read the reviews, then drive each & decide. Reviews alone can probably make the decision, though!

 

Unless year round driveability in snow and rain is a priority then it's a no brainer. The 225 TT Quattro is a nice cruiser but it's no sports car.

 

Having driven a Honda Civic since 1993, my next purchase would have been my first new car since then. I loved everything about my car - great mileage, cute, easy to drive, and I has taken me 135,000 miles with no problems to date.

When it came to purchasing a new car, I was 99% sure I didn't want another Honda (wanted to make a change to a European car) - and I really really loved the TT. You can ask anyone in my family, or my friends, what kind of car does she want, and they all knew it was the TT.

I happened into a Honda dealership a few months ago since it was next door to the Audi dealership and just decided to take a peek at what they had. And that's when it hit me . . I saw it . . from across the room . . calling to me . . buy me . . buy me. A 2002 Berlina Black beauty.

But I had wanted the TT for so long that I refused to believe that I could be swayed so easily - just from a look?!? I loved the way the car felt, loved the way it looked, and everyone knows you can't go wrong with a Honda (for the most part).

To make sure this wasn't just a temporary infatuation, I test drove both cars. I waited a few days - great if you have the luxury to do this - and then I test drove them again just to be sure.

After realizing that it's made by the same folks who make the Passat, I felt I would be paying too much for the car. Plus, I had a harder time driving the TT - I felt like I was buried in it. I like the luxury of the TT as well, but I'll get an A4 for the luxury when I decide that's the way I want to go.

To me, the S is luxurious in its own way. I love driving it around, love knowing that it's in my garage, and it's MINE. - Oh yeah, I do share with my husband once in awhile, LOL.

Good luck in your choice, but the S2000 definitely gets a vote from me!

 

One is a sports coupe. The other is a sports car.

 

As the owner of a TT, I would have to disagree with you on a few points, especially the one above. While the TT isn't really that peppy until the turbo kicks in, the turbo provides boost much earlier in the power band than the S2000 does; complaining about the power of the TT until the turbo kicks in is a little like complaining about the power of the S2000 when not in VTEC, IMHO...