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Old 08-17-09, 04:39 PM
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Default 09 TT-S or 08 IS350

So I have a bit of a dilemma. I've been looking to trade my 08 250awd in for a 350, until i ran across a 09 white TTS with 1000 miles on it. The TTS was bought new, the owner trades it in after only a month for a porsche and now it's 10k+ off sticker.

The 350's I've been looking at are in the low 30's to mid. I'm single, don't really need 2 seats in the back - If you were in my shoes, which would you go for?

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Old 08-17-09, 04:43 PM
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The TT-S is a beautiful car, but the IS350, will save you money from the mods you currently have lol.
Old 08-17-09, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
The TT-S is a beautiful car, but the IS350, will save you money from the mods you currently have lol.
hah, true. The tts is 39k, but I would probably start over for the 350, get black and wald mahoras, so it'd end up costing the around the same
Old 08-17-09, 04:53 PM
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in my honest opinion, the TT has always come across as a feminine car to me. maybe it's because of the tiny body and the curves. it's a beautiful car, especially with the new DRLs they have in most of the newer AUDI models. if you loved the 250 and want way more power and speed, go with the IS 350. if you just "meh, i like" the 250, i'd go try new things like the TT-S. you can't really go wrong with either, but you know we won't be able to help you out once you get the TT-S. nowhere can you find a helpful car forum like CL with around the clock technical service : D hahaha
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Originally Posted by YooNiBaLL
in my honest opinion, the TT has always come across as a feminine car to me. maybe it's because of the tiny body and the curves. it's a beautiful car, especially with the new DRLs they have in most of the newer AUDI models. if you loved the 250 and want way more power and speed, go with the IS 350. if you just "meh, i like" the 250, i'd go try new things like the TT-S. you can't really go wrong with either, but you know we won't be able to help you out once you get the TT-S. nowhere can you find a helpful car forum like CL with around the clock technical service : D hahaha
well said.... +1
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Quality, reliability and 1/4M in the 13s, IS350 is my pick.
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Audi TT's are great! Once you reach their breaking point. Then, all heck breaks loose and the money spent on modding the car will go to repairing it.
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I really like the IS but my vote is for the Audi
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Originally Posted by YooNiBaLL
in my honest opinion, the TT has always come across as a feminine car to me. maybe it's because of the tiny body and the curves. it's a beautiful car, especially with the new DRLs they have in most of the newer AUDI models. if you loved the 250 and want way more power and speed, go with the IS 350. if you just "meh, i like" the 250, i'd go try new things like the TT-S. you can't really go wrong with either, but you know we won't be able to help you out once you get the TT-S. nowhere can you find a helpful car forum like CL with around the clock technical service : D hahaha
+1 girly indeed! Go 350 man! dump it on coils n' get 8.5/9.5+22 offsets all around and you'll have one MANLY looking car!
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two seaters are for people with no friends lol thats why i never bought a 350z , i hang out with to many people and i always have more than 2 people in the ride.

Plus its always lame to be like, "yeah we should go!, alright coo lets go, oh wait , i only can only fit two people" lol thats the gayest thing ever.

LOL anyways , like one member said, TT's always seemed like female cars to me.
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wait for the new s4.. starting at 46k..
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Unless that TT is a stick shift, go w/ the 350. That's the only thing that would stop me from buyin' it. An automatic TT is a chick's ride..100%.
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Originally Posted by eric_r_ho
Unless that TT is a stick shift, go w/ the 350. That's the only thing that would stop me from buyin' it. An automatic TT is a chick's ride..100%.
The TT-S only comes with the sequential gearbox so it ain't a three pedal manual.

I say to the OP, get the TT, it will be more fun and clearly you aren't a "long haul" type of car buyer anyway.
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that's a tough choice bro...if i'm goin for power i'd go with the 350, but if i want looks i would pick the TT-S. i would definitely pick the TT-S if i'm single and if its a stick shift.


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