Audi TT roadster 3.2.. manual or DSG.?
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Can't tell you because I haven't driven a BMW SMG... but from what I hear the Audi DSG is generally a bit sharper, though it can get wrong-footed if it needs to change down when it was expecting to change up.
It can blip the throttle on a downshift but it doesn't really 'double declutch'. Well it sort of does, because it has two clutches, but not in the way you mean.
It can blip the throttle on a downshift but it doesn't really 'double declutch'. Well it sort of does, because it has two clutches, but not in the way you mean.
DSG 
In the past I have often fancied an Auto but still wanted a manual, didn't want to sacrifice performance or driving experience with conventional auto but on the other hand don't want to mess with a clutch pedal in traffic jams etc, the DSG is the best of both worlds, better IMO - an auto with no torque converter loss, that is faster accelerating and at least as economical as the manual and a manual with ultra quick gearshifts like an F1 car.
I've got an A3 3.2 Quattro DSG and I like it, it does what it says on the tin, quick, handles well very good on wet or slippery, country roads, good mile cruncher, isn't bothered by roads covered in snow, nice interior only criticism is that it's a bit on the thirsty side (23mpg) for a small car, it has an understated 'sleeper' look, the DSG enhances the driving experience - Relaxed auto mode or frenzied 'Playstation' mode.
In the past I have often fancied an Auto but still wanted a manual, didn't want to sacrifice performance or driving experience with conventional auto but on the other hand don't want to mess with a clutch pedal in traffic jams etc, the DSG is the best of both worlds, better IMO - an auto with no torque converter loss, that is faster accelerating and at least as economical as the manual and a manual with ultra quick gearshifts like an F1 car.
I've got an A3 3.2 Quattro DSG and I like it, it does what it says on the tin, quick, handles well very good on wet or slippery, country roads, good mile cruncher, isn't bothered by roads covered in snow, nice interior only criticism is that it's a bit on the thirsty side (23mpg) for a small car, it has an understated 'sleeper' look, the DSG enhances the driving experience - Relaxed auto mode or frenzied 'Playstation' mode.
2 Smokin Barrels said:
..23 mpg is thirsty compared to 29 for the 225 manual....£900 if you do 20,000 miles per annum.
Am I right in thinking the 3.2 is only 5 bhp per tonne more than the 225?
It's thirsty but you can get a lot better than that, Audi claim around 28 combined (but I've never been an economical driver
) & It'll never be as frugal as the 4 cylinder models but the V6 is a very nice engine. Re power to weight, I don't know but Audi claim 250hp and about 1600kg with 155 top speed and 0-62 of 6.4 (for the A3, I imagine the TT is similar) but I don't know the 4 cyl ones compare.
Andrew Richmond said:
Guys,
Thanks for advice, my other half demo'd car this morning and has bought it.!
3.2DSG, fully loaded.. 150 miles on clock, car was up at 27k..
How can a new car that costs 32k+ be selling for 27k with 150 miles..??
Easy - new TT here in 9 months.
Hi. Although I sell Audis, I can tell you that at present we expect the new TT to be at the Motorshows in Winter 2006, then maybe launch Spring '07.
I could easily be proven wrong by Audi, who change their mind at any opportunity, but the reason for the depreciation is that there are now a lot of TTs around. They're just not the exclusive car they were 3 - 5 years ago. Also, the 225 is now stopped production, as the motor does not pass Euro 2005 exhaust emmissions for next year.
This is a real shame, as the 225 is our best seller - the balance of the front end is better than the heavy engine of the 3.2, so slightly neater handling - but the 225 is also keeping the same resale value as the 3.2, meaning the 3.2 loses money quicker.
You've got a good deal on the 3.2 at 27k!
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