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Post by Nanu » Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:20 pm

A TT instead of a Z4 ???? Really :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by jeffreyt » Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:41 pm

OK so I've posed the same question on the TT forum and am beginning to get some responses.
The general feeling is that the TT is better built, better cabin but doesn't handle like a Z4 .
It also carries a spare wheel without compromising the boot which I like.
Evidently a few mods will make a big improvement to the TT handling.
I think I am going to have to have a few trips round the dealers and take their cars for a ride and see which one I prefer .
Interesting eh?

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Post by ph001 » Sun Mar 25, 2018 11:21 pm

Link?
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Post by GuidoK » Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:31 am

If you're coming from a lotus, then consider this:
Z4 3.0i manual (pre-fl, 231HP): 1290kg
Audi TT roadster 3.2q manual (mk1 250hp): 1560KG
Audi TT roadster 1.8Tq manual (mk1 225hp): 1515kg
I'm guessing your current elan weighs 1000-1100kg?

Even an pre-fl nissan 350z roadster with the nice 280hp engine and stock LSD is.......1610kg (just as heavy as my volvo XC70 estate diesel :lol: )

The TT might have a spacesaver, which is nice indeed, but the z4's boot is considerably bigger I think.
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Post by MACK » Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:32 am

And you asking this on a Z4 forum OP?! :poke:
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Post by Angelus666 » Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:24 pm

I have both a mk2TT and Z4mc....the TT is a better daily car, whereas the Z is a better drivers car. The BMW is mechanically a better car, but the interior of the Audi is better. I'd sell the TT over the Z4 every time.

Not sure that helps your decision.

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Post by RustyZ4 » Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:44 pm

And as far as Car Porn goes, the TT isn't in the races :D
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Post by Nanu » Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:45 pm

RustyZ4 wrote: Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:44 pm And as far as Car Porn goes, the TT isn't in the races :D
Unless your taking up hairdressing? :poke:
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Post by ph001 » Wed Mar 28, 2018 4:31 pm

Here's the thread on the TT forum if anyone is interested! They didn't give the Z4 much of a bashing actually...in fact most of them seemed to be talking about the Z3 :headbang:

http://www.ttforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopi ... 4+roadster
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Post by Z4 Gaz » Wed Mar 28, 2018 4:48 pm

If you are thinking of a TT I would avoid the 1.8T. They are the most soulless, characterless engines ever built.
I had one tuned to 230bhp in a mk2 golf and it ruined the car, don't know why I ever bought it.

In my opinion a roadster is all about driving experience, which the Z4 wins on hands down. Everything else comes a distant second
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Post by RustyZ4 » Wed Mar 28, 2018 4:58 pm

Thee TT guys comments are interesting, tho most like you said on the Z, TBH you need to drive both and see which one puts the bigger smile on your face
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Post by sp3ctre » Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:51 pm

Google “dash pod fault” before you make the decision, not sure if it only affects certain TT’s but I know some of the early ones came up with some fairly expensive issues (I had a TT coupe).
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Post by jeffreyt » Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:50 pm

more interesting replies, much appreciated.
I get the impression the Z4 is more robustly engineered than the TT and the moment you get into older cars ie 10 + years and around 100K miles it's something that needs to be considered.
The other thing I am seeing is that there are not that many 3.0 Z4's around so choice is not that good,hopefully the warmer weather will bring out more .

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Post by sp3ctre » Wed Mar 28, 2018 10:05 pm

jeffreyt wrote: Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:50 pm more interesting replies, much appreciated.
I get the impression the Z4 is more robustly engineered than the TT and the moment you get into older cars ie 10 + years and around 100K miles it's something that needs to be considered.
The other thing I am seeing is that there are not that many 3.0 Z4's around so choice is not that good,hopefully the warmer weather will bring out more .
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Post by Woots » Fri Mar 30, 2018 9:38 pm

Interested to see the elan...sounds like a cracker!
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