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Old 09-10-2011, 11:57 PM
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Say hello to my new mistress: 2012 Audi TT RS. Ibis White.

Picked her up earlier today.

I've been lusting after this car since it was first introduced in 2009. Needless to say, I was crestfallen to hear that it was, at that time, going to be a Europe-only model. Damn Audi for being coy and finally introducing this car to the USA, but I'm so happy that they did. This is only the second car that I plan on having a long-term love affair with. The RX-8, of course, is the first. I'll post a driving review comparing the two after I've put some miles on her.


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I thought those wheels came from the rx8...lol

Anyway, congrats and enjoy your new ride.
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Originally Posted by monchie
I thought those wheels came from the rx8...lol

Anyway, congrats and enjoy your new ride.

I hadn't noticed until you mentioned it, but LOL, they do look very similar. And thanks!
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So not fair... You have no clue how jealous I am right now. I've been in love with that car since I first heard about it too. As much as I like the 3.0t in the B8 S4, that 5 cylinder just has a certain appeal that wins me over. If I could afford one, I would definitely run out and buy one lol.

So far it seems like a great engine to work with and the initial tuning seems promising. If it's anything like my B5 S4, it will be a lasting community with continued development for quite a while.

I would have gone with Sepang Blue, but that's a small detail. Looking forward to hearing your reactions as a former 8 owner.
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Sweet. I love these too. However, the mirrors look weird in your pic.
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I like it. To small for me though.
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'been lusting after that one of late as well. The RS has a wealth of hp/tq. Enjoy and looking forward to your review!
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Why the squished pic? Something looks odd.
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Very nice. I'm a big fan of Audi's and lookin forward to your review. Enjoy the new car.
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Cool ride, congrats. When I got my eight, it was between a TT and the eight. Titanium grey with orange leather interior with the baseball stitching. It was the test drive that put me in the eight. Could have gone either way.
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Great looking car, congrats!
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Nice New Beatle


J/K man. Nice car. I've heard they're pretty badass all around.
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Even though, at this point, the thought of a timing belt, pistons, valves, etc. is a real turn-off, I would be verrrry tempted if Audi imported the diesel version.
Dammit.
( although, at 6'4", I don't fit very well...)

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Old 09-13-2011, 01:54 AM
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nice ca but i would have gotten the Porsche instead on the back of ur picture
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Hey congrats! This is a great car.
Please do let us know your impressions compared to the RX8.
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That's actually my self-debate 'dilemma' at the moment for a weekend toy. A 2006-07 low mileage 911 or a new TT-RS. The Porsche usually tips the scales.

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nice ca but i would have gotten the Porsche instead on the back of ur picture
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