RX-8 vs Audi TT? which one would you get? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

boostedgts · 05-28-2006, 01:09 PM

I’m looking to replace my car with either of these two cars a 04 RX-8 or an 02 Audi TT225 Coupe.
I can’t make up my mind!
The car will be used as daily driver and slightly modded for autox in the summer. Keep in mind i'm in love with turbos after having my GT-S boosted.

For what I can see

02 Audi TT 225 Coupe:
225-hp
207 @ 2200 tq
Weight: 3230 lbs

TT Pros
- Factory Turbo
- AWD
- Luxury Car
- Good MPG
- Great for snow in winter
- Good torque curve
- With chip can go up to 260hp
Cons
- I’ve heard VW’s have a lot of problems, is this the same case with Audi?
- Understeer
- Heavy
- No sunroof
- Girly looking
- Getting Old, Newer Make to be released

Mods in Mind
- Chip
- Haldex Upgrade
- Suspenssion

04 RX-8
232-hp
159-tq @ 5500
Weight: 3,045 lb

pros:
- 50/50 weight distribution
- Better for autox
- More unique
- RWD fun
- Lower Mileages on a used one
- 4 doors
- Sunroof
- Better looks
- Newer Model

Cons
- Horrible Gas Mileage
- Really Bad for winter
- The Mazda brand just doesn't have the elegance that Audi does.

Mods in mind:
-Suspension

What would you guys get out of those two cars in black or silver?

resisTm3 · 05-28-2006, 01:11 PM

black rx 8

9 Ball · 05-28-2006, 01:13 PM

I’d have to go with the RX-8 if I had to choose between the two cars. I love the RX-8 in dark grey and there’s nothing like the smoothness of the rotary. It makes piston driven engines seem soo crude.

TurboTagTeam · 05-28-2006, 01:43 PM

Defiatly RX-8

But then again I am biased

redtruck123 · 05-28-2006, 01:45 PM

audi tt

S4toSTI · 05-28-2006, 01:54 PM

Well even tho i am an audi guy i would have to go with the rx8. Tho it is not as fast and not as esily modible it handles alot better.

S4toSTI · 05-28-2006, 01:55 PM

But i don't think the tt looks alot better.

Silverfc88 · 05-28-2006, 02:33 PM

If I had the choice I would go with the RX8 also. I haven't driven one myself, but I've heard they handle great.

You can always turbo it later.

I don't know how they handle in the snow, but I do know that my 7 SUCKS in the snow.

Keyan · 05-28-2006, 02:41 PM

RX-8...cause if you turbo it evetually, you'll have more rev range for more power...

FeeJ · 05-28-2006, 02:58 PM

if you want a hyped up beetle go for the TT, if you want an enjoyable car that is slightly better for DD in my perspective go for the 8. I doubt the mpg is that much different b/w the two. The 8 looks better and you can drive 4 people with it, well at least more than you could with a TT.

BradC · 05-28-2006, 04:26 PM

RX-8. I have never driven a TT, but the 8 put a smile on my face everytime.

sesolcSTI · 05-28-2006, 04:50 PM

Id say RX8. Anybody ever see that thread on clubwrx.net where they had a link to a magazine article that stated that the TT was the most desirable car for ghey males? Not a joke, its a real article.

05Accent · 05-28-2006, 05:36 PM

rx-8 bc i dont like the TT in the first place second.. rx-8 looks better

SUB2.5RS · 05-28-2006, 05:50 PM

I would get the RX-8 its just more of a sexy car. The TT is nice but just look at the RX-8...pure sex.

05OCsrt-4 · 05-28-2006, 05:56 PM

personally i'd go with the rx-8, looks better, and u can always change the power issues later

wonner · 05-28-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboTagTeam

Definitetly RX-8

But then again I am biased

+1

nixad · 05-28-2006, 06:46 PM

RX8, looks better and probley preforms better.

bastid · 05-29-2006, 12:19 AM

RX-8, white on red

boostedgts · 05-29-2006, 10:20 AM

thanks for all the opinions, looks like the RX-8 Is the better choice

D Money · 05-29-2006, 10:21 AM

audi TT is baller status yo

05-28-2006, 01:09 PM	#1
boostedgts Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Member #1218 iTrader: (0)	RX-8 vs Audi TT? which one would you get? I’m looking to replace my car with either of these two cars a 04 RX-8 or an 02 Audi TT225 Coupe. I can’t make up my mind! The car will be used as daily driver and slightly modded for autox in the summer. Keep in mind i'm in love with turbos after having my GT-S boosted. For what I can see 02 Audi TT 225 Coupe: 225-hp 207 @ 2200 tq Weight: 3230 lbs TT Pros - Factory Turbo - AWD - Luxury Car - Good MPG - Great for snow in winter - Good torque curve - With chip can go up to 260hp Cons - I’ve heard VW’s have a lot of problems, is this the same case with Audi? - Understeer - Heavy - No sunroof - Girly looking - Getting Old, Newer Make to be released Mods in Mind - Chip - Haldex Upgrade - Suspenssion 04 RX-8 232-hp 159-tq @ 5500 Weight: 3,045 lb pros: - 50/50 weight distribution - Better for autox - More unique - RWD fun - Lower Mileages on a used one - 4 doors - Sunroof - Better looks - Newer Model Cons - Horrible Gas Mileage - Really Bad for winter - The Mazda brand just doesn't have the elegance that Audi does. Mods in mind: -Suspension What would you guys get out of those two cars in black or silver? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by boostedgts; 05-28-2006 at 01:12 PM.

05-28-2006, 01:11 PM	#2
resisTm3 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bucks County, PA Member #1301 My Ride: 94 miata turbo iTrader: (1)	black rx 8 __________________ Current- 94 mazda miata turbo & 4dr wrangler 05 subaru sti -sold 09 subaru wrx - sold 97 supercharged m3- sold

05-28-2006, 01:13 PM	#3
9 Ball Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia PA Member #70 My Ride: 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII iTrader: (0)	I’d have to go with the RX-8 if I had to choose between the two cars. I love the RX-8 in dark grey and there’s nothing like the smoothness of the rotary. It makes piston driven engines seem soo crude. __________________ 150,000 miles and counting.

05-28-2006, 02:33 PM	#8
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	If I had the choice I would go with the RX8 also. I haven't driven one myself, but I've heard they handle great. You can always turbo it later. I don't know how they handle in the snow, but I do know that my 7 SUCKS in the snow. __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

05-28-2006, 02:58 PM	#10
FeeJ Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: E-Town/P-Dam Member #575 iTrader: (0)	if you want a hyped up beetle go for the TT, if you want an enjoyable car that is slightly better for DD in my perspective go for the 8. I doubt the mpg is that much different b/w the two. The 8 looks better and you can drive 4 people with it, well at least more than you could with a TT. __________________ '92 SL1 - Sold, she will be missed as a great beater '86 RX-7 base 'luxury' - daily drifter 2Lt USAF 62E1G Edwards AFB, leaving the jughandles

05-28-2006, 01:43 PM	#4
TurboTagTeam Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cell Block F Member #275 My Ride: constantly changes iTrader: (2)	Defiatly RX-8 But then again I am biased

05-28-2006, 01:45 PM	#5
redtruck123 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1727 iTrader: (0)	audi tt

05-28-2006, 02:41 PM	#9
Keyan Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sparta, NJ Member #1577 My Ride: 1993 3000GT VR-4 iTrader: (0)	RX-8...cause if you turbo it evetually, you'll have more rev range for more power...

05-28-2006, 04:26 PM	#11
BradC Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, PA Member #1083 My Ride: Boosted NA/2000 SAAB 9-5 iTrader: (1)	RX-8. I have never driven a TT, but the 8 put a smile on my face everytime. __________________ 1991 Silverstone Miata BP swap, GT28, Flex, etc, etc...

05-28-2006, 04:50 PM	#12
sesolcSTI Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jersey Member #40 My Ride: 2004 WRB WRX STi iTrader: (1)	Id say RX8. Anybody ever see that thread on clubwrx.net where they had a link to a magazine article that stated that the TT was the most desirable car for ghey males? Not a joke, its a real article. __________________ -2004 WRB WRX STi/ Cobb Stage 2/ 292awhp/304tq TST #40 / HP #009 / Blobeye Syndicate #99 GO PITTSBURGH!

05-28-2006, 05:50 PM	#14
SUB2.5RS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadephia Member #697 My Ride: 2.5RS , 89 Supra turbo , 93 240SX coupe (SOLD), 96 Legacy iTrader: (3)	I would get the RX-8 its just more of a sexy car. The TT is nice but just look at the RX-8...pure sex.

05-28-2006, 06:46 PM	#17
nixad Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1770 iTrader: (0)	RX8, looks better and probley preforms better.

05-29-2006, 12:19 AM	#18
bastid Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1732 My Ride: 2008 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	RX-8, white on red __________________ *2008 BMW ///M3 Coupe: Alpine White on Extended Fox Red Novillo Leather Factory Options:* Premium Package : M-DCT : 19" Alloys : Technology Package : Bi-Xenon : Heated Seats : EDC : Premium Audio : iPod/USB Adapter Modifications: APE Performance S65B40 Air Filter : Fabspeed X-pipe : Remus Race Muffler

05-29-2006, 10:20 AM	#19
boostedgts Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Member #1218 iTrader: (0)	thanks for all the opinions, looks like the RX-8 Is the better choice __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by boostedgts; 05-29-2006 at 10:25 AM.

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