2009 Audi TTS (Mk2) - Worth Buying, Or Should You Just Save For A Porsche?

In today's video, I drive the Mk2 Audi TTS - see if it's any good, and ask whether you should buy it over more practical, or more sporty rivals

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[ForgetfulFoot]

I had a TTS Manual in between a couple of 987.2 Cayman's (still own the Cayman). All manuals. The TTS was 1/3 of the price of the Cayman's for the same equivalent mileage. Honestly. For the price. You cannot beat the TTS. It looks good inside and out, drives good, comfortable and has a tonne of space. You could argue the interior is nicer then the Cayman. Manual gearbox feel on both aren't that special. Steering feels very dead compared to a 987. But overall the TTS is a damn nice place to be and a great all-rounder. And to anyone who isn't a big car enthusiast and just wants something a bit sporty and different. I would definitely recommend one. If the TTS is a 8/10 and the Cayman is a 9/10. Is 3x the price worth 1 point. No probably not. But then again, a Porsche is a Porsche.

Edit: I'm in Australia

[antosfunb]

One of the most underrated cars imo.

Mine is a 2011 TTS s tronic with 439bhp and with it's power to weight the acceleration is incredible

[BuckeL]

You guys in the UK are lucky with your prices, the cheapest Mk2 TTS I can find in Sweden right now is £13, 5k. I’ve been thinking about this before when you mention any car’s value in your videos.

[gaz]

The value you get from this car and a few mods is amazing.

I have a manual running 372hp/415ftlbs with 6pots brakes and upgraded suspension. I average 30-32mpg and get 40+ mpg on long runs.

[ryansmith]

The VR6 engine is by far and away my favorite engine for this car. I currently have the VR6 version and have had the 2.0TFSI in my Cupra. Yes the TFSI is quicker, more tuneable etc etc but nothing beats the way the VR6 feels, drives and sounds!

[jaspersbloke]

Love my 2011 TTS S-Tronic, has a real Jekyll & Hyde vibe, it’ll pootle along in traffic and it’s quiet and comfortable and refined but a flick of the right foot and it’ll tear your face off. Interior quality is in a different league to the VW/Ford/Vauxhalls of the world, better in fact than BMW. I drive with a friend who has a Mk1 V6 and although the V6 sounds awesome, the TTS is quicker and handles better, turbo lag is there but it really isn’t an issue in terms of performance. The DSG box is excellent but for fast road driving you’ll want to switch to manual and use the paddle shifters for more control, drop under braking, throw it into a corner and power through and it will dig in, stick and throw you out the other side with minimum fuss and maximum grins. Braking could be improved but unless you are regularly doing track days there is no need, on the road it will still pop out a glass eye, as several errant Welsh sheep can attest.

Very fast road car, above average build and material quality, and incredible value. Cons are obviously it’s not the most frugal to run, I get up to 27mpg out of premium but on a spirited day out that can easily drop into the high teens, also has a taste for Mobil 1 which is not cheap. Mechanically it’s sound and parts and servicing should not be too scary due to the prevalence of the format. Buy one.

[Jake-vfub]

I have a manual TTs black edition at stage 1 at 315 bhp, 0-60 in sub 4.5s. The thing is rapid, can easily keep up with the new Supra GR, M2 etc.. Absolutely love it, brakes are strong and and the handling is responsive. Although I did get a little torque steering pre remap. You get about 200-230 miles a tank if you have a heavy foot. Blowers like to suddenly stop blowing but this is common and an an easy fix. Can pick an older one up now for about 7k. Get one you won't regret it!

[lknight]

I had the 2 litre TFSI manual version of this and loved it. Particularly like the steering and the brakes. Single piston caliper says I must be wrong, but that's how I remember it.

[dalsgaard]

I own a TT 3.2 mk2 with TTS exhaust, and for daily driving it's plenty of power.
So it looks better, and has way better theater than the original.
Only downside if the less than optimal fuel economy, and since it is my daily, I changed the radio to an android system.

[michaelw]

I know that its looks don’t suggest it, but in my mind this is the ultimate hot hatch. If you like driving GTIs and want an upgrade this is the car to get, as it has all the same basic underpinnings with some wonderful upgrades. It also works for people who have a tiny human they occasionally need to throw in the back.

I would disagree on your modification comment though, as an ECU tune, swaybars, and a set of solid poly bushings (which won’t squeak due to their design) would come in at less than a couple grand and really bring out all that’s good about this car.

[GWAIHIRKV]

We had the TTS from new when first released. Never in a garage, always lived outside (with lots of polish) in Red. When sold still looked new. It was a very good car. And as you said, practical. We both play golf. I can assure viewers if you do, you can get two large golf bags, two electric trolleys cloths etc if you play away matches. Most couples cannot believe what will go in. Yes, the back seat will need dropping. . . .

Yes, we did move over to Porsche. Realistically the 911 never happened because of the lack of practicality. Try getting the golf kit in one. You struggle with one set.

[andrewreddy]

Great review, surprised to learn this was your first time in a MK2 . I bought a 2012 TTS manual with black leather trim earlier this year. Its nearly all aluminium so no need to worry about rust and its a very practical car. I also have a RSQ3 with white leather interior so the contrast in cabins and the driving experience suits my needs. I agree with JayEmm on the sweeping bend point and feeling the cars handling capability through the seat rather than the steering wheel. It may be me but I like that in a car..

[petervoll]

it really depends on what you are looking for. I bought the TTS for track purposes because I am about 6'6'' and I fit. Boxster, Z3, MX5 are all too small to fit me unfortunately. On track the car is slightly heavy, but it is cheap and therefore can be replaced in case of any barrier involvements. All the sportier ones usually come at a much higher price, which defeats the purpose of driving it at the limit, if you are scared putting it into the barrier. Slap on some mods on the TTS, brakes, suspensions, seats and you are good to go. TT RS' have more power but less beneficial on weight distribution. I will upgraded probably to something like E36, E46 or 350z in the future, but at the moment its a fun car which should be fast and safe enough to learn track driving. Just my two cents. btw: My car weighs 1400kg with driver and 3/4 tank volume, i dont believe that to be too bad

[OwlManoloPR]

I bought one of these with the VR6 and a manual transmission, this may be faster with the DSG and the turbo engine; but for me, there's nothing like shifting your gears while listening to that sweet sweet VR6 <3

[MARKTT]

Ive owned my manual 2013 tts for a couple of years now, 50k miles on the clock, reliable, great fun and surprisingly practicle... bought it during the first covid lockdown when garages were desperate for a sale, only cost me £9k!!!

[ashernorris]

Have a 2012 TTS Roadster, it does everything I could ever want. Amazing DSG box, torque all the time, comfy enough for a long trip, and they're rare compared to Porsches of any kind (even here in Southern California included)!

[alandowney]

Just did 200 miles in mine the last two days. It wasn't first choice, but lack of finances pushed me into buying one 12 months ago. I was pleasantly surprised from day one. It's so much better than I expected. The engine in particular. I needed to clean the intake tracts (not an easy job) to help part power response (clogged with carbon after 70K miles) and now its nicely fizzy and responsive (for a turbo). The weight savings from the aluminium body compensates for the lack of on-paper power. The build quality is excellent. I can fit a bike in comfortably after removing the front wheel.

A 987 is less practical, would cost three times more to buy, and twice the amount to tax and insure. I really recommend the Mk2 TT. Another good review Jay.

[eddiericks]

Mk2 vr6 is one of my favorite cars I have and it rides well and shifting the 6 speed with the after market exhaust is really a joy 😊

[acgb]

I've got arguably the predecessor to this, the Mk2 3.2. Lovely smooth linear power and the vr6 makes a lovely noise when you push on a bit
. Never going to rival the Porsche for dynamics but as an everyday car it works well.

[christopherpardell]

In 2005 I test drove the Porsches and I test drove the Mk1 TT 3.2 Quattro SLine with DSG. At that time, only the TT and the GTI had the DSG gearbox, which was hands down a superior transmission to anything in the Porsche.
The TT shifted faster, and smoother. And it handled turns and curves better that the RWD Porsches. But when I opened the hatch on the Porsche, there was about enough storage room to lay a thin briefcase on top of the motor.
The TT was actually spacious. I bought the TT and it’s been my daily driver ever since. Still runs like a top and in all those years the only things I have had to repair are a $40 break light switch in 2008, and just recently I replaced the fuel pump and some ignition coils. Other than that, it’s pretty long in the tooth now and needed some cosmetic work, like I put in a new headliner. And repolished the headlights. It’s been the most fun, and lowest cost of ownership car I’ve ever had. And useful. I’ve brought home lumber and 10 foot lengths of galvanized pipe in my TT. 600 lbs loads of plaster, and even moved furniture in it. Guys I know who bought a Porsche ended up spending half the entire original cost of the car just maintaining it.