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2008 Audi TT Review

By KBB.com Editors

When it first hit the streets for the 2000 model year, the radically styled Audi TT — sleek and bulbous and minimalist at once — left not a single head unturned in its wake. Eight years and a truckload of design awards later, that car has earned for itself a place in automotive history. While it would be unrealistic to expect the same kind of visual impact from its follow-up, Audi has delivered a car that's even more exciting than the first. The front- or all-wheel-drive TT competes on varying levels with the BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK and the Porsche Boxster and Cayman, all of which are rear-wheel-drive cars.

You'll Like This Car If...

If you're looking for a two-seat roadster or a 2+2 coupe, you're probably looking for some combination of style, comfort and fun. In the TT you'll find equally lofty levels of the three.

You May Not Like This Car If...

If rear-wheel drive is the only way to go as far as you're concerned, or if you're looking for something to take to the track, pony up for the mid-engine, rear-drive, beautifully balanced Porsche Boxster or Cayman and be done with it.

What's Significant About This Car?

Compared with its revolutionary predecessor, the all-new TT is bigger but lighter, more powerful but more efficient, more comfortable but more fun and somehow even more lust-worthy than the original.

Driving the TT

Driving Impressions The 2008 Audi TT is the most well-rounded car in its segment. On winding roads with little traffic, both the coupe and convertible models are capable of coaxing grins as...

big as those flashed from any driver's seat. It reacts instantly to steering input and then holds the road with a firm grip and minimal lean. Especially given its lower sticker price and notably better mileage, we actually prefer the lighter feel of the four-cylinder/front-drive combination than that of the heavier V6/all-wheel drive pairing. The impressive athletic ability of every TT is balanced by a surprisingly comfortable, downright pleasant highway ride. The action of the manual transmission selector is fine, but the more time we spend with the automaker's wonderful dual-clutch transmission, the more archaic the old pedal-and-lever system feels.

Favorite Features

S tronic Transmission
In stop-and-go traffic it's a smooth-shifting automatic transmission. On your favorite road or track it's a quick-shifting, no-pedal manual. Audi's S tronic dual-clutch transmission (the same transmission cousin Volkswagen calls DSG) is truly revolutionary.

Magnetic Ride Suspension
The Audi magnetic ride system is built around strut fluid containing tiny magnetic particles. By applying electricity to those particles, the fluid becomes thicker and the suspension becomes stiffer. When traffic is light and your right foot is heavy, the TT gets more athletic at the push of a button.

2008 Audi TT Details

Interior

Whether or not you notice the new model's increased dimensions from the outside, you'll surely appreciate them inside. Contemporary design, premium materials and a wide array of color choices combine in a passenger cabin that furthers Audi's reputation for producing standout interiors. Base models feature sport seats covered in a combination of leather and suede-like Alcantara, brushed aluminum trim and a racing-style flat-bottom steering wheel that provides a touch more leg clearance on entry and exit, but mostly just looks cool.

Exterior

The second-generation TT doesn't pack the visual impact of the original, but that's a common plight with sequels. It's no less stylish, though, with crisper lines and the brand's trapezoidal grille sending out a decidedly more contemporary vibe. Even though the TT has grown 5.4 inches in length and 3.1 inches in width, it's actually a tad lighter than its predecessor, thanks to a generous use of aluminum construction. It's also significantly stiffer, which fosters improvements in both ride and handling. Standard exterior equipment includes attractive 17-inch wheels and a retractable rear spoiler that extends automatically at 74 miles per hour.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

Base model TTs feature Alcantara/leather sport seats, automatic climate control and an AM/FM sound system. For a CD player, power seats and other items, you'll have to pay extra. Standard safety equipment includes electronic stability control plus front and front-side airbags.

Optional Equipment

Some of the TTs more significant options include an Audi magnetic ride dual-mode suspension system, backup sensors, navigation, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, iPod integration, Bi-Xenon Adaptive Headlights and, on S tronic-equipped models, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Under the Hood

With 250 horsepower, quattro all-wheel drive and a choice of six-speed manual or revolutionary dual-clutch manu-matic transmissions, a V6-equipped TT is one powerful, stable, tossable fun machine. Still, the front-end weight savings, lower price and 30-percent better mileage make the 2.0T models — available exclusively with the dual-clutch gearbox and front-wheel drive — the version we'd recommend for most. Both the 2.0T and 3.2 quattro models offer the Audi magnetic ride system that produces a noticeably firmer suspension at the push of a button.

2.0-liter in-line 4 turbocharged
200 horsepower @ 5100-6000 rpm
207 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1800-5000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 23/31

3.2-liter V6
250 horsepower @ 6300 rpm
236 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2500-3000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/24 (manual), 18/24 (S tronic)

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2008 Audi TT Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

9.0

Out of 10

Based on 43 Ratings for the 2008 - 2013 models.

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Value

9.0/10

Quality

9.4/10
Reliability

9.3/10

Performance

9.4/10
Comfort

9.1/10

Styling

9.5/10

Great car all around, but ...

By Keeto (HI) on Sunday, April 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 19,164

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 9/10

Pros: "Awesome road holding!"

Cons: "Just a few listed in the review."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"It's absolutely a great car. I owned a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S before, and the roadholding of this quattro is just as good (for half the price!) and it's like glue on the road. After test driving both the 2.0 turbo and the 3.2 6-cyl, I opted for the latter. (I didn't like the turbo lag of the former.) We don't drive much here in Hawaii, so the lower gas mileage was not a concern. Here comes the "but" section: the rear seats are totally useless. In fact, I have them folded down most of the time. Like with every sports car, don't expect a very comfortable ride, you will feel every bump on the road. It took some time to get used to getting out of the car without bumping my head on the door frame, but the interior is luxurious."

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Amazing Looks not for comfort

By Genie (TX) on Monday, July 16, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 37,000

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 8/10

Pros: "fun drive. great looks."

Cons: "not for street driving"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"The way the car looks is amazing. The way it drives is also great if what matters to you is feeling the power the car has then this is the perfect car. However, comfort is not part of the deal. Like any sports car it is very low and every bump can be felt. Street driving is not the most comfortable. There is also an ugly looking archaic phone connection that takes part a large part of the car. Apart from that the inside is luxurious."

3 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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favorite all tiime car

By smani (AZ) on Tuesday, February 14, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 35,000

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"this car drives like a dream, is comfortable and you can't beat the appearance. The mileage could be improved somewhat."

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Alergic to my TT and it was my 3rd one

By Cowboysnhats (CA) on Tuesday, November 22, 2011

I owned and sold this car
Reason: IRS said I had a mistake to pay back - My approximate mileage is 8,300

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Great body style, lots of look-e-loos"

Cons: "Allergies to it, Very low resale value."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I loved this car. I had alergys to it though. The 1st time, they let it sit running with disinfectant running for 2 hrs. That didn't work, but did waste a lot of my full tank I had. Still problems and not only with me but another passenger too. Then, they changed out the HEPA filter. It seemed to help all so slightly but sill had problems. The IRS said I made a 2006 mistake and wanted money. Since I had a ton of equity in it, I traded it off for a VW and got a big check back to sent to our beloved IRS - grrrr. It was my 3rd Audi TT and I loved the way it drove and so much fun to have."

1 person out of 6 found this review helpful

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Best sports car I have ever owned

By Big Man (CA) on Sunday, November 13, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 40,450

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 9/10

Pros: "Overall value"

Cons: "A sunroof would have been a great addition"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"2.0 Turbo is the best. Plenty of power, handling is great, super mileage on cruise control freeways. Low maintenance and very stylist. All kinds of room on the interior, instrumentation is great."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Skip the TipTronic

By cannon (OH) on Monday, September 12, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 8,000

10 6.0

overall rating 6 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 6/10
Value: 7/10
Reliability: 8/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 6/10
Styling: 7/10
Comfort: 7/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is my second TT and came equipped with the 6-speed Tiptronic transmission. My first one was an '01 with AWD and a 6-speed manual. The Tiptronic, although it shifts quickly when needed, gets confused when coming to a stop and then re-starting. For pure driving experience, the car is great with nice power, just stick with a manual tranny. The '01 was LOADS more fun to drive than this model, even though it had less horsepower."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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