Want to feel very special, drive a great sports car and stand apart from the crowd but don’t have a million dollars for a Porsche 911?
No problem. I have the solution.
What about Audi’s TTS? Okay, it’s not the 400 horsepower TT RS – I get it. But it retains the walk-on-water MQB platform and pairs it with the Golf R drivetrain – good for 265 horsepower and 258 lb.ft of torque driving all four wheels. Paired with the S-Tronic DSG dual-clutch, you’ve got a car capable of blitzing 60 mph in 4.9 seconds yet still returns 27 mpg on the highway. Unlike the R8, it’s also got rear seats (albeit quite small) and a hatchback that doesn’t contain a V10. While that’s disappointing when showing off to your friends, the reality is that occasionally you need to carry something larger than your ego.
But though it lacks the headline-grabbing figures and cross-marque instantly recognizable alpha-numeric nomenclature of its more famous siblings, the TTS fails to disappoint with performance and incorporates all the cutting-edge technology, including the mega-cool virtual dashboard. You could also spec it out in a bunch of really cool colors, like Somoa Orange Metallic.
2015 Audi TTS on eBay
From the seller:
RARE!! 2015 AUDI TTS QUATTRO AWD, SAMOA ORANGE GLOSS EXTERIOR, BLACK/ORANGE NAPPA LEATHER INTERIOR, TURBOCHARGED 2.0L I-4 ENGINE 265HP/258TW, 6 SPEED DUAL CLUTCH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, HEATED FROONT SEATS, NAVIGATION PACKAGE, BACK UP SENSORS, 18in ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH LIKE NEW TIRES, LOWER PORTION OF HOOD + FENDERS + FRONT BUMPER PAINT PROTECTION FILM, RAIN SENING AUTOMATIC WIPERS, BRUSHED ALUMINUM INTERIOR TRIM, HEATED SIDE MIRRORS, POWER RETRACTABLE SPOILER, AUDI SELECTABLE DRIVE MODES, CLEAN CARFAX! GREAT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT! This vehicle will be reviewed by an independent certified mechanic in accordance with PA state inspection regulations. If for any reason this vehicle does not pass inspection it will be noted. !!
The two-tone black/orange interior is a nice splash of color – these TTs can feel pretty claustrophobic inside when all black. I really love the wheel choice, too – a throwback to the old Ronal R8 design.
While not the fastest car out there or even in the model lineup, this is still a very quick car with stout cornering ability. Miles aren’t out of control, and it appears to be in good condition. What’s not to like? Perhaps the $27,500 price tag? For argument’s sake, that gets you into a slightly newer, slightly faster Golf R with a manual. But this one sure is a looker.
-Carter
This color is fantastic, that add a lot of value. Same for the interior. But the darn DSG. Audi was trying so hard not to sell these cars. If they offered it i a manual, I am sure they would have sold more.
Fun find. I feel the same way about the wheels, but I will also admit that I was not fond of cleaning those Ronal R8s. I agree with Christian about the transmission, although I am told the DSG is very good on this platform. Thanks for sharing it!!!