I've owned a 2018 for the last year. Bought a very low mileage car, only 5,700 miles. The car has an APR stage 1 tune and is a beast! I leave the rear seats down, which not only gives you a ton of extra space in the back, but has the added benefit of making the exhaust louder in the car :) . Yes, it has grip for days, a super engine with a unique sound and minimal turbo lag. On a highway trip averaging 75 mph, I can get 35 mpg. I average about 26 mixed. A very underrated car!!

@wiredspeaker5658

25 күн бұрын

That's fantastic mpgs

Fell in love with the 1st gen when I was 9yo, and knew at some point I'd get one. Fast forward 21 years, with everything going electric/ crossover, I knew my time was running out to get one; especially with how hard they are to find in the US. Was lucky enough to find a Turbo Blue TTRS with only 7k miles on it for $65k last year. At the time it wasn't my most ideal decision financially, but I knew my chances of finding another in that color and mileage was probably never going to happen again. I cut back on spending, sold my Lexus RC350, and put as much of my spare income towards the car to keep the payments manageable, and now the car is paid off! The engine and sport exhaust alone is worth the price, take it from me. Got a Unitronic Stage 1 tune with the trans tune gets it to about 475hp, and is a supercar killer with plenty of room for groceries and luggage.

@904stinger

10 ай бұрын

you did make a good choice, i'm looking for a blue with the better interior other than the base and found one for 62k but 42k miles

@904stinger

10 ай бұрын

sorry 64k with 48k miles

@titusbyzantine4949

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad you got what you dreamed for man! 🎉 dreams are attainable

I’ve had my TTRS for two years and I love driving it. It’s a great car that truly punches above its weight.

The TT has an iconic shape, very unique. These cars are awesome.

I own a 2012 Audi TT for a few years...what a fun car! Overall great handling even in rain/snow!

@sleepyg2011

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯 it a maintenance money 💰 pit if you can afford a Audi you can afford the upkeep. 🙄

Congrats on 1 mill subs dude! Thanks for all the in depth super content from you and the team. 🎉

Audis are just fantastic. I bought a brand new S5 in 2018 and it just rolled passed 100,000 miles. Love the drive and the build quality. Great video!

This is one of the most underrated cars out there

I love the TTRS, I’ll miss this and the R8. Great review, thank you for the thorough coverage.

A true sports compact. Perfect size, IMO. Unfortunately, it was ahead of its time…no one wanted to fork out +$70k for a 5cyl. But now that everyone is going turbo 4, the TTRS is (finally) looking more reasonable. In addition, when Audi dropped the manual option, the TTRS lost its last remaining fans. It’s sad to see great cars getting mismanaged.😢

@weirdshibainu

11 ай бұрын

It always seem to have suffered from an identity crisis. Hairdresser car? GT? Legit sports car?

@HansDelbruck53

11 ай бұрын

It was just right for its time, but in dire need of a manual transmission.

@vagabond1776

11 ай бұрын

@@HansDelbruck53 agreed. The TTRS couldn’t compete with its competition on track but could definitely bring the same joy on the street. Audi should’ve taken a page from Lotus and offered a manual (and clean up the fake vents). Look no further than the Emira…not the fastest nor the most refined, but it’s got looks that kill, offered in a manual, and is selling like hotcakes.

@mcnwn8

11 ай бұрын

Can someone explain to me how the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse is better than this car?

@johnnyparker2128

11 ай бұрын

@@mcnwn8 if you are a Mustang fan and think nothing else is better I guess

Absolutely loved how it sinks in for a moment deep tone exhaust for the launch. Just awesome.

I'm waiting to hear about the amount of Velveeta cheese that can be fit into a door pocket!

@RaitisRides

11 ай бұрын

Now we are talking!

@Gen10civic

11 ай бұрын

To the door panels !

@wbwayne8887

11 ай бұрын

Much more on a really 🌡 day. 😂

@NattKaity

10 ай бұрын

That there's a full zonk for me!

Love your very thorough reviews, very straight to the point, full of info and don't miss a thing. You're like car ASMR, your reviews are just satisfying 😆

His reviews are awesome they are full of energy and enthusiasm just any car he reviews I’m down for purchasing it TT RS is just amazing hands down

Joe, your love for this car shows, brother, and for good reason. It’s special. The next TT will be another f*ing EV crossover. Glad I got mine with this special 1-2-4-5-3 5cyl turbo!

Thanks for highlighting this beauty, Joe!

inline 5 baby. love that motor. my 08' A4 3.2 S-Line manual had the 5. best sounding car I have owned to date. man, do I miss that car, should've held onto it.

Joe!!! the fender and the hood fit is one of the beauties of this car, looks like the VW Arteon.

Back in 2002 one of my friends bought a TT that was a lemon. He got it from a shady car lot and the thing was always breaking down and the turbos constantly went out. It was a shame because it was a good looking car. The interior of this car is beautiful with the blue accents! I busted crème with all of the blue stitching. I’ve worked in the ambulance manufacturing industry for almost 22 years with 13 of those doing the upholstery work, and one of my favorite things to do was add contrast stitching which wasn’t asked of me, but I was given project control so I took full advantage of that trust.

I think both exterior & interior are beautiful. I'm old school & have no need for an infotainment screen, I love this car.

Yes sir love it and the color thanks for the update Joe hope you and your wife and crew have a great weekend ok later ❤

Always loved the TT since I was like young. Small car that’s reliable and fun on the road

@HansDelbruck53

11 ай бұрын

I love the TT even though I'm "like" old.

Always loved the TT since the first one came out when I was a kid. I do think they watered down some of the specialness of the design in the more recent generation

Nice video keep up the good work Joe

I love my ttrs it is truly a great car!! I did remove the rear seats and add the seat delete to save the weight as well as I put a hybrid turbo and I run mid 9s in the 1/4 miles love the car.

@milkofthepuppy

5 ай бұрын

That’s all you need is that hybrid turbo and boom this is a supercar killer! I’m going for it in like 2 years

I think it’s really cool. It’s like a sporty looking VW beetle. Small like a mini, but just bubbly enough to comfortably fit a normal sized person. Just looks like a purposeful shape to me. I’ve seen one of these in a parking lot before. TTRS. Really a neck breaker, but looks different than any other high end sports car. It’s serious business and. Ot something you see every day.

@kennethrine8171

11 ай бұрын

I really do like it but $80K 😮 there's a lot out there for that

@milkofthepuppy

5 ай бұрын

Yeah they’re cheaper then that I got my used with 12,000 miles on it fully loaded from factory for $60k 2018 in 2020! So glad I got it nothing pulls up like this car every time I go some where nice someone is always like that is nice and most have no idea what it is. You don’t get this from any mustang or Dodge etc etc even the the upper ones that look similar nothing looks like this but this and maybe an R8 kinda lol love my car.

Canyon carver! Supreme! That's not a steering wheel, that's a joystick! Love the adult sounds, perfect.~ I'd like a small sunroof for late Fall when it rains fresh Twinkies!

Amazing review Joe!

The front fender flares making the hood slightly curve looks weird. I can’t unsee that Joe!

Blue and black interior is🔥.

Nice review Joe. I know the competition between the three German manufacturers is just getting bigger. I love this car

@RaitisRides

11 ай бұрын

She is a sweetheart

Great review, love the car but that gap on the side of the hood is one of the first things i notice

one of my first performance cars was a ttrs, tbh its an amazing car. Its super quick off the line and is a little monster on track that has enough power using its awd to explode out of corners. It's such a shame Audi never put their heart into developing and improving this thing and instead killed it. There was a performance parts pack audi released for the ttrs and R8 back in 2019ish, the parts take it to another level but mainly obtainable in EU. If only Audi added all the parts and some unique tuning together as a track day special this car truly has the potential to be one of the best sports cars in modern times. I still love the 5 cylinder sound to this day.

TTRS Always wanted from the beginning. One of Audi bests.

Proud owner of a 2018 ttrs in Merlin Purple I’m keepin her till I die !

Was hoping maybe if Mr.raiti could give us the TTRS iconic edition review that is an amazing looking car

I do really like the design of that car. Hopefully they bring something interesting in its place.

absolutely would buy one of these,,,,rs tt or rs 3,,,,,they just cost so darn much,,, great review, joe,,,,,thanks

@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n

11 ай бұрын

engine from dealer no labor quoted at 25k CAD

Gosh I’ve completely forgotten about the TT. I haven’t seen one since about 2009

Always loved the TT

I love this car and would love to have it. Excellent video as always.

@RaitisRides

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

Love the blue mixed with black interior.

Correction, the first TTRS came out in 2012. I’m glad I was able to to get the last manual 2013 TTRS plus. Great review!

@RaitisRides

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the heads up!

Yeah that gap at 4:17 is definitely a huge zonk for me too. I like the car though.

Wheels kind of reminding me of older crosstrek factory wheels but the rest of the car looks great

My buddy back there in FL has a modded black one and loves it. His is a low 10 sec car. My wife always wanted a TT but me personally I'd prefer a RS3 just to have a little extra space. Us tall, fluffy guys like a little more space...lol

I've always loved the Audi TT, especially the RS. You mentioned the battery in the cargo area for weight distribution. Can't help but wonder why Audi and many more manufacturers don't locate the battery in the center rear, as opposed to one side or the other. Does it have to do with the offset of the fuel tank?

The best reviewer ever ….good job.

Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍 and I love this car lot real true 👍💯

4 Twinkies..do not go for 5...LOL! My brother has a TT. I love riding in it. I'm sorry to see it's being discontinued. Seems like a lot of cool unique cars have been getting put to pasture in recent years. It's kind of sad IMO.

I'm not a fan of this car at all. But what's under the hood? The 2.5 5 cylinder is a legendary engine. But thanks for the information. I didn't know what the TT stood for. And out are trend starters. The led lights and the Nardo Grey and Flat front

Kemora Grey TTRS owner here. Unparalleled to anything which was once in the price range. Throw a stage 2 tune on it and you will unlock the true power of this machine!

@RaitisRides

11 ай бұрын

This is so very true! Thanks for sharing that great insight!

Wow, it sounds great

The 2023 hasn't changed much from my 2018. This little car is freakishly fast and oh so much fun to drive. Let me put it into perspective: I own a 2012 Corvette Z06 with the mighty 7L LS7 V8, a 2017 Jaguar F-type R with the 550hp supercharged 5L V8, and a Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG with a 525hp naturally aspirated 6.2lL V8. That puny 2.5L turbo in tge TT RS, with a mere 400hp, is as fast as the fastest of those others. The acceleration is effortless. It has torque you wouldn't expect from a turbo.

Yea they chumped out not offering a manual. The original gen manual was so much fun.

I agree, I am not a fan of how the hood meets the fender.

In the U.S. there were more Nardi grey TTRS’s delivered, then all the other colors combined.

Hey Joe, how tall are you? Do you think this car is too small to be a daily driver? Would it be impractical?

the iconic edition would have been good to review as well

Outrageous price but such a nice looking vehicle.

Hey Joe, is this better than a base 911 carrera ??

I’ve had a 2018 for about 2 1/2 years, just a regular TT but with that appearance package, I still look forward to driving to work everyday. I’m just sad that Audi is canceling the TT.

@RaitisRides

11 ай бұрын

That is fantastic! You have a keeper for sure!

@marcalexander6450

9 ай бұрын

How’s the reliability?

@rosstudisco8650

9 ай бұрын

@@marcalexander6450 Other than regular maintenance, knock wood, no problems even with me putting 50k on it in 2 1/2 years. It’s a really good car, I love it.

That color is beautiful ❤

Great review as always this vehicle really lost me with no infotainment system never in 1 million years

@thealbumreview

11 ай бұрын

You won't miss it. That car creates such a sensation that I can't even put into words. Even the gas cap. It has no cap and makes it feel so good to get gas. For the infotainment, everything you need will be right up front. Plus, that B and O knocks.

Why is a clear coated over primer paint so popular?

When it comes to driving fun, which is better: this, or a Miata with a soft top and a manual transmission? (They’re very different cars, I know, but again, just in terms of fun)

Remember when the TT was all the rage? I REALLY liked its nible handling. You're the only reviewer l've seen even mentioning that its even still around. Kudos.

@AmericanBusinessman422

11 ай бұрын

Your profile picture negates everything you said

This Audi is beautiful I love the color!

I've always loved this car

@stephenEs3532

10 ай бұрын

TT sucks ... RS 3 all day

Can you review the Chevy Colorado trail boss please ??

I wanted one of these to replace my S4. Looking at the option list is just *absurd*. There are so many incredibly-overpriced options that you would think come standard on something so expensive. Audi takes the "the base RS is equipped like the base TT" approach (and does so with all its models.) and so many things are part of large option packages. A TTRS with light equipment came to $78,885 and I just bought another S4 with more stuff V6 vs I5, better transmission, and Torsen AWD [vs Haldex] for 20k off. 11:45 that gear selector, nice though it is, is a million degrees in summer and -400 in winter due to being made of metal. 14:30... they're literally made from magnesium with a plastic backing because of the aforementioned heat/cold problem inherent with metal touchpoints. This car is such a weird combination of different generations of Audi product: MMI inputs and wheel design from the 2018 (B9) S4 Headlights switchgear, pedals, gear selector, and paddles from the 2014 (B8.5) S4. "No manual transmission, bummer." I'm forever lamenting that my high-performance car isn't slower, thirstier, and producing more pollution. 18:40 "A manual to feel unique" Annnnd there it is.

@bst857

11 ай бұрын

IMO manuals are way more fun than autos, there is really only two reasons for autos: People who only care about speed at the cost of driver involvement, and people who are lazy and don't want to change gear (or if they have paddles, they don't want to heel and toe etc). A car like a TT is exactly the kind of car which suits a manual - its not trying to be the fastest - its main appeal is fun. But having said that, if you live in an area where all the roads are straight, no car will be that much fun other than how fast it is, so I get the desire for an auto. I don't see why you seem to be against there being an option for people who like manuals.

Love it!!

Finally, My dream car!

Joe,are you a barbarian?

I would take one of those for sure any day of the week

Still love long my Audi ttrs after 3 years ownership

Raiti is a riot.😅

love the TTRS,, i think of it as half an R8

Looks great in white

@RaitisRides

11 ай бұрын

I agree with you!

Funny enough my dad had 4 Audi TT he had a a brand new 1998 hard top with the 6 speed Manuel then he bought a brand new convertible with a 6 speed which it had only 2 seats then couple years later he bought another I believe a 2004 hard top with a automatic he actually had strips painted on it and a nice alpine stereo receiver sold it and got one a 4th one where it was a convertible but you had to put the top down your self and he doesn’t have it anymore 😂

Beautiful!

Are they gonna replace not with something else??

Nice interior, should have infotainment though for that price.

I call it cement grey, a nice car and color.

I wish they would relaunch the TT as an all-electric 2 seater with large trunk space. It would be the best city daily driver. I want a 3 door car that's NOT the MINI Cooper or some quirky looking hatch.

Pocket rocket.

I'll get two and send one to Iroz Motorsports to get it built.

Please review 911 GT3 RS and Amg GT 67

Future classic it will hold its price buy one now

@AmericanBusinessman422

11 ай бұрын

They don't.

@milkofthepuppy

5 ай бұрын

It does now they stop making them and my car is a 2018 still got offered $57k in 2023 at the time I only paid $60k 😂!!! So maybe it’s case by case but I ain’t getting rid of it though so….. just saying though I couldn’t believe the dealership offered that $$$!!

I love that color

@RaitisRides

11 ай бұрын

It looks fantastic!

Like it but no infosystem screen is bad for an 70k car

Imo if the car little longer it would look better, with that shape look kinda goofy when it’s short. My 350z look similar to this.

Hi, I own and Audi and I literally did not know they were still making TTs. 🤦 dang I work with too much lol

I would love that sedan because its looks like a sporty but one thing is literally bad in that sedan and that was a little space between the frount hod😊😊😊

@RaitisRides

11 ай бұрын

This is a good point.

Never knew that car existed not bad 🔥

@crouchb15

11 ай бұрын

WHAT

@Shane-sh6jd

11 ай бұрын

I don’t keep up on Audi

Great video, very knowledgeable and comprehensive. I am in the market to purchase the exact same one in your video.

Didn’t think they still made these.

I had the 1st gen TT, souped it up. It got real sketchy over 125mph. Didn't have any rear downforce.

@PStewart28

11 ай бұрын

125 is fast. MQB is a platform that shines 0-85

Audi should've called this the R4 half the R8. These 5cyl Audi's are beasts.

Something just hit me while I was just listening to the audio of this while making food....Joe ACTUALLY sounds like a mix of Trevor and Michael in GTA V when he gets excited HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

@pedramtajeddini5100

11 ай бұрын

Lmaooo