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11-09-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Audi/S2K fool,Nov 9 2006, 12:35 PM

I just recently drove a 02 TT 225hp Roadster, which is the one I call "the pig". The steering seemed very sluggish. I just didn't have the nimble confidence of the S2000. The TT may be the lightest Audi car, but its still a tad under 3400 lbs! The S2000 comes in at around 2800 lbs. The power to weight ratio should be pretty clear. I know, I know, the torque and the usuable torque range!!!

I haven't driven a 3.2 as of yet, so I guess my experiences only reference the 1.8T.

Mind you, I am a huge P car fan (as are you I see!) and if I could have afforded a 996 or even a Boxster S, I would have one already in place of the S2000! I guess my point is that I like the S2000 for what it is, not just a S2000 shill.

Having been to Mid Ohio a few times with Gary and seen his TT in action, it would be foolish for me to discredit the car's capability based on my personal preference in road feel and the curb weight of the car.

Quite frankly, If I have to choose, I'd choose 3.2TT over S2000 at this point.
I enjoyed S2000 for three years and drove it hard all 42,000 miles of it. So I can honestly tell you, the whole argument about how viceral S2000 is and all the other cars aren't close to it is kinda pointless. It's called personal preference.

As far as capability goes, 3.2TT is no push over. That is all I have to say about that.