My new 2008 Audi TT with Quattro

An almost perfect combination of power, looks and finish. From the outside the best view is the rear quarter angle. It is sensuously curved and actually looks better without the spoiler being in its powered-up position. From the front it looks like an Audi with an Asian touch to the headlights. From the side, think of a small Porsche properly re-designed for the 21st century. Enter the cabin and there is more than enough headroom for my plus 6 feet. Surrounded by luxurious leather and elegant dash you slide in and find the first of only three physical faults with the car, namely you have to have a small derrier to fit within the highly boulstered seats. It's still very comfortable and supportive but confining. All controls are within easy reach, simple to operate and perfectly designed without being too small or the need for an engineering degree to operate. The second physical problem is the coffee holders. You wouldn't want to put your coffee cup or any other bottle in these holders as you probably couldn't reach them while driving and, even if you could, you would certainly knock your cup or bottle with your elbow. Right behind the cup holder is the third and final problem and that is the phone dock from the '80's. What a foolish waste of space. I took the voice-activated Bluetooth phone option and everyone should. Talking of options, I chose rear parktronic, 18" rims with run-flat tires, Bluetooth and an enhanced leather package. I didn't go for the very pricey navigation system (buy a Garmin Nuvi for a quarter of the price and you can move it from car to car). I also didn't buy the Bose audio system but settled for the standard radio with in-dash 6 CD changer, which produces excellent sound.
Now start the engine and a whole new world opens up. It has a rumble which says "sports car" and then turns into a snarl when you give it gas. The sound is wonderful and it's not just an aural sensation because the acceleration on the automatic 3.2 Quattro is very impressive. You have to be a tiny bit cautious starting off as it has a tendency to give a small jerk. Cornering is as good, if not better, than my Mini Cooper, which itself feels like it's a flat magnet on a steel rail. There is more storage room than expected when you lift the hatch and push down the "useless" rear seats.
My TT is white with optional beige leather upholstery and I could have re-sold it 5 times over to other drooling customers when I picked it up at the dealer. It's a personal thing; but from my viewpoint the coupe is a much better looker than the convertible.
Some professional car writers have suggested that the front wheel drive, 2.0 litre turbo TT is a better bet but then you don't get Quattro (and I live in Canada-think snow and ice for 4 months) and you wouldn't get the rumble and engine snarl which is such a kick. All in all this the best luxo-sport cars I have had the pleasure to own.