MK1 TT replacement
A black auto 350z came up for sale near me so I went to have a look. 350z has been one of my dream cars forever, especially in black. I know.. auto.. but they’re half the price vs manuals, and this one was perfect spec (performance grand tourer, black, coupe)
I left the dealership a bit confused thinking about the pros and cons over my remapped 1.8T 225hp coupe.
TT:
- Better fuel economy being a 4cyl 1.8T
- Rear seats that, although unusable 99% of the time, can come in handy for a very short trip.
- Much bigger trunk. Cavernous if rear seats are folded.
- Quattro + all-weather tires = all year drivability.
- Performance: both quite similar tbh. Maybe the TT a bit faster. The 350z felt strong and linear but the remapped 1.8T has the mid-range turbo shove.
- 1.8T is very reliable once the classic faults have been fixed (vacuum, coil packs, timing belt, etc)
- 1.8T can be built to big power.
350z:
- slightly newer than my TT being a 2006
- easier to daily drive due to auto transmission
- a few more comfort features: cruise control, electric seats, Bose sound system, auto dimming rear view mirror, TPMS, audio controls on steering wheel.
- great sound and NA linear power surge
- absolutely stunning looks. So muscular and timeless in black.
- VQ35DE has proven to be very reliable
Then I got home and thought what coupe would I replace the TT with.. and there are not many that cover those basis as good as the TT does.