Jorg A. Willekens

Hi, next year I want to buy me a new car...and if I can bring up the money, I'll buy a TT. But for
some reason my whole environnement is against that (except my dad). My sister hates it because she goes hiking a lot and she needs a lot trunk space (I own an Audi 80 now), as far as I know the TT has a lot of trunk space but I'm not sure.
My mom thinks that a sports car doesn't go with me *and* she thinks it looks like a SQUASHED NEW BEETLE! I don't take that, but....she has a bit right...the round curves invoke the New Beetle a bit indeed...Is there anyone who knows a good argument against such a critisism?

Rick (Virginia)

You should take a look at a TT in person, and you'll realize that it only has a vague similarity to a Beetle. To be honest, though, alot of the innards of the two cars are similar (as are Golf, Beetle, A4, and TT).
The TT has a very large trunk, and quite a huge cargo space if the seats are folded down. (14 cubic feet, and 22 cubic feet, I think).
I guess if you dont like curves, there's always Volvo.
I dont think you would be disappointed with a TT though.
Rick

Andy W

Yes, it is even more of a reason to buy one.... God forbid I ever buy a car my mother likes. (nt)

Cristopher

Trust me. Drive one. You will HAVE to have one. This car is unbelievable.

Susie

Well, it looks like the only arguments you are getting are from the guys. I too was skeptical - as a woman. I said exactly the same thing your mother said - it's a squashed bug!! My husband and a coworker went to test drive the TT, brought home the brochure, set up a TT screen saver, brought me to the TT website, pointed out articles in car magazines, etc. etc. etc. But I was not impressed..... until I went to the car lot and saw the "beautiful" thing waiting for me to drive it. Once inside I couldn't stop smiling. The coolest, most unique vehicle I had seen - ever!!! There is nothing like it. And to drive it is even more impressive (though I found myself going ALOT faster than Johnny law would have liked. It was great. To get your mom, sister, or any woman to agree to the TT - you must take them to the TT. FYI, we are buying one in 2000!!! TTFN "TATA for now!!"

FT

My mom's favorite car is the 993 cabriolet in red.Go figure.

cbobgo

More like a Beetle on steroids (nt)

Napalmboy

I figured. Your Mum is called Dave. (nt)

PaTT

What I tell the people who say that - it's not a "squashed new beetle", it's the "new carmen ghia"

FireButt

Actually, his mom thinks his father is called "Dave," but isn't quite sure.... (nt)