I just joined the forums because I’m on the market for an Audi TT and I wanted to see some opinions from those that know more than I.

A little background. I owned an MK1 TT 225HP. I enjoyed that car a great deal. Like the nimble handling of the car. Fast forward 15 or so years and I’m looking for a fun daily driver. I am a “driver” meaning I enjoy driving and tend to drive harder than the average on the road. I also road course other cars I own. Power and torque are important but so is braking and suspension, if not more so to me. My other cars are two Dodge Vipers, a 2002 Viper GTS and a 2013 Viper GTS. It will give you a frame of reference.

So here’s the deal. I saw a 2016 MK3 Audi TTS and was quite impressed with the look, fit and finish of the car. I have not driven it yet, but likely will this weekend. I started doing searches and selection is lean. I will definitely stay with the S as a minimum.

Questions:
Used prices are in the same space for a MK2 TT RS as they are for a MK3 TTS. I will likely tune & upgrade either car... am I better off with the 2.5L or 2.0? Power levels are close, but what’s the potential?

I know the TT shares a VW platform with other cars, but I did have a question. I understand the MK3 is an aluminum frame/body. Is the MK2 the same?

I don’t mind a manual and enjoy it, but is the MK3 S-tronic a good, crisp shifting DCT? Is there a great deal of shift delay/lag?

Is the Audi Virtual Cockpit good or is it fluff?

I know it’s a great deal to answer, but any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!