Comments on: Stormy Blue AT http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/ back from the dead Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:08:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: J. http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4670 J. Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:35:45 +0000 http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4670 Didn't they add the rear spoiler on the Audi TT in later generations as the car turned out to be instable at higher speeds (think German Autobahn)? Maybe due to that later generations TTare considered more "manly"? Didn’t they add the rear spoiler on the Audi TT in later generations as the car turned out to be instable at higher speeds (think German Autobahn)? Maybe due to that later generations TTare considered more “manly”?

]]> By: gerwalker http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4669 gerwalker Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:30:17 +0000 http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4669 Actually, interestingly enough, I had a debate with my friends and the car dealer over whether the Audi TT is considered a "girly" or "gay" car. I was informed that most people thought (or still think) that the 1st Gen TTs were for girls more. Guys who chose to drive the TTs were not "manly" enough. I brought up this topic to the dealer, and he responded in an interesting way -- he "understood" that public viewed the 1st Gen TT "in error", but Audi decided to distinctly design the new TT to be more "muscular" and appealing to men. He then, interestingly enough, went on to cite the Miata as an example of a "sister" car to the TT -- earlier versions were viewed to be "girly" but the latest models put more "oomph" into the design. Actually, interestingly enough, I had a debate with my friends and the car dealer over whether the Audi TT is considered a “girly” or “gay” car. I was informed that most people thought (or still think) that the 1st Gen TTs were for girls more. Guys who chose to drive the TTs were not “manly” enough.

I brought up this topic to the dealer, and he responded in an interesting way — he “understood” that public viewed the 1st Gen TT “in error”, but Audi decided to distinctly design the new TT to be more “muscular” and appealing to men. He then, interestingly enough, went on to cite the Miata as an example of a “sister” car to the TT — earlier versions were viewed to be “girly” but the latest models put more “oomph” into the design.

]]> By: gerwalker http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4668 gerwalker Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:24:55 +0000 http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4668 Hi Roy, Thanks! It took me a long time to decide which car to get. Actually, I also went back to driving school (Koyama Driving School in Setagaya-ku -- I only realized after I signed up that you went there as well, lol). I love my 2007 TT! It absolutely flies on the expressways, and is a very smooth ride. It is the basic line model -- 2.0TFSI with 16" wheels. Don't see many TTs or Miatas out on the streets of Tokyo. ;) It does have a bit of a backseat, but it is more like a Porsche in that you either have to be a kid or really small to sit comfortably. And yes, I am a big fan of Macross. :) Hi Roy,

Thanks! It took me a long time to decide which car to get. Actually, I also went back to driving school (Koyama Driving School in Setagaya-ku — I only realized after I signed up that you went there as well, lol).

I love my 2007 TT! It absolutely flies on the expressways, and is a very smooth ride. It is the basic line model — 2.0TFSI with 16″ wheels. Don’t see many TTs or Miatas out on the streets of Tokyo. ;)

It does have a bit of a backseat, but it is more like a Porsche in that you either have to be a kid or really small to sit comfortably.

And yes, I am a big fan of Macross. :)

]]> By: Roy http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4667 Roy Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:49:49 +0000 http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4667 Gerwalker, thanks for visiting! Your Audi TT is sweet! I definitely like the new design over the previous model. It has a little bit of a back seat as well, doesn't it? Did you get the 2.0 or 3.2? Also, "Gerwalker" would happen to be from Macross would it? Gerwalker, thanks for visiting!

Your Audi TT is sweet! I definitely like the new design over the previous model. It has a little bit of a back seat as well, doesn’t it? Did you get the 2.0 or 3.2?

Also, “Gerwalker” would happen to be from Macross would it?

]]> By: gerwalker http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4666 gerwalker Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:06:33 +0000 http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4666 Roy: I recently purchased a car as well in Tokyo, though I didn't get the Miata. :( I also had to decide between MT or AT, but in the end I wound up getting AT. However, my car comes with the F1 paddle shifters as well. Not as good MT, but I also found that my leg would get tired driving in city. It's not so bad either when you let the baby run on the expressways; the paddle shifters are good! Also, I tried to get a car space before I got a car; this proved to be a bit difficult as you need a car ownership (shaken sho) paper before you can rent a space. However, I got around this by asking the dealer to talk to the car space rental agency. Nice site, and I always enjoy your blogs!! :D Roy:

I recently purchased a car as well in Tokyo, though I didn’t get the Miata. :( I also had to decide between MT or AT, but in the end I wound up getting AT. However, my car comes with the F1 paddle shifters as well. Not as good MT, but I also found that my leg would get tired driving in city. It’s not so bad either when you let the baby run on the expressways; the paddle shifters are good!

Also, I tried to get a car space before I got a car; this proved to be a bit difficult as you need a car ownership (shaken sho) paper before you can rent a space. However, I got around this by asking the dealer to talk to the car space rental agency.

Nice site, and I always enjoy your blogs!! :D

]]> By: Roy http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4665 Roy Thu, 05 Apr 2007 05:09:41 +0000 http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4665 J. I was discussing this with other roadster owners and they all said the same thing. I know some people who have owned over 15 roadsters and some who still have 4 to 5 in their garages. It's not uncommon for us to buy more than one. I'm not that rich yet. But the next house I move to will have more space to park a few cars and I will definitely get another one!! J. I was discussing this with other roadster owners and they all said the same thing. I know some people who have owned over 15 roadsters and some who still have 4 to 5 in their garages. It’s not uncommon for us to buy more than one. I’m not that rich yet. But the next house I move to will have more space to park a few cars and I will definitely get another one!!

]]> By: J. http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4664 J. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:53:08 +0000 http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4664 Roy, "whether I will be happy with 6AT instead of 6MT. In an ideal world I would have both." That is a great remark! Enjoy the fun of looking forward to receiving the car. I understood you will have plenty of time for that (until July). Roy, “whether I will be happy with 6AT instead of 6MT. In an ideal world I would have both.” That is a great remark! Enjoy the fun of looking forward to receiving the car. I understood you will have plenty of time for that (until July).

]]> By: saffronsaris http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4663 saffronsaris Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:01:36 +0000 http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4663 I thought your previous roadster was cool, this is even better! More pics of it pleaze!! And you really should take it out for a spin more often! I thought your previous roadster was cool, this is even better!
More pics of it pleaze!!
And you really should take it out for a spin more often!

]]> By: Roy http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4662 Roy Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:40:34 +0000 http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4662 Ben, yes almost all the roadster enthusiasts I know who have the 6AT are satisfied with it. Most agree that it is about 90% as much fun as the MT and they've assured me that I won't be disappointed. When I test drove the car last year, unfortunately it was in heavy traffic most of the time so I didn't get a chance to really play with the paddle shifters to see what they could do. Ben, yes almost all the roadster enthusiasts I know who have the 6AT are satisfied with it. Most agree that it is about 90% as much fun as the MT and they’ve assured me that I won’t be disappointed. When I test drove the car last year, unfortunately it was in heavy traffic most of the time so I didn’t get a chance to really play with the paddle shifters to see what they could do.

]]> By: Ben http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4661 Ben Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:31:41 +0000 http://blog.q-taro.com/roadster/stormy-blue-at/#comment-4661 Roy, I will be interested to hear your (longer term) experience driving AT v MT. I've always thought the Roadster/MX5 is better as MT; but a few reviews in Australia suggest the NC AT is quite good. MT may be a bit 'purer' for involvement etc, but the NC AT is beginning to sound like an ok compromise for daily duties. Roy, I will be interested to hear your (longer term) experience driving AT v MT.
I’ve always thought the Roadster/MX5 is better as MT; but a few reviews in Australia suggest the NC AT is quite good.
MT may be a bit ‘purer’ for involvement etc, but the NC AT is beginning to sound like an ok compromise for daily duties.

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