2nd Hand Tt Vs Ttg?

[Grudgee]

G'day everyone. I stumbled across this site and have spent the last 4 hours scouring through countless threads. Very informative and seems like one of the friendliest forum crowds around.

I'm in the printing game and am looking to get some wheels that enable me to cart jobs around from time to time. I've looked at wagons and apart from the overpriced Audi A4 Avant, nothing else grabs me. One of my first cars was an original VL Calais turbo wagon that ended up running high 12s, so I've always had a soft-spot for turbos and understated sleepers.

Anyhow, I've all but decided I'll be grabbing a 2nd hand or ex-demo TT or TTG, but I'm struggling to see where the extra value is in the GHIA. I might be missing something here, so can anyone offer up some support for the extra $10k spend?

Here's some pricing from dealers - could only find 1 TTG.

2007 FORD TERRITORY SY Ghia Turbo– 4,500km $55,997

2007 FORD TERRITORY SY Turbo – 6,500km $46,888

2006 FORD TERRITORY SY Turbo – 16,000km $45,990

2006 FORD TERRITORY SY Turbo – 3,000km $44,980

2006 FORD TERRITORY SY Turbo – 19,000km $42,170

2006 FORD TERRITORY SY Turbo – 19,500km $39,888

2006 FORD TERRITORY SY Turbo – 2,000km $44,980

Before I hit the car yards I want to be relatively informed. Why did you grab the TTG over the TT?

Thanks in advance!

[seventytwo]

Welcome to the site Grudgee.

Not to sure on the TT's but Zap should be along shortly to answer you questions.

[Grudgee]

Cheers 72. Thanks for the welcome note.

[ZAP]

Am I that predictable 72 ?

To answer the question, it is down to personal choice.

The colour ICC screen, dual climate control and leather make a big difference to the interior feel.

It is not easy to justify the $10k difference aside from going and looking at both cars.

The TTG is a great car for the overall package. It is big fast and thirsty.

All I can say is test drive a TT, then get in a TTG and I am sure you will be sold.

You could also spend another $10k over a TTG and get the F6-X, this is even harder to justify as the only difference is motor, seat trim, wheel style and front calipers.

[Grudgee]

I think my budget (and the distinct lack of 2nd hand TTGs available) might be the deciding factor. I much prefer leather, but the screen and climate control are 2 things I could probably live without. I'd like the parking sensors to help prevent my mrs reversing into things though. As long as a car has electric windows, cruise control, a decent sound system (are they mp3 cd players?) and doesn't look like a plastic playground from the drivers seat, I'd be content. I love a sunroof, but I don't think they're even an option on the Territories, are they?

Is there anything else the GHIAS have as a standard option apart from what you said above?

Hopefully I can find a TT with leather option, but based on the pricing, I bet people just up'd to the TTG instead of optioning the TT.

[Surfpig4]

My Justification was drive a TT and buy a TTG thas exactly what I did 5days ago... I wanted leather.. I also drive a Falcon Ute on a daily basis for work ...I wanted something different to get into, totally different dash layout ect ect as for MP3 Cd very large downfall! No go but they do an aux input for ipods or whatever you may like to put through the stereo...Sunroof..Not from ford Aftermarket you can probably get done...

Hope this helps...

Cheers

Punchy

[Grudgee]

Thanks Punchy. I'm a big fan of leather too, so we'll see how it goes. I drove a TX and wasn't that impressed by the interior and from what I can gather, the TT has the same setup, doesn't it?

Bummer on the Mp3. I thought it was a standard these days. My Mrs drives an entry-level 2005 corolla and it has Mp3!

I'm not a fan of aftermarket sunroofs, so I'll be sunroofless whichever route I take.

[ZAP]

The Ghias have a reverse camera, memory seats, leather, different dash, dual zone climate, LCD colour ICC, better audio and speakers, black facia, photocramic mirror, foglights, colour coded bumpers and different wheels.

I think that is it from memory.

The dealers will do a deal, if you have done your homework. I searched on carsales.com.au and ebay for the cheapest TTG and my dealer matched it.

You may not get your first choice in colour, but I am sure you can get a '07 plated TTG for the right money.

[Grudgee]

That's exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Thanks Zap!

I've got $45k to work with, so I might be able to get an 07 TT on road if I do some shopping. Otherwise an 06 ex-demo or 2nd hand with modest kms might be the option to leave a few grand for basic mods. It's amazing how cheap you can gain an extra 80-100kw these days. Crazy stuff.

[Grudgee]

The excitement is building. Tee'd up a test drive on Saturday, so I might be back on the turbo bandwagon by Monday!