TTechnology

There's a lot of good choices out there. I'm 6'3" and the TT was best for me. I like the balance, the all wheel drive. I find the car very intuitive to drive. It may not be the fastest car out there, but the TT is VERY good. And you can chip. Given the price variance, as you noted, I could not justify the difference for what was supplied by others. And I really bonded with the TT's design - not just looks, but interior layout, control placement, etc.

The choice, however, between the cars you mentioned is for fine degrees of "bestness". Often the determination of what is best is subjective or aesthetic, rather than objective. At the price, however, you don't want to make a mistake. I'd recommend you rent first, if there are places in your town that does this. Possibly a dealer would rent you a used car, if you explain what you are doing. A day in each should tell you for sure.

The only problem I have experienced is the well discussed diverter valve problem. Had it fixed for free by Audi under the 4 yr, 50k mi everything is paid for warranty. May get a Forge, soon ($135). Just have not had the time to mess with it, yet.

Good luck.

DRUMS100

Driving it rivals sex

TTom TTR

I love it, though I've not driven the other ones as a comparison