[Rui725]

Being a tiptronic car, It's hard to tell whether the 2nd gear is rough to engage, but, as a general rule, the car chooses 2nd gear when coming off from a stopped position in normal every day driving. From a range of 1-5, 1 being the worse, 5 being the optimal, i would say there it's a 3.25 with a bit gear slippage when the computer engages the 2nd gear off a stop. There is a small lag that causes a very slight stutter in the car when engaging 2nd off from neutral.

I reckoned it could be the mount, but upon acceleration, there is no strange vibration. Instead, the car feels better at higher rpm's and speeds. I do not have a record of whether the engine mount has been changed or not, but most likely it is still the original engine mount. I do feel there's a lot of movement on the top engine compartment right behind my head when hitting pot holes and uneven roads though.

Is there a way to check for worn engine mount when up on a lift? From what I've read the bona fide sign of a need for a new engine mount is strong vibration at 4k rpm, which I have yet to experience. I'm going to have to check the wheel bearings when I have access to a lift and a 2nd hand to help me out. One thing I learned about owning a Porsche is preventative maintenance and reading goes a long way, and most of this I have to give credit to the helpful online community.