Tiptronic? Opinions?

[spine911]

FYI, the 986 tiptronics have a lesser chance to have the recurrent, dreaded RMS leaks. That's one big reason to be pleased about

[70Sixter]

The new PDK is a faster shifter than most all humans. It is also reported to be abrupt even in full auto mode. It will be great for the track I think. I'll certainly consider it if I get a new Boxster.

I've always thought there was no shame in an auto shifter. Even the original Sportomatic, which was more of an auto-clutch.

Especially for slow traffic commutes. Which is why my RX-7 in Tokyo was an auto.

For me, the shifting and clutching are a pleasure - especially when done well. So even if I got a new 987, it would be 6 speed. Even if I get whupped by a PDK at the stop light gran prix.

[Fastback]

An automatic porsche is like eunuch. Sure it's still technically a sports car, but castrated and dull. That's how I feel towards them, but who cares what I think just be happy with what you have. If you like auto's then go for it.

[Allen K. Littlefield]

Originally Posted by Fastback

An automatic porsche is like eunuch. Sure it's still technically a sports car, but castrated and dull. That's how I feel towards them, but who cares what I think just be happy with what you have. If you like auto's then go for it.

I love my TIP and would not have it any other way, except for a new PDK. Both of these opinions are right. Get the maximum pleasure out of your car with the tranny that suits you most. Just don't get into putting down others because they don't do it your way.

AKL

[ekam]

Any automatic transmission is nice only if you commute to work everyday in any major cities, or if you have health problems with using your left foot or hands.

Otherwise no excuse to have them on a sports car. Unless you admit you're too old to use the clutch.

Yea yea it shifts faster than humans blah blah blah that's what Ferrari tries to sell ya. :ah:

Remember, the ultimate Porsche - Carrera GT is a manual.

Oh and I wonder if FTD or Lovebunny drive manuals??

[Adam]

I wouldn't get a tiptronic because it saps hp and performance, but I wouldn't mind a PDK if it had F1 style paddle shifters like Ferarri does it. Keeping the push buttons on the wheel was a mistake.

[mdex]

The problem with the tip or any auto in a sports car is that the torque converter robs your ability to be accurate with the throttle to control the car. I am a hard core manual guy, and feel uncomfortable driving an auto for that very reason... but...

The PDK has none of those issues, and I drove a new Boxster with the PDK the other day and probably will never order another car without it... its that good.