987 owners...no offence

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

It's strange because my wife's Audi A4 S-line has a Tiptronic also, but it always starts off in 1st gear (I can see it on the dash display), even in regular driving mode. To save gas, in D mode, it just upshifts faster than in Sport mode, but it starts off in 1st. Wonder why the Porsche tip or pdk starts in 2nd.

The only thing the Porsche and Audi Tiptronics have in common is the name. Starting in 1st or 2nd is a software programming difference and a manufacturer's preference. GM is very good a getting vastly different behaviors out of the same transmission in different cars. They all suck, but to different degrees

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

The only thing the Porsche and Audi Tiptronics have in common is the name. Starting in 1st or 2nd is a software programming difference and a manufacturer's preference. GM is very good a getting vastly different behaviors out of the same transmission in different cars. They all suck, but to different degrees

That's why I thought it strange that Porsche, the more performance oriented car, would have their Tip programmed to start in 2nd.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

That's why I thought it strange that Porsche, the more performance oriented car, would have their Tip programmed to start in 2nd.

You could drive a Viper in just 3rd gear in just about any situation, 0 mph to whatever.

Maybe Porsche felt it's not detrimental to driving dynamics to start in 2nd in all but the most heavy footed situations. Turbocharged engines like the Audi 2.0 are usually pretty weak at lower RPM, so maybe Audi felt driveability wasn't acceptable from a start in 2nd gear. I know I'd hate it in my WRX.

[blue2000s]

I found this interesting from cars.com. The 986 has more occupant space than the 987. Maybe they're wrong?

Specifications- 2010 Porsche Boxster S - 2000 Porsche Boxster S
Exterior length - 172.1 " - 171.0 "
Exterior body width - 70.9 " - 70.1 "
Exterior height - 50.9 " - 50.8 "
Engine - 3.4L H-6 - 3.2L H-6
Horsepower - 310 @ 6,400 rpm - 250 @ 6,250 rpm
Torque - 266 @ 4,400 rpm - 225 @ 4,500 rpm
Fuel economy - city - 19 mpg - 18 mpg
Fuel economy - highway - 26 mpg - 26 mpg
Bore-and-Stroke - 3.80 / 3.10 " - 3.66 / 3.07 "
Curb weight Standard: - 2,987 lbs. - 2,855 lbs.
Wheelbase - 95.1 " - 95.2 "
Front track - 58.5 " - 57.3 "
Rear track - 60.2 " - 59.4 "
Turning radius - 18.2 ' - 17.9 '
Drag coefficient - .30 - .32
Front legroom - 41.6 " - 44.0 "
Front headroom - 38.1 " - 38.4 "
Front hiproom - 53.4 " - 53.4 "
Front shoulder room - 51.7 " - 51.7 "
Luggage volume - 9.9 cu.ft. - 9.1 cu.ft.
Fuel tank - 16.9 gal. - 17.0 gal.