Tiptronic S or Manual Base
 

hey guys,

im looking at getting my first boxster,

im was originally set on a 99 base manual but a tiptronic S has come up at the same price.

im usually against getting a sports car in auto, as you lose the whole point of a sports car.

What are your reccomendations?

Tiptronic S for me now..
 

Read the post "Tiptronic in Manual Mode".....I think I have just discovered the best of both worlds with my 2.7 Tiptronic S, depending on whether I wake up feeling sensible and in fuel consumption mode, or wake wanting to destroy the planet's ozone layer with my fuel vapour trail.... ;)

There is some great information on this site, from some knowledgeable people, have fun surfing it.

My advice: give them both a test drive! While many enthusiasts go for "undiluted manual transmissions," I think maybe getting extra power may be the better way to go, even with a tiptronic. It's not the best auto ever, but you do get control over your gears so it's not a complete waste of a sports car.

However, an S should cost a good 3k more than its non-s brother, given similar conditions and options, make sure you get these cars inspected before you buy! You may end up spending a lot more in the long run if you buy the "cheaper" car.