Glad to see Porsche moving back towards manual transmissions

[tomonomics]

Originally Posted by BoxsterLS376

Well considering the silence I think you all need to go try a PDK car out and then comment on how bad they are.

Go check one out, I think you'll be surprised.

I've been fortunate to drive quite a few, and agree with you that they are amazing (Cayman GTS still one of the better drives I've ever had, though it was on a racetrack). But I think the underlying theme here is that the driver is a bit less connected with the car, which for me is one more thing that separates a regular car (aka transportation) to a sports car, or more specifically, a Porsche.

Having said that, you're still using two hands to control the gears, and one of those hands does not need to leave the steering wheel when shifting in a turn. But that left leg, man....it's just sitting there on the dead pedal!!!

Racetrack? PDK
Daily driver? PDK
Any other time, like a Sunday drive? I'd still like to row my own.

While at some point in the future it may not make financial sense, I hope there's always a manual transmission option on the 911 and any roadster that Porsche makes.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by tomonomics

Having said that, you're still using two hands to control the gears, and one of those hands does not need to leave the steering wheel when shifting in a turn. But that left leg, man....it's just sitting there on the dead pedal!!!

I always wanted a manual transmission with a paddle on the left side of the steering wheel to act as the clutch pedal instead instead of having it on the floor. Keep the gated shifter as is.

[Porsche9]

I've driven several PDKs and owned a DSG in a GTI. The PDK is superior to the DSG but for the price difference I expect that. The DSG is still pretty damn good and way better then any traditional automatic that I have driven. When shoping the GTI I wanted a stick but liked the DSG enough from the test drive that I went for it just to give it a try. After I got over the novelty I really wished I had got the stick. I just got bored with the DSG due to the lack of engagement.

My transmission choices are in this order:

1. Stick shift
2. Dual clutch
3. Traditional automatic
4. CVT

[Topless]

Porsche should always offer a choice and let their customers decide. A PDK is very good but clearly not for everyone. Let freedom ring!