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Another S in S · 01-04-2005, 08:30 AM

OK guys, you've read the many negative comments from people who have driven the '00 - '04 Boxster S with the 996 tranny, including those from honest S owners.

Now, THE authoratative Porsche magazine, Panoroma, in the November 2004 issue confirms there is a problem with the 996 tranny bolted on the '00 - '04 Boxster S.

Please turn to page 16 in the 987 review. In comparing the new tranny in the 987S vs. the outgoing 986S, it says "As promised by Porsche, the new six-speed with its reengineered linkage shifts smoothly and effortlessly, unlike some gearboxes of yore.

You read correctly: the 986S 6 speed DOES NOT shift smoothly and effortlessly.

Great marketing Porsche! You fooled a lot of posers.

01-04-2005, 08:30 AM	#1
Another S in S Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 57	Absolute proof of 'S' 6 speed tranny problem OK guys, you've read the many negative comments from people who have driven the '00 - '04 Boxster S with the 996 tranny, including those from honest S owners. Now, THE authoratative Porsche magazine, Panoroma, in the November 2004 issue confirms there is a problem with the 996 tranny bolted on the '00 - '04 Boxster S. Please turn to page 16 in the 987 review. In comparing the new tranny in the 987S vs. the outgoing 986S, it says "As promised by Porsche, the new six-speed with its reengineered linkage shifts smoothly and effortlessly, unlike some gearboxes of yore. You read correctly: the 986S 6 speed DOES NOT shift smoothly and effortlessly. Great marketing Porsche! You fooled a lot of posers.