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Originally Posted by AJR
Hi Perfectlap,
Could you please elaborate your views on the durability of the PDK? I have spoken to a few Tiptronic owners and all of them loved it - I assume these are people who prefer automatic transmissions. I have briefly read about the issues and the cost associated with replacing/repairing the PDK. I would be thankful if you would share your wisdom on it.
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Well I haven't spoken to anyone that even knows how to fix a PDK transmission.
It's a whole new ball game -- one I wouldn't touch with a 100 foot pole out of warranty. If you go for one, make sure you negotiate a FACTORY warranty extension (as in any other kind of warranty is a no go). I can't even imagine what a PDK repair would run at a dealership. I was quoted nearly $12K just for clutch and shocks on year, and those are easy repairs. For a very labor-intensive repair, I doubt any experienced independent specialist is going to dive into one of these without giving you quiet a bill. And you certainly don't want any non-experienced mechanic in there.
Which all ends up sounding like a situation where you just buy a whole new reman unit from Porsche... $$$$. Most don't worry about this because, as with the Tiptronics, the owner is usually out of the car by the time these issues come up. But the old school Porsche autos are a known quantity at this point. The PDKs are only now coming out of warranty so we'll see... Unless you really hate rowing gears I'd keep it simple. Which also happens to be the more fun way to drive (out of warranty).
In warranty those matched downshifts in Speed Racer mode are violently cool. Just don't give me the bill when that wear adds up.