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jinijazz · 02-19-2007, 09:25 PM

I'm sure everyone will help you out on other options, so here is my help on PASM.
(So many misleading info out there on PASM - such as "I rarely turn it on", "PASM is too harsh for me" etc etc)

PASM is not the option you will immediately appreciate during your 10 minute test drive at the dealer. More comfortable ride on local bumpy road and tighten your car significantly and instantly on aggressive driving. After break in, it's unbelievable on hard cornering and challenging twisties. I only talked about "Normal Mode" here. This mode alone impress me more and more everyday. You said you like Boxster for handling, right?

Are you planning to keep your car for 8 yrs or so? It's standard for Carrera-S and up, there is a reason for that. PSM(not PASM) is now standard for all Porsche, and we know why. You worry about PASM failure, but not worry about PSM? (Talking about failure, I would worry about engine failure more than PASM).

If the cost doesn't bother you (hey painted sport seat back cost very close to PASM!), get this. This is the real deal.

02-19-2007, 09:25 PM	#5
jinijazz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA, USA Posts: 83	Pasm I'm sure everyone will help you out on other options, so here is my help on PASM. (So many misleading info out there on PASM - such as "I rarely turn it on", "PASM is too harsh for me" etc etc) PASM is not the option you will immediately appreciate during your 10 minute test drive at the dealer. More comfortable ride on local bumpy road and tighten your car significantly and instantly on aggressive driving. After break in, it's unbelievable on hard cornering and challenging twisties. I only talked about "Normal Mode" here. This mode alone impress me more and more everyday. You said you like Boxster for handling, right? Are you planning to keep your car for 8 yrs or so? It's standard for Carrera-S and up, there is a reason for that. PSM(not PASM) is now standard for all Porsche, and we know why. You worry about PASM failure, but not worry about PSM? (Talking about failure, I would worry about engine failure more than PASM). If the cost doesn't bother you (hey painted sport seat back cost very close to PASM!), get this. This is the real deal. Last edited by jinijazz; 02-19-2007 at 11:28 PM.