Tiptronic tranny hesitation

[03box]

Ronzi you make a good point. There shouldn't be any difference between a manual and automatic engine. When I called the dealer and asked about this hesitation I was told this was normal with the vario-cam. I was told the cam is changing positions and going into performance mode. Now I wonder if it is normal or not. It is very noticable and it occurs just like clockwork at around 2400 rpms and again at around 2800 rpms but it is less noticeable at 2800 rpms. Does anyone else besides me and Xavier405 notice this? I've always felt this was not right.

[xavier405]

For me the hesitation is very noticeable, and is only at about 2500 rpm (but maybe its 2400 and I am approximating). Also its only hesitating in second gear. In 1, 3, 4, and 5, it pulls right through 2500 without missing a beat. If its an engine cam issue I would think it happens in every gear. Also, I thought all Boxsters had vario-cam. At least I would guess all 2000-2004 would have it after the new engine size increase in y2k.

I'll take mine in in the next few weeks and let you know.