Boxster S - tiptronic or manual?

[pothole]

Originally Posted by Jaxonalden

Porsche did a great job by installing a performance based transmission in the Boxster. This isn't your grandmother’s automatic in her Ford Granada.

I hate top break this to you, but the Tip trannie is a completely generic, off-the-shelf torque converter box, not a "performance based transmission".

The manual is also essentially bought in and there's nothing special about it, either, but let's get our facts straight from the get go.

My view, and not all agree, is that the Tip spoils the driving experience comprehensively. This is a sports car and it needs a manual transmission. It's that simple.

And yes, I've driven several Tips.

If you're happy with a Tip, buy a different car. These cars are fragile and expensive to run, which is fine if you enjoy the finely honey dynamics. The Tip compromises that thoroughly, so you may as well buy an SLK or Z4 and have a nice auto roadster without the engine worries.

[Jaxonalden]

Originally Posted by pothole

I hate top break this to you, but the Tip trannie is a completely generic, off-the-shelf torque converter box, not a "performance based transmission".

The manual is also essentially bought in and there's nothing special about it, either, but let's get our facts straight from the get go.

My view, and not all agree, is that the Tip spoils the driving experience comprehensively. This is a sports car and it needs a manual transmission. It's that simple.

And yes, I've driven several Tips.

If you're happy with a Tip, buy a different car. These cars are fragile and expensive to run, which is fine if you enjoy the finely honey dynamics. The Tip compromises that thoroughly, so you may as well buy an SLK or Z4 and have a nice auto roadster without the engine worries.

Pie hole,

Do you have any idea just what the hell your talking about?

[recycledsixtie]

Each person makes their own choice. I don't criticize anybody's elses choice of car or transmission. If somebody finds driving in a city with a manual trans. tedious, then tip. is the answer. If you want to drive a tip then it is not my business. Thousands of tip owners can't be wrong.

[pothole]

Originally Posted by Jaxonalden

Pie hole,

Do you have any idea just what the hell your talking about?

Yes, but thanks for asking!

[BMP37]

Manual for sure, the driving experience is extremely amplified with a stick in your right hand and a clutch pedal under your left foot