First day out test driving cars. Notes & Questions.

[Anker]

Don't believe the guys who claim there's little difference between a base and a S. There's a big difference in HP and a bigger difference in torque. The S will pull strongly all the way down to 2000 RPM. In the back of the manual there are charts of the base and S HP and torque curves. Take a look at them!

[particlewave]

Don't believe the quote below.
There is very little difference. 0-60 times tell the tale, and that little difference is only relevant with an expert driver. An "S" tiptronic lessens that difference to the point that it's completely irrelevant. Unlike some that are just stuck on the rear badge, I've driven both many times and can't tell the difference.
There are far more important points to consider, like maintenance history and overall condition.

Originally Posted by Anker

Don't believe the guys who claim there's little difference between a base and a S. There's a big difference in HP and a bigger difference in torque. The S will pull strongly all the way down to 2000 RPM. In the back of the manual there are charts of the base and S HP and torque curves. Take a look at them!

[boxxster]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Don't believe the quote below.
There is very little difference. 0-60 times tell the tale, and that little difference is only relevant with an expert driver. An "S" tiptronic lessens that difference to the point that it's completely irrelevant. Unlike some that are just stuck on the rear badge, I've driven both many times and can't tell the difference.
There are far more important points to consider, like maintenance history and overall condition.

I'd somewhat agree with you if you were comparing a pre-facelift tip S and a facelift manual 2.7, but if you're saying you can't tell a difference between a facelift manual S and a 2.5 or 2.7 then gimme some of what you're smoking

[Timco]

Originally Posted by Anker

Don't believe the guys who claim there's little difference between a base and a S. There's a big difference in HP and a bigger difference in torque. The S will pull strongly all the way down to 2000 RPM. In the back of the manual there are charts of the base and S HP and torque curves. Take a look at them!

Don't believe the guy who says don't believe this guy.

He is right. Once I drove an S I was not going to buy a base. Night & day.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Timco

Don't believe the guy who says don't believe this guy.

He is right. Once I drove an S I was not going to buy a base. Night & day.

Whatever you have to tell yourself.
Next time, share the crack with the rest of the class.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Whatever you have to tell yourself.
Next time, share the crack with the rest of the class.

You don't need crack to feel the difference.

Me thinks it's the guy in the base who keeps telling himself.......