db9 flappy paddle or 6 speed manual ?
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Yeti will definitely be along with his view on this - but is probably on his way back from Le Mans.
Agree that tiptronic is the lazy option and if you want to use as a manual (which I do all the time) the changes are slow compared with a DSG boxes but they are still fun. I have no experience of a manual but would suggest you try both and see which one works for you. Have fun!!
Agree that tiptronic is the lazy option and if you want to use as a manual (which I do all the time) the changes are slow compared with a DSG boxes but they are still fun. I have no experience of a manual but would suggest you try both and see which one works for you. Have fun!!
a l y said:
great! , thought that , manual it is then , reliability issues with them tho isnt there?
Not sure where people get this info from..? A Porsche forum or something..? Manual is a lovely gearbox, VERY strong. Only 'issue' is that it's a bit baulky when cold in first - but all cable-operated transaxle boxes are! Soon warms up and becomes very slick. The manual is a good box for its type, it's really down to how you want the car to drive. Manual gives you more involvement.
DB9 also has a much stronger twin-plate clutch compared to Vantage. No issues there.
Edited by yeti on Monday 18th June 08:58
Don't forget that unlike manual boxes, slush boxes have a limited life span. They WILL need replacing at some point in the not too distant future. A manual box, treated sympathetically, will outlast the car generally.
Don't discount the slushbox, though. It's a different driving experience, but very satisfying also. And if you ever sit in traffic then you will be thankful for the smoothness of the touchtronic.
Don't discount the slushbox, though. It's a different driving experience, but very satisfying also. And if you ever sit in traffic then you will be thankful for the smoothness of the touchtronic.
KarlFranz said:
George H said:
There's a reason why it's more popular 
The reason it's more popular is because dealers spec the cars that way so that they can sell to the larger population of folks that includes those who don't know how to drive a manual. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. What a load of tosh.....whilst it may be true that 99% of dealer spec cars are auto 85% of customer spec cars are also auto.....the reality is that most people who want a big V12 GT cant be arsed with a clutch.....not that makes a manual any less a car....just less popular
michael gould said:
The reality is that most people who want a big V12 GT cant be arsed with a clutch.....not that makes a manual any less a car....just less popular
Mr G speaks the truth here I think... The concept of the large Aston GT is suited to auto, the Vantage is most commonly seen in manual as its the sportier/driver's GT in the line up. However a manual DB9, especially with Sports Pack, is a very formidable and driver focussed car but with a relaxing, laid back nature when required.
Try both!
yeti said:
DB9 also has a much stronger twin-plate clutch compared to Vantage. No issues there.
Yeti, you are comparing apples and pineapples 
Are you suggesting a V12 Vantage has a weaker twin plate clutch than a V12 DB9 or are you comparing a V8 Vantage single plate clutch to a twin plate V12 DB9? KarlFranz said:
The reason it's more popular is because dealers spec the cars that way so that they can sell to the larger population of folks that includes those who don't know how to drive a manual. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Can't get my head round that one KF.
Pretty much everyone I meet up with on this forum has a manual car which they use as a daily drive. As far as I know they are all quite capable manual drivers.
Many just prefer the TT2 when it comes to their DB9
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