997 Turbo - is a Tiptronic gearbox really that bad?
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Hi Folks,
I am currently in the market for a 997 Turbo.
The benefits of manual and PDK gearboxes are well documented. However I am curious to know, for general road use (i.e. I am not a track rat) would a Tiptronic gearbox really be that bad? There is a serious difference in price for otherwise like for like second hand cars.
I have a friend who is an ex Porsche salesman and he thinks the 997 Tip boxes get an overly harsh reputation. He tells me the reality is that 997 Turbos go through the gears so quickly, most people end of driving them as an auto anyway! (in any event, a manual will have slower gear changes).
It would not be the first time I have noticed the car market herd like sheep on an idea or myth.
I have owned and enjoyed manual 996 C4S and 997 C2S in the past. However I have a suspicion regarding value for money a 997 Tip Turbo is worth considering.
Any feedback much appreciated!
I am currently in the market for a 997 Turbo.
The benefits of manual and PDK gearboxes are well documented. However I am curious to know, for general road use (i.e. I am not a track rat) would a Tiptronic gearbox really be that bad? There is a serious difference in price for otherwise like for like second hand cars.
I have a friend who is an ex Porsche salesman and he thinks the 997 Tip boxes get an overly harsh reputation. He tells me the reality is that 997 Turbos go through the gears so quickly, most people end of driving them as an auto anyway! (in any event, a manual will have slower gear changes).
It would not be the first time I have noticed the car market herd like sheep on an idea or myth.
I have owned and enjoyed manual 996 C4S and 997 C2S in the past. However I have a suspicion regarding value for money a 997 Tip Turbo is worth considering.
Any feedback much appreciated!
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