986 and early 987 Tiptronics feedback

[celica88]

Are the tiptronic in the 986 and early 987 the same?
Pro and cons on each?

Do they both have button shifts on steering wheel?

What’s the cheaper end of the market of 987 3.2s tiptronic seen and would it just be a money pit as a daily?

[Scrump]

If the 986 is the same as the 996 then the tiptronic gearbox changed. Early ones (996.1. 3.4) have a ZF box whilst later ones (996.2 3.6) have a Daimler box.
They all have the buttons on the steering wheel, but if you get one I highly recommend getting a manual steering wheel converted with AMG paddle shifts as they are much better to use than the little plastic rocker switches.

[celica88]

Scrump said:

If the 986 is the same as the 996 then the tiptronic gearbox changed. Early ones (996.1. 3.4) have a ZF box whilst later ones (996.2 3.6) have a Daimler box.
They all have the buttons on the steering wheel, but if you get one I highly recommend getting a manual steering wheel converted with AMG paddle shifts as they are much better to use than the little plastic rocker switches.

Didn’t realise that was an option to get an aftermarket paddle mounted steering wheel, but if I did, would be kept more oem to be honest.

Just a simple nice top down experience and an easier relaxed drive with enough power on tap for overtakes hence thinking 987 3.2s tip