Would you buy a TIP?
08-10-2010, 11:14 PM
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Good on you for careful consideration. 
On the Porsche I had to have the stick for full throttle-blipping-downshift pleasure....
I taught my wife to drive a stick, but that was on an old Golf, ha.
Maybe what you need is a spankin' new 997S with PDK.
On the Porsche I had to have the stick for full throttle-blipping-downshift pleasure....
I taught my wife to drive a stick, but that was on an old Golf, ha.
Maybe what you need is a spankin' new 997S with PDK.
08-10-2010, 11:44 PM
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I've driven a few loaner cars which were Tips. To each his own but for me, I would NEVER buy a Tip. The enjoyment of driving a Porsche involves being in the gear I want to be, exactly when I want to be.
08-10-2010, 11:47 PM
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I wouldn't buy a Porsche with an automatic no matter what they call it. I drove a dingleklunker (or whatever PDK stands for), it's an automatic, period. Flipping paddles doesn't feel like shifting a gearstick. If I want an automatic I'll get a Bimmer or a Benz, and get a quiet, smooth ride and 4 doors too. My gal can drive any stick (even a broomstick I think) but she can drive my Porsche home from the cemetary after they close up my grave.
08-11-2010, 10:01 AM
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If I must get stuck with an automatic, then I might as well just buy a different vehicle altogether.
You can rationalize how much more efficient, quicker, easier, etc. an automatic (Tip or PDK) is. I don't care. I buy a sports car for fun and until they can connect MY brain (not some computer) to the transmission, I'll take a manual, thank you!
08-11-2010, 02:45 PM
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My first choice would be to have a manual transmission in a 911, but I would not hesitate to buy one with a PDK if it was optioned correctly. I drove a PDK equipped C4S Cab a while back and I was very impressed.
08-11-2010, 08:47 PM
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I have never owned a car with an automatic since I was 16. So, now more than 40 years later, my record is intact. I'll buy an automatic when manuals are no longer available. Otherwise, it will be a 6MT (7MT, 8MT???) Whatever. Just no auto, as good as PDK is, I just can't do it. Yeah, Tim I know - all I really need is reverse and 1st...
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08-12-2010, 08:04 AM
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Yep, although my wife can drive a manual well, she wanted an automatic for her work car. I gotta admit, I do like her car and the steptronic with paddle shifters is terrific. But, it's hers, not mine.
08-12-2010, 06:15 PM
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"New girlfriend doesn't drive stick" = OK, then you get to drive another car that's automatic - like a bimmer or VW
"after getting divorced after 27 years of marriage" = Congratulations!
"I think I have to at least consider someone else's feelings but my own" = WHY?
Come on man - grow a set!!! Your Porsche is "YOUR PORSCHE" not our Porsche. Lay down the ground rules EARLY about the P-car. Like - "No not even to the store and back". If you're as meticulous about your cars as I am, just imagine how you'd feel the first time she comes home with a door ding from the mall or (worse) a crunched fender and then says "don't worry honey, it's only a car" and then goes upstairs to try on her new clothes. Avoid the inevitable ensuing break up and JUST SAY NO!
My $.02
08-12-2010, 06:32 PM
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The Tiptronic S with paddle shifters is quick. You can downshift, upshift whenever you want in the "M" mode. You can cruise in 3rd, 4th or 5th and downshift to speed up. The PDK is probably one of the best transmissions on the market. I had the opportunity to drive a MY10 Carrera with PDK, and the shifting is instantanous and is faster and quicker than the manual. The critics say the MY10 Turbo with PDK is probably the best sportscar out there for price, speed, fun and enjoyment. You can continue to shift your gears up and down in traffic, while I cruise along wiht my TIP S enjoyimg my day.
08-12-2010, 06:37 PM
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996 Pilot, grow a set? Really? Congratulations on the end of a 27 year marriage? Nice. i don't know you at all but I appreciate you drawing a conclusion about my manhood and the things i value in life.
To the rest of you thanks for the insight on the differences. I certainly understand the decision is ultimately mine but these forums are good for getting the opinions of others (most of the time) since most of us already know what we think?
To the rest of you thanks for the insight on the differences. I certainly understand the decision is ultimately mine but these forums are good for getting the opinions of others (most of the time) since most of us already know what we think?
08-12-2010, 06:42 PM
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"New girlfriend doesn't drive stick" = Yes she does or she wouldn't be a new girlfriend, just tell her stick in the bedroom is pretty much the same as the stick in the car. Stick in the car just needs a little left foot action first.
08-12-2010, 07:07 PM
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Oops - a bit sensitive on the topic.
OK then the POLITICALLY CORRECT ANSWER to follow;
New girlfriend doesn't drive stick = Don't you worry about that I'll sell my car immediately and find one that is compatible for both of us. Do you have a choice of color honey?
after getting divorced after 27 years of marriage So sorry to hear this - I'm here for you if you ever need someone to talk to.
I think I have to at least consider someone else's feelings but my own It's good you're exploring the intricacies of your own feelings as well as that of others. Best to always put her feelings in front of yours as ultimately your happiness is derived from her happiness. Live in harmony my friend.
OK so my bottom line -- do your (scientific) research plus go drive a tip or better rent one for a few days (high end rentals DO exist). If you like it, buy it. Asking folks on a board to tell YOU whether a tip is better (or worse) than a manual is like asking the board to recommend an oil (brand and weight) or the best color car to buy. All of the rest of the data offered (eg., relationship, personal, etc.) here is subject to the responders feelings and responses. You offered it in a PUBLIC forum.
Finally, I apologize if I offended you in any way.
