simon737 Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Morning All, Just wanted to ask what 'S' drivers think of tiptronic, is it any good or should I stick with manual? Haven't had a chance to test drive yet just doing a bit of homework. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 I've neverowned boxster but can tell you manual is a total different experience in 911 compared to Tip, so much more fun and also far more control of vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 manual all the way for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 manual. Is a consensus emerging here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] manual. Is a consensus emerging here? [/ QUOTE ] ditto that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon737 Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 then manual it shall be. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] then manual it shall be. cheers [/ QUOTE ] good man - looking forward to hearing how you get on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 The reason why it rains so damn much here is that every time a Porsche gets specced with a tip, God sheds a tear. The only excuse for ordering a 911 or a Boxster/Cayman with that shocking lump of shlushmatic poo is if you have a disability. Have driven tips in 993, Boxster, 996 C4S/C2/TT and they were all ruined by it. Horrible horrible things ordered only by 40+ old farts or women who bought a Porsche to be seen in rather than drive. And no, doing lots of urban driving is not an excuse - I live in London and would never ever consider one. There I go, sitting on the damn fence again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 and relax... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 and breathe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The reason why it rains so damn much here is that every time a Porsche gets specced with a tip, God sheds a tear. The only excuse for ordering a 911 or a Boxster/Cayman with that shocking lump of shlushmatic poo is if you have a disability. Have driven tips in 993, Boxster, 996 C4S/C2/TT and they were all ruined by it. Horrible horrible things ordered only by 40+ old farts or women who bought a Porsche to be seen in rather than drive. And no, doing lots of urban driving is not an excuse - I live in London and would never ever consider one. There I go, sitting on the damn fence again [/ QUOTE ] I agree about tip & manual adam, have to disagree about age of buyers I'm sure you'll see that there are far more over 40's with porsche's you only need to be an opc waiting to collect car to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabster Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 80% of Porsches are now ordered with the Tip option. Fukcin disgrace, like going out with Kelly Brook and not wanting to shag her senseless. Digraceful unexcusable behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 My mates Dad bought a new C4S with auto/tip, had a drive after he got it and it takes all the fun out of the thing. His 1990 964 C4 with 115k miles was more fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] 80% of Porsches are now ordered with the Tip option. [/ QUOTE ] Please tell me that is one of the 83.7% of statistics that is made up on the spot. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I'm sure you'll see that there are far more over 40's with porsche's you only need to be an opc waiting to collect car to see. [/ QUOTE ] I'm sure if you re-read my post you'll see I am saying that tips are predominantly ordered by over-40s,I am not arguing that most Porsches are ordered by under 40s (which given their price would be unlikely). Also fortunately Gabster is talking nonsense, even if (which I am not) you consider the Cayenne which you should order in tip and suits the barge-like, kids to school nature of a 4x4 SUV. Stats from the 650 911/Boxster/Cayman cars for sale currently in OPCs in the UK: Boxster 248 cars 204 manual Cayman 64 cars 54 manual 911 348 cars 247 manual so 77% manual thank god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnr Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 You sad tawt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 [ QUOTE ] You sad tawt. [/ QUOTE ] you signed up just to say that? fool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSG2 Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Well,I do realize I'm in the vast minority but I just purchased a triple black Boxster S with triponic.I live in Ft,lauderdale Florida and the traffic can be highly congested...also,I have never driven a manual transmission. I'm 59 and had a lexus SC430 and loved it.I have had 4 corvettes,all automatic. I have always loved the look of the Boxster so last week on a rainy day I decided to test drive the Boxster S....It was triponic and I have never ever driven such a wonderful fun car..perhaps the trip has been improved but it shifted beautifully and provided all the power I need.The brakes and handling were simply marvelous.I bbought it on the spot. So,if your really not into shifting I would highly recommend the triponic....PS I used to think a Vette was a sports car til I drove the Boxster..Wow,,,even an old fuddy duddy like me can still have fun in a Boxster with Trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] You sad tawt. [/ QUOTE ] you signed up just to say that? fool! [/ QUOTE ] maybe the prat actually thought I counted them rather than getting the answer in 10 seconds (and maybe he drives a slushtronic) Dave - glad you are enjoying the car and thanks for inadvertently proving my point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSG2 Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Glad I could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnr Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Yes I thought you counted them, as it seems v. dear to you. Anyway well done Adam and Dave2 for clearing this up for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSG2 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 John, final comment...the performance of the tiptronic is more than sufficient for my needs.It shifts very smoothly and frankly with that top down I'm in heaven with this car.Best car I ever owned.Good luck.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Look at it another way, would you not bother buying a Porsche if it was only in tip mode?? A tip Porsche is still better than just about any manual from the other marques. I am an auto lazy bastard, but after driving the manual I wouldn't buy anything else, well, maybe when the DSG arrives on teh used market I might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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