I shouldn't have done that...
#11
01-30-2010, 09:55 PM
I swapped my 4S PDK (just not involving enough) for a GT3 manual but I think if I were to go for a TT it would have to be a PDK. I'm still tempted to get one... having said that I'm leaning towards a Panamera Turbo with the PDK...and keep the GT3 for my manual thrills.
#12
01-30-2010, 09:55 PM
The only issue is that allocations for the regular turbo are a bit scarce. Every allocation at my dealer (largest in Chicago) are already sold.
#13
01-30-2010, 09:56 PM
I went from a 6-spd manual Porsche to the SMG M5 and a 5-spd manual Panoz race car, and I still enjoy the paddles. Most of my gripes with the M5 are around its somewhat baulky low-speed behavior, which was absent in the PDK transmission (at least the pansy version on the non-Turbos).
I'm perfectly happy heel'n'toeing in a manual, but for street driving, the paddles are nice (and great on the track), and I haven't gotten bored with them in 3+ years of M5 ownership. For a GT3, as much as I'd love to see what PDK would do for that car, I can also see a compelling case for the manual, but if I were going for the slightly more GT-oriented Turbo, I'd get the PDK in a heartbeat.
I get the notion of the manual being more involving, but at the kind of speeds the Turbo can get you to, on the street, I'd probably be quite happy to delegate that task to the computer, and focus my attention on steering, brakes, and throttle.
I'm perfectly happy heel'n'toeing in a manual, but for street driving, the paddles are nice (and great on the track), and I haven't gotten bored with them in 3+ years of M5 ownership. For a GT3, as much as I'd love to see what PDK would do for that car, I can also see a compelling case for the manual, but if I were going for the slightly more GT-oriented Turbo, I'd get the PDK in a heartbeat.
I get the notion of the manual being more involving, but at the kind of speeds the Turbo can get you to, on the street, I'd probably be quite happy to delegate that task to the computer, and focus my attention on steering, brakes, and throttle.
Seriously, thanks for your perspective...
#14
01-30-2010, 09:57 PM
Al - As we discussed, it's hard to go wrong either way. I'd really try to make every effort to order one to your spec. Good luck! We're all looking forward to your decision!
And there's nothing wrong with Meteor Gray...
And there's nothing wrong with Meteor Gray...
#18
01-30-2010, 10:26 PM
Although, I probably wouldn't be able to count on the discount I would get with my local dealer...I think...
#19
01-30-2010, 10:39 PM
You never know. If the car never sits on the dealer's lot then he has no floor costs in the car. If I were in the market for a new 911T I would figure out the exact specs that I wanted then blast off emails to a dozen or so P car dealers and ask them for their best deal. For sure, you'll find one who will work with you.
#20
01-30-2010, 11:21 PM
Jesus christ! Just buy it already!
I'm sick of reading through all these "should I or shouldn't I?" circle jerk threads. It's like sitting through softcore porn waiting for a good money shot and then you don't get to see shit.
I'm sick of reading through all these "should I or shouldn't I?" circle jerk threads. It's like sitting through softcore porn waiting for a good money shot and then you don't get to see shit.