Video: Porsche PDK allows you to disengage FWD in Carrera 4 w/ TS member Emil!

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Nov 7, 2008 | 12:17 PM

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Pablo Escobar

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DJ, I would think Porsche would have mentionned it. Sounds like huge news to me.

Nov 7, 2008 | 01:40 PM

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Cool video, thanks for sharing! Garage419's videos get better all the time.

140+ MPH on the straight, that sucker's fast.

Very interesting about the FWD disengagement.

Nov 7, 2008 | 02:44 PM

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If the PDK is as good as BMW's M-DCT in the M3 (and I'm sure it is)........the manual is history.

Nov 7, 2008 | 03:12 PM

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If the PDK is as good as BMW's M-DCT in the M3 (and I'm sure it is)........the manual is history.

According to this video and many others Porsche is looking to phase out the manual all together w/in the next coming 5-6 yrs.

Nov 7, 2008 | 05:12 PM

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If the PDK is as good as BMW's M-DCT in the M3 (and I'm sure it is)........the manual is history.

I test drove the M3 with M-DCT and it is quite good except for a loud thung I heard when switching gears with Sport button pressed..... I think the Porsche software is much better

Nov 7, 2008 | 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ

According to this video and many others Porsche is looking to phase out the manual all together w/in the next coming 5-6 yrs.

then we should all hold onto our manual cars as they will hold their value better.

Nov 7, 2008 | 07:44 PM

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Dr. T

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I test drove the M3 with M-DCT and it is quite good except for a loud thung I heard when switching gears with Sport button pressed..... I think the Porsche software is much better

BMW just released a software update for the '08 and very early '09s that apparently makes a huge difference. My '09 is flawless. When it's time to replace my Turbo it will have PDK......no question.

Nov 8, 2008 | 12:45 AM

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After driving the PDK, a manual gearbox is already HISTORY

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atleast for me

Nov 8, 2008 | 01:51 AM

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I have a chance to pick up a C4S launch edition for $102K (brand new - sticker is $112K). The only thing stopping me (besides my wife) is the PDK. Yes or no???

Nov 28, 2008 | 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chris From Cali

i Have A Chance To Pick Up A C4s Launch Edition For $102k (brand New - Sticker Is $112k). The Only Thing Stopping Me (besides My Wife) Is The Pdk. Yes Or No???

If You Don't Mind Me Asking,what Dealer Is This,because I'm Looking To Purchase A C4s Cab.

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