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I'm a newbie to the 911 world and have decided to by a 993 Cab for the missus as a surprise 40th birthday present (I might even let her drive it occasionally :) )

I decided on a 993 because they appear to give the best compromise between the convenience of modern motoring, age and the beauty of a classic 911. One thing I am pondering over is the choice between tipronic or manual. I would be interested to hear any or all opinions on the relative merits of each.

cheers

Migration info. Legacy thread was 22727
 
see previous post "tiptronic or not"
As for my opinion i thinks its a brilliant piece of kit.

Migration info. Legacy thread was 22728
 
Yes. Its much better than I expected ; it was the only way I was going to get my wife to drive a 993.

I find second too low though



993 Targa


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I had 4 speed tip on my 993 and Mrs Hendo definitely appreciated the 'auto' bit. I found it lively enough for my needs and its only better IMHO with the 5 speed version on the 996.

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I wouldn't probably have a 993 cab if it wasn't for it having tiptronic S - it would have failed the wife's test drive. Unfortunatlely, she saw a manual 993 coupe beforehand and was horrified by the offset driving position and the heavy clutch.

993's don't drive like a Boxster, or even it's more serious brother the 996, so the tiptronic makes the car a more accessible proposition.


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plus....... you can pretend to be a finger flicking F1 driver.. and the ladies love it !

minus.. slush box in a supercar = dilutes the experience with a mere 4 speeds in 'today's choice

conclusion = I'm not a fan... I'll rather have a slush puppy :wink:


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Does the Tiptronic add to maintenance costs? ie another piece of technology to fail? or is it sorted?

Migration info. Legacy thread was 22779
 
should be rock soild.. to 150k+ easily outlasts a manual...

but added servicing costs & worse fuel economy...

slush puppies from woolworths are cheaper !


Migration info. Legacy thread was 22785
 
Following example from JZM's website :

Gearbox rebuild (plus worn parts)
£997.00
Gearbox rebuild Tiptronic
£1550.00

Although wit tip no clutch to replace between 50/70000 miles :

Clutch
£835.00

All ex vat






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