I am sure this subject has been discussed before but I would appreciate some feedback on going from a 6-speed to a tip. I have a 2001 seal grey TT, 6-speed that is well equipped(sticker was 127,000), 5,100 miles, stock except for h&r springs. Obviously I have not used the car very much-bought it from the original owner 5 years age with 3,400 miles. I'm 60 + years old and with all the traffic on the roads these days,I think that I may drive a car with tip more than my 6-speed. Thanks in advance for any input from any one who has gone from a 6-speed to a tip or any tip owner with their thoughts on their cars. Charlie

 

I'm sure their are a few people here that would trade you their Tip for a manual.

 

Don't listen to these Tip Haters I would bet most have never ever driven one. I have owned 4 Porsches and all have been Tips and I have loved them all. I would not own a manual for the same reasons you mentioned. Put the car in drive and go if I want to shift the car put it in manual. No second gear pop out issues no clutches to replace. So if you feel you would dirve and enjoy a Tip more tahn go for it because isn't it all about enjoying the car.

 

There is no use in owning it if you don't drive it. Go test drive a Tip and if it works for you make the trade and get on the road. I love mine- even after owning 2 manual porsches.

 

very good post!

buy the tip you will not regretted.

 

15+ street Porsches, 3 Porsche race cars, all manuals and I'm having a hoot driving my wife's C4 Cab tip. I'm pretty sure MY next P-car will be a tip.

 

BTW, 70+% P-cars sold in Germany are tips.

 

I couldn't live with a tip, PDK- now that's different...

That being said, I drive a ton of miles on SoCal freeways- and I have my 4runner with an auto for that. Driving my turbo in traffic isn't a whole lot of fun.

 

Thanks for the comments guys.

 

Another thing with an 01' with 3500 miles you car will comand a pretty penny and you should be able to pick up a TIP for a good deal. So why not flip the car for one you will actually drive and put a little coin in your pocket. I bet if you listed your car here it would get alot of action but remeber it is June and now is the time to sell.

 

Does anyone have a tip they would like to trade for my 6-speed or does anyone have a interest in my car? Thanks.

 

Obviously you are not looking for power but comfort; Tip is perfect for you. I don't know how the weather is like at SC, but nothing beats crusing in a Tip + Cab under good weather... and you still have a hand for a cup of coffee.

 

I want a true sports car, so 6 speed all the way baby....unless I had PDK.

Tip=18-20% parasitic drive train power loss and will need very expensive upgrades if you want to take advantage of what is truly special about these cars, the Metzger racing motor.

Finally, I want an engaging experience in my Porsche....autos are best left to Mercedes.

 

I will say this, however....those MKB tranny's look very strong. I would take one in a 700 rwhp car.

 

Really, why are tip cars always quicker, you cannot shift manually as quick as a tip