Buyers Guide - 2010-2013 Turbo and Turbo S
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Buyers Guide - 2010-2013 Turbo and Turbo S
Can someone point me in the right direction? I am looking to buy a 2010-2013 Turbo or Turbo S. What are the differences each year and are there certain options I really should consider? Only requirement is a 6-speed.
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If your only requirement is 6spd then rule out the Turbo S as it only comes in PDK! It's been covered a lot but generally the most desired 'basics' are sport chrono, adaptive sport seats, steering wheel w/ paddle shifters. On wheels its subjective, many prefer 5-lug over center locks, same with steel brakes over PCCB. Interior options are highly subjective...you didn't mention, are you shopping for a coupe or cab (or are you fairly agnostic)? Search the forum on this topic and you'll come across tons of threads...
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Biggest must have option regardless of year is sport chrono. Adaptive sport seats are usually desirable. The rest are somewhat subjective and many are cosmetic which means changeable after the fact.
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George,
Keep doing your research and test drive both the S and 6-speed models. IMO, the Porsche turbo is perfectly suited for auto and or PDK. I am not saying, especially for those enthusiasts who love manual transmissions that it is "better", but i would propose the turbo just seems to be a perfect marriage with PDK. IMO, it allows many of us amateurs to extract all it has to offer. A turbo S will run with the top sports cars in the world - stock against stock. It is very balanced and is as well rounded car you will find in this class.
To expand on your original question - the S comes with many of the options most prefer and at a fraction of the original MSRP. With an S you get PCCB (ceramic brakes), center lock wheels, a few more HP, launch control, dynamic mounts, etc. Sadly adaptive sports seats was an option, but many of them are equipped with them.
Have fun with your search. As others stated, if it is a 6-speed only for you then your search will take a little more effort. This eliminates the S, but there are some lightly used 6-speeds this model year out there. Personally, I would still look for the .2 vs. .1 as I like the updated led lights, and other modern features.
Good luck!
Keep doing your research and test drive both the S and 6-speed models. IMO, the Porsche turbo is perfectly suited for auto and or PDK. I am not saying, especially for those enthusiasts who love manual transmissions that it is "better", but i would propose the turbo just seems to be a perfect marriage with PDK. IMO, it allows many of us amateurs to extract all it has to offer. A turbo S will run with the top sports cars in the world - stock against stock. It is very balanced and is as well rounded car you will find in this class.
To expand on your original question - the S comes with many of the options most prefer and at a fraction of the original MSRP. With an S you get PCCB (ceramic brakes), center lock wheels, a few more HP, launch control, dynamic mounts, etc. Sadly adaptive sports seats was an option, but many of them are equipped with them.
Have fun with your search. As others stated, if it is a 6-speed only for you then your search will take a little more effort. This eliminates the S, but there are some lightly used 6-speeds this model year out there. Personally, I would still look for the .2 vs. .1 as I like the updated led lights, and other modern features.
Good luck!
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They say the 997.1 is easy to mod. The 997.2 turbo was a must have for me. Not interested in engine mods this time around. Just my europipe exhaust. Stock for stock the .2 has faster acceleration. Much more modern features. Just my opinion.
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Thanks for all of the replies. The comments on the PDK really have me thinking as well. I have always been a 6 speed guy solely for the fact that I feel more connected with the car. Does anyone who has the PDK miss shifting themselves?
The BMW DCT interface on the other hand is a work of art. It makes you feel like you are driving an F1 car or a Ferrari 458. The engagement is visceral and the trans shifts exactly when you click the paddles....there's no delay. Also the BMW DCT rev matches and because you can change the shift speed with 6 different settings, the exhaust will "pop" on upshifts. Lastly, you are "clicking" the paddles only a few millimeters on the BMW DCT. With the PDK paddles, the "click" to shift requires 2-3times the distance which makes it feel sloppy.
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Now I want to drive a DCT, I was happy with the PDK up to now.
The McLaren I drove sounds like the DCT. Very little travel to the paddles.
The McLaren I drove sounds like the DCT. Very little travel to the paddles.
I personally do not like the way Porsche engineered the interface of the PDK. They did a good job of making it feel like a regular automatic transmission. But you can't argue the performance.
The BMW DCT interface on the other hand is a work of art. It makes you feel like you are driving an F1 car or a Ferrari 458. The engagement is visceral and the trans shifts exactly when you click the paddles....there's no delay. Also the BMW DCT rev matches and because you can change the shift speed with 6 different settings, the exhaust will "pop" on upshifts. Lastly, you are "clicking" the paddles only a few millimeters on the BMW DCT. With the PDK paddles, the "click" to shift requires 2-3times the distance which makes it feel sloppy.
The BMW DCT interface on the other hand is a work of art. It makes you feel like you are driving an F1 car or a Ferrari 458. The engagement is visceral and the trans shifts exactly when you click the paddles....there's no delay. Also the BMW DCT rev matches and because you can change the shift speed with 6 different settings, the exhaust will "pop" on upshifts. Lastly, you are "clicking" the paddles only a few millimeters on the BMW DCT. With the PDK paddles, the "click" to shift requires 2-3times the distance which makes it feel sloppy.
