Porsche Turbo
#1
04-02-2016, 02:04 AM
Porsche Turbo
Hi Guys,
I'm new to this and need some advice! Currently in the market for a Porsche Turbo either 2007/08 model or spending a little more and getting the 09/10. The dilemma is the transmission. Tiptronic v's PDK? And also any advice on the blue tooth quality between the years would be appreciated.
Many thanks,
Russell
I'm new to this and need some advice! Currently in the market for a Porsche Turbo either 2007/08 model or spending a little more and getting the 09/10. The dilemma is the transmission. Tiptronic v's PDK? And also any advice on the blue tooth quality between the years would be appreciated.
Many thanks,
Russell
#2
04-05-2016, 06:07 PM
Welcome, there is a wealth of knowledge and information on the Porsche turbos here, and many willing to share from their own experience.
I recently went through my own Porsche turbo search, and had some similar questions and considerations.
One thing I did learn is the Tiptronic S used in these cars is made for Porsche by Mercedes, and as a result of the marketing agreement, Porsche does not even stock repair parts for them. A fairly common problem on the tip seems to be a leaking seal between the transmission and the transfer case, and Porsche has no fix other than to recommend a very expensive new transmission. Google is your friend on this research, and I found far too many reports of this seal failure on the tiptronic S in the Porsche turbos for my own comfort level. The first 911 turbo I made a deposit on was a tiptronic, and the local Porsche dealer found it had that the all too common leaking transfer case seal, and they could only recommend a new transmission replacement as a repair. There are apparently some independents that have a tiptronic rebuild using the Mercedes seal, but just knowing this a fairly common problem with the tiptronic did have an influence on my decision to buy a manual transmission.
The 2010 and later 997tt has the PDK option, and I absolutely loved the dual clutch transmission in one of my prior cars. Like many other Porsche owners I would love to have the turbo with a PDK, and I did briefly consider a 2010 997.2 with the PDK, but decided it was just priced a little more than I was prepared to spend.
I hope some of this information is helpful, enjoy the search!
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...on-repairable/
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tiptronic.html
I recently went through my own Porsche turbo search, and had some similar questions and considerations.
One thing I did learn is the Tiptronic S used in these cars is made for Porsche by Mercedes, and as a result of the marketing agreement, Porsche does not even stock repair parts for them. A fairly common problem on the tip seems to be a leaking seal between the transmission and the transfer case, and Porsche has no fix other than to recommend a very expensive new transmission. Google is your friend on this research, and I found far too many reports of this seal failure on the tiptronic S in the Porsche turbos for my own comfort level. The first 911 turbo I made a deposit on was a tiptronic, and the local Porsche dealer found it had that the all too common leaking transfer case seal, and they could only recommend a new transmission replacement as a repair. There are apparently some independents that have a tiptronic rebuild using the Mercedes seal, but just knowing this a fairly common problem with the tiptronic did have an influence on my decision to buy a manual transmission.
The 2010 and later 997tt has the PDK option, and I absolutely loved the dual clutch transmission in one of my prior cars. Like many other Porsche owners I would love to have the turbo with a PDK, and I did briefly consider a 2010 997.2 with the PDK, but decided it was just priced a little more than I was prepared to spend.
I hope some of this information is helpful, enjoy the search!
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...on-repairable/
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tiptronic.html
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