Help manual or Trip

Hi All, Looking at getting a 4s or TT, sorted a good deal on a 4s but its a trip, i have always had manual cars, bar my csl which i loved the SMG on. Reading around the trip is not really the one if you like to drive the car, i have always heel and toed on my manual cars.. Going to test drive a trip tomorrow but whats the general feeling across the board? its going to be weekend / spa trip/ ring trip toy... :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?:

i would say your doing the right thing by test driving both i just picked up a 6 speed didn't want a trip but a lot of people swear by them , trips seem to be a llittle cheaper to buy in 4s and turbo form at least , very little between them in peformance and mpg and early cars the trip fairs better in the RMS issues Rob

:welcome: I assume you mean Tip :lol: I would test them both and see what suits you best. I've just got a Tip 997 having had a manual 996 and they both have their merits so each to their own I think

if you like a bit of H&T then I think a tip won't cut it. Drive both, let us know what you choose.

I've had both - manual and tip are equally excellent, it's just down to individual preference at the end of the day - drive both, see what you think.

I've had both - manual and tip are equally excellent, it's just down to individual preference at the end of the day - drive both, see what you think.

I drive manual all of the time - the C4 was the first auto car I've owned! You have to use tiptronic mode to get the most out of it, it's boring and slower otherwise. For the first couple of months driving in tiptronic mode you will be frasturated with it, it takes some getting used to. However, once you are used to it, it really is brilliant! I couldn't really tell you which I prefer, manual and tip are both good in different ways.

A lot depends on your useage too. I have an every day cross-town commute, and I prefer the 'Triptonic' for that. If it was a weekend toy, then I'd probably go back to a manual, although the 'Triptonic' can be a lot of fun in manual mode, and like Paul, I drive it in manual mode all the time - I like being in control.

Manual as in MANual Tiptronic as in TIP ically what Heather Mills might choose

Agreed, Tip is a bit Graham Norten joking (sort of) buy a mercedes SL500/55 if you want an auto if you live in central london and always drive it all week buy a tip, if you only use at weekends get a manual, and if you live anywhere with open roads get a manual

Quick update.... Well test drove both, and liked them both , but... my wife liked the tip more. So its a Tip I am getting, buying a 4S from a member on here fraserb, picking her up tomorrow...... Cannot wait... Any trips to the ring planned, i would love to tag along....

you knowit makes sense :thumb: See you tomorrow! 997 here I come................ :grin:

The guys are going to the ring mid August: http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=44752&highlight=ring Was fun when we went in May :bandit:

congrats............. enjoy...........I onl have had Tiptronics and seem to get a hell of a buzz so I don't think you will be disapointed!! Also buying from someone on here will give you great piece of mind too! Happy motorinf!

Thanks all for the comments, its always good to buy from an enthusiast, and also having this forum is great to share the joy and worries Hope to meet some of you in the near future.... See you tomorrow Fraser