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EDIT : Notice that the earlier 996 tips , need the gearlever to be moved to manual side , before you can use the steeringwheel gearswitches.Like my own -99.The later ones ( can't recall when the change happened ) can be used manually from the switches without touching/moving the gearlever first.A big difference , if you want to play with gears yourself often.
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EDIT : Notice that the earlier 996 tips , need the gearlever to be moved to manual side , before you can use the steeringwheel gearswitches.Like my own -99.The later ones ( can't recall when the change happened ) can be used manually from the switches without touching/moving the gearlever first.A big difference , if you want to play with gears yourself often.
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And if you really want to get involved , flip the tip to manual side and use the switches on the steering wheel.
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EDIT : Notice that the earlier 996 tips , need the gearlever to be moved to manual side , before you can use the steeringwheel gearswitches.Like my own -99.The later ones ( can't recall when the change happened ) can be used manually from the switches without touching/moving the gearlever first.A big difference , if you want to play with gears yourself often.
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EDIT : Notice that the earlier 996 tips , need the gearlever to be moved to manual side , before you can use the steeringwheel gearswitches.Like my own -99.The later ones ( can't recall when the change happened ) can be used manually from the switches without touching/moving the gearlever first.A big difference , if you want to play with gears yourself often.
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Hi all, i'm looking for a 996 at the moment but have only driven a couple of manuals upto now, not against the idea of a tiptronic though. I don't want to start a which is better row but was wondering how much of a difference in perfomance the auto box makes in terms of real world driving??? (anyone got a link to some fiquares)
Thanks Chris
BTW I'm looking a 3.4s
The tip's figures are a few 10ths behind the manual car. However, an actual owner would be unlikely to replicate the manual's performance stats, assuming they like their clutch and gearbox!
So in the real world, probably no difference. Indeed, a tippy would probably have the edge in the traffic light grandprix as you won't fluff a gearchange etc...
The main difference is that the tippy is a 5 speed vs the manual's 6, which may mean that the manual car is able to better exploit the engines power when really pressing on.
Reality is you are not going to notice the difference. the Tip does have the advantage that you can plan your right foot and hang on for dear life with both hands as you tank slap your way down the road :lol:
Thanks for the replies. Think i'll have to have a go in a tip if there is not much difference (the wife will be happy as she hated the clutch in my old Boxster
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Bought my 996 three months ago now and went for the Tip. drove the manual as well and could'nt really notice any difference in performance between the two as I'm not a racing driver.
The advantage of the Tip for me was knowing the car probably was less likely to have been thrashed round a track than a manual. My missus also drives the car and loves the automatic gearbox.
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Ditto comments, stats aside their won't be any noticable difference. Drive both and see what you prefer.
I really enjoy the manual experience of the 911 however less so through heavy traffic.
Tiptronic is one of the best auto-shifters out there but the Manual 6-spd is also one of the best. I've had Audi's, BMW's, Lotus etc but have to say the manual box in a 996 is excellent and superior in feel to the aforementioned brands [of -the- particular models I've owned]. If it doesn't 'snick' into every gear then there's something wrong with it!
For me it had to be a manual but that's because I like to be involved to a greater degree.
Just like to add, the 996 (and possibly 997) should be very easy to drive, i.e. light clutch action and a slick positive shift. A heavy clutch in a 996 indicates a knackered one due to the 'unusual' mechanical arrangement.
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I have a tip , 99.
Wife loves it ! I like it too. Altough I do know , manual is also superb and much more involving and rewarding.Drove it too before purchasing the tip.I would have bought manual myself,but wife said she wouldnt drive manuals...
, as she never have.
So went for the ttip.Havent regretted though.It is ,OH so simple to drive and enjoy.Just put it on D , and forget. And if you really want to get involved , flip the tip to manual side and use the switches on the steering wheel.
But normally I just leave it at D , and drive it ! :lol:
EDIT : Notice that the earlier 996 tips , need the gearlever to be moved to manual side , before you can use the steeringwheel gearswitches.Like my own -99.The later ones ( can't recall when the change happened ) can be used manually from the switches without touching/moving the gearlever first.A big difference , if you want to play with gears yourself often.
I bought a manual - it does seem a bit quicker when you're really pushing but the Tip is definitely an easier drive if you commute. Being an auto you are going to lose some hp and it is a tiny bit heavier.
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