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i just bought this 2013 911 Carrera S from a dealer in FLA., and the trucker called me to confirm that it will arrive at my home in N.Y. tonight! needless to say, i am super psyched. i debated ordering a GTS but a) my build was over $130k compared to $90k for this bad boy with only 1200 miles and b) i couldn't wait three months once i had the $$$. i needed a p-car now here's a pic:
waiting at the dealer to get on the truck!
the only options i would have changed are the stereo -- i would prefer the burmester over the bose -- and the interior, which i think would be better in black than beige. but i can live with those things for the deep discount. i also think the big wheels look ridiculous, but that my be endemic to all 991's.
the one thing i would love to read more about is the 7-speed man-tran. most of the reviewers seemed only to get access to the PDK, and i understand that the car was built around the auto-box. but i'd love to read more about the stick. anyone got any links? i've been googling my *** off but not found much...
All you need to know about the stick is that you made the right choice!
Oh...and if you have sport Chrono it will rev match on downshifts in Sport Plus.
Also,the 7th speed is for fuel economy,just an overdrive...
Congratulations and welcome to rennlist Great looking car. More details and pictures when you can. Sounds like a nice long drive this evening is in your future. Enjoy
the one thing i would love to read more about is the 7-speed man-tran. most of the reviewers seemed only to get access to the PDK, and i understand that the car was built around the auto-box. but i'd love to read more about the stick. anyone got any links? i've been googling my *** off but not found much...
thanks!
They didn't build the car around PDK, but they did build the 'manual' around PDK. There's another article somewhere that clearly explains this. Porsche basically designed PDK, then figured out how to make it work with a single human operated dry clutch. So the gears are not at all laid out the way they would be if they were designing a true manual gearbox. But that's all technical stuff you'll probably never really care about, because bottom line, from behind the wheel it is simply a very good manual transmission.
The 7 speed manual is great. The only thing to watch out for is the electronic parking brake is on the left side and it's easy to forget to set when you park.
When you get a chance post more pics and the options
The 7 speed manual is great. The only thing to watch out for is the electronic parking brake is on the left side and it's easy to forget to set when you park.
When you get a chance post more pics and the options
I just don't understand why Porsche did this, the electric parking brake should have been next to the gear lever like it is on my Macan.
waiting for it is killing me. the delivery guy said he'll get to my house around 9. even then i still have to go to the DMV with the title and get it licensed (and pay the taxes). very, very difficult!!!
electronic parking brake is just total bullshrt. they'd better bring back the real thing in the 991.5.
waiting for it is killing me. the delivery guy said he'll get to my house around 9. even then i still have to go to the DMV with the title and get it licensed (and pay the taxes). very, very difficult!!!
electronic parking brake is just total bullshrt. they'd better bring back the real thing in the 991.5.
count yourself lucky ... I have to wait another 5 months for my new 911!
12-18-2014, 01:17 PM
i just bought this car!
here's a pic: 
