indesj01

Hey
I'm looking at a 2015 TTS cab with 3,600 miles that is loaded with everything I want CPO'd (they're asking 196k). It does not have POWER STEERING PLUS. What the hell is this and is it a must have?

Thanks

sdg1871

I love mine. Lightens the steering effort at lower speeds. Makes parking a cinch

Hothonda

Had it on a 2013 991.....don't miss it on 2015 TT.

I believe I read the software (coding) can be programmed in or out w/dealer's computer.

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9097...with-pwis.html

strumbringer

Drive it before you decide. It lightens up the steering at low speeds. Some love it b/c it makes parking etc less effort, but to me it feels artificial and ruins the experience and besides I've never had issues with the weight of the steering when parking. The only way to know how you'd feel about it is to drive it.

Bacura

If you are a chick get it.

hds10

I do not like it and bought a Turbo S without it. That was one option I did not want on my car. Drive one with it and without then decide.

dds007

So the car is 196k and there's no power steering plus?!?! For that money, you should have a "fly over traffic" button!

Ian Bell

I have it on my car and it's fine. You probably won't notice the difference. The steering is exactly how you need it to be at the right time. Nice and tight.

speed21

Wow tough crowd here. Seems the only ones with issues are those without it. I've driven both and had to be told which one had it as I couldn't detect any discernible difference during any type of driving. Exception: Parking in a spot the steering feels lighter though but any speed above a very slow walk you can't feel it....well I couldn't anyway. Agree with Honda, it could only be a software reprogramming thing anyway. But like many subtle improvements Porsche will charge for whatever they can get away with.

Re it being a must have? Probably not. But it is nicer if you do a lot of tight parking.

Ian Bell

Speed21 got it exactly right. If the car has it, I wouldn't let it deter your choice at all. It won't affect the performance of the car. I got it on my new 911TT even though I didn't want that option because I worried it would be too noticeable. It's fine.

FBA

My '16 TTS doesn't have it, I don't miss it, I don't care.

GrandLaker

I ordered it, no issues here. But it only engages at low speed. Steering feel is same once you are at speed from what I've read. So I see zero disadvantage to having it. You can always have your dealer remove it, simple software change.

Randyc151

I like it, but park that car and see if you think it's tough to park. Like others have said, it's not noticeable except in a parking lot.

Secondly, even though you didn't ask, $196k for that car is probably above market price!! You can order now and get a '17 991.2 in April/May for a few bucks more and you will more than make up any difference with the depreciation you will save. That car should not be more than $170k tops. I'd bet they didn't buy it for more than $150-155k. I'm curious how it ends up.

AndrewP

I do not have power assist and do not miss it. FWIW, the asking price is much too high. I should be in the 160's at most. Lots of dealers within reach of your location.

speed21

Damn good point! Better to wait a couple of months and get the gen 2.