7MT vs. PDK. resale value?
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This is a common experience with dual clutch/automated sequential gearboxes...aka paddle shifts...when many drivers find that it gets boring. Not saying it isn't faster on the track...but on the track is very different than on the street. I missed the physicality of driving a manual...the pleasure of actually driving the car rather than it driving it for me. Droping down a gear or two at a time and having to match the revs myself...being in total control of the revs and when the gears are changed and how fast I want the change to be. PDK is PDK...but sometimes the efficiency of high tech doesn't match the personal side of low tech.
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Generally as the cars get older the difference in price between a heavily optioned car and one with basic needs narrows dramatically.
I am currently looking for a car for my 19 year old son, not a Porsche but he does want something sporty, and I want him to get a manual as I truly believe that many car thieves today cannot drive a manual.
I am currently looking for a car for my 19 year old son, not a Porsche but he does want something sporty, and I want him to get a manual as I truly believe that many car thieves today cannot drive a manual.
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Generally as the cars get older the difference in price between a heavily optioned car and one with basic needs narrows dramatically.
I am currently looking for a car for my 19 year old son, not a Porsche but he does want something sporty, and I want him to get a manual as I truly believe that many car thieves today cannot drive a manual.
I am currently looking for a car for my 19 year old son, not a Porsche but he does want something sporty, and I want him to get a manual as I truly believe that many car thieves today cannot drive a manual.
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On the longer term, i mean within 15 years and longer, the MT will have a higher resale value beacause of its rareness. Untill that time, there will be no big difference in resale value between MT and PDK. That's what i think.
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I hate to bump an old thread but this discussion continues to be really relevant
I'm looking at 06-09 cayman s and 01 - 04 911 turbo
The manual is simply less of a liability. Less "moving parts" and less risk. Same thing with navigation and tons of electronics. They will only hurt the long term desirability of the car
As evidence, I submit any AMG in existence more than a couple of a years old.
I'm looking at 06-09 cayman s and 01 - 04 911 turbo
The manual is simply less of a liability. Less "moving parts" and less risk. Same thing with navigation and tons of electronics. They will only hurt the long term desirability of the car
As evidence, I submit any AMG in existence more than a couple of a years old.
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I hate to bump an old thread but this discussion continues to be really relevant
I'm looking at 06-09 cayman s and 01 - 04 911 turbo
The manual is simply less of a liability. Less "moving parts" and less risk. Same thing with navigation and tons of electronics. They will only hurt the long term desirability of the car
I'm looking at 06-09 cayman s and 01 - 04 911 turbo
The manual is simply less of a liability. Less "moving parts" and less risk. Same thing with navigation and tons of electronics. They will only hurt the long term desirability of the car
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There is an issue with MT cars because of over revving. If a car has been over revved a few times Porsche will not let a dealer sell it as a CPO. So MT cars that are certified are more rare and possibly more valuable.
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Not exactly true. It depends on the range of the overrevs. Range 1 and 2 are not a big deal and most cars will have overrevs in those ranges.
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I've seen it happen many times when a miss shift results in motor failure. Not pretty and some motors survive with internal flaw. Still a manual fan thought. A ppi report will pull the record for over revs in the 3+ range which occur as a direct result of a miss shift.
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