no manual transmissions for sale?
07-10-2020, 10:47 AM
#46
Rennlist Member
Given that Porsche delayed the manual for the first 3/4 of 2020, and only offered it in S/4S, numbers are wildly skewed. Very few 2020 cars will be manuals, probably less than 5%. I would bet 1/4 to 1/5 of 2021s will be manual. My 21 order is a manual. I’d buy one right now off the lot if there were one out there relatively close to my ideal build.
07-18-2020, 02:15 AM
#48
Racer
992 MT, prob 10% of production; few in US, some CPO some not (new warr) / You tube has tests in EURO showing its slower than PDK, nothing new there...
But the experience/involvement is worth the 0.2 sec handicap! Cars.com has some listed ~300 in U.S. C2S or C4S (rarer)
But the experience/involvement is worth the 0.2 sec handicap! Cars.com has some listed ~300 in U.S. C2S or C4S (rarer)
07-18-2020, 08:30 AM
#49
Instructor
It's slower of the mark because of lauch control. At higher speeds it's (slightly) faster because of less weight and higher efficiency. That's why usually Vmax is higher in manual cars.
07-20-2020, 12:56 PM
#51
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https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...have-a-problem
Interesting article. Yet another reason why manufacturers really want manuals to go away.
Interesting article. Yet another reason why manufacturers really want manuals to go away.
07-20-2020, 03:58 PM
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https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...have-a-problem
Interesting article. Yet another reason why manufacturers really want manuals to go away.
Interesting article. Yet another reason why manufacturers really want manuals to go away.
Either way, smooth shifts in a 992 manual are not an issue with the auto-blip turned off.
07-20-2020, 05:45 PM
#53
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...have-a-problem
Interesting article. Yet another reason why manufacturers really want manuals to go away.
Interesting article. Yet another reason why manufacturers really want manuals to go away.
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07-20-2020, 06:50 PM
#54
I watched the video until the end. It basically says this isn’t really an issue with modern direct injection engines. So, shouldn’t be an issue with manual 992s. The story by Motor Authority ignores this — better to get more clicks, I guess, by suggesting problems.
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07-22-2020, 06:47 AM
#57
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On a side note:
Drove a Panamera yesterday- the Sport Turismo 4s or GTS is, or rather was, a possible solution.
First time I really drove a PDK- Auto shift, while in normal mode, has the car in fifth gear @ 28 miles an hour.
To accelerate, the car downshifts like three times and sounds like crap... and from a standstill with the engine off?
Junk...
And then to shift manually one must have their hands at 3 and 9 to operate the paddle shifters: I don't drive like that.... my right hand is almost always on the shifter...
So, it would be ok, if one could shift from the ****- but it's paddle shifters only...
So that is a NO WAY-
And thus the M-3 is the only out of my dilemma.....
Any HELPFUL thoughts?
Drove a Panamera yesterday- the Sport Turismo 4s or GTS is, or rather was, a possible solution.
First time I really drove a PDK- Auto shift, while in normal mode, has the car in fifth gear @ 28 miles an hour.
To accelerate, the car downshifts like three times and sounds like crap... and from a standstill with the engine off?
Junk...
And then to shift manually one must have their hands at 3 and 9 to operate the paddle shifters: I don't drive like that.... my right hand is almost always on the shifter...
So, it would be ok, if one could shift from the ****- but it's paddle shifters only...
So that is a NO WAY-
And thus the M-3 is the only out of my dilemma.....
Any HELPFUL thoughts?
My SA couldn't find a MT with my must have options so now have an allocation...will be happy to meet her in late Nov/early Dec!
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07-22-2020, 08:41 PM
#58
Three Wheelin'
I’ve been paying attention to the 992 manual market and at the least, they seem to be turning over significantly faster than PDK cars in dealer inventories. Hopefully that’s causing dealers to order a lot more.
07-22-2020, 09:20 PM
#60
Burning Brakes
Despite my better judgment, I really like the Superman build in Fresno! If I did not receive an allocation for my C2S, I would have bought this car. Maybe I should have instead of waiting . . . .