PDK Trans, Thoughts?
09-25-2008, 10:21 PM
#46
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09-26-2008, 01:23 PM
#51
Interesting to see the differences of opinion of those that drove one vs. those that haven't.
I drove one and have to agree that it's VERY intriguing. Some of the other reviews linked in this thread say everything I would say, but I will add 3 things:
1) This is the tranny for track day guys or those that need/want automatics.
2) For weekends cruisers and low mileage garage queens, probably not.
3) For those that think they will miss the foot interaction with a clutch, learn proper left foot braking. That will rock your world.
I drove one and have to agree that it's VERY intriguing. Some of the other reviews linked in this thread say everything I would say, but I will add 3 things:
1) This is the tranny for track day guys or those that need/want automatics.
2) For weekends cruisers and low mileage garage queens, probably not.
3) For those that think they will miss the foot interaction with a clutch, learn proper left foot braking. That will rock your world.
09-26-2008, 02:12 PM
#52
Rennlist Member
If you really believe 911 buyers don't care about price of options, then why isn't every 911 sold fully loaded?? 
You seriously believe that a base 911 without options is a thing of the past? I personally would tend to believe PAG, who only foresee a 50% penetration.
You seriously believe that a base 911 without options is a thing of the past? I personally would tend to believe PAG, who only foresee a 50% penetration.
09-26-2008, 04:07 PM
#53
Burning Brakes
Just thinking about good old JimBob again and what would he say ?
How com evertime I sees the letters PDK, I'm thinning 'purdy damn kwick'...mebbe its jes Friday brainfreez...or wuz dat what dat Porsche sales man tellen me ? An how coms Porsche don offern da manwel sqeetenteel to us wanna be racerguys ?
How com evertime I sees the letters PDK, I'm thinning 'purdy damn kwick'...mebbe its jes Friday brainfreez...or wuz dat what dat Porsche sales man tellen me ? An how coms Porsche don offern da manwel sqeetenteel to us wanna be racerguys ?
09-26-2008, 04:42 PM
#54
Race Car
They don't. If they really want PDK, people will pay for it. The reason people don't pick certain options on 997s is because they don't want it. I guess the reason people don't buy the cab version is because its too expensive an option? Hang out in the 997 forum and you'll see some crazy options people choose for their orders.
09-26-2008, 04:47 PM
#55
Burgled
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If you really believe 911 buyers don't care about price of options, then why isn't every 911 sold fully loaded??
You seriously believe that a base 911 without options is a thing of the past? I personally would tend to believe PAG, who only foresee a 50% penetration.
You seriously believe that a base 911 without options is a thing of the past? I personally would tend to believe PAG, who only foresee a 50% penetration.
09-26-2008, 05:29 PM
#56
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They don't. If they really want PDK, people will pay for it. The reason people don't pick certain options on 997s is because they don't want it. I guess the reason people don't buy the cab version is because its too expensive an option? Hang out in the 997 forum and you'll see some crazy options people choose for their orders.
09-26-2008, 06:58 PM
#57
Race Car
Well, I see that you've gone all crazy yourself with your argument. Even if Porsche gave the PDK for free, not everyone would order it. Again $4k wouldn't be a deal breaker most buyers of a 997.
