Mav

I am researching for a 996C4S. I found several reports of failure manual transmissions of C4S these days. My wife can only drive tiptronic. However, I like manual and I will probability autocrossing the car. Should I looking for a tip or a manual on the market now, or order a manual C4S and wait for 5 months. Thanks in advance <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

ignacio

the manual transmission in my c4s is a delight. failure appers to be limited to a few may-june built c4s's due to a supplier's screw up and should not recur.

that said--get the tiptronic--marital bliss is more important than even a porsche <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />

wwest

Wife...

How much would she (need to) drive the C4S?

As long as I'm willing to always be the one in the driver's seat my wife is perfectly pleased with my manual C4. She likes sight-seeing a lot more than driving, even a Porsche.

DonW-Cape Cod

Hey Mav..get the tiptronic! It cost more, it's a bit slower 0-60; 1/4 mile, etc. but I tell you, if you drive in the city it's ideal. Personally I think it's a kick to drive and shift on the wheel...and my wife likes it as well! But..I wouldn't get the Tip if your only fear is blowing your transmission. Whoever posted about that is correct..it must be a very small portion of those that are produced. Good luck in your choice.

brobbinson

If you live in the city, get the tip to save your foot! That being said, a porsche (any model) is, IMO, a car that "screams" for manual transmission. It adds a "x" factor to the driving experience that just is not there with the Tip - the feel of the shifter, the motion of coordinating clutch engagement, release and manual shifting and hearing the engine respond! Wow - just describing it makes me want to get behind the wheel of my C4 coupe and take a drive! If the choice is porsche with tip or no porsche at all, though, get the tip.

tbr623

whatever you do-if you opt for the 6 speed,don't even consider taking a ride in the tiptronic cause you want to bash your head into a wall. Short of a paddle shift/F1 style gearbox that tip sure is lovely,especially after sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for an hour or so. Good Luck

T Hendricks

In response to the portion of your question dealing with personal preference - manual vs. tiptronic - please register me as a firm advocate of the 6-speed. And I say this as a long-time resident of traffic laden Chicago. Others posting here would have you believe that a manual trans. coupled with this type of driving environment would cause aches of both the foot and head variety. Gentlemen, please. I realize that Porsche has done well to engineer such a smooth automatic transmission, but can you honestly say that you don't miss pushing the little stick around? If you want serenity during bumper-to-bumper traffic, Mercedes has several very capable vehicles.

urbanski

the 6 speed is not really all that bad in rush hour traffic. I'm not annoyed one bit
But you can't neglect the wife factor!

Palting

I am completely enamored with the 6 speed. I echo the others in stating that the failed 6 speeds are few and are probably a thing of the past by now. That should not be a factor in your decision. The wife, now THAT's the factor.

GreggT

Personally, I would seriously look into moving (away from real heavy traffic) if what was at stake was possibly having to put an automatic on a 911.....obviously this is a passionate issue for some of us, and perhaps closely linked to what we percieve a 'sports car' should be?

Anyway...the only automatic we have is the AMG/Porsche tip on the E55 and that's a correct fit since much of that car is engineered to insulate the driver from the road & the rest of the driving experience.....as has been stated, the 911 has always cried out for a stick.
But at the end of the day it's what works for you....& to each his own.....and also, some of us just can't move

Jim Sloves

I prefer sex without a condom.

Get the manual shift and teach you wife to drive a stick.

teamb2

mav

i'm very happy with the tip in the c4s. no problems in the hills around napa and much better when sitting in bridge traffic. wasn't completely sure when i ordered it but now have sold the 6 spd. (non c4s). both are great so'll you be happy with either.

jayc4s

[quote]Originally posted by Mav:
<strong>I am researching for a 996C4S. I found several reports of failure manual transmissions of C4S these days. My wife can only drive tiptronic. However, I like manual and I will probability autocrossing the car. Should I looking for a tip or a manual on the market now, or order a manual C4S and wait for 5 months. Thanks in advance </strong><hr></blockquote>

jayc4s

[quote]Originally posted by Mav:
<strong>I am researching for a 996C4S. I found several reports of failure manual transmissions of C4S these days. My wife can only drive tiptronic. However, I like manual and I will probability autocrossing the car. Should I looking for a tip or a manual on the market now, or order a manual C4S and wait for 5 months. Thanks in advance </strong><hr></blockquote>

jayc4s

Mav,
If you want the 6-speed manual...go for it!! There were a handful of May,2002 c4s' that had transmission problems. No other reports since then. Have Fun!!
Jay