would i regret pdk carrera without sc?
05-17-2009, 03:16 PM
#32
Here's my thought--first, SC should be standard equipment. It likely would be on anything other than Porsche.
I would want it because (a) it does change the driving experience, (b) anything that does (a) is worth it versus all the other options on Porsches that do nothing to enhance the driving, and (c) even if you will never use launch control, that's a feature that may make the car easier to sell when you're ready for your next Porsche (e.g., as a pre-owned Porsche buyer, I would want SC).
I would want it because (a) it does change the driving experience, (b) anything that does (a) is worth it versus all the other options on Porsches that do nothing to enhance the driving, and (c) even if you will never use launch control, that's a feature that may make the car easier to sell when you're ready for your next Porsche (e.g., as a pre-owned Porsche buyer, I would want SC).
05-17-2009, 04:43 PM
#33
Interesting, but not surprising. Americans are option junkies. I wonder how well SC sells on PDK equipped 911's in Europe?
05-17-2009, 07:57 PM
#34
Race Director
Still those that do not have SC+ still have not answered my question...how do you all that do NOT have SC+ say you do not miss it? You've never experienced it or lived with it.
05-18-2009, 09:11 AM
#35
Drifting
I am hear to tell you they are wrong...again as I said SC+ makes the PDK shift faster and more positive in both manual and auto mode.
Still those that do not have SC+ still have not answered my question...how do you all that do NOT have SC+ say you do not miss it? You've never experienced it or lived with it.
Still those that do not have SC+ still have not answered my question...how do you all that do NOT have SC+ say you do not miss it? You've never experienced it or lived with it.
I don't plan on going to the track in my car. I don't plan on selling my car until it reaches 200K plus miles, so the resale "hit" at that level isn't going to matter to me. I'm not going to street race or push the envelop on public roads.
Porsche build a incredible car that can be tailored to your wants and needs. Some of you want the SC option, can't live without it. Others, like me, see it as a nice to have, but it's not the end of the world if the car doesn't have it. The same debate rages over PDK vs. manual. Each of us have the opportunity to find or build the car of our dreams with Porsche and each of us will build it differently. At least we have the opportunity.
In the mean time I'm simple enjoying the fact that life has been kind enough to allow me me to finally drive an incredibly well built car with amazing handling. Could it be better? Sure, but I am happy with what I have. Be sure to honk and wave as you blow by my doors on I-4. Hope you enjoy your days at the track!
Peace
Last edited by wwilliams88; 05-18-2009 at 10:00 AM.
05-18-2009, 11:27 AM
#36
Racer
Thread Starter
mdrums....most of us are informed enough to have at least test driven the various iterations of the cars we buy. During a test drive, for that 30-45 minutes behind the wheel, it is hard to tell if something like sc will make a difference or significantly change the experience after the initial new car thrill dissapates. To assume that those of us who are considering a purchase or who have purchased cars without sc havent experienced it, may be erroneous. You can miss out on soemthing if you have experienced it but do not live with it on a daily basis...and that is indeed my question.
05-18-2009, 02:25 PM
#37
In my own experience, it is the days after buying/leasing a car that I tend to notice all the different things about car's engine response/finer handling points, finer transmission subteleties etc. that I cannot seem to figure out all of them in a 30/60 minute test drive
once you live with the car for a few days or weeks you seem to get a complete picture
once you live with the car for a few days or weeks you seem to get a complete picture
05-18-2009, 08:24 PM
#39
In my own experience, it is the days after buying/leasing a car that I tend to notice all the different things about car's engine response/finer handling points, finer transmission subteleties etc. that I cannot seem to figure out all of them in a 30/60 minute test drive
once you live with the car for a few days or weeks you seem to get a complete picture
once you live with the car for a few days or weeks you seem to get a complete picture
05-18-2009, 08:47 PM
#40
Race Director
Guys...I am just saying.....you can not knock what you really have not experianced.
Anyway but what you want...I did! I enjoy the performance gains on SC+ with PDK. I use this option at the track all the time. On the street not so much because I do not drive spirited on the street, however I do use regualr sport mode on the street all the time. I also tend to manually shift PDK on the street and especially at the track.
Anyway but what you want...I did! I enjoy the performance gains on SC+ with PDK. I use this option at the track all the time. On the street not so much because I do not drive spirited on the street, however I do use regualr sport mode on the street all the time. I also tend to manually shift PDK on the street and especially at the track.
