Am I the only person that likes the Tiptronic?
10-05-2016, 02:20 AM
#61
Rennlist Member
That's very unfortunate and I am sorry you had to go through that. I got my transmission flushed and inspected at around 52K miles, which was good because the old fluid started to discolor. I don't know what kind of driving you do but for me the transmission has been reliable.
I just got an email and the car will be ready for me to pick up tomorrow afternoon...but I'm busy so I'll get it Thursday morning. What really pisses me is how long the car has been off the road. Overall, 30 days. I started driving in 1958 and I've owned a lot of cars and put over half of them on one kind of track or another...and I've never been off the road for more than a week...ever...max. Fact is, I just don't have the patience for that. So maybe I bought the wrong car...for me. I'll see how I feel after I drive it...
10-05-2016, 03:37 PM
#62
10-05-2016, 05:10 PM
#63
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
10-06-2016, 04:27 PM
#64
Intermediate
Well I was told in other forums that the tranny was suppose to outlast the engine. Specially with the IMS issue. There aren't many cases of failed tips out there. I was just lucky. What's funny is that a few month before it failed I called the dealership and asked when/if I should get the tranny oil changed and they said WELLLLL Porsche initially said that the oil should last the life of the vehicle. They revised that and you should probably come around the 240K-250K km mark and we'll do a flush for ya. I don't think the fluid had anything to do with the failure to be honest. I was told the pump just crapped out and the gears burnt out at that point.
Its my favorite thing in the world when a mechanic or any other car guys say the following about my mechanical problems.
"Welp...... I have never seen that before"
10-06-2016, 04:34 PM
#65
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Well I was told in other forums that the tranny was suppose to outlast the engine. Specially with the IMS issue. There aren't many cases of failed tips out there. I was just lucky. What's funny is that a few month before it failed I called the dealership and asked when/if I should get the tranny oil changed and they said WELLLLL Porsche initially said that the oil should last the life of the vehicle. They revised that and you should probably come around the 240K-250K km mark and we'll do a flush for ya. I don't think the fluid had anything to do with the failure to be honest. I was told the pump just crapped out and the gears burnt out at that point.
Its my favorite thing in the world when a mechanic or any other car guys say the following about my mechanical problems.
"Welp...... I have never seen that before"
Its my favorite thing in the world when a mechanic or any other car guys say the following about my mechanical problems.
"Welp...... I have never seen that before"
10-06-2016, 04:36 PM
#66
Super Happy with the Tip.
There are definitely occasions where i would prefer the Manual. I wouldn't trust someone that says otherwise; however, There are also times where i wish my manuals were a Tip. I sat in rush hour about a dozen times on my motorcycle, and that is just a forearm workout.
Really, i just wish there was a way to spruce up the Gear Selector of the Tip. It looks so boring.
There are definitely occasions where i would prefer the Manual. I wouldn't trust someone that says otherwise; however, There are also times where i wish my manuals were a Tip. I sat in rush hour about a dozen times on my motorcycle, and that is just a forearm workout.
Really, i just wish there was a way to spruce up the Gear Selector of the Tip. It looks so boring.
10-07-2016, 01:03 PM
#67
I must be the only person in the forum who was given a choice between Tip and PDK but ultimately picked Tip. My reasons are simple
+ From a dead stop, Tip shifts significantly smoother than PDK (997.2 was the one I test drove, not the 991). This is very important for the Mrs.
+ Tip has a long history of withstanding abuse. It's still the only choice when off-road and heavy towing are required. According to Porsche engineers, PDK was not suitable for Cayenne because it can't handle the torque associated with towing/off-roading. My last two vehicles left me because of transmission problems. I don't want my 911 follows the foot step.
+ At the time of my decision, PDK had/has a no-service reputation. The only fix is replacement as no one knows how to fix/service the beast. I want something that is well understood.
Things that I really like about PDK:
+ Revmatch. The 800 RPM gap on the Tip is annoying when shift manually.
+ Sport mode is significantly "sportier" than the Tip in sport mode.
I didn't regret my choice between Tip/PDK. I do regret not getting a Turbo (vs the S. I didn't know about the Mezger is nolonger in newer 911 at the time).
BTW, I also really dislike the shifting buttons. Give the shift paddle and I am all set. $$ was not a major discriminator at the time.
+ From a dead stop, Tip shifts significantly smoother than PDK (997.2 was the one I test drove, not the 991). This is very important for the Mrs.
+ Tip has a long history of withstanding abuse. It's still the only choice when off-road and heavy towing are required. According to Porsche engineers, PDK was not suitable for Cayenne because it can't handle the torque associated with towing/off-roading. My last two vehicles left me because of transmission problems. I don't want my 911 follows the foot step.
+ At the time of my decision, PDK had/has a no-service reputation. The only fix is replacement as no one knows how to fix/service the beast. I want something that is well understood.
Things that I really like about PDK:
+ Revmatch. The 800 RPM gap on the Tip is annoying when shift manually.
+ Sport mode is significantly "sportier" than the Tip in sport mode.
I didn't regret my choice between Tip/PDK. I do regret not getting a Turbo (vs the S. I didn't know about the Mezger is nolonger in newer 911 at the time).
BTW, I also really dislike the shifting buttons. Give the shift paddle and I am all set. $$ was not a major discriminator at the time.
10-08-2016, 02:26 PM
#68
Rennlist Member
Super Happy with the Tip.
There are definitely occasions where i would prefer the Manual. I wouldn't trust someone that says otherwise; however, There are also times where i wish my manuals were a Tip. I sat in rush hour about a dozen times on my motorcycle, and that is just a forearm workout.
Really, i just wish there was a way to spruce up the Gear Selector of the Tip. It looks so boring.
There are definitely occasions where i would prefer the Manual. I wouldn't trust someone that says otherwise; however, There are also times where i wish my manuals were a Tip. I sat in rush hour about a dozen times on my motorcycle, and that is just a forearm workout.
Really, i just wish there was a way to spruce up the Gear Selector of the Tip. It looks so boring.
10-08-2016, 11:12 PM
#69
Super Happy with the Tip.
There are definitely occasions where i would prefer the Manual. I wouldn't trust someone that says otherwise; however, There are also times where i wish my manuals were a Tip. I sat in rush hour about a dozen times on my motorcycle, and that is just a forearm workout.
Really, i just wish there was a way to spruce up the Gear Selector of the Tip. It looks so boring.
There are definitely occasions where i would prefer the Manual. I wouldn't trust someone that says otherwise; however, There are also times where i wish my manuals were a Tip. I sat in rush hour about a dozen times on my motorcycle, and that is just a forearm workout.
Really, i just wish there was a way to spruce up the Gear Selector of the Tip. It looks so boring.
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