Acronyms used
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Acronyms used
I’m in negotiation right now for a 2012 Base and trying to learn as much as I can from here, but I continue to get confused on all the acronyms that fly around. Some I’ve figured out but I spend an inordinate amount of time figuring them all out. Is there somewhere within these forums that summarizes them all? It sure would make t easier for this old nube looking to get his first Porsche at 61.
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I’m in negotiation right now for a 2012 Base and trying to learn as much as I can from here, but I continue to get confused on all the acronyms that fly around. Some I’ve figured out but I spend an inordinate amount of time figuring them all out. Is there somewhere within these forums that summarizes them all? It sure would make t easier for this old nube looking to get his first Porsche
at 61.
at 61.
What acronyms are you wanting to know specifically, car options or others that are used here like CTT, CD, CS?
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I'm sure someone might reply with all them. The only thing I was going to suggest is to at least go for Cayenne S. The v6 just doesn't do these cars justice in my opinion. Also, whatever you decide, get PPI (pre purchase inspection) by third party.
What acronyms are you wanting to know specifically, car options or others that are used here like CTT, CD, CS?
What acronyms are you wanting to know specifically, car options or others that are used here like CTT, CD, CS?
i just would like to be able to understand these posts better. Is there an acronym for the base?
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i actually considered an “S” but my best friend owned a first gen Cayenne S and he complained when he had it about how often he was replacing tires on it. I am past my days of having to have the HP to make me feel better. After 40 years of owning almost every kind of sports car except a Porsche, that itch just doesn’t need scratching. So for economy sake I think the base will be fine with me. I must have a higher seating position vehicle now due to health issues and not being able to easily get in and out of a car anymore. I’m not a pickup kind of guy and I presently drive an Infiniti FX. I think the FX is the sexiest looking mass market SUV out there and still love it. The Cayenne has my heart now both for what I consider the nicest cockpit, but also better handling. The FX has this very bad handling characteristic of throwing me on an off camber left hand turn onto the street I live on. After 3.5 years of dealing with that turn I will love driving a car that can actually handle it.
i just would like to be able to understand these posts better. Is there an acronym for the base?
i just would like to be able to understand these posts better. Is there an acronym for the base?
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Originally Posted by Boomer80
I’m in negotiation right now for a 2012 Base and trying to learn as much as I can from here, but I continue to get confused on all the acronyms that fly around. Some I’ve figured out but I spend an inordinate amount of time figuring them all out. Is there somewhere within these forums that summarizes them all? It sure would make t easier for this old nube looking to get his first Porsche at 61.
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/p...psm-94775.html
And here is a list I copied and pasted from another post someone had taken the time to compile a few months back:
ACC - Adaptive Cruise Control
CCF - Internal Porsche Code for Sport Design Edition
FAL - front axle lift
HFS - Hot for Sale
IB - Internet Brands
LCA - Lane Change Assist
MT - manual transmission
MY - Model Year
NA - Naturally aspirated
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
PADM - Porsche Active Driveline Mounts
PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
PCCB - Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes
PCM - Porsche Communication Management
PDCC - Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
PDK - Porsche dual clutch
PDLS - Porsche Dynamic Lighting System
PEC - Porsche Experience Center
PPF - Paint Protection film
PPI - Pre-Purchase Inspection
PSE - Porsche Sports Exhaust
PSM - Porsche Stability Management
PSP - Power Steering Plus
PTS - Paint to sample
PTV - Porsche Torque Vectoring
RL - Rennlist
SC = Sport Chrono
SPASM - Sport PASM
SSK - Short Shift Kit
RAS - Rear Axle Steering
X51 - this refers to the Powerkit upgrade
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Know going in that Porsche ownership is expensive. Well-maintained and documented as such IS worth seeking if you're at all worried about sudden repair expenses. Find one covered by a Porsche CPO warranty (certified previously owned). One with known service history and records. That and afterward find a good local independent shop for regular maintenance.
As for tires, I drive my '17 GTS like I'm hauling moonshine and still haven't managed to destroy the Eagle LS2 tires that came on it. They're underwhelming tires (handling-wise), but have been pretty durable. I don't hate them enough to just throw them away. Well, more like I don't feel like lying to my wife that I need to spend to get new tires. I have other wish-list items well ahead of tires! But tire life is certainly going to depend on driving habits, attention to tire inflation and road conditions.
For entry/exit comfort the Air Suspension option is nice. This is different than the PASM suspension system. For handling the PDCC is great, but if you're not driving it hard you will never miss it. I wouldn't make it a 'must-have'.
As for Base vs S. There's enough difference to make it worthwhile, go test drive both as close to back-to-back and same conditions as you can. That and a Base with better options might not be as easy to find, and could cost more than similarly equipped S.
As for tires, I drive my '17 GTS like I'm hauling moonshine and still haven't managed to destroy the Eagle LS2 tires that came on it. They're underwhelming tires (handling-wise), but have been pretty durable. I don't hate them enough to just throw them away. Well, more like I don't feel like lying to my wife that I need to spend to get new tires. I have other wish-list items well ahead of tires! But tire life is certainly going to depend on driving habits, attention to tire inflation and road conditions.
For entry/exit comfort the Air Suspension option is nice. This is different than the PASM suspension system. For handling the PDCC is great, but if you're not driving it hard you will never miss it. I wouldn't make it a 'must-have'.
As for Base vs S. There's enough difference to make it worthwhile, go test drive both as close to back-to-back and same conditions as you can. That and a Base with better options might not be as easy to find, and could cost more than similarly equipped S.
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I appreciate the replies, and the recommendations on looking beyond the base I’m considering. Part of the issue is where I live. Central NY where I live is kind of a car enthusiast desert. With our long winters and generous use of salt in the winter finding special and nicer cars is harder. I just have been browsing for a possible new ride and found a 2012 Very well equipped (has what I want and nothing more) base with only 31k miles. Now I haven’t even actually seen the vehicle yet, as I found it on CarMax (I know not an ideal dealer) but it fit what I was looking for. I have paid the couple hundred to have it shipped to the nearest to me dealership in Rochester NY. I figure if I do wind up buying it (still an IF) that I have the 7 day buy back guarantee during which I can take it to my local euro specialist mechanic. The one thing I was going to request before purchase regardless is a TC fluid change.
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