Manual GTS
#1
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Manual GTS
Saw this browsing CL today due to rarity of the manual thought I would put up a link. No affiliation to the dealer and I’m not sure of their reviews etc but looks like a clean car. Maybe slightly overpriced but still cool to see these pigs with a stick.
https://boston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/...426910233.html
https://boston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/...426910233.html
#2
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Thanks!
PDCC is a plus but even with this option the price is not realistic. With close to 80K mi the mid $20K range would be a good deal.
The panoramic roof is a big negative IMO.
PDCC is a plus but even with this option the price is not realistic. With close to 80K mi the mid $20K range would be a good deal.
The panoramic roof is a big negative IMO.
#3
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Too bad it is only RWD. Wonder what happened to the transfer case. Of course, it could just be the person putting in the information has no idea what they are doing.
#4
It also has "Tachometer" as a selling point and "Load Bearing Exterior Rack" so yea... seller has no clue.
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Comparing the Cayenne GTS with my 2001 Dodge Viper GTS, using the same Borg-Warner T-56 transmission as Corvette and a Dodge Challenger 392 with the Tremec TR-6060 also used by Corvette, Ford and others the shifting feels about the same.
It would be interesting to compare the Cayenne with an aftermarket shifter mechanism. This was attempted by one forum poster, but he could not remove the shift ****...end of story.
It would be interesting to compare the Cayenne with an aftermarket shifter mechanism. This was attempted by one forum poster, but he could not remove the shift ****...end of story.
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Comparing the Cayenne GTS with my 2001 Dodge Viper GTS, using the same Borg-Warner T-56 transmission as Corvette and a Dodge Challenger 392 with the Tremec TR-6060 also used by Corvette, Ford and others the shifting feels about the same.
It would be interesting to compare the Cayenne with an aftermarket shifter mechanism. This was attempted by one forum poster, but he could not remove the shift ****...end of story.
It would be interesting to compare the Cayenne with an aftermarket shifter mechanism. This was attempted by one forum poster, but he could not remove the shift ****...end of story.
It's tough to find a GTS that looks that clean with PDCC. I'd say it will sell at that number. I almost bought a 957 GTS just to have the MT, but in the end the extra 150 HP of the Turbo S won out and I found one with only 26,000 miles.
#9
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Absolute non-sense, the manual 957 GTS is fantastic, especially if driven in the “sport” mode. An absolute blast. The shifts are crisp, steering feel is amazing and the throttle response is intoxicating. There is nothing like it. Exceptional SUV, I have one, and there is nothing out there like it. It really drives like a sports car. It took me little bit of time to get comfortable with it, but once you master it, so much fun. I would disregard any comments from anyone whom just test-drove one, “drove few of these”. If you read around this forum, majority of owners of manual GTS are not letting them go. So special.
Last edited by Rossi; 12-18-2017 at 02:47 AM.
#10
Absolute non-sense, the manual 957 GTS is fantastic, especially if driven in the “sport” mode. An absolute blast. The shifts are crisp, steering feel is amazing and the throttle response is intoxicating. There is nothing like it. Exceptional SUV, I have one, and there is nothing out there like it. It really drives like a sports car. It took me little bit of time to get comfortable with it, but once you master it, so much fun. I would disregard any comments from anyone whom just test-drove one, “drove few of these”. If you read around this forum, majority of owners of manual GTS are not letting them go. So special.
I'll say that they are not for everyone with the steeper gearing (4.10 vs 3.73) because you are in first (if you even bother with first) very briefly and also turn about 800 rpm higher at highway speeds. I see in the city in my CTT-S what I see on the highway with my GTS.
If its a road trip, towing snowmobiles or stoplight bullying I'm in the CTT-S. If it's around town or if I just want to enjoy the sheer pleasure of driving and be more involved in the process, it's the GTS.
With US numbers of 153 and 183 per year IIRC they are a small production percentage and that echoes the percentage of (Porsche) SUV owners that want to roll their own.
#11
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I drove one. Wasn't impressed. Shifting feel just wasn't there. Power was very underwhelming. Realize that I live at altitude, so the NA V8 in the GTS takes a big hit compared to the turbo. Ended up with my CTTS, really happy with it.
#12
Absolute non-sense, the manual 957 GTS is fantastic, especially if driven in the “sport” mode. An absolute blast. The shifts are crisp, steering feel is amazing and the throttle response is intoxicating. There is nothing like it. Exceptional SUV, I have one, and there is nothing out there like it. It really drives like a sports car. It took me little bit of time to get comfortable with it, but once you master it, so much fun. I would disregard any comments from anyone whom just test-drove one, “drove few of these”. If you read around this forum, majority of owners of manual GTS are not letting them go. So special.
#13
I am mad at Porsche for not making a manual Turbo model. I have been researching to build such a car myself... if I pull the trigger you can be sure I will start a build thread. Does anyone know if someone has blazed this trail already of converting a turbo model to a manual transmission?
#14
I am mad at Porsche for not making a manual Turbo model. I have been researching to build such a car myself... if I pull the trigger you can be sure I will start a build thread. Does anyone know if someone has blazed this trail already of converting a turbo model to a manual transmission?
#15
Because I just do. Automatics are boring. Other than the Cayenne, the only other automatic transmission vehicle in my garages would be my wife's SUV and I plan to keep it that way. From motorcycles to classic trucks I just like rowing the gears!