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Replying to: markgc4s (Sep 08, 2006 4:53 am) From what I understand, the Porsche DSG will be a further technological advancement of the type of unit Audi uses in their R series. I am NOT a fan of the 7-speed SMG found in the new M5 (I have a 2003 M5 6-speed). But even I am interested in what Porsche can do with a double clutch DSG in the 911. It is unfortunate that, for whatever reason, this advanced transmission was not available in time for the launch of the 2007 Turbo. But, as I said, it will make the Tiptronic instantly obsolete.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 08, 2006 10:30 am)
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Replying to: jeff911s (Sep 08, 2006 1:05 pm) Excellent deal. I was surprised by the $108 sticker, but forgot the price went up $2,400 for 2006 and you have Tip. Break-in: I assume you have either seen one of my dozen or so previous posts or were told by your dealer not to drive the car for short distances during the first 1,500 +/- miles? Not in the owner's manual, but common knowledge/advice amoung the experts. |
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 09, 2006 5:25 am)
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Replying to: jeff911s (Sep 09, 2006 8:35 am) |
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Replying to: jeff911s (Sep 09, 2006 8:35 am) I wouldn't worry about exceeding 65 mph. Excessivly hard acceleration should be avoided and keep the rpms below 4,200 and vary engine speed. But in mine you could cruise along at 75-80 in 6th gear and be well within the rpm limit. I assume the same is true in 5th with the Tip. Just don't use cruise control for a long trip and vary between 55 and 75.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 09, 2006 12:53 pm) Jeff |
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 08, 2006 7:22 am) |
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Any comments out there about purchasing the extended warranty on a 997 turbo? I was offered a 7yr 70,000 mi warranty for $6,000. I was told it was a good price because there is no price difference (from Nat'l Underwriter) for turbo vs non-turbo. The dealer is giving me a couple of days to decide. Also, any comments about the different companies and their history of paymenmt?
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Replying to: ifpsken (Sep 13, 2006 11:32 am) Warranty Direct recently sent me quotes of $4,200 for a 7 year/75k mile "Luxury care" bumper to bumper and $3,700 for a similar length "SecureCare" Plan with a few more exclusions. Their "MajorCare" plan which covers most big ticket items is only $2,200 for 7/75. I am not going to buy an extended warranty until at least a year from now or later. They have little value on resale and if you buy a 7/75 when the car is new, you are effectively only getting 3 additional years and 25k miles over the factory warranty. I'd rather wait until I decide how long I'll keep the car.
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