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Replying to: rmdds (Mar 11, 2007 9:51 am) |
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Replying to: rmdds (Mar 11, 2007 9:51 am) I have lived in DC for 20+ years and have yet to feel that "urban" driving was incompatible with a manual. With respect to resale, in our area a tiptronic has a lower residual value on leases and lower resale value - the opposite of what you are indicating. But even then, I'd repeat the advice to buy what you would enjoy driving and owning. Paying top dollar for a Porsche based upon what the next guy's preferences might be is, IMO, not what the experience is all about. P.S. I would also not pay attention to road tests of the 911 turbo tiptronic as any indication of the Cayman. From what I understand, you have to go through quite a "launch sequence" to achieve the claim of quicker than the manual - and that's only in a straight line from a dead stop. What matters is how you will be driving the car and what feels good to you. Stop light drag racing isn't why most people buy a Porsche - and certainly not the lower powered but exceptional handling Cayman model. |
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Definitely go for what YOU want. I have driven a manual Cayman S for the last year and have never found it to be bother in traffic or not. As for the engine noise...I have never found it to be intrusive but rather enjoyable instead of the radio....
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Replying to: kmnsownr (Mar 20, 2007 9:05 am) |
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Replying to: kmnsownr (Mar 20, 2007 9:05 am) |
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Replying to: redsoxgirl (Mar 02, 2007 1:38 pm) |
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Replying to: Sylvia (Jun 07, 2005 1:42 pm) I am a new owner of a silver cayman S. I love it. It is such a fine machine. I was wondering if I can ask for some opinion about tire maintenance. I seem to have a tire pressure leak on one of my rear tires (19 inch). I say I'm losing about 5 pounds per day as I have observed if the car sat all day. I called the dealer and they suggested I replace the tire with a brand new one versus doing a patching due to the dynamics of the tires when travelling with higher speeds. My driving habits dont take me up passed 90mph. The tire replacement is anywhere from $400 to $500 a pop. Since this is my first Porsche I was wondering if that advise is justified to anyone. Thanks and I appreciate anyone's input.
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Replying to: getty1 (Apr 16, 2007 10:04 am) On the other hand, did the leaking start after an "event" such as hitting a pot hole or running over something? If there isn't an obvious nail or other source of a leak in the tire tread, it may be caused by a bent rim. In which case you are looking at a lot more than $400 to $500. As far as fixing a hole, I don't think a small nail hole type patch would throuw the tire dynamics out of whack. But it sounds like you haven't identified the source of the leak. |
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I am seeking advise on 2 issues-Can anyone chime in re the PASM feature pros and cons? Does the lower ground clearance pose a possibility of body damage from potholes? Often times the PASM comes with 19" tires,does this cause a significantly rough ride?,Thanx 
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| There has been a lot of discussion about just this point on the Cayman Club forums, but in a nutshell PASM helps compensate for road conditions on the fly so you are apt to have a smoother, not rougher, ride with 19" wheels although it can certainly be very firm on smooth surfaces. Best advice is to test drive cars with and without and then decide. | |
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