Article Comments - 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Full Test

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#5 of 7 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cab vs Previous Model by rdmiller4me Oct 04, 2009 (6:19 am)
I feel sorry for those who have discounted the 2009 PDK model for the 2008 and older units. There is no comparison. First, I recently traded in my 2006 S Cab for a 2009 PDK S Cab. No comparison. The Direct Fuel Injection has added more horsepower, but most importantly, I have seen an incredible difference in fuel efficiency. On the highway, in my '06, I used to get about 21 miles to the gallon; now, I have been getting almost 30 + miles to the gallon. Those who own a 911 know what I am talking about when it comes to fuel consumption, it's dreadful. Also, because of the completely redesigned transmission, I never have to worry about an RMS leak issue. Even the 997.1 had some issues that has plagued the 996 since introduced. I live in Texas so I welcome the ventilated seats on a summer afternoon. Also, it is nice to have the intregrated iPod and Bluetooth technology on the headunit as opposed to the aftermarket system that was in my '06 model. For those who opted for a 2008 model with a manual transmission, you should have purchased a '09 with a manual gearbox. You would have more horsepower and better amenities. Replies to this message: cardiohex (Oct 04, 2009 8:42 am) baldegl (Oct 21, 2009 11:47 am)
#6 of 7 Re: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cab vs Previous Model [rdmiller4me] by cardiohex Oct 04, 2009 (8:42 am)
Replying to: rdmiller4me (Oct 04, 2009 6:19 am) "For those who opted for a 2008 model with a manual transmission, you should have purchased a '09 with a manual gearbox. You would have more horsepower and better amenities." I agree wholeheartedly... I went back and forth about 08 manual(significantly discounted) vs. 09 manual... pdk was ok, but for me, I had to get a manual gearbox... more involvement, more visceral feel... what made the decision for an 09 ultimately was the technology (ipod/bluetooth) and direct injection... I am getting 27mpg highway 70-75mph, 18mpg around town (still in break-in period). Heard some are getting 34mpg with pdk in Germany. Replies to this message: baldegl (Oct 21, 2009 11:47 am)
#7 of 7 Re: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cab vs Previous Model [cardiohex] by baldegl Oct 21, 2009 (11:47 am)
Replying to: cardiohex (Oct 04, 2009 8:42 am) For those of us in an urban environment (Chicago) the pdk is a great option. I had a BMW M3 with smg and there is no comparison. I also drove the S with pdk at the Porsche school in Birmingham and found it to be absolutly amazing on the track. It does shifts at a speed and of a dimension (7th to 3rd) that we simply cannot do. I agree the mileage is much better than my 2007 with Tip.