Manual vs pdk gearbox we compare manual and pdk porsche 911s on track, and analyse the differences between the two. What is meant by coasting is rolling along without. Loving the new boxster i traded my 2006 boxster for a 20 boxster s. Your guide to choosing the right boxster or cayman. Oh, and for the manual transmission snobs, the porsche pdk is faster and gets better gas milage than the manual transmission. Sep 18, 2014 your guide to choosing the right boxster or cayman. Introduced as a 1997 model at a price well below that of porsches flagship 911 carrera sports car, the boxster made porsche sports car ownership accessible to more consumers.
Up until the early 2000s, all porsches were offered with a manual transmission, but with the introduction of the boxster, it was a great chance for porsche to offer something to appeal to a broader audience. We compare manual and pdk porsche 911s on track, and analyse the differences between the two. Pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. It is fully loaded with platinum silver, acheated seats, etc. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Detailed features and specs for the used 20 porsche boxster including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. In 1998 as well as 1999, the boxster made it on the top ten best list from car and driver. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 20 porsche boxster roadster 2d.
Porsche 981 boxster panel and engine access porsche 981 boxster panel removal and access, engine access, roof. The 20 porsche boxster is one of the most fun, stylish, and luxurious roadsters available. Moe was very helpful and diligent in finding us a 2020 supra le but we ended up using a different dealership for the car. I drove my friends golf r32 pdk that he raved about, and was completely unimpressed. Truecar has over 1,564,425 listings nationwide, updated daily. I drive both manual and pdk boxter s to try a learn what i like better.
Boxster, boxster s, boxster gts drivers manual 0314 boxster, boxster s, boxster gts drivers manual 0814 model year 2016. Jason takes out two caymans, one automatic and one manual, to see which is fastest. The 20 porsche boxster convertible is a fresh take on midengine, reardrive performance that almost captures the sexy 911style appeal that the porsche cayman has mastered. Porsche s manual transmission is the venerated, praised, and desired choice by many purists and enthusiasts around the world. Take a look at car and driver test results 2018 718 gts, mt cayman 4. Search from 56 porsche boxster cars for sale, including a certified 20 porsche boxster, a certified 20 porsche boxster s, and a used 20 porsche boxster.
Pdk means no more missed gears, which is quite an achievement in the sevenspeed manual 991. My last 2 cars have been a focus rs manual heavy clutch. When first driving the vehicle with shift paddles i felt i was losing the taste of a real porsche. Beyond its lightningquick operation, the pdk is almost clairvoyant. Choose year 718 boxster 20172019 boxster 20 2016 boxster 20092012 718 cayman 20172019 cayman 20 2016 cayman 20092012. The 20 boxster is the first allnew model since the boxster s introduction in 1996. Not to mention even faster acceleration performance and a reduction in fuel consumption over the manual transmission. I purchased my cpo 20 c2 pdk thru a local dealer and i love it. May 02, 2017 take a closer look at the advantages of both the pdk dualclutch transmission and the manual transmission options in the porsche 911.
We have 77 20 porsche boxster vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 24 1owner cars, and 87 personal use cars. Big thanks to dream makers for letting me do this video. Intermediate maintenance labor operation 03 14 00 see technical manual after 20,000, 60,000, 100,000, 140,000 miles etc. The porsche boxster has been completely redesigned for 20 and comes in two trims. Its the quickest production 20 boxster money can buy, turning in a 4.
When i placed the order you could only have the pdk box however i notice you can now have a manual box. The porsche boxster with pdk transmission is borrowing the principle of only drawing on engine power when it is actually needed from the new 911 carrera. Regrets, ive had a few but this was a biggie porsche. The 2018 porsche 718 boxster gts may cost twice as much as it did when it was first sold in 96, but the improvements make it all worth it. As i begin to look at purchasing a 911, ive begun to consider the pdk for two reasons. Porsche boxster manuals or pdk porsche boxster pdk vs. Its the quickest production 20 boxster money can buy. Take a closer look at the advantages of both the pdk dualclutch transmission and the manual transmission options in the porsche 911. The switch from pdk to a selfshifted manual is accompanied by the normal increase in involvement. I love the new look of the boxster and they really did a great job of redesigning it. Porsches boxster, cayman, and 911 dont suffer from sharing a. To learn more about the information we collect, how we use it and your choices.
Warranty information warranty extension porsche tyre approvals other vehicle and registration documents. Representing a newentry level vehicle from porsche, the boxster served as a replacement to the porsche. Ill take a well sorted manual porsche beater over a nicer auto any day. The lights on the front add a touch of cute without making the too feminine for male sports car enthusiasts. Have driven manuals for all my life in all sort of cars, including porsches. The tiptronic automatic transmission, with an option of controlling shifts, was born. When first driving the vehicle with shift paddles i felt i was losing the taste of a real porsche and came with a little regret.
Users ranked 20 porsche boxster against other cars which they droveowned. I have a 718 cayman pdk on order and have a few days to change the spec. Additional maintenance every 60,000 miles 90,000 km or 6 years labor operation 03 83 00 replace drive belt additional maintenance every 80,000 miles 120,000 km or 4 years labor operation 03 85. Used 20 porsche boxster for sale with photos cargurus. Moreover, porsche is introducing the auto startstop function for the pdk and manual transmission in the boxster as well. I am from the same neck of the woods as yourself and as i got older and hopefully wiser i went from my boxster manual and my 911 3. Come find a great deal on used 20 porsche boxsters in your area today. Read on to learn more on the 20 porsche boxster s pdk in this track drive brought to you by the automotive. Requiring three pedals and two feet to operate, it originated with 5 speeds, then 6 and even 7 on modern porsches. May, 2016 pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. A lightweight version of porsche s boxster that looks better, handles better and runs faster. As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdks ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manuals accelerative advantage, but surpassed it. Read on to learn more on the 20 porsche boxster s in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend.
Manual a sixspeed manual is standard, and a sevenspeed automatic is offered. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Regrets, ive had a few but this was a biggie 20180222 20. The boxster is an instrumented test 2015 porsche boxster gts pdk porsche s brilliant boxster gts is the new convertible sports car king a wickedly mechanical and precise manual gearbox or superswift pdk. The pdk has a wider ratio spread than does the manual, with a lower first gear for hard. Both models come with a sixcylinder engine and a manual transmission. How far things have come since the original porsche boxster made its debut 15 years ago.
The boxster is porsches socalled entrylevel sports car. As a result, this made the porsche boxster one of the most affordable vehicles to come from the manufacturer in several years. Porsches sevenspeed pdk dualclutch automated manual transmission. I have always enjoyed the experience of a true manual transmission, and refuse to get a slush box in any sporty vehicle.
Porsche doppelkupplung pdk 7speed pdk, featuring both a manual and an automatic mode, is available as an option and offers extremely fast gear changes with no interruption in the flow of power. Porsche 981 boxster panel and engine access porsche 981 boxster. The 20 porsche boxster has nothing boxlike about it. Nov 05, 2012 the good the 20 porsche boxster is a fantastically wellbalanced vehicle, offering the right amount of power, responsiveness, and grip for a grininducing ride. The battle between manual and automatic transmissions. Porsche says boxster s can accelerate from 060 mph in 4. The porsche boxster with pdk transmission is borrowing the principle of only drawing. As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdk s ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manual. Jul 19, 2012 the 20 porsche boxster features a lightweight new body with fresh styling and a completely revamped chassis that rides on a longer wheelbase and a wider track with larger wheels.
We have 18 20 porsche boxster s vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 5 1. The pdk has a wider ratio spread than does the manual, with a lower first gear for hard charges off the line. Drive a standard porsche boxster s and youre likely to think, what if this car has less weight and more power. Either engine can be paired with either the sevenspeed manual or the pdk transmission. Still recommend wholemax for their great customer service. Porsche boxster parts genuine and oem porsche boxster. Introduced as a 1997 model at a price well below that of porsche s flagship 911 carrera sports car, the boxster made porsche sports car ownership accessible to more consumers. Our hats are off to porsche for both saving a manual and for improving the 911s functionality by. Has anyone had any experience of manual vs pdk on a porsche 718 my last 2 cars have been a focus rs manual. Fuel economy for the boxster s is 2028 mpg with manual, according to the u. Intermediate maintenance checklist boxsters 981 20. The boxster is porsche s socalled entrylevel sports car. At first, i was debating whether to go with a manual or pdk and i chose pdk because both me and wife can both enjoy driving the vehicle. Keep in mind that all the goodies will increase your final price on both these cars substantially.