guys what do you think to this?
Discussion
I assume you've been looking long enough to work out what options you want/can live without? They are all very much a personal preference but the one I would flag as 'missing' IMHO is the gearchange paddles. It is suprising to me how few PDKs are specced without these but if you've tried a PDK with the buttons only and found it to be OK then not a problem. If you haven't tried it, then do so and if you think you need the paddles then the Sportec (or whatever it;s called) wheel that comes with them should be an easy retrofit and something you could include in your negotiation.
If you're asking for comments on price.. It doesn't look unreasonable to me for an OPC for the year/spec/mileage although my knowledge of prices is based on pre-981 launch ie I would use that as way to get the best price you can.
If you're asking for comments on price.. It doesn't look unreasonable to me for an OPC for the year/spec/mileage although my knowledge of prices is based on pre-981 launch ie I would use that as way to get the best price you can.
I bought one with the standard paddles and don't have a problem with it. Just try to use the pad of your thumb rather than the end bit to change up and it's easy. Change down using the index or middle finger tips. After a few hours it feels totally natural. If you don't have a fleet of cars or work as a motoring journalist you won't have trouble with it. Otherwise, you can always pick up a flappy paddle on on Pistonheads classifieds or ebay.
roddo said:
Thank you.
I did see a slightly newer one with paddles but didn't realise they can be retro fitted.
are the 3.4 worth a premium over a 2.9? do they hold a better residual value?
Retrofitting is not uncommon with Porsches - some bits easier to do, others more or less impossible. Always better total cost wise if you can avoid this route but it may be that (as with the previous poster) you won't feel they are necessary.I did see a slightly newer one with paddles but didn't realise they can be retro fitted.
are the 3.4 worth a premium over a 2.9? do they hold a better residual value?
3.4 worth a premium over 2.9 (for me at least) that will carry through to an extent come trade in. Total cost of ownership bound to be less with a 2.9 though so you need to decide how much you want the S over a regular. Try both if you can. 3.4 feels and is quicker of course with more urge low down. The 2.9 you have to work a bit more but many prefer that to the easier delivery of the 3.4. 2.9 has a bit more delicacy to the handling, perhaps a touch more neutral, the 3.4 you feel more going on at the back. It is/was the S for me both times I purchased but very much personal opinion.
roddo said:
Thank you.
I did see a slightly newer one with paddles but didn't realise they can be retro fitted.
are the 3.4 worth a premium over a 2.9? do they hold a better residual value?
Retrofitting is not uncommon with Porsches - some bits easier to do, others more or less impossible. Always better total cost wise if you can avoid this route but it may be that (as with the previous poster) you won't feel they are necessary.I did see a slightly newer one with paddles but didn't realise they can be retro fitted.
are the 3.4 worth a premium over a 2.9? do they hold a better residual value?
3.4 worth a premium over 2.9 (for me at least) that will carry through to an extent come trade in. Total cost of ownership bound to be less with a 2.9 though so you need to decide how much you want the S over a regular. Try both if you can. 3.4 feels and is quicker of course with more urge low down. The 2.9 you have to work a bit more but many prefer that to the easier delivery of the 3.4. 2.9 has a bit more delicacy to the handling, perhaps a touch more neutral, the 3.4 you feel more going on at the back. It is/was the S for me both times I purchased but very much personal opinion.
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