i live in chicago and conduct business in the city, lots of stop and go traffic. i am considering a 02-04 996t for a dd. the hard part is tip of 6sp. i will need to talk on the cell and maybe write some things down so the 6sp is a problem, i have also heard that the tip on a 996t is 'stupid' and no where near as fun as 6sp.

anyone use it for city streets/work?

 

doesnt sound like an enjoyable use of a TT especially if it forces you to get a tip, my 2 cents.
get and M5 or something like that, I think you will be uncomfortable and stressed out.

 

Couldn't have said it any better.

 

ive been working hard you can say, and would want something as a self given gift

the turbo has always been my love, m5s are very nice and a beast. if i would drive around clients that would be one thing, but im going from home to work to meet with clients to jobsite(s) maybe.....

youre saying if i DO get a 996turbo and its a tip its a waste?

QUICK offtopic question, the car itself isnt a huge attention getter correct? i wouldnt want people always staring or egging on a race...

 

I have a TIP and I like it... I sold my gallardo a few months back because it was a 6 speed... I hate shifting.. call me lazy..

 

Just my little 2cents...
for those that have a gaytronic, we never complained about the car is not fun to drive; in fact, most of us love it. Somehow, you'd only see the 6speeders have opinions on Tips; and the funny thing is... most of them might have driven one before, but never own one. I have been driving a 6speed all my life, but when I got in my Tip TT, I don't care if it is a Tip or 6speed; it's just purely joyful.

 

i live in the city with big traffic and i drove a tip... PERFECT ! i just love my gearbox the tiptronic is a very good gearbox !

mr tom kerr is a racing driver his 996tt is for the track use more ( sorry if i am wrong ) and for the track the tip is not so good but here are some fellas that are kicking butt on the track with the tip :P

 

nice one !

 

I have an 07 M5 and having to drive it around in LA city traffic SUCKS! I do not recommend an M5 or anything with SMG for city driving. It is jerky and not very responsive in stop and go. On a little more open road it is incredible! Seriously the V10 is wicked. I average 8.3 miles per gallon in the city by the way. 18.5 gallon tank and I get about a 155 miles out of it. Not very GREEN to say the least! PS. IMO No Tip 6spd only. It's a Porsche! Again, just my opinion.

 

where is the city you palnning to do this?
I had a handful of exotic cars including a Lambo and I managed.
You make it sound like its a tracker wiht a manual gear box....
Would it be any different if you got a M5 manual? I doubt it.
The car is not low to the ground... as long as you dont mind driving a 6speed then I dont see any problems....

 

im in construction, awd is nice, i go from sheridan wilmette and up to glencoe and hp.... sometimes in northbrook,glenview,schaumburg area, wrigleyville, some city....

i sometimes have to be on the cell for a while, or write things down. i just dont want to get a tip then hear 'shoulda got a 6spd' comment or whatever. or regret not getting one...future investments should offer me the opportunity to purchase another such vehicle, this time in 6sp....or should i get it this time, i dunno.....

 

GEt an Iphone and a wireless headset hehe
as far as the tip vs 6 speed... I actually dont think you should worry... If you feel comfortable in a tip get a tip.... dotn worry about what others say. Go to a dealer and drive both cars.... 6spd and a tip...
mark

 

exactly they wont be paying you car payment you will so get which ever you like most . and liek mark said geta blue tooth head set makes life easyer adn safer and as far as writing stuff down lol well.... you shouldnt be writimg stuff down while your driving.

 

thanks everyone for the kind words...its mainly because of if i get tip i may like it for a month and then wish i had gotten a 6speed. and vice versa...

i have a bluetooth for 1 phone, i have a business and a 'personal' phone...2 bluetooths and i will look like a cyborg

either way im pretty much set on obtaining a 996t, now the hard part is finding the one I want.

is there a paddle shift option of some sort?

 

FVD makes paddle shift steering wheels, but it's not cheap.