[Mach_1590]

Hi, S4 is heck of a car. Its a proper sleeper, very quick in the straight line. If you're hell bent on replacing it and only want a MT car, you'll need something like from a Porsche as nothing else will suffice. Try searching for a Boxter V6. Its RWD, came with 6MT and its petite.

[ChargedGarage]

Originally Posted by bhargav2015

I meant using the gear shifter in Manual mode, but knowing yours is a newer car, I don't know if you have the option of putting it into Drive, pushing it aside into Manual and tipping it north (+) or south (-). Guess mine is truly an OLD car

In that case, looks like you're in the market for a Porsche. I know it's hard to find but maybe a well kept Nissan 370Z? There's a Yellow Boxster with low miles on sale in Nashik on teambhp, last I read.

Aah, you mean using the gear knob to shift gears? That is also an option but I prefer to use the paddles. I'm not a big fan of convertibles since its usually heavier than the coupe model and I don't see myself popping the roof open ever, so it just becomes an expensive potential point of failure. Hence looking strictly for the Cayman.

Originally Posted by androdev

In the above scenario, manual mode is disengaged as soon as revs go out of range. You should try full on manual mode where the computer doesn't shift at all. You will use paddles instead of clutch+lever and everything remains in your control just as in an MT. From what you have written (point and shoot) I suspect you haven't fully exploited the DSG.

There can be many reasons to replace this car but MT shouldn't be one. Don't mean to offend anyone but modern sporty ATs have come a long way and take nothing away from, in fact enhance, an engaging drive. Those who disagree may not have experienced modern sporty ATs at their full potential. Modern MTs already offer automatic rev matching and few other tricks taking away the need to do anything overly skilled.

Get MT if you want exclusivity, future classic, longevity, reliable, cheaper to own/repair, etc. There is a lot of outdated info on MT vs AT from tiptronic days.

Sir I fortunately do understand what you mean and have used the car in proper Manual mode, where you slot the gear shifter to the left and it displays the gears as M1 etc. I have understood the complete potential and intricacies of the car over the past year but still somehow my heart is still not in it and who can explain the actions of the heart?

I also own a GT TSI 1.2 which will be staying with me for the forseeable future so I've actually owned and used a DSG for a while and understand it quite well. It is truly a great gearbox and the imperceptible lightning quick shifts are nothing to be sneezed at.

But if I was alone in wanting a manual over even the greatest of dual clutch gearboxes then the manual 992 GT3 wouldn't exist in competition to the PDK 992 GT3

I don't care much for exclusivity, future classic and they are what I consider to be the wrong reasons to buy an enthusiast car. A car being more reliable and cheaper to own is completely welcome though.

Originally Posted by Mach_1590

Hi, S4 is heck of a car. Its a proper sleeper, very quick in the straight line. If you're hell bent on replacing it and only want a MT car, you'll need something like from a Porsche as nothing else will suffice. Try searching for a Boxter V6. Its RWD, came with 6MT and its petite.

The Porsche mid-engined twins aka the Boxster and the Cayman are equipped a flat-6 engine and the 981 gen Cayman with 6 speed manual is definitely on my radar.

[androdev]

Originally Posted by ChargedGarage

.. but still somehow my heart is still not in it and who can explain the actions of the heart?

Point noted my friend Maybe your post about "point and shoot" caused my misunderstanding.

But if I was alone in wanting a manual over even the greatest of dual clutch gearboxes then the manual 992 GT3 wouldn't exist in competition to the PDK 992 GT3

How good must an auto box be to threaten the survival of a manual in GT3? Just kidding!

I too enjoy manual transmission and don't mean to sound negative about it (all my early love affairs are with MT) however latest auto boxes (the good ones) intrigue me more these days.

[ChargedGarage]

Originally Posted by androdev

How good must an auto box be to threaten the survival of a manual in GT3? Just kidding!

Slightly Off-Topic but Porsche themselves have admitted that the PDK is technically superior and quicker around the racetrack by the fact that the RS models in the GT range come only with PDK and no manual option starting with the 991 generation, but the fact that they've kept the manual option even in the 992 gen Carrera and GT3/GT4 means that there are certainly a nice chunk of customers who are looking for more than just technical superiority and quickness around the track.

[ChargedGarage]

Got the car inspected at GT Tunerz and turned out that the engine mounts and oil cooler was on their way out, so got that replaced along with a general service. Total cost was around 45k including everything. Even though I am looking to sell, I wouldn't want to handover the car in a state that I myself wouldn't drive the car.

Gotta give some props to GT Tunerz for having parts for such unique cars in stock.

[aerohit]

I was there that day. Hope its all sorted now!

Your next car.

[Mavrick1467]

Wow, A proper sleeper I suppose.
I have one on my wish list for now. But, concerned about owning a 10-year-old car.
How was your experience buying a almost a 10-year car compared to a relatively new one?
And would you mind sharing your maintenance expense?