Use the tip gearbox in manual mode unless in a traffic jam - you'll be surprised how quickly you fall for it! When I bought my coupe in Nov 1998 it was the first auto I'd had, initially I was a bit dubious - but 16 years on I would not go back to a manual gearbox, even our shopping trolley is a tip! OK, I always drive the 968 in manual, but the MB i leave in full auto, but they're very different cars.
The tip especially suits the cab, as it's more a car for pottering round small roads, roof down enjoying scenery and smells, whereas the coupe tempts you to put the foot down. OK, you can (and I occasionally do) put the foot down in the cab, and there's little difference (apart from scuttle shake and squeaks) to the coupe, but she's more suited to the gentle life - and less suited to motorway driving. The blind spot on the rear quarters and the small rear window are the major difference, roof up, to the coupe.
I would strongly recommend getting a proper wind deflector - the OPC variety that fits straight into the pre-drilled holes in the rear quarter panels rather than the after market ones where you have to drill the holes (very acurately) yourself. OK, it'll cost you about £300, but I've seen posdts on 968uk where cab owners have tried the aftermarket variety, returned them and bought proper ones. It makes a noticable difference when driving roof down - especially to the unpleasant noises from the passenger seat (aka SWMBO!!!).
] Regards Simon
