[honerboys]

got a new key fob online - called a different porsche dealer and he said $250 to program it and $100 to cut the blade - he said sometimes they can't program non-porsche keys - i've read where if a key has ever been programmed to another car it can't be programmed again - don't know if it's true but this key is supposed to be brand new - so i'm going to try and have them program it - got the blade cut at ace hardware for around $7 - some questions and/or observations

there is a hold function to keep car from moving on hills - does this cause a very slight hesitation on acceleration? - i assume the electric rear brakes do the holding so a split second for them to release?

as soon as i open door i hear a motor sound from rear of car - can't figure out what that is? - lasts 1-2 seconds??

i mentioned the clock thing - what is the purpose of the clock resetting itself every time i get in car?

the way i read the manual the driver settings get re-remembered every time i lock the car? - so if i change anything right before getting out of car and lock it that becomes my new setting?

this car produces more brake dust than any other car i've owned - i've cleaned the wheels twice in 300 miles and they are covered again - will different pads correct this?

as i'm slowing to a stop the car shifts down through each gear - i can feel a tug of deceleration every time it shifts down - normal? - my old van would coast forever while this car seems to have an actual drag like a manual transmission - also the car does not drop to 1st until it is actually stopped - so if i am going like 2 mph then step on gas it will downshift to 1st abruptly - i find it will not downshift to 1st if i'm very easy on the accelerator - and this accelarator is VERY touchy

a possible issue - i catch just a whiff of coolant after pulling into garage - i've looked and can see no leaks or seeps around radiator, hoses or water pump - coolant level seems to be holding - i'll have to keep an eye on that

anyway ..the car is fast and so far fun to drive - so it's just a case of becoming accustomed to it now - thanks to all for the welcomes and answers/advice