[ronster]

Originally Posted by Super 90

I don't believe mine "learns" at all, and I don't recall reading anything about that being the case either.

There are essentially 3 settings - 2 are mechanical - the D (drive) mode, and the M (manual) mode, both selected with the gear lever. Then there's the software-controlled "Sport" mode, selected via a button on the console. That provides a more sensitive throttle response and much more "sporty" shift points, both for up and downshifts. If I want the tip to shift automatically, I always use the Sport setting when in "D". When in this mode, you can always manually shift with the buttons, for instance if you want to downshift for a pass, or if the tip stays in 4th when you stabilize your speed on the freeway at 60-70 and you want it to upshift for simply cruising at speed.

I don't think the "D" mode learns anything. It seems to merely do its best to shift into a higher gear as quickly as possible, to provide max MPG. The only way to get it to downshift is to literally pin the accelerator to the floor.

The "M" mode is just that - you have to manually shift with the steering wheel buttons. You can shift whenever you want, until you hit the rev limiter. This is my primary mode.

(I've never ridden as a passenger in the car with the wife driving. I'm sure she simply uses "D" and has no idea she is loading the engine when accelerating at a moderate pace, in the 2,000-3,000 RPM range... it would drive me insane to hear it. That's my price for owning a Porsche again!)

Sounds like Porsche added the Sport mode to replace the learning mode in the older Tips giving you a choice. I've never driven a newer Boxster with a Tip but you've got my curiosity up now. Have fun!