‘How does my Porsche’s transmission work?’
The Car Doc weighs in.
Boston.com Cars is your go-to resource for coverage of local car news, events, and reviews. In the market for a car or truck? Check out our new car specials and used car specials curated by our local dealer network.Q. I recently purchased a 2003 Porsche Boxster with only 15,000 miles on it. It has an automatic transmission, and I’ve noticed it starts in second gear. Is something wrong? Why would it do this? A. There is a very smart transmission in your car. In drive mode, the transmission will perform based on how you drive the vehicle. This could be economical and comfortable or sporty and aggressive. After a while, the car will adapt to your own personal driving style.John Paul is AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor. He has over 40 years experience in the automotive business and is an ASE certified master technician. He answers readers’ questions each Saturday. You can tune in to his radio program Saturday morning from 8:30-10 a.m. on 950AM WROL or www.wrolradio.com. Email your car question to [email protected]. Follow John on Twitter @johnfpaul and friend him on Facebook mrjohnfpaul.
