Personally, I've never had a problem with the PDK buttons in 9 months now. Some of the problems people say they have emanate from the fact that they were (or still are) using other cars with +/- paddles and switching between system might be hard for them.

In isolation the Porsche set-up is perfectly functional for me. On tight bends and hairpins the convenience of using either button is also very helpful. However, if someone is used to paddles(from BMW, Audi etc) then he might choose the new system. The direction of the buttons and the stick for up or down changes never got me confused either. However, if the car came with paddles only,I would have been equally happy with it and able to enjoy the drive.

By insisting that something is the wrong way or counter-intuitive etc, it is underestimating the ability of the human brain to adapt.

So IMO it's a matter of preference what someone chooses rather than a matter of huge differences in functionality.

 


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