The remake is very, very good, as are modern automatic gearboxes and the essential software that controls them and the engine.
Driving the Boxster I have the same experience as @dalesplusfour, changing gear a different way but still managing the gear box.
The Plus 8 auto box is from a previous generation and is best left in sport mode to do its own thing.

Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...