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EricE said:
However every Macan I see around here shouts "I stetched for the cheapest poverty spec Porsche but should have bought an Audi instead" — cars with 18" wheels, steel suspension in bright colours that contrast with that cheap looking plastic sideblade just don't look "right" to me. I'd even go as far as saying that I'd prefer an Audi RS Q3 over that.
I'm not sure I agree with that statement. Firstly, the RSQ3 is remarkably capable, I've driven one and thought it was very, very good. Secondly, the optimal drivers' spec of these cars appears to be PTV, steel suspension and the smaller wheel options, so for somebody who liked driving rather than focussing on looks, I'd expect at least two of the things you've highlighted as "stretched to cheapest poverty spec" to be visible. Colour is very much a subjective personal preference, so one man's 'gorgeous' is another's 'eeew'.J-P said:
I'm not sure I agree with that statement. Firstly, the RSQ3 is remarkably capable, I've driven one and thought it was very, very good. Secondly, the optimal drivers' spec of these cars appears to be PTV, steel suspension and the smaller wheel options, so for somebody who liked driving rather than focussing on looks, I'd expect at least two of the things you've highlighted as "stretched to cheapest poverty spec" to be visible. Colour is very much a subjective personal preference, so one man's 'gorgeous' is another's 'eeew'.
What's PTV ? Cheers 
garyhun said:
Of course - schoolboy error - apologies Helicopter123 said:
Granfondo said:
If your going diesel then SQ5 is the better bet IMO.
Why?Quicker in a straight line but nowhere near as good through the corners and ride far too firm IMO. Interior also a class below and residuals not as good making SQ5 a more expensive ownership proposition overall.
astroarcadia said:
Dad has a deposit down on a Macan and is being pressed to finalise spec.
What are the must have options this car needs for looks, driving experience, comfort and resale?
Likewise, which options are a waste of money?
TIA
My Macan Diesel had 20" wheels, PASM suspension, nav, bluetooth, & electric heated seats. I thought the ride was great with this combination (I tried 21" wheels on air suspension, and it was harsher). I'd spec the same againWhat are the must have options this car needs for looks, driving experience, comfort and resale?
Likewise, which options are a waste of money?
TIA
IREvans said:
astroarcadia said:
Dad has a deposit down on a Macan and is being pressed to finalise spec.
What are the must have options this car needs for looks, driving experience, comfort and resale?
Likewise, which options are a waste of money?
TIA
My Macan Diesel had 20" wheels, PASM suspension, nav, bluetooth, & electric heated seats. I thought the ride was great with this combination (I tried 21" wheels on air suspension, and it was harsher). I'd spec the same againWhat are the must have options this car needs for looks, driving experience, comfort and resale?
Likewise, which options are a waste of money?
TIA
Helicopter123 said:
Granfondo said:
If your going diesel then SQ5 is the better bet IMO.
Why?Quicker in a straight line but nowhere near as good through the corners and ride far too firm IMO. Interior also a class below and residuals not as good making SQ5 a more expensive ownership proposition overall.
Granfondo said:
Miopyk said:
Granfondo said:
Does the Macan cone standard with xenon lights and leather?
Only the Turbo comes with these as standard.Has anyone worked out how much more the Macan costs if specced to SQ5 level?
To be fair the SQ5 is faster that the Macan S but not around bends. I drove both and the Macan is dynamically superior in every other way which is why I bought one.
Many cars are better equipped than a standard Macan but that doesn't mean you should consider buying them.
Miopyk said:
Granfondo said:
Miopyk said:
Granfondo said:
Does the Macan cone standard with xenon lights and leather?
Only the Turbo comes with these as standard.Has anyone worked out how much more the Macan costs if specced to SQ5 level?
To be fair the SQ5 is faster that the Macan S but not around bends. I drove both and the Macan is dynamically superior in every other way which is why I bought one.
Many cars are better equipped than a standard Macan but that doesn't mean you should consider buying them.
Granfondo said:
My point was to an earlier poster who thought it would be cheaper ownership proposition which after £5.5k discount on SQ5 and the extra £1000's to bring Macan up to the Audi then I doubt there would be much in it!
Ahh ok understood. Well on that point the current residuals on the Macan have a real advantage in that respect. I'm told I'd get my money back on mine due to the high demand and low allocations for the UK. I'm not sure how long that will continue but as I have Petrol S I'm hoping it'll be for a while yet. Miopyk said:
Granfondo said:
My point was to an earlier poster who thought it would be cheaper ownership proposition which after £5.5k discount on SQ5 and the extra £1000's to bring Macan up to the Audi then I doubt there would be much in it!
Ahh ok understood. Well on that point the current residuals on the Macan have a real advantage in that respect. I'm told I'd get my money back on mine due to the high demand and low allocations for the UK. I'm not sure how long that will continue but as I have Petrol S I'm hoping it'll be for a while yet. 
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