Picked up our new GTS macan
Discussion
The wheels where a special order as Porsche had delays on the black spyders (standard on the GTS), so they were offering different options to buyers.
Good choice on volcano, the colour in the flesh is brilliant, a lot more metallic flake than I expected and also there are rumors the colour may be stopped according to my PCM.
The suspension setup is a notable improvement over standard, as I was not able to test drive a gts but I did drive an S. Its never going to be a sports car but you can feel the car is more direct and I don't think the ride quality has been compromised.
Are you going for the performance interior with the centre sections in suede like on the GTS - I was slightly hesitant at first but in the flesh?
Also if you have not spec'd a sunroof I would defiantly look at this as it makes the whole interior feel so much lighter, especially if you have a black interior.
Good choice on volcano, the colour in the flesh is brilliant, a lot more metallic flake than I expected and also there are rumors the colour may be stopped according to my PCM.
The suspension setup is a notable improvement over standard, as I was not able to test drive a gts but I did drive an S. Its never going to be a sports car but you can feel the car is more direct and I don't think the ride quality has been compromised.
Are you going for the performance interior with the centre sections in suede like on the GTS - I was slightly hesitant at first but in the flesh?
Also if you have not spec'd a sunroof I would defiantly look at this as it makes the whole interior feel so much lighter, especially if you have a black interior.
Wow 5! that's impressive and I thought I was bad with the number of cars I go through.
I get you on the cost of doing the interior it is rather mad. I found paying £2.5k hard enough.
Did you manage to get one of the December build slots?
With regards to the lead in comment that seems to depend on the dealer. Some have taken a lot of orders on a gts and are quoting a year plus but I heard on the Macan forum that some dealers have a build slot for this year. It would not surprise me if this was a result of the delays and also the Turbo performance pack coming out.
I get you on the cost of doing the interior it is rather mad. I found paying £2.5k hard enough.
Did you manage to get one of the December build slots?
With regards to the lead in comment that seems to depend on the dealer. Some have taken a lot of orders on a gts and are quoting a year plus but I heard on the Macan forum that some dealers have a build slot for this year. It would not surprise me if this was a result of the delays and also the Turbo performance pack coming out.
For me personally I found the pan roof almost essential to brighten up the interior and improve the feeling of space. Although I understand why you would not want to lose that headlining.
Are you going for a black interior? as I found the interior colour made a real difference to this view?
Grabbed a couple of quick shots of the interior.
And then a cheeky one next to the GT4 although its undercover and the image has made it look very long.
The reason for the cover is I don't have a garage and also our road has been resurfaced with lose stones everywhere.
Are you going for a black interior? as I found the interior colour made a real difference to this view?
Grabbed a couple of quick shots of the interior.
And then a cheeky one next to the GT4 although its undercover and the image has made it look very long.
The reason for the cover is I don't have a garage and also our road has been resurfaced with lose stones everywhere.
I agree a GT3 RS with the macan would be the dream, maybe one day and I can hardly complain with a GT4 sitting outside.
Nice touch having them in the same colour, we nearly ordered the Macan in black but at the last minute the wife decided she wanted it in grey and I really like it against the contrast of the matt black elements.
Nice touch having them in the same colour, we nearly ordered the Macan in black but at the last minute the wife decided she wanted it in grey and I really like it against the contrast of the matt black elements.
I am over the moon with it, its size being slightly smaller than the GT3 makes me feel a lot more comfortable in it down the country lane.
This is also the first car I have gone down the PPF route and the feeling of not worrying about stone chips etc adds a lot more confidence to my general driving.
Now all I need is for Porsche Silverstone to get their act together so that I can complete the advance precision driver course and learn the real limits of the car.
This is also the first car I have gone down the PPF route and the feeling of not worrying about stone chips etc adds a lot more confidence to my general driving.
Now all I need is for Porsche Silverstone to get their act together so that I can complete the advance precision driver course and learn the real limits of the car.
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