Porsche Macan, opinions please
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What ho chaps
Just a quick request for feedback, my mate is looking at Macan models
May I ask for any advice/ feedback on these cars please ?
Plus points, bad points, any issues, things to look out for ?
This is the kind of thing he is looking at :
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Many thanks in advance
Just a quick request for feedback, my mate is looking at Macan models
May I ask for any advice/ feedback on these cars please ?
Plus points, bad points, any issues, things to look out for ?
This is the kind of thing he is looking at :
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Many thanks in advance
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If he’s looking at a Diesel read up on DPF issues...apparently not suitable for frequent short journeys because filter doesn’t get up to temp.
I’ve got a Turbo PP which I love. Sweet spot in the range is the GTS. The 2.0 petrol cars lack a bit because they engine is a but ordinary IMHO but you get the Macan quality and chassis which is second to none in its class.
If he’s looking at a Diesel read up on DPF issues...apparently not suitable for frequent short journeys because filter doesn’t get up to temp.
I’ve got a Turbo PP which I love. Sweet spot in the range is the GTS. The 2.0 petrol cars lack a bit because they engine is a but ordinary IMHO but you get the Macan quality and chassis which is second to none in its class.
We had a GTS for a short while.
Lovely thing, but only thing that disappointed us was the rain water going into the boot.
Open the tailgate in the rain, or with dew on it, and it drips down, and some goes into the boot over my wifes school books.
Service manager said they know about it, characteristic of the car sir.
Well worth having the full leather option.
You then get the whole of the door card in leather, with the stitching going along the top of the panel.
Personal thing I know, but I wouldn't buy one without that.
Enjoy, lovely cars.
Lovely thing, but only thing that disappointed us was the rain water going into the boot.
Open the tailgate in the rain, or with dew on it, and it drips down, and some goes into the boot over my wifes school books.
Service manager said they know about it, characteristic of the car sir.
Well worth having the full leather option.
You then get the whole of the door card in leather, with the stitching going along the top of the panel.
Personal thing I know, but I wouldn't buy one without that.
Enjoy, lovely cars.
Absolutely love my turbo - it does everything so well and is incredibly capable. I tried both diesel variants and the 2.0 petrol and found all lacking in the power I was looking for. The Macan S is a great car but for me the Turbo performance and residuals made sense, the mpg is pretty bad though. I don’t know what I’d swap it for; I’m considering a Rapide or Giulia Quadrifoglio but need to try and get some long test drives before I make final decision. Have a suspicion this will be staying a while though.
I've had 6 Macans. 2 DS and 4 GTS. I've owned a lot of cars over the years. 15 of them Porsches. I drive fast when it is safe to do so. The Macan GTS - with PASM, PTV+, 20 inch Spyder wheels and 18-way seats is the most complete vehicle you can ever buy. It does more things in one package than any other car can. It's almost a sports car, it can take the dogs, the kids, and goes round corners in a way that defies belief - certainly for an SUV anyway. Don't bother with the sunroof - unless you need it. Full leather is nice to have if you can. Don't bother with air suspension, you loose feel. Don't waste your money on Bose. It's no better than the standard set up - and steals useful floor space in the boot. LEDs are nice to have, but not a deal breaker. The 3.0 DS in similar spec is still a great car. You don't really need a turbo version unless cash is of no concern. Dip you bread it's a buyers market at the moment. 
Whilst the Macan is not a true Porsche sports car, it is hard to fault as luxury, sporting SUV. If he really needs a versatile 4/5 seater, then he won't be disappointed - but its not a 911 or a Cayman.
I've driven several variants, but not the latest 'facelift' model, and they are all good in different ways. The GTS sounds lovely, but quite thirsty. The DS also sounds pretty good with the sports exhaust, very good mid-range power delivery and will do a genuine 40 mpg.
Nicest options are the sports seats (18 way), Air Suspension and PASM for the best ride/handling, I wouldn't go above 20" wheels, panoramic roof is popular.
I've driven several variants, but not the latest 'facelift' model, and they are all good in different ways. The GTS sounds lovely, but quite thirsty. The DS also sounds pretty good with the sports exhaust, very good mid-range power delivery and will do a genuine 40 mpg.
Nicest options are the sports seats (18 way), Air Suspension and PASM for the best ride/handling, I wouldn't go above 20" wheels, panoramic roof is popular.
Porsche911R said:
Nigel Worc's said:
What ho chaps
Just a quick request for feedback, my mate is looking at Macan models
May I ask for any advice/ feedback on these cars please ?
Many thanks in advance
Why does he want an SUV ? They do nothing well ?Just a quick request for feedback, my mate is looking at Macan models
May I ask for any advice/ feedback on these cars please ?
Many thanks in advance
So my advice is talk him out of it :-)
Get one,the petrol versions are gutsy on fuel,diesel are brilliant.
Not much room in a macan but the cayenne is great,they aint no sports car though.I had a tourag for 5 years,the cayenne is on a differant level especialy towing with air suspension etc
W12GT said:
Absolutely love my turbo - it does everything so well and is incredibly capable. I tried both diesel variants and the 2.0 petrol and found all lacking in the power I was looking for. The Macan S is a great car but for me the Turbo performance and residuals made sense, the mpg is pretty bad though. I don’t know what I’d swap it for; I’m considering a Rapide or Giulia Quadrifoglio but need to try and get some long test drives before I make final decision. Have a suspicion this will be staying a while though.
Forgot to say the PDSL is really useful, 18way seat are superb and by far the best seats I’ve ever sat in - and that includes the Bentley!Two things that are annoying - the door mirrors don’t dip down far enough to see the kerb which is a PITA when parking, also the rear view camera needs cleaning regularly as it collextsnalot of road dirt. I genuinely can’t think of anything else that I don’t like.
Porsche911R said:
Nigel Worc's said:
What ho chaps
Just a quick request for feedback, my mate is looking at Macan models
May I ask for any advice/ feedback on these cars please ?
Many thanks in advance
Why does he want an SUV ? They do nothing well ?Just a quick request for feedback, my mate is looking at Macan models
May I ask for any advice/ feedback on these cars please ?
Many thanks in advance
So my advice is talk him out of it :-)
Yellow491 said:
Dont listen to the r twoddle
Get one,the petrol versions are gutsy on fuel,diesel are brilliant.
Not much room in a macan but the cayenne is great,they aint no sports car though.I had a tourag for 5 years,the cayenne is on a differant level especialy towing with air suspension etc
So don’t listen to me but don’t buy one lol classic Get one,the petrol versions are gutsy on fuel,diesel are brilliant.
Not much room in a macan but the cayenne is great,they aint no sports car though.I had a tourag for 5 years,the cayenne is on a differant level especialy towing with air suspension etc
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