Best value new Porsche

[churchie2856]

Based only on performance and standard spec per pound, and ignoring practicallity and residuals, is the Macan S the best value new Porsche on sale today?

I think it might be, but all perspectives welcomed ...

[Koln-RS]

No.

I like the Macan - it's an excellent package and Frankel praised it as the best driving SUV. Perfect if you need a luxury, sporting, lifestyle, 5-door, 4/5-seat, 4x4. It ticks a lot of boxes.

But it's still not an alternative to a proper Porsche sports car. Instead, it makes a valuable contribution to the Porsche balance sheet that enables them to produce the best sports cars in the world .

[thebraketester]

Cayman GTS?

[Twinfan]

Base Cayster in manual with few options gets my vote.

[CastroSays]

Not a proper Porsche. No SUV can be.

[n12maser]

Twinfan said:

Base Cayster in manual with few options gets my vote.

Same

[anonymous-user]

Twinfan said:

Base Cayster in manual with few options gets my vote.

But that'll be a 718, Twinfan. Are you sure about this...?

I'd certainly agree, 300 bhp mid engine for £43k is indeed good value imo.

[Twinfan]

See - I don't bash 718s for the sake of it. Only in comparison threads where I make it clear it's only my opinion

[MDL111]

new 911 Coupe with the driving options ticked (and not much else) is in my opinion great value for money (esp at UK prices)

[Porsche911R]

the new BMW M2

o wait, it's a Porsche thread.

[GT4RS]

Hands down It has to be the new 718 gt4 when it lands shortly.

Currently it’s got to be a macan

[GT4RS]

Hands down It has to be the new 718 gt4 when it lands shortly.

Currently it’s got to be a macan

[GT4RS]

Hands down It has to be the new 718 gt4 when it lands shortly.

Currently it’s got to be a macan

[davidc1]

base 718 boxster. With a few options.

[Geneve]

thebraketester said:

Cayman GTS?

I've been fortunate to own Porsches for 30 years - from 2.7RS to GT3 Touring, and much in between, including the Macan (which is a very good family friendly Porsche, no question).

But, hand on heart, for real world qualities, I'd agree that the Cayman GTS would be my contender - 981 obviously. Shame you can no longer buy them new

[notsomadmick]

I've owned most things Porsche (inc. GT models.) Overall IMHO the Macan GTS with 20s/PASM/PTV+ full leather and 18-ways is the most complete Porsche car you can buy for the money. Yes, obviously, other models are better in some areas. But overall, you get a lot of metal for your money with the right spec'd Macan GTS.
This pic showing it can actually handle a corner...

[WCZ]

anything but the base 911 imo