Macan lead times?

[foreverfalling]

I’ll call around and try book a test drive but just wondered if anyone had any advice generally about buying a Porsche at the moment.

1st child on the way and mrs wants something higher up. I always liked the Macan. Probably will go for the GTS.

I’ve leased my last few cars and never “bought” new. But now in a position to buy a car new. Budget not too much of an issue but don’t want to spend money for nothing and don’t mind nearly new.

Was looking at a used 2015-16 model (standard diesel or s) at around 30-40k but I like the facelift and used facelift models are hardly any cheaper than new. Some seem more expensive than a well / similarly spec’d new car which seems mad but guessing supplies are low at the moment.


Don’t want to wait forever so trying to decide if it’s best buying a 2015 car and ordering new, then sell the 2015 car when the new one is ready…
Seems silly to buy nearly new that’s the same price as a brand new car configured on Porsche site.

Does anyone have an idea of how long I should expect to wait?
Is pointless trying to negotiate rrp?

Anything else to consider?

Also just as a gauge - a new 70k gts - would you imagine in 4 years time would depreciated about 35k?

Thanks everyone

[N111BJG]

I have been told that if I pay my deposit before end of June then delivery will be 2022 Q1.
The Gen 3 Macan will not be on the configurator until July, so actual spec & price is unknown yet. I suspect discounts will be hard to achieve.
It’s tempting to sell my 2019 Macan before new car is here & daily my 997 for a few months in that way it will have been considerably cheaper to run for two years & 30k miles than I expected.

[foreverfalling]

Thanks for the reply. I may as well get something used and order the newer model gts when launched. Reading power will be similar to outgoing turbo / slightly more expensive than current gts.

[Holgate86]

Watch out for transfer box failures on older (and newer) Macans, common issue and some owners are onto their second or third transfer box.

[Buster73]

foreverfalling said:

Thanks for the reply. I may as well get something used and order the newer model gts when launched. Reading power will be similar to outgoing turbo / slightly more expensive than current gts.

My son has placed his deposit for the new Macan , spec and price to be confirmed later, and he’s not the first to place an order / slot either.

If you really want to buy , now will be the time to get your deposit paid.

[JDiz]

If you look at 2017 prices for a GTS they are about 53k, so not as bad depreciation as that, but prices are high at the moment.

If you want new you need to be placing a deposit now and ringing around to see who has the shortest.

I placed mine in may and am hoping for q4 this year. 2 other OPCs were already into next year for theirs

[anonymous-user]

The updated GTS will have the Turbo engine and same bhp output. Price increase of £6000. Few small spec changes you will find all on the Macan forums

The Turbo name will launch with the EV version in 2023

[foreverfalling]

Actually found a new one today in a nice spec ready to take (cancelled order)

It was 77k OTR (no chance of a discount) but with the facelift coming so soon , the current bubble, and the hike in BHP I am thinking to wait an order a new one...

What do you think?

Are £3k depost build slots saleable / transferable if I changed my mind when specs / price / time released?


On Macan forums it hints the GTS could be 12-18months later for the refresh - is that true?

Edited by foreverfalling on Monday 21st June 17:47

[anonymous-user]

foreverfalling said:

Actually found a new one today in a nice spec ready to take (cancelled order)

It was 77k OTR (no chance of a discount) but with the facelift coming so soon , the current bubble, and the hike in BHP I am thinking to wait an order a new one...

What do you think?

Are £3k depost build slots saleable / transferable if I changed my mind when specs / price / time released?


On Macan forums it hints the GTS could be 12-18months later for the refresh - is that true?

Edited by foreverfalling on Monday 21st June 17:47

Revised GTS should be available to order from Late July. Many dealers already have deposits on cars so you might have a wait to get one. Have a look a macanforum. Co. U.K. Autocar also ran an article on last couple of weeks

[foreverfalling]

Thanks. So won’t be a much longer wait time than any other Porsche for the macan gts?

[northandy]

I’ve just picked up my new gts, ordered feb was originally told august 22, but then they got an extra allocation.the dealer I bought from already has pre orders when the new gts comes out.

I just sold my 3 year old gts back to Porsche (different dealer) for 44k, that was a 66k car new but I had done 36k miles in it, it’s currently for sale for 52.5k

[Buster73]

northandy said:

I’ve just picked up my new gts, ordered feb was originally told august 22, but then they got an extra allocation.the dealer I bought from already has pre orders when the new gts comes out.

I just sold my 3 year old gts back to Porsche (different dealer) for 44k, that was a 66k car new but I had done 36k miles in it, it’s currently for sale for 52.5k

Did you use Teeside ?

[northandy]

Buster73 said:

Did you use Teeside ?

No bought from Kendal but sold current car to Teesside, Teesside couldn’t get me one

[foreverfalling]

Any thoughts on buying the GTS now or waiting for the update with 60hp more later in the year?

[finmac]

foreverfalling said:

Any thoughts on buying the GTS now or waiting for the update with 60hp more later in the year?

I am waiting, have an order in for a new GTS, delivery January 22. New model is defo the one to have,

[JDiz]

foreverfalling said:

Any thoughts on buying the GTS now or waiting for the update with 60hp more later in the year?

you won't have a choice, last of the gen 2 are already in build. Any deposits placed now will be for the gen 3, and there are plenty of people ahead of you in the queue.

[foreverfalling]

JDiz said:

you won't have a choice, last of the gen 2 are already in build. Any deposits placed now will be for the gen 3, and there are plenty of people ahead of you in the queue.

I’ve seen a new one for sale at list price. Cancelled order.

[foreverfalling]

finmac said:

I am waiting, have an order in for a new GTS, delivery January 22. New model is defo the one to have,

Yes this is my thinking. Worth it for extra hp and worst time to buy the gen 2 car. Think I’ll put in a deposit next week.
Is the lead time different depending on where you place the order?

[Anonymous-poster]

Has the new Macan3 done away with all the buttons around the gear-lever?

[Stella Tortoise]

foreverfalling said:

I’ve seen a new one for sale at list price. Cancelled order.

Would you share?

I nearly ordered last week but the wait put me off.