Porsche Macan

[Helicopter123]

Miopyk said:

I put in a LOI and asked if I could put a deposit down but the Dealer would't accept it until the official release.

I agree the waiting list will be huge but that will help residuals.

Miopyk

Initial demand sure to be high but this is going to be a high volume car so dont get too hopeful.

Unless of of course it turns out to be a gem and enough to get people out of an Evoque

[Younez]

Does Porsche not do paper based brochures, I called my local OPC and the receptionist was confused.

[sajafzal]

Younez said:

Does Porsche not do paper based brochures, I called my local OPC and the receptionist was confused.

Yes they do in the form of Hardback books, but I doubt they will have Macan brochures/ books as yet

Saj

[sidicks]

Younez said:

Does Porsche not do paper based brochures, I called my local OPC and the receptionist was confused.

Car has not been released yet, so no brochures!!

[Miopyk]

Helicopter123 said:

Initial demand sure to be high but this is going to be a high volume car so dont get too hopeful.

Unless of of course it turns out to be a gem and enough to get people out of an Evoque

The thought of a v6 turbo, 4 wheel drive, reasonable practicality and a Porsche badge on the front will probably put the Macan at the top of the class. Looking at what happened to the KN when it came out and the last 3 years I suspect the demand will keep prices above average for some time. Pure speculation I know and that's not the main reason for getting one but if they retain above average value it'll be a nice bonus.

Miopyk

[red_slr]

Miopyk said:

I put in a LOI and asked if I could put a deposit down but the Dealer would't accept it until the official release.

I agree the waiting list will be huge but that will help residuals.

Miopyk

As for the waiting list, I guess its going to be 6-9 months depending on which model you want from the launch day in November. Cant see delivery much before March or April. I guess most people would not want a 63 anyway, they will want a 14.

[PorkaFly]

I found this pic on another website - it neatly shows the size and stance difference between the Cayenne and Macan.



PF

[red_slr]

I wonder why they are still testing at this stage? Do Porsche normally test right upto launch?
Or is it just PR?

[PorkaFly]

Guys...this is testing of facelift 2015 Cayenne....just happens to have a non-camo Macan in one of shots. All the Cayennes are camo'd up.

PF

[Callughan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb-kkghcvxg

[red_slr]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCR3M9oF1H8

Macan in Dubai.

[Triple7]

Damn gonna be too small for me

[Bund]

After reading on here about some of you putting down deposits I contacted my local dealer. I was told that if some of the dealers are taking deposits they are braking the franchise rules(if they are franchises).

[Helicopter123]

Bund said:

After reading on here about some of you putting down deposits I contacted my local dealer. I was told that if some of the dealers are taking deposits they are braking the franchise rules(if they are franchises).

Plenty are.

[Triple7]

anonymous said:

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Yeah I know, my biggest requirement is the boot. With a rear screen sloping that much, my Labrador isn't gonna be happy. Sat in a Q5 & that rear leg room was rubbish & the boot floor too high.

Was hoping to spend less than a Cayenne, not gonna be so. Rangy Sport it will be.....

[Junior Bianno]

Triple7 said:

Yeah I know, my biggest requirement is the boot. With a rear screen sloping that much, my Labrador isn't gonna be happy. Sat in a Q5 & that rear leg room was rubbish & the boot floor too high.

Was hoping to spend less than a Cayenne, not gonna be so. Rangy Sport it will be.....

There's not much in it between a decently specced new Cayenne or a RR Sport. I'm looking at one or the other. Was quoted over a year for a RRS build though, which is putting me off. Great car though. The Macan looks like it will a rubbish dog carrier.

[Ranger 6]

OK, this question is aimed at those who would buy one. You're looking at a 'must have' spec - at best guess without an options list published yet what would you have?

PASM
DAB
BT
etc etc?

[red_slr]

For me it will be:

Park Assist w/camera
Privacy Glass
Auto tail gate
Heated Front Seats
Heated S/W
PCM
Bluetooth
DAB

Gearbox remains TBC as we dont know exact details.
Same with wheels and paint options.

Its looking like we will go for Macan S. I am kind of hoping the S might come with nice wheels and maybe PASM.
I think the Macan Turbo is going to be £65-70k... eek.

[ORD]

Genuine question: why PASM on this car? The ride will presumably be comfortable without it, and anyone who wants to have the option of sharpening up the suspension for a sportier feel is probably kidding themselves a bit - it is still a 4x4.

If it were free, sure it would be a nice addition, but I find it hard to see how it is worth the money when you could either (a) go without or (b) spec another more pertinent option.

[Ranger 6]

One of the reasons for asking the question was just that - with what I guess will be steel springs rather than the air on the Cayenne will PASM make all that much difference? I've never had adjustable suspension so would I really miss it? Also, coming from an X3 which does have a firm setup would it be worth the extra?