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by PaulR
Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:40 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: 2020 S vs GTS
Replies: 36
Views: 10376

Re: 2020 S vs GTS

Just wanted to hear your thoughts on 2020 Macan S vs GTS. There's different reasons people end up with a GTS, including: 1. Those who heavily spec a base or S model and end up with something costing similar to a GTS. 2. Those who want it because its the sportiest car in the Macan line-up. (Not mean...
by PaulR
Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:20 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: 2020 S vs GTS
Replies: 36
Views: 10376

Re: 2020 S vs GTS

The other big factor for me was the higher potential residuals on the GTS vs the S. Also the final value of the car is calculated from the list price; If this list price around £8k of extras you would buy anyway then you should see this reflected in the trade in price/GFV - if it’s got 40% deprecia...
by PaulR
Sun Feb 16, 2020 4:12 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: New GTS Reviews
Replies: 25
Views: 6042

Re: New GTS Reviews

Auto Express' print edition No.1,613 dated 12-18 Feb 2020 on pages 30-31 gives the new GTS a 4,5* rating. :ugeek: My copy shows 4.5 stars. Very odd that some copies are showing 5 stars. Even if they made a 'mistake' I wouldn't have thought they could be bothered changing it. Mine's a subscription c...
by PaulR
Fri Feb 14, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: 20” v 21” wheels - overall size difference?
Replies: 9
Views: 2722

Re: 20” v 21” wheels - overall size difference?

As Guy points out, there's very little difference between the 20" and 21" wheels. Many people say the 21" wheel fills the wheel arch better, but they're talking rubbish. The reality is that the 20" wheel is the overall biggest size - by a whisker. But - because you have a slightl...
by PaulR
Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: New GTS, March build date
Replies: 136
Views: 30760

Re: New GTS, March build date

Not all launch cars are on air................................ I understand all the 21" wheels are air, and the 20" wheels are a mixture. I'm intrigued more than anyone else to find out what specs the reviewers are testing against, in particular to find out how the suspension setups compa...
by PaulR
Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:08 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: new GTS
Replies: 10
Views: 2507

Re: new GTS

SAC1 wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:12 am To be added to the Confusarator price is the
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I thought, by law, quoted car prices had to be the 'on the road' price. Clearly that's not the case if Porsche isn't doing it. Potentially rather annoying to discover you've got an extra grand and a half to pay!!
by PaulR
Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:03 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: New GTS Reviews
Replies: 25
Views: 6042

Re: New GTS Reviews

Interesting that he was driving a car on 21” wheels & steel springs, and he said that air suspension wasn’t needed to enhance ride comfort. ;) Even more interesting is that he's mistaken! This particular car does have air suspension. It doesn't help us all make the correct decisions when motori...
by PaulR
Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: New GTS, March build date
Replies: 136
Views: 30760

Re: New GTS, March build date

As before, the chassis is treated to a 15mm drop over the standard car, making the GTS the lowest model in the Macan range - although if you go for optional air suspension the ride is only 10mm lower. This is incorrect. Air suspension GTS cars are an extra 10mm lower than the steel suspension ones....
by PaulR
Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: New GTS, March build date
Replies: 136
Views: 30760

Re: New GTS, March build date

4. All Macan GTS demonstrators and press cars sticking with 20" wheels https://www.macanforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=9559&sid=a36e3afb15497402a7831351996853bb Okay, I'll eat my words!! :oops: This was true a few years ago with the previous GTS. However most of the Portugal press-l...
by PaulR
Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Gen 2 - 2.0 VS 3.0 S - MPG - residuals?
Replies: 9
Views: 3314

Re: Gen 2 - 2.0 VS 3.0 S - MPG - residuals?

The 2.0L model exists in order to attract new customers to the Porsche brand. In particular people who might be put off by a 3.0L V6, as well as in some APAC countries where these are significantly cheaper to tax. It's perfectly good enough for most people's needs. Its fuel economy is around 10% bet...