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kevreb123
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Hi
Recently purchased a 2018 Macan S Diesel Volcanic Metallic one owner from new from a Porsche dealer, full leather 14 way seats driver and passenger Pan roof, Bose Heated front seats, PASM 21 inch classic alloys ,electric steering wheel height adjust ,PDLS Xenon headlights, carbon fibre interior package and other options.
Drives like a dream PDK box is super smooth quality of build is excellent as is the engineering have wanted one for a while almost bought a new Gen 2
from dealer until i found the Gen 3 was comming soon so bought this as a stop gap but it it ticks all of the boxes.
Also purchased set of 20 inch Spider alloys with Dunlop winter tures from dealer in Chester.

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Welcome, Any reason you’re changing to 20” wheels ?

Is it the ride comfort? , How is it with 21” wheels when sitting the PASM on comfort mode
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Macaning wrote: Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:20 am Welcome, Any reason you’re changing to 20” wheels ?
You can't get N rated winter tyres for 21" Macan wheels.
Peter

Current: 2020 Carmine Red GTS http://www.porsche-code.com/PMST9ZI9
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Hi Kev, welcome to the forum. I had an SD for 5 years and loved it, I'm sure you will feel the same about yours.

Make sure you use it mainly for longish journeys. The DPF filter can block up if the engine does not get properly warmed up and the car is not used for long enough for the internal "regen" process to complete.
Peter

Current: 2020 Carmine Red GTS http://www.porsche-code.com/PMST9ZI9
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Macaning wrote: Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:20 am Welcome, Any reason you’re changing to 20” wheels ?

Is it the ride comfort? , How is it with 21” wheels when sitting the PASM on comfort mode
I thgink Porsche have not "N" approved any 21 winter tyres so if you need/want a winter set the largest size to retain warranty is 20?
2019 Macan S Porsche code PKW8WKI8
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Kev, welcome. If it ticks all your boxes stick with it, buying new can age you by ten years!
I went new because I couldn't find a car that ticked my boxes, there was one D but I knew I'd never get the Mrs to respect the DPF as Peter suggests above, plus pre-owned weren't much less expensive than new.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PP37WLA6, a Dolomite Silver S, collected from Stockport OPC on Valentine's Day 2023, after a 399 day wait.
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
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Macaning wrote: Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:20 am Welcome, Any reason you’re changing to 20” wheels ?

Is it the ride comfort? , How is it with 21” wheels when sitting the PASM on comfort mode
The ride seems ok on 21 inch tyres but have noticed road noise on different surfaces can be a bit loud had heard peoples comments on 20 inch and was looking for a winter set and Porsche dealer in Chester had a brand new set of Dunlops with Spyder Alloys so i purchased them i will let you know how they perform when fitted.
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Neil1911 wrote: Thu Sep 02, 2021 2:51 pm Kev, welcome. If it ticks all your boxes stick with it, buying new can age you by ten years!
I went new because I couldn't find a car that ticked my boxes, there was one D but I knew I'd never get the Mrs to respect the DPF as Peter suggests above, plus pre-owned weren't much less expensive than new.
Thanks, A new one was my intention until i found out that there was a model change so i held back and came across this Diesel S as a stop gap and i cannot stop smiling every time i drive it.
I found a website that would send you the cars factory build sheet listing the extras that were fitted and i was supprised how well kitted it was
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On-Track wrote: Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:57 am Hi Kev, welcome to the forum. I had an SD for 5 years and loved it, I'm sure you will feel the same about yours.

Make sure you use it mainly for longish journeys. The DPF filter can block up if the engine does not get properly warmed up and the car is not used for long enough for the internal "regen" process to complete.
That will not be a problem we regulary drive 140 miles round trip just to have a coffee and a walk around Whitby....honest
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Another candidate for R7 (Yorkshire) membership by the sound of it!
http://www.porsche-code.com/PP37WLA6, a Dolomite Silver S, collected from Stockport OPC on Valentine's Day 2023, after a 399 day wait.
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
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