Thanks for the time for all the advice.THHGTTG wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:50 amStill not sure the macan is a good fit though. As many reviews point out its not all that large in the back and the middle seat isn’t very usable. Obviously I don’t know the nature of the disabilities but my wife struggles to get in the Macan and that’s with comfort seats. I struggled to get in the ones with sport seats ( the side bolsters are really high ). If its a car you’ve always wanted I really don’t want to dissuade you but if its one in a list it may not be the best choice. Again, for clarity, we don’t know all of your circumstances.Didipots wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:39 pmI'm really surprised you all seem to be able to enjoy life outside London. Big reality check for me. I thought some of you might be in London traffic too.THHGTTG wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:48 pm
I can definitely see that. I consider myself a Petrol-head, and have owned cars from Aston Martin, Porsche ( obvs ), BMW, Audi, Mercedes and I’ve also owned motor bikes. If I lived in London I personally wouldn’t own a car but obviously don’t know the OP’s personal circumstances. Not sure I’d chose a macan for London driving but if the OP is set on getting one I think the 2 litre offers identical looks and interior and plenty of horses for sitting in traffic jams.
For me having a car is a must. Family and 3 disabled family members don't give me much of an option. I can't have a really small one either.
I used to rent cars for fun during summer, but prices got absurd. Also, my last experience hiring a Taycan just made me think the risks are too high.
That's the 5% out of the city driving I get.
If you do go for a macan here are some of my thoughts for a predominantly London based one:
> avoid 21” wheels. They look better but comfort will be more of a requirement than handling. You’re also a lot less likely to kerb 20” wheels ( or 19” if you can handle the aesthetics)
> no need at all for sport chrono
> don’t bother with air suspension. As I understand it the PASM controls comfort levels and air control pitch and roll for when you want to drive like a spanner. Not something you’ll use a lot in London.
> Surround view camera will be an absolute essential
> power steering plus will be an absolute essential unless you want to look like popeye after a few months. This can be retro-fitted on pre Gen 3 cars though if its missing from what you buy
> active cruise control is, surprisingly, an essential too. It works really well in traffic but, most importantly it has all the safety braking features like pedestrian avoidance.
> heated steering wheel and heated screen are probably not required in the few really frosty days a year you’ll get in London ( unless you need a heated steering wheel for circulation issues )
> sports exhaust is probably a bad idea. If anywhere is going to introduce sound controls it will be London. Plus you’ll seldom get the benefit of lots of revs.
> PDLS+ is never worth the money ( but get PDLS if possible ). That said I suppose it never gets dark in London.
> avoid sport seats like the plague. They are quite hard, have very high and uncomfortable bolsters and will give you back ache. The 14 way comfort seats are like sitting in your favourite arm chair. Perfect for London driving. You also wont need the extra bolstering for driving around town. They do look marginally better though
> BOSE, personal preference. It the one thing I really regret not getting.
Hope that helps. As ever the usual caveats that this is all just opinion. Ultimately try and drive a few and see what works best for you.
I do like a car with good sound. So I feel BOSE would be a must too.