Another newbie

Kevmoz · Post by **Kevmoz** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:08 am

Hi Folks,

Just joined the forum, probably a bit late as we have ordered a new Macan S. We found a used Macan online and liked the spec but wanted to try it. As it was used the offer of a 20 min test didn’t sit well so they sent us out in a Macan S, what a car! The demo model came on the active suspension rather than air, but it felt compose and sure footed without crashing in the potholes and poor road surface. We then got to drive the Macan which had air, which we didn’t like, it felt a bit ‘bouncy’ at the rear, maybe a bad one, but with only 9000 miles I would hope it was working well!

Anyway, with the price difference between used had new so close we opted for a new build which should be with the dealer in February ready for a 1st March collection.

We went with crayon, active suspension 21” spider wheels and 18 way sport seats to list but a few of the selected options. Quick question, we have added rear camera but is it really worth the extra for the surround camera pack?

All the best.

Kev

ScotMac · Post by **ScotMac** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:28 am

Great news

I like having the rear camera but don't know about surround pack...

Wing Commander · Post by **Wing Commander** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:31 am

Hi Kev,

Welcome to our friendly forum and congrats on the Macan S order! Hope the time will fly by until March 1st!

Can’t help with the Surround View. I didn’t even spec a rear camera on my car/s, but am sure that others will chip in...

Cheers,

Makanik · Post by **Makanik** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:04 am

Kevmoz wrote: ↑Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:08 am
Quick question, we have added rear camera but is it really worth the extra for the surround camera pack?

All the best.

Kev

I upgraded from rear camera on my 1st Macan to Surround View on my 2nd and thought it was worthwhile. I like the clever ‘view from above’ camera angle, which allows you to precision park in marked parking spaces etc.

Give it a try before you decide.

MCDK · Post by **MCDK** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:05 am

Rear camera is plenty for me.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:10 am

Welcome

I guess the answer re the camera is how often you park in tighter spaces and how confident you (or other drivers) are - and how “precious” you are about kerbed alloys !

I have just the reversing camera which I find fine, but the rear 3/4 vision is not fantastic.

pmg · Post by **pmg** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:13 am

Kevmoz wrote: ↑Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:08 am Hi Folks,

Quick question, we have added rear camera but is it really worth the extra for the surround camera pack?

All the best.

Kev

Depends on how much close manoeuvring you do in garages, carparks and against kerbs.

I would not be without having had it on a previous car.

Kleynie · Post by **Kleynie** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:36 pm

With 21” wheels I would certainly spec surround view. Or put the money into refurbishing the wheels once a year!

Kevmoz · Post by **Kevmoz** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 5:39 pm

Thanks all for the reply’s. The demo had it and I found it very useful but as Mrs Moz is paying it’s been cut from the list.

Look forward to meeting with some of you in the future.

Caster · Post by **Caster** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 6:14 pm

Welcome Kevmoz - another vote for the Surround View from me as wouldn’t be without it for precise parking and other manoeuvres etc - but if the Mrs says “No”!

Just a thought - some favour the 14 way over the 18 way seats. Apologies if you really fancy the 18’s but maybe consider 14’s + spend savings on Surround View (or something else!) - the permutations never end

Another newbie

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