Thoughts on my Macan S spec and a few questions

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Jon A
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PorscheMack wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:53 pm
Jon A wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 6:43 pm
Skyway wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 6:09 pm I’m coming round to the idea of spending even more money :D
I know what you mean 😂
My wife’s view is “if you are going to have a Porsche, get everything you want”
I have done because I won’t be buying a 911 anytime soon and this might be the last Porsche I ever buy. I didn’t want a “sensible spec” whatever that means… 😂
It that case you've forgotten to tick the Bose box!! :D
You can see from my spec if I thought it was worth it I definitely would have ticked it 😉
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0

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Jon A wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:59 pm
PorscheMack wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:53 pm
Jon A wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 6:43 pm

I know what you mean 😂
My wife’s view is “if you are going to have a Porsche, get everything you want”
I have done because I won’t be buying a 911 anytime soon and this might be the last Porsche I ever buy. I didn’t want a “sensible spec” whatever that means… 😂
It that case you've forgotten to tick the Bose box!! :D
You can see from my spec if I thought it was worth it I definitely would have ticked it 😉
You've spent £17.5k on extras without even updating the basic audio system. Now that takes some doing!! 🙄
Macan GTS (Gen 3) (Mar 24-???)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PRKIVM50
Macan GTS (Gen 3) (Mar 22-Nov 23)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNIECDM4
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PorscheMack wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:21 pm
Jon A wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:59 pm
PorscheMack wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:53 pm
It that case you've forgotten to tick the Bose box!! :D
You can see from my spec if I thought it was worth it I definitely would have ticked it 😉
You've spent £17.5k on extras without even updating the basic audio system. Now that takes some doing!! 🙄
Well thanks for letting me know, I suppose after 4 months on the confuserator it might have been an oversight… 😂😂😂

Seriously though the sound system is completely unimportant to me as I am not remotely an audiophile. I did listen to my mates standard system in his GTS and then the BOSE system in his wife’s Cayman and neither of us (or his wife) could tell the difference!
So as I’ve said many times - this is specced for me, not the next owner 👍
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
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For anyone interested this is where I am with months and months yet to go http://www.porsche-code.com/PNGH3753
Macan S MY 2023
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Skyway wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:44 pm For anyone interested this is where I am with months and months yet to go http://www.porsche-code.com/PNGH3753
You do realise this will end up as a black Cayman before you’re done? 😂

Looks like you have a really nice spec there with all the good stuff and a few toys too - bet you don’t leave it there… 🤔
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
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Jon A wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:31 pm
PorscheMack wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:21 pm
Jon A wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:59 pm

You can see from my spec if I thought it was worth it I definitely would have ticked it 😉
You've spent £17.5k on extras without even updating the basic audio system. Now that takes some doing!! 🙄
Well thanks for letting me know, I suppose after 4 months on the confuserator it might have been an oversight… 😂😂😂

Seriously though the sound system is completely unimportant to me as I am not remotely an audiophile. I did listen to my mates standard system in his GTS and then the BOSE system in his wife’s Cayman and neither of us (or his wife) could tell the difference!
So as I’ve said many times - this is specced for me, not the next owner 👍
Don't get me wrong I'm with you on this approach. But it just doesn't sit well with me when spending over £77k on a car and not having a specialist audio system included in the package; albeit at additional cost. Whether or not I'll be able to tell the difference is obviously subjective. But for £800 it'll be worth it to me. 👍
Macan GTS (Gen 3) (Mar 24-???)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PRKIVM50
Macan GTS (Gen 3) (Mar 22-Nov 23)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNIECDM4
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PorscheMack wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:59 pm
Jon A wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:31 pm
PorscheMack wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:21 pm
You've spent £17.5k on extras without even updating the basic audio system. Now that takes some doing!! 🙄
Well thanks for letting me know, I suppose after 4 months on the confuserator it might have been an oversight… 😂😂😂

Seriously though the sound system is completely unimportant to me as I am not remotely an audiophile. I did listen to my mates standard system in his GTS and then the BOSE system in his wife’s Cayman and neither of us (or his wife) could tell the difference!
So as I’ve said many times - this is specced for me, not the next owner 👍
Don't get me wrong I'm with you on this approach. But it just doesn't sit well with me when spending over £77k on a car and not having a specialist audio system included in the package; albeit at additional cost. Whether or not I'll be able to tell the difference is obviously subjective. But for £800 it'll be worth it to me. 👍
Yes you have a lovely spec there, even if putting walnut in a GTS is doing MY head in! 😂😂
I do think the GTS should have at least Bose as standard but really the choice is standard or Burmester for the true audiophile 🤔
Anyway, I’m determined to enjoy the drive, the engine etc I’m sure I’ll be happy with the sound quality of Talk Sport! 😂
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
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Makanik wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:35 pm
Neil1911 wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:26 pm
Jon A wrote: Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:38 pm
Emergency braking comes with ACC so be aware of that.
I have grave misgivings over that statement, something does but it might not meet everybody's definition sadly.
Out of interest, what are your misgivings with PAS?
I'm just not convinced that when driving with the ACC on but not actually controlling the car's speed that it will brake me to a halt before hitting the vehicle or obstruction detected. Only on Saturday I was in that condition when the car in front executed a late left turn. The PAS warning shouted and brakes shuddered but I gained no sense that was anything other than brief wake up call. I'm actually not totally sure if I braked or just steered around the guy! shudderedHowever, I have a couple of suitable cardboard boxes and am tempted to set up a slow speed test, when the inclination and opportunity coincide with suitable traffic conditions. Don't hold your breath though ;)
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Jon A wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:06 pm
PorscheMack wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:59 pm
Jon A wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:31 pm

Well thanks for letting me know, I suppose after 4 months on the confuserator it might have been an oversight… 😂😂😂

Seriously though the sound system is completely unimportant to me as I am not remotely an audiophile. I did listen to my mates standard system in his GTS and then the BOSE system in his wife’s Cayman and neither of us (or his wife) could tell the difference!
So as I’ve said many times - this is specced for me, not the next owner 👍
Don't get me wrong I'm with you on this approach. But it just doesn't sit well with me when spending over £77k on a car and not having a specialist audio system included in the package; albeit at additional cost. Whether or not I'll be able to tell the difference is obviously subjective. But for £800 it'll be worth it to me. 👍
Yes you have a lovely spec there, even if putting walnut in a GTS is doing MY head in! 😂😂
I do think the GTS should have at least Bose as standard but really the choice is standard or Burmester for the true audiophile 🤔
Anyway, I’m determined to enjoy the drive, the engine etc I’m sure I’ll be happy with the sound quality of Talk Sport! 😂
And contemplate how you managed to spend more than anyone else on this Forum on Options.. Well done. Or have I missed someone? 😉
Macan GTS (Gen 3) (Mar 24-???)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PRKIVM50
Macan GTS (Gen 3) (Mar 22-Nov 23)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNIECDM4
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PorscheMack wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:31 am
Jon A wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:06 pm
PorscheMack wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:59 pm

Don't get me wrong I'm with you on this approach. But it just doesn't sit well with me when spending over £77k on a car and not having a specialist audio system included in the package; albeit at additional cost. Whether or not I'll be able to tell the difference is obviously subjective. But for £800 it'll be worth it to me. 👍
Yes you have a lovely spec there, even if putting walnut in a GTS is doing MY head in! 😂😂
I do think the GTS should have at least Bose as standard but really the choice is standard or Burmester for the true audiophile 🤔
Anyway, I’m determined to enjoy the drive, the engine etc I’m sure I’ll be happy with the sound quality of Talk Sport! 😂
And contemplate how you managed to spend more than anyone else on this Forum on Options.. Well done. Or have I missed someone? 😉
Yes i have spent around £5k more than average on my options. I can live with an extra £5k of my money in the context of a car that is either £65k or £70k ;)
I am however, not quite sure why what i have spent is bothering you enough to comment?? :lol:
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
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