Just seen this:
https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/facel ... rsion/amp/
Facelift Macan
- Wing Commander
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- Location: Wiltshire
I suppose it was inevitable, but it’s a shame to see most buttons replaced by touchscreens and touch-sensitive controls under shiny black plastic.
I had this for a year in my 2017 Panamera 4, but I prefer the traditional & tactile buttons in my Macan and 911s.
I had this for a year in my 2017 Panamera 4, but I prefer the traditional & tactile buttons in my Macan and 911s.
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
When will they realise that screens, whether tactile or not, are intrinsically less safe than butons? A screen requires a long look to locate the screen, area of the screen and then complete the adjustment. There is a reason aircraft glass cockpits are for information and physical switches process functions. Added to that FL30 is arguably safer than the centre of Preston or the M40..................
Long live the 'button'.
Long live the 'button'.
'The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time'
- Wing Commander
- Posts: 19876
- Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:43 pm
- Location: Wiltshire
Waiting for Nick and Mike to chime in here too...
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Several years ago, my friend had a Mercedes which required a replacement Comand system. Mercedes quoted nearly 3K and this at a time when interactive systems did a fraction of what they do now.
Fortunately, his car was still under warranty.
I wouldn't like to think, let alone pay, the cost for a similar system now.
Previously owned:
2022 Macan GTS Gentian Blue
Macan SD - Volcano Grey
Boxster S - Polar Silver
2022 Macan GTS Gentian Blue
Macan SD - Volcano Grey
Boxster S - Polar Silver
- Nuclear Nick
- Posts: 3814
- Joined: Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:42 pm
- Location: Bristol
Here I am! . Deffo agree safety issues of screens already mentioned. And when will Porsche get the message that all that black plastic is so noughties? To say nothing about how difficult to keep clean and scratch free.
Nick
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
- Wing Commander
- Posts: 19876
- Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:43 pm
- Location: Wiltshire
^^^ Agree, Nick. And trying to make shiny, easily scratched black plastic ‘classy’ by referring to it as ‘Piano Black’ finish or similar. Horrific for showing up dust!
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Having had a Cayenne Coupe loan car for a month, I can assure you that with a month’s greasy finger marks all over the black glass/plastic switches etc it looked very classy when I returned it!! I deffo won’t be buy a new Macan with that set up.
2017 Macan S, Carrara White Metallic, Agate Grey Leather, 21” 911 Turbo Design wheels.
I had a cayenne couple on loan as well. The heating controls worked ok on the move...but yes, after 5 minutes it looked a mess. Surely it must be the marketing dept. forcing this 'piano black' look and not the designers?
I saw a YouTube vid of Magnus Walker testing a new carrera s which had a great spec....looked like it had some wood on the dash like the old 911's...can you believe that?!!
I saw a YouTube vid of Magnus Walker testing a new carrera s which had a great spec....looked like it had some wood on the dash like the old 911's...can you believe that?!!
2021 Macan GTS Jet Black with Full Espresso Leather
2018 Macan in Agate grey (now sold)
Audi B5 RS4 - tweaked a little bit
Lotus Elise S1 Sport 160
2018 Macan in Agate grey (now sold)
Audi B5 RS4 - tweaked a little bit
Lotus Elise S1 Sport 160
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