2018 Gen 1 Macan S or a 2019 Gen 2 Macan

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Alex_F
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Post by Alex_F »

Hi all,

As per the title, what is the opinion on buying;

Gen 1 2018 Macan S

Or

Gen 2 2019 Macan

They are both around the same price. It's the performance of the S Vs the updated Macan

Before this I was happy enough driving a 2000 ford focus so performance isn't the main driving factor per say. But then as my first Porsche purchase I do feel there could be some regret in getting the 2.0 litre engine. I don't drive to work so my mileage is low. Also thinking of residuals in say 3 years.

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hopz121
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Post by hopz121 »

What is the spec on the cars in question? Do you have any links?

A poverty spec Macan S isn't going to be as good as a fully loaded Macan even with the extra grunt of the bigger engine.

The 2.0 is no slouch and is a great car even though most on here will tell you otherwise.

What is the primary use of the car?
Alex_F
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Post by Alex_F »

A family car. Moved from the ford focus to leasing a Mercedes a class saloon when the baby came along but now looking to buy.

The S is relatively well spec'd compared to the macan

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Macan-S-299673

The macan

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Macan-259758#dealer

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Post by AllanG »

Looking at both cars, I think I’d choose the ‘S’, as the spec is certainly better, plus the 3.0 litre engine is great...but I am biased lol!!
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Post by Toddie »

Another vote for the S, seems better value than the Macan, better spec as well.
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Post by pmg »

I also would go for the S, especially has it has not got a pano roof and the base has!!!
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hopz121
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Post by hopz121 »

I'd take the S out of those two :)

Sports Exhaust and no Pan roof are the positives for me
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Post by Wing Commander »

Another vote for the S! No pano roof, it has the 18-ways, sport exhaust, air suspension, carbon trim, Sport Chrono... And of course the 3.0 6-cylinder engine! :)
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Post by SmallWheels »

The S with its V6 engine is going to feel a lot more special to drive than the 4-cylinder base.

Take with a pinch of salt all those criticising a low spec car. At the end of the day it's a Macan and you can enjoy the strength of the basic design (power, handling, ride comfort) without having to worry about, for example, a leaking pan roof.
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Post by On-Track »

Alex_F wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:24 am A family car. Moved from the ford focus to leasing a Mercedes a class saloon when the baby came along but now looking to buy.

The S is relatively well spec'd compared to the macan

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Macan-S-299673

The macan

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Macan-259758#dealer

Thanks
I'd go for the S because of the much better spec. Unlike others, I'd see the lack of a pano roof as a minus point but the much better spec and the V6 engine overrides that.
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