New Macan GTS or 992

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Plyphon
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Or RS4 / RS6 - if you're REALLY scared of the wet.

I must admit I enjoy going for driving for driving sake in my Macan GTS - but I know it's not and never will be a 911. It's a modern practical performance 'car', not a thorough bred sports car.
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Plyphon wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 8:47 am Or RS4 / RS6 - if you're REALLY scared of the wet.

I must admit I enjoy going for driving for driving sake in my Macan GTS - but I know it's not and never will be a 911. It's a modern practical performance 'car', not a thorough bred sports car.
Latest rs4 was let down, rs6 too big

I had previous Gen rs4 (b8)which I loved but handling on that could have been better

Still considering buying a decent B7 now
On order

GT4 RS

Current

992 S
Macan.2 S
928S4
Modified Lotus Exige V6
Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
Jag Mk2 3.4

Ex

981 Boxster S
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Post by cinders »

Had BMW's (M4) and Audi's (RS5) - never rated them. I just love Porsche's. :)
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Post by Plyphon »

Tracky wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 8:59 am
Plyphon wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 8:47 am Or RS4 / RS6 - if you're REALLY scared of the wet.

I must admit I enjoy going for driving for driving sake in my Macan GTS - but I know it's not and never will be a 911. It's a modern practical performance 'car', not a thorough bred sports car.
Latest rs4 was let down, rs6 too big

I had previous Gen rs4 (b8)which I loved but handling on that could have been better

Still considering buying a decent B7 now

Yeh, agreed. Plus the RS4 gets stolen way to much. Insurance was double the Macan.
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Col Lamb wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 8:03 am Wrong marque?

Any 911 is impractical for a growing one car family.

Look at an Cupra, almost as fast as a GTS, no issue parking and way more fuel efficient
Don't buy a Porsche, buy a Seat instead :lol: :lol:

I think viable alternatives would be already as mentioned. RS4 (still the coolest RS model) or M3 Touring. But, TBH both of them are highly sought after my those who don't wish to pay for them. 4 up, swag in the boot, and faster than anything Plod has.
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Post by pstrat »

I'm not sure how there is a comparison to be made. They're vastly different cars.
The Macan for practicality, day to day comfort. Clearly the car to go for if you have a family and need any form of space.
If you're a single guy with no one else to ferry about, then one would get the 992.

Surely the circumstances will dictate what is right.
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wab172uk wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 9:42 am
Col Lamb wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 8:03 am Wrong marque?

Any 911 is impractical for a growing one car family.

Look at an Cupra, almost as fast as a GTS, no issue parking and way more fuel efficient

I think viable alternatives would be already as mentioned. RS4 (still the coolest RS model) or M3 Touring. But, TBH both of them are highly sought after my those who don't wish to pay for them. 4 up, swag in the boot, and faster than anything Plod has.

The same could be said for Tracky’s Jag, back in the day! 8-)
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Post by Jon A »

Wing Commander wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 6:49 pm
wab172uk wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 9:42 am
Col Lamb wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 8:03 am Wrong marque?

Any 911 is impractical for a growing one car family.

Look at an Cupra, almost as fast as a GTS, no issue parking and way more fuel efficient

I think viable alternatives would be already as mentioned. RS4 (still the coolest RS model) or M3 Touring. But, TBH both of them are highly sought after my those who don't wish to pay for them. 4 up, swag in the boot, and faster than anything Plod has.

The same could be said for Tracky’s Jag, back in the day! 8-)
…surely Tracky’s Jag was the criminal getaway car of choice - driven by people like, well err… Tracky!
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Post by Tracky »

I’m not sure it would be that good now - would probably break down on the job!!
On order

GT4 RS

Current

992 S
Macan.2 S
928S4
Modified Lotus Exige V6
Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
Jag Mk2 3.4

Ex

981 Boxster S
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