911 Dakar / Macan alternative
- Wing Commander
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FirstSeaLord wrote: ↑Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:39 am That Defender makes an intoxicatingly dirty sound. Very nice.
However I meant something with the suspension and ground clearance to provide a relatively comfortable ride / ability to manage bumps - with the compact dimensions, speed and agility of a sports car ie a Porsche Dakar, if they made one in decent numbers and at a more affordable price
You can modify a 911 to lower/stiffen the suspension (ask me how I know) so presumably, a 911 could be ‘raised’ to a certain degree, by changing some suspension components. Possibly even air suspension could be fitted as a modification. If possible, would be much cheaper than buying a new ‘economy’ version of the Dakar.
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
I’ve always liked the new 90 defender. In the spec you posted.Wing Commander wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:35 pm I love my 911, but am unconvinced by the Dakar, even though Chris Harris loved it.
If I ditched my 911 for something ‘pumped up’ and more practical, I’d love a Defender.
But the price of them ….. Jesus !
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wab172uk wrote: ↑Mon Jun 12, 2023 6:55 pmI’ve always liked the new 90 defender. In the spec you posted.Wing Commander wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:35 pm I love my 911, but am unconvinced by the Dakar, even though Chris Harris loved it.
If I ditched my 911 for something ‘pumped up’ and more practical, I’d love a Defender.
Yep, I do prefer the short wheelbase version. I’d go pretty basic, with diesel engine , steel wheels and very few options, probably in green or blue, ideally with the white roof.
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
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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
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Nice one Simon, I like that colour combination. Unfortunately for you they don't do yellow! And I found the more you pay, the less choice you get. I could choose between black, white or grey!
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
FirstSeaLord wrote: ↑Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:39 am That Defender makes an intoxicatingly dirty sound. Very nice.
However I meant something with the suspension and ground clearance to provide a relatively comfortable ride / ability to manage bumps - with the compact dimensions, speed and agility of a sports car ie a Porsche Dakar, if they made one in decent numbers and at a more affordable price
Oh Yes! Dakar is a machine! Sadly, out of my range.
Current: 911 Carrera T - PPM9RU51
On order: 911 Targa 4S - PPDV8NY4
On order: 911 Targa 4S - PPDV8NY4
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Nuclear Nick wrote: ↑Tue Jun 13, 2023 6:03 am Nice one Simon, I like that colour combination. Unfortunately for you they don't do yellow! And I found the more you pay, the less choice you get. I could choose between black, white or grey!
Sadly not on order (yet) Nick!
I like the retro look of the green, and also the blue. Especially paired with the steel wheels and the white roof.
The only options ticked on the above spec were literally the (downgrade?) steel wheels & the white roof.
The configurator seemed a little glitchy, as I intended to spec the diesel, but ended up with the four cylinder 2.0 petrol engine.
They are lovely looking things though. So iconic (like our 911s) and must admit that the clip of the V8 that you posted sounded awesome.
Quite a jump in price though, from the humble ‘base’ model above to the top of the range, luxury V8!
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
^^^ or you could get the 75th anniversary "green washed" one for £90k+.....
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/la ... 2023-first
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/la ... 2023-first
Steve
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
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SAC1 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:16 pm ^^^ or you could get the 75th anniversary "green washed" one for £90k+.....
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/la ... 2023-first
Me no likey.
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
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