back to the Macan fold.. sort of

[Kasfranks99]

My wife actually encourages me to buy the car that I want. A 911 will be in there some day.

+1

Hopefully we don't have the same wife

[happy days]

My wife actually encourages me to buy the car that I want. A 911 will be in there some day.

+1

Hopefully we don't have the same wife

A part time wife....? Hmmm, might not be a bad thing!

[Scott Cowan]

It will be an awesome car regardless of wheel and tailpipe choice!

I know what you mean about the 19" wheels. I'm a sucker for the look of a larger wheel, but I do appreciate that my Panamera would be even more comfortable on 19" or 20" wheels.

I will watch your spec with interest as you approach lock down, Cowan!

Well WingCo.. you were curious to know how the spec on the 911 would turn out... lockdown was announced two days ago and was informed that the build completion date would be 2nd March.. However.. due to the forecast of a build slot for a base carrera in Q1 not materialising.. I was offered the only other option... allocation in Q1 for a Carrera S.. which I've decided to take.. it's more than I had budgeted for.. but on reflection, I've had a better than expected year at work, so what the hell.... Spec is as follows: http://www.porsche-code.com/PJMGA389

I laterally opted for the Carmine red colour, but after seeing it in the flesh (on a dull day), I wasn't convinced... however I must add that every Carmine red 911 I saw on PEC day had black wheels.. which I don't like. Might have been nicer with satin platinum wheels. Just looked a bit flat to me. So, I opted for a "safer" colour, Agate Grey.
My apologies to Wilko.. if I'd initially stayed with the idea of going for agate grey, I would have most definitely taken you up on your offer of the winter wheel set.. However, now I've gone for an S.. I need every penny I can get..

I still love driving the Macan S Diesel "loaner" though.. I'm reminded by how good it is every time I get behind the wheel after having driven my wife's X5.
The countdown begins...

Cowan

[Wing Commander]

Very nice indeed, Cowan. A 991.2 C2S! Lucky you!

Agate is a classy and refined colour choice, much like GT Silver. And you've not scrimped on the options either!

Good for you! We only live once, as they say!

[Tom 2000]

How does the Macan compare with the X5?

Great news re the 911

The X5 is our family car and workhorse which the Macan could never be, it's just too small for our needs. I can't really compare them.

Cowan

Having come from a 2007 X5 I am not finding the Macan particularly small or lightweight. Having said that I haven't hitched up the horse trailer yet. The X5 3.0d was an excellent towing vehicle.

[Scott Cowan]

How does the Macan compare with the X5?

Great news re the 911

The X5 is our family car and workhorse which the Macan could never be, it's just too small for our needs. I can't really compare them.

Cowan

Having come from a 2007 X5 I am not finding the Macan particularly small or lightweight. Having said that I haven't hitched up the horse trailer yet. The X5 3.0d was an excellent towing vehicle.

Don't get me wrong, our 64 plate X5 40d is a brilliant car, but the Macan and indeed the Cayenne S diesel I had feel more sorted and confidence inspiring than the X5 nearer the limit. However, I agree completely, the X5 is excellent at towing. I have a twin axle 6 berth caravan and a 2ton "business in a box" Ifor Williams trailer and you barely notice they're attached.

Cowan

[Tom 2000]

The X5 is our family car and workhorse which the Macan could never be, it's just too small for our needs. I can't really compare them.

Cowan

Having come from a 2007 X5 I am not finding the Macan particularly small or lightweight. Having said that I haven't hitched up the horse trailer yet. The X5 3.0d was an excellent towing vehicle.

Don't get me wrong, our 64 plate X5 40d is a brilliant car, but the Macan and indeed the Cayenne S diesel I had feel more sorted and confidence inspiring than the X5 nearer the limit. However, I agree completely, the X5 is excellent at towing. I have a twin axle 6 berth caravan and a 2ton "business in a box" Ifor Williams trailer and you barely notice they're attached.

Cowan

In the dry the X5 was superb but in greasy conditions would drift gracefully.

[Scott Cowan]

Having come from a 2007 X5 I am not finding the Macan particularly small or lightweight. Having said that I haven't hitched up the horse trailer yet. The X5 3.0d was an excellent towing vehicle.

Don't get me wrong, our 64 plate X5 40d is a brilliant car, but the Macan and indeed the Cayenne S diesel I had feel more sorted and confidence inspiring than the X5 nearer the limit. However, I agree completely, the X5 is excellent at towing. I have a twin axle 6 berth caravan and a 2ton "business in a box" Ifor Williams trailer and you barely notice they're attached.

Cowan

In the dry the X5 was superb but in greasy conditions would drift gracefully.

You're a braver man than me Those 315 width rear tyres are a handful in very wet conditions. Aquaplane very easily.

[Tom 2000]

Don't get me wrong, our 64 plate X5 40d is a brilliant car, but the Macan and indeed the Cayenne S diesel I had feel more sorted and confidence inspiring than the X5 nearer the limit. However, I agree completely, the X5 is excellent at towing. I have a twin axle 6 berth caravan and a 2ton "business in a box" Ifor Williams trailer and you barely notice they're attached.

Cowan

In the dry the X5 was superb but in greasy conditions would drift gracefully.

You're a braver man than me Those 315 width rear tyres are a handful in very wet conditions. Aquaplane very easily.

Not brave at all. I am talking about very low speeds. Good in the dry though.