Macan GTS - spec advice please

[Col Lamb]

Welcome.

If you look at my signature you see the main items in the spec of my Turbo which are those that I would want in any Macan

[Cjm360]

Well I pick my Agate Grey GTS up on Friday, I personally prefer Agate to Volcano as Volcano is to dark and looses some of the lines. I will post up some picks but I went with air suspension 21” classic wheels and the full Gts interior with alcantara
Roll on Friday Can’t wait

[Wing Commander]

Well I pick my Agate Grey GTS up on Friday, I personally prefer Agate to Volcano as Volcano is to dark and looses some of the lines. I will post up some picks but I went with air suspension 21” classic wheels and the full Gts interior with alcantara
Roll on Friday Can’t wait

Sounds great! Looking forward to the pics!

[JonNic]

A couple of observations for what it’s worth:

I wasn’t convinced by the BOSE system when compared to the standard system. I value decent stereo in the car and the home, but didn’t hear the benefit.

I don’t have air suspension, or insulated glass. I’d struggle to see the benefit if I’m honest, but given your desire for ultimate comfort I would probably tick the 14 way seats. I went for the standard 8 way, and do wish I’d gone for the upgrade.

I’ve got the heated Alcantara steering wheel and it’s one of my favourite things, especially during this winter it was a luxury. I’ve done 17k miles and got no issue with its durability.

[Taz]

Just on the paint colour, I have Volcano Grey and chose it because I have yet to see another in that colour either before or after I bought the car (perhaps they’re all down south )

[MikeM]

Just on the paint colour, I have Volcano Grey and chose it because I have yet to see another in that colour either before or after I bought the car (perhaps they’re all down south )

Had the first volcano grey my OPC had seen, now a regularly annoying sight They are all down here

[BenC]

Hi all, thanks again for the feedback.

I've been through again and made some changes based on your recommendations.

Revised spec here:

http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ5J3EG3

I've removed:

- Air suspension
- Entry and Drive
- Thermal glass
- BOSE

My feeling on BOSE is that when we come to sell it, it's one of those things I think people will go for. I'm in two minds. In the survey here, 67% have it on a GTS/Turbo.. some seem to say it's amazing, others that you can't notice it. Hmm..! Girlfriend will make the final call on that.

@Kasfranks99 - When I went to add Light Comfort Package it says "The following option will be removed: Driver memory package". Not sure what's going on there?

A couple of you have mentioned the 'Full GTS interior' - I don't understand what option that is? Is that the £1154 GTS Leather Interior package? I take it that this adds leather to the dash but doesn't replace any Alcantara?

The reason for roof rails is that I can see us doing the odd Europe trip and I feel a week's worth of nappies and toys won't fit in the boot space alone. I know GTS and roof rails probably don't go, but I'll take it over a Vauxhall Zafira.

Finally, if we wanted to go for a non-standard colour like this one, does it make things super-complicated? I can't find much on the web about pricing, lead times, etc.

https://www.autogespot.co.uk/porsche-95 ... 2017/03/22

Many thanks for your input, Ben

[Paul]

There should ge an option to get both light comfort AND driver memory...(it’s what I’ve got)

Full GTS package is expensive at £2600 but you do get coloured belts, contrast stitching, white (or red) dials, headrest logos (Pics in my signature) On the configurator if you click on the “i” in the circle next to the option you get a full description.

I don’t think the paint to sample option is currently available - certainly not for an April build - it used to add 6 months or so....

[JBA]

Looks great BenC. One thing I suggest is surround view camera rather than just reverse view. Your alloys will appreciate it, trust me.

[Bigboyrolo]

I would also drop the insulated glass and roof rails. That gives you £1k to spend on the extended leather pack. This gives nice leather on dash etc and gives all you get in the GTS interior pack except coloured stiching and seatbelts and the colour on the speedo clocks.

I would also drop the air suspension as its not needed on a GTS. I have 21" wheels and the ride is very good. I actually drive in sports suspension mode as I find comfort too floaty and air likely to be worse again. You could always spend the money saved on air on upgrading to a nice set of 21" Sports Classic wheels in whichever finish you fancy. They look great and are so easy to clean, the 20" Spyders are a nightmare to clean apparently.

Final point then is very personal and its that I would change the colour. Agate can look very brown in certain lights and not bright enough for a GTS in my opinion. However if you do fancy grey then Volcano does look great if you can keep it clean.

+1 on the VG rather than Agate, easy to keep clean after a Gtechnic, or similar, ceramic coating. A GTS will be a great car even without Air, roof rails (will you ever se them?), Bose & Heat/sound glass and although a leather dash and non-leather door caps never bothered me, full leather looks fabulous, I should have added it.