And by relying on the Porsche system we invariably spend more time driving them.
First trip abroad in MY2018 Macan S
And by relying on the Porsche system we invariably spend more time driving them.
VG Petrol S http://www.porsche-code.com/PHIVCQU7 And a GT3 RS... by Lego! Not crash-tested!
The Giulia uses an integrated Tom Tom system and lots of people seem to complain about that too. Not sure you can win as a manufacturer.Semerka wrote:We find that the PCM's SatNav does choose really odd routes at times, always worth checking which way it's taking you.
It's not the best, I agree. I often wonder why car manufacturers do not use the established marques like TomTom, etc in their cars.
But then the Macan itself makes up for that shortcoming!
Glad you enjoyed the trip overall.
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No longer part of the Porsche Family. Now enjoying a Giulia Quadrifoglio.
Macan S Diesel delivered Oct 6th 2016. http://www.porsche-code.com/PHI3WP95. Sold March 2018.
Macan S Diesel delivered Oct 6th 2016. http://www.porsche-code.com/PHI3WP95. Sold March 2018.
, very true!
Our stable:
- 992 Carrera T - manual - Ruby Star Neo - Carrera Excl. wheels (2023)
- BMW 240i xDrive (G42) - Portimao Blue - AC Schnitzer tune
ex: 981 Cayman GTS, Macan S Diesl, Macan Turbo, 991.2 Carrera S, 718 Cayman GTS, i30 N, 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
- 992 Carrera T - manual - Ruby Star Neo - Carrera Excl. wheels (2023)
- BMW 240i xDrive (G42) - Portimao Blue - AC Schnitzer tune
ex: 981 Cayman GTS, Macan S Diesl, Macan Turbo, 991.2 Carrera S, 718 Cayman GTS, i30 N, 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
Another reason to buy Gulia Q, proper TomTom!
Our stable:
- 992 Carrera T - manual - Ruby Star Neo - Carrera Excl. wheels (2023)
- BMW 240i xDrive (G42) - Portimao Blue - AC Schnitzer tune
ex: 981 Cayman GTS, Macan S Diesl, Macan Turbo, 991.2 Carrera S, 718 Cayman GTS, i30 N, 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
- 992 Carrera T - manual - Ruby Star Neo - Carrera Excl. wheels (2023)
- BMW 240i xDrive (G42) - Portimao Blue - AC Schnitzer tune
ex: 981 Cayman GTS, Macan S Diesl, Macan Turbo, 991.2 Carrera S, 718 Cayman GTS, i30 N, 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
<<A SE at my OPC told me that the nav software is TomTom, much to my dismay>>
Nick - I saw that if you hunt around the Apple Car Play menus, it says that Nav data is supplied by "Tom Tom and other data providers". I drive quite a lot in France (about 8000km/yr) and have found that TT is the only reliable indicator for speed cameras. When the French made warning of cameras illegal a while back, TT came up with a solution that warns you of "Safety Zones" which conveniently does the same thing! Haven't found this on either of the built-in Porsche Nav solutions. That said, the move from the original TT app on the iPhone to their new "GO" offering was a bit painful for me, but to give them their due, it's got a lot better. Re-routing, cameras and traffic updates are the best IMHO.
Nick - I saw that if you hunt around the Apple Car Play menus, it says that Nav data is supplied by "Tom Tom and other data providers". I drive quite a lot in France (about 8000km/yr) and have found that TT is the only reliable indicator for speed cameras. When the French made warning of cameras illegal a while back, TT came up with a solution that warns you of "Safety Zones" which conveniently does the same thing! Haven't found this on either of the built-in Porsche Nav solutions. That said, the move from the original TT app on the iPhone to their new "GO" offering was a bit painful for me, but to give them their due, it's got a lot better. Re-routing, cameras and traffic updates are the best IMHO.
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Can't imagine why you would want warning of speed cameras! But I can see why you would want to know about 'safety zones' though.
My point about TomTom v Garmin is that Garmin has always been way ahead of TT in route planning on the computer and downloading routes to the sat nav.
In fairness to the system on the Macan we used it a lot on our road trip to Tuscany last year and it did a very good job. There were a couple of occasions when the mapping database was out of date but that happens with Garmin too.
My point about TomTom v Garmin is that Garmin has always been way ahead of TT in route planning on the computer and downloading routes to the sat nav.
In fairness to the system on the Macan we used it a lot on our road trip to Tuscany last year and it did a very good job. There were a couple of occasions when the mapping database was out of date but that happens with Garmin too.
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
Ah so that’s the secret. I took my Macan on the Shuttle last month and it was very difficult not catching the wheels on the curbs of the carriage.
Our of interest, where do the ‘High vehicles’ get loaded, is it with the vans?
2017 Macan diesel with all available options.
Yes, in the tall carriages with the Buses and camping cars etc (and other exotica too wide to fit)
Although, I have been accross a couple of times in my previous SD (19’s only!) in the standard wagons...and on the top deck too! We followed an X5 once who drove the whole length of the train with the driver’s side wheel up on the walkway
Although, I have been accross a couple of times in my previous SD (19’s only!) in the standard wagons...and on the top deck too! We followed an X5 once who drove the whole length of the train with the driver’s side wheel up on the walkway
1st Sapphire SD
2nd Sapphire GTS
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Current 992 S Cab
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2nd Sapphire GTS
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4296
Current 992 S Cab
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=9845&p=196465#p196465
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