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Wing Commander wrote: Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:31 pm
GMAN75 wrote: Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:57 pm If you're just replacing the wheels without any modifications, I wouldn't see any reason why it would invalidate a warranty.
Non-Porsche wheels would affect the car’s resale value, negatively.
Some of Porsche's alloys are hideous. Have you seen Techart's and Hamman's alloys for the Macan? I disagree with your view here!

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Wing Commander wrote: Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:31 pm
GMAN75 wrote: Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:57 pm If you're just replacing the wheels without any modifications, I wouldn't see any reason why it would invalidate a warranty.
Non-Porsche wheels would affect the car’s resale value, negatively.
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More choices on 20 inch wheels is a good move, it's actually the best for the vehicle handling and still retains a good look. Why are so many bemoaning the limitation of the changes, it has been well known for many months and it's just a facelift, when have Porsche done much more? Why so much discussion about the 2 litre, who on earth buys that? Except of course Wingco and that was short lived 😉. Still do want to see what the new turbo set up looks like before I commit. Really still like the one I've got.
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Post by mark-yorkshire »

If you want a 2.0 there are quite a few 68 plate and 18 plate per reg cars on the Porsche UK approved website. Must be good deals to be had on these cars.
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Post by Wing Commander »

GMAN75 wrote: Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:23 pm
Wing Commander wrote: Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:31 pm
GMAN75 wrote: Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:57 pm If you're just replacing the wheels without any modifications, I wouldn't see any reason why it would invalidate a warranty.
Non-Porsche wheels would affect the car’s resale value, negatively.
Some of Porsche's alloys are hideous. Have you seen Techart's and Hamman's alloys for the Macan? I disagree with your view here!
Ask at any OPC. They will offer you less for your car with non-Porsche wheels, guaranteed.

Maybe a slightly different case if the Porsche in question is years old and would never appear on an OPC forecourt.
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Post by Wing Commander »

MikeM wrote: Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:11 pm More choices on 20 inch wheels is a good move, it's actually the best for the vehicle handling and still retains a good look. Why are so many bemoaning the limitation of the changes, it has been well known for many months and it's just a facelift, when have Porsche done much more? Why so much discussion about the 2 litre, who on earth buys that? Except of course Wingco and that was short lived 😉. Still do want to see what the new turbo set up looks like before I commit. Really still like the one I've got.
Nothing wrong with the 2.0 Macan. ;)

My error was not to go straight for a brand new 911. :oops:
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Post by Scott Cowan »

Personally I think the base Macan (and perhaps the future S) has a problem.. i.e. the much improved and more practical entry level Cayenne with its 6 cyl. engine and 340hp which is only a mere £9k more than the base 4 cyl. Macan... The Cayenne also comes with a nicer standard interior IMO. Yes, running costs come into play and the slightly different looks, but I'd really struggle to justify going for a base or future S model Macan given how good the new entry level Cayenne is.. it's just my pov having experienced both in the past.
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Post by Semerka »

I agree, that a Cayenne is so much nicer inside, and I do like the improved look. But they are so much bigger too, sadly for us.

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Post by Mike and his Macan »

I got into a base cayenne and was underwhelmed, and then realised how much I would have to spend making it feel more premium , a bit like the Macan in a way I suppose.
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Post by bennachie »

Nothing wrong with the ride on 21's in my opinion. Very quiet, quite refined.........
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