I became a first time Porsche owner this week! My last 3 vehicles were all BMW, the latest M2. Delivery photos attached, well equipped including SportsDesignPackage.
70 miles in so far so good... I'll circle back with full impressions in the coming weeks. Quite a change from M2... Considered X3M40i and X3M before landing on the Macan.
Track me down if you have any questions.
New Macan S Delivered! (Not X3M40i or X3M)
Welcome John!
Not as raw and exciting as an M2 but a better all rounded sports SUV than the X3 s....
Not as raw and exciting as an M2 but a better all rounded sports SUV than the X3 s....
1st Sapphire SD
2nd Sapphire GTS
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4296
Current 992 S Cab
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=9845&p=196465#p196465
2nd Sapphire GTS
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4296
Current 992 S Cab
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=9845&p=196465#p196465
I ordered the X3M40i, waited months, saw it through to day of delivery, then passed. On the first test drive I preferred the X3M40i (power, tech, fuel, value), then 2nd Porsche visit (just to make sure) the sales guy told me to take it to BMW and drive back to back as long as I please. Then I was sold on Porsche. Felt significantly more grounded, agile, solid, refined, luxurious. I recognize I paid a premium but I'm happy to have remained patient (at least 3 days into the Macan).
Space was a non-issue for me, actually preferred the size of Macan - and look inside/out.
Space was a non-issue for me, actually preferred the size of Macan - and look inside/out.
But that is personal. Back seat space and boot are issues for some, price an issue for many... thatβs why we are fortunate to have choice!John2716 wrote: βFri May 24, 2019 11:18 pm I ordered the X3M40i, waited months, saw it through to day of delivery, then passed. On the first test drive I preferred the X3M40i (power, tech, fuel, value), then 2nd Porsche visit (just to make sure) the sales guy told me to take it to BMW and drive back to back as long as I please. Then I was sold on Porsche. Felt significantly more grounded, agile, solid, refined, luxurious. I recognize I paid a premium but I'm happy to have remained patient (at least 3 days into the Macan).
Space was a non-issue for me, actually preferred the size of Macan - and look inside/out.
Congratulations John on the right choice for you and most of us on this forum....that is a very black car!
you have my sympathies on keeping it clean
you have my sympathies on keeping it clean
991.1 C2 - Black Edition
(Prior) Macan SD - Night Blue
Fordson Dexta - 1960
(Prior) Macan SD - Night Blue
Fordson Dexta - 1960
- Wing Commander
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Hi John and welcome to our friendly forum!
Congratulations on the Macan! Are you in the US?
P.S. The silver wheels look great against the shiny black bodywork.
Congratulations on the Macan! Are you in the US?
P.S. The silver wheels look great against the shiny black bodywork.
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
Looks good, apart from the steering wheel being on the wrong side
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20β wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20β wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Yes, I'm in the US but this UK forum is more informative compared to the US - thanks all! I get some rough roads and winters in Michigan so I opted to go with 19s in sport w all season, scored Michelin tires in the lotto. Perhaps 20/21 if I move to warmer climate.
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