1st world problem - choosing a Macan
The Macan boot certainly looks tiny in comparison to your lovely pooch, Clive. What a shame!
But perhaps if you are not happy with the throttle feel / response at low speeds, then it's not meant to be.
But perhaps if you are not happy with the throttle feel / response at low speeds, then it's not meant to be.
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
That’s the problem with the Macan and it’s coupe like rear. Didn’t work for me when I was looking so I got a petrol SQ5. That had now gone and I decided I will either use my station car if we go locally or she can go in the front footwell of my new car if going further - I decided I wanted a car that only came as a saloon...
PaulR wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:47 pmI'm surprised as the new twin-scroll turbo is supposed to increase responsiveness. I've the older engine, and I don't notice an obvious turbo-lag problem.Clive wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:13 pm Now for the one aspect that I hope doesn't incense everyone. Maybe it's the WLTP engine but the turbo lag is simply awful. It's worse that my 1980s RS Turbo. Even Sport mode doesn't help much. There's little lag when on the move briskly through the lanes but in traffic it is terrible. Also in Sport the revs are held too high once you finish accelerating, I ended up using the paddles, which is fine as they are fun. Possibly the gearbox needs a reset to learn my driving style. But...the lag would drive me nuts. I know the BMW suffers from a lag fro standstill but the reasons for that are different and I don't thinking it's anywhere near a bad.
I infer you had an Escort RS Turbo - I nearly bought a Fiesta one in the nineties! Now wondering how bad the Macan would look with three-spoke alloys....
What mileage had the car done? At what level did you think there was an issue
2019 Macan S Porsche code PKW8WKI8
The car had done 1,700 miles. I'm not sure what you mean by "what level" so I'll do my best to answer. When pulling away, eg from traffic lights, I'm not trying to race away. I'm wanting a sensibly brisk pull away such that I can follow a Nissan Micra....the first 2, 3 , 4 mph were painfully slow, this resulted on my naturally pressing the accelerator harder, by the time i got to (I'm guessing really) 6 to 8 mph the turbo spooled up, the car accelerated sharply, I then take my foot off the accelerator so the car reduces acceleration. It's as though the accelerator was connected via an elastic band. The car wasn't exactly kangerooing but it was briefly that sort of effect. I've no complaints at all once the car was going, response was great.pmg wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:19 pmPaulR wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:47 pmI'm surprised as the new twin-scroll turbo is supposed to increase responsiveness. I've the older engine, and I don't notice an obvious turbo-lag problem.Clive wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:13 pm Now for the one aspect that I hope doesn't incense everyone. Maybe it's the WLTP engine but the turbo lag is simply awful. It's worse that my 1980s RS Turbo. Even Sport mode doesn't help much. There's little lag when on the move briskly through the lanes but in traffic it is terrible. Also in Sport the revs are held too high once you finish accelerating, I ended up using the paddles, which is fine as they are fun. Possibly the gearbox needs a reset to learn my driving style. But...the lag would drive me nuts. I know the BMW suffers from a lag fro standstill but the reasons for that are different and I don't thinking it's anywhere near a bad.
I infer you had an Escort RS Turbo - I nearly bought a Fiesta one in the nineties! Now wondering how bad the Macan would look with three-spoke alloys....
What mileage had the car done? At what level did you think there was an issue
I wonder whether the WLTP regs need emissions to be low at idle / very low revs so this is how Audi/Porsche setup the engine. I expect VW group are being very cautious...
Oh well... what we do for our pooches [emoji41]
X3M is a good alternative and you will have some spare cash for chews [emoji38]
Out of interest, are you sure you got an S to test drive?
I specifically got 3.0L as I didn’t like the turbo lag on a 2.0L. The Macan S has more pronounced lag than my BMW 435i, but nothing of the sort you are describing.
X3M is a good alternative and you will have some spare cash for chews [emoji38]
Out of interest, are you sure you got an S to test drive?
I specifically got 3.0L as I didn’t like the turbo lag on a 2.0L. The Macan S has more pronounced lag than my BMW 435i, but nothing of the sort you are describing.
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Apologies for the slight delay in response. I am attending a music festival in Finland. I suspect the setting off issue maybe more a natural consequence of a dsg gearbox having to connect its clutches unlike a torque convertor one. I was expecting more delay than I actually have on my car.Clive wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:48 pmThe car had done 1,700 miles. I'm not sure what you mean by "what level" so I'll do my best to answer. When pulling away, eg from traffic lights, I'm not trying to race away. I'm wanting a sensibly brisk pull away such that I can follow a Nissan Micra....the first 2, 3 , 4 mph were painfully slow, this resulted on my naturally pressing the accelerator harder, by the time i got to (I'm guessing really) 6 to 8 mph the turbo spooled up, the car accelerated sharply, I then take my foot off the accelerator so the car reduces acceleration. It's as though the accelerator was connected via an elastic band. The car wasn't exactly kangerooing but it was briefly that sort of effect. I've no complaints at all once the car was going, response was great.pmg wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:19 pmPaulR wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:47 pm
I'm surprised as the new twin-scroll turbo is supposed to increase responsiveness. I've the older engine, and I don't notice an obvious turbo-lag problem.
I infer you had an Escort RS Turbo - I nearly bought a Fiesta one in the nineties! Now wondering how bad the Macan would look with three-spoke alloys....
What mileage had the car done? At what level did you think there was an issue
I wonder whether the WLTP regs need emissions to be low at idle / very low revs so this is how Audi/Porsche setup the engine. I expect VW group are being very cautious...
2019 Macan S Porsche code PKW8WKI8
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