Newbie questions - stepping into the world of Macan
Agree on the 3L vs 2L and thinking about the available cars currently showing, actually more 2L availability would more likely mean the S models are selling so less availability.
Arrived March 2020 - Sapphire 2020 GTS (PL17PEQ3)
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Seventy Seven
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- Joined: Sun Jun 02, 2019 7:42 pm
- Location: Kent
I went for:
Macan 2.0
Volcano Grey Metallic
21 inch RS Spyder Design Alloys
14-way memory seats, Black Leather
Panoramic roof
Park Assist (Front and Rear) incl. rear camera
Front Heated windscreen
Front and Rear Heated Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Privacy Glass
Sports tailpipes in black
Collapsible spare wheel
PASM
Power Assist Plus
Looking forward to 01 March!
Macan 2.0
Volcano Grey Metallic
21 inch RS Spyder Design Alloys
14-way memory seats, Black Leather
Panoramic roof
Park Assist (Front and Rear) incl. rear camera
Front Heated windscreen
Front and Rear Heated Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Privacy Glass
Sports tailpipes in black
Collapsible spare wheel
PASM
Power Assist Plus
Looking forward to 01 March!
Current:
997.2 C2S, Meteor Grey, PDK (with paddles), PSE, Sports Chrono, etc.... (2009)
Macan, Volcano Grey, 21” RS Spyder Design Alloys (2020): http://www.porsche-code.com/PLVB2FZ0
997.2 C2S, Meteor Grey, PDK (with paddles), PSE, Sports Chrono, etc.... (2009)
Macan, Volcano Grey, 21” RS Spyder Design Alloys (2020): http://www.porsche-code.com/PLVB2FZ0
1. Having owned both a 2.0 and an S, I’d say the S is worth the relatively small difference in cost for the uplift in power. But the 2.0 is still a great choice.
2. A whole lot of factors come into choosing wheels - a balance of handling, cost, appearance, fuel economy, ride, kerbing damage. I’d suggest a ‘middle’ 19 or 20.
3. I’d seek the options you want and wouldn’t worry about resale. They’ll add next to nothing in value when you come to sell anyway. (For what its worth I particularly like ACC and Surround View.)
Good luck!
2. A whole lot of factors come into choosing wheels - a balance of handling, cost, appearance, fuel economy, ride, kerbing damage. I’d suggest a ‘middle’ 19 or 20.
3. I’d seek the options you want and wouldn’t worry about resale. They’ll add next to nothing in value when you come to sell anyway. (For what its worth I particularly like ACC and Surround View.)
Good luck!
Current: 2022 Macan S http://www.porsche-code.com/PP4FF9A4
Sold: 2019 Macan S
Sold: 2016 Macan 2.0
Sold: 2011 Cayman
Sold: 2019 Macan S
Sold: 2016 Macan 2.0
Sold: 2011 Cayman
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SmallWheels
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1) I’m a Macan newbie too with an S on order. Having enjoyed V6 and V8 cars over many years if I’m spending such a large sum of money on a car I want either electric or a 6 / 8 cylinder engine. It’s not a question of power as much as refinement and the way the power is delivered. If its only a 4-cylinder car I’ll choose something a lot less expensive.
2) My interest in wheels is keeping them small for comfort and robustness
3) Options. There’s a separate thread on this. I really don’t care about future owners – this is my car, soon, and I’ll order it the way I want with minimal options. When it comes to resale it will have a lower price due to less options and that will be attractive to some buyers.
2) My interest in wheels is keeping them small for comfort and robustness
3) Options. There’s a separate thread on this. I really don’t care about future owners – this is my car, soon, and I’ll order it the way I want with minimal options. When it comes to resale it will have a lower price due to less options and that will be attractive to some buyers.
2020 Macan S: http://www.porsche-code.com/PLWMC5M3
2019 BMW i3S (for local trips and Mrs Smallwheels)
2019 BMW i3S (for local trips and Mrs Smallwheels)
I am looking for a new Macan S with a similar spec.
How much discount did you manage to get?
How much discount did you manage to get?
https://www.porsche.com/microsite/porsc ... =/PPHDBG45
Macan S ordered 14-1-22 Gentian, extended Mojave, Walnut, Air, sunroof, 14 way, ACC, LCA, keyfree, surround, spare, HFW, PS+, PDLS+, Heated wheel, rear airbags, autodim, vented seats
Macan S ordered 14-1-22 Gentian, extended Mojave, Walnut, Air, sunroof, 14 way, ACC, LCA, keyfree, surround, spare, HFW, PS+, PDLS+, Heated wheel, rear airbags, autodim, vented seats
You may want to consider the low cost "smokers pack" that provides a spring loaded cover for the 'hole' below the gear selector on the transmission tunnel.
Wheels are a personal choice and you will get a good ride quality on the 18" (without PASM) plus minimal exposure to kerbing damage. You may not even need the 'power steering plus, option.
Steve
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
Maybe you are a small wheel person but the SE will audibly groan when they see 18" wheels. Wheels make or break a Macan IMHO and nothing less than 20" at least.
Macan GTS Carmine with 21" black sports classics ---Gone
991.2 GTS Carmine 2WD ---Gone
Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe Jet Black
http://www.porsche-code.com/PL86QK50
991.2 GTS Carmine 2WD ---Gone
Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe Jet Black
http://www.porsche-code.com/PL86QK50
After a few sleepless nights, I have decided to make a couple of ‘major’ changes to my build...
-addition of PASM
-Addition of 20” Macan Turbo wheels painted in Black (high-gloss)
This being my first new car and my first Porsche, I was thinking - I came all the way till here, why compromise on something now, especially if it’s something that’s substantially going to impact the looks? (And yes, I do care about looks and the ‘emotional’ side of cars, motorcycles etc).
To be frank, I was initially put off by the cost and was thinking and trying to justify to myself that I would be happy with 18” stock rims. But I eventually found myself constantly thinking about this (and actually losing sleep over it lol), constantly searching for pictures of wheels and considering retro-fitting options, I came to realise that if I ever intended to sport bigger rims, it’s A LOT more economical and practical to just get them done now... (I doubt having a spare set of 18” wheels in my balcony or living room in my flat in central London would be nice
)
My updated build:-
http://www.porsche-code.com/PLDF78P0
I feel relieved in a very strange way.
-addition of PASM
-Addition of 20” Macan Turbo wheels painted in Black (high-gloss)
This being my first new car and my first Porsche, I was thinking - I came all the way till here, why compromise on something now, especially if it’s something that’s substantially going to impact the looks? (And yes, I do care about looks and the ‘emotional’ side of cars, motorcycles etc).
To be frank, I was initially put off by the cost and was thinking and trying to justify to myself that I would be happy with 18” stock rims. But I eventually found myself constantly thinking about this (and actually losing sleep over it lol), constantly searching for pictures of wheels and considering retro-fitting options, I came to realise that if I ever intended to sport bigger rims, it’s A LOT more economical and practical to just get them done now... (I doubt having a spare set of 18” wheels in my balcony or living room in my flat in central London would be nice
)My updated build:-
http://www.porsche-code.com/PLDF78P0
I feel relieved in a very strange way.
Last edited by ecmacan on Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:31 am, edited 6 times in total.
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