So, today I went shopping to Cardiff and I would say that it was a success. Came back with a 16-plate 991.2 Carrera S with only 7,000 miles on the clock:
and it was a very sad goodbye to the Macan Turbo. What a machine, just too big and heavy for my liking.
Initially, driving along the M4, I thought I had made a big mistake as the Macan is such a luxury cruise liner.
Semerka's Macan tractor is here!
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
Your post seems to end rather negatively.
Is your initial regret still lingering this morning Semerka?
Is your initial regret still lingering this morning Semerka?
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
Hello Makanik, my Macan was more luxurious inside and it’s of course a much quieter and substantial car. I was driving the same 110 mile stretch of the M4 there and back yesterday in each car, so was thinking, being used to the near silent cruising in the Macan, that I would regret the swap.
But once I got off the motorway my doubts vanished. I love being back in a small, lightish, low car as my everyday chariot. Amongst other reasons because I can reach the roof and all of the windscreen when I wash them. [emoji38] I would have liked a manual Carrera S, but they are like a hen’s teeth or very basic spec. [emoji23]
To conclude, I am really chuffed. [emoji41]
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But once I got off the motorway my doubts vanished. I love being back in a small, lightish, low car as my everyday chariot. Amongst other reasons because I can reach the roof and all of the windscreen when I wash them. [emoji38] I would have liked a manual Carrera S, but they are like a hen’s teeth or very basic spec. [emoji23]
To conclude, I am really chuffed. [emoji41]
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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
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Hey Semerka. Just recalling our posts of 2 years ago!!
Many congrats on your upgrade!
IMHO there is nothing to match the feel and look of a 911. And I love the silver exterior (GT?) with the red interior! Gorgeous! And with only 7k miles! Barely run in!
And as you rightly say, a motorway journey is not the best method of enjoying a 911 to the full. Corners, twists and turns are mostly where the magic happens!
Would be great to hear about your new car's spec.
Enjoy!
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
Fantastic transition Semerka, congrats.
My frontal cortex is happy with Macan S, but I am well aware that my lizard-brain wants a 911, so I will be following your impressions with keen interest.
My frontal cortex is happy with Macan S, but I am well aware that my lizard-brain wants a 911, so I will be following your impressions with keen interest.
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Current: 911 Carrera T - PPM9RU51
On order: 911 Targa 4S - PPDV8NY4
On order: 911 Targa 4S - PPDV8NY4
Tasty.
Macan SD Vocano Grey. LEDs, Pano Roof, PSE, Sports Chrono, PASM, Sports Design Mirrors, 21" Sports Classics in Black, lots of other extras.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ2XHAR5 for the day that this works again.
987 Boxster 2.7 (2006)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ2XHAR5 for the day that this works again.
987 Boxster 2.7 (2006)
Congratulations, Semerka! Lovely looking car and you will doubtless develop a very special bond with it. I love mine to bits and it never fails to put a smile on my face.
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Current - 991.2 GTS C4 GT Silver
Previous: Macan GTS Night Blue
Previous: 981 Cayman S Agate
Previous: Macan GTS Night Blue
Previous: 981 Cayman S Agate
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Another defector to 911.
Congrats and enjoy.
Congrats and enjoy.
Arrived July 2023 - S, Silver.
Arrived April 2019- S Petrol in Sapphire Blue & 21” Spiders. Sold
Arrived April 15 -diesel S, Agate grey & 20 “ spiders. Sold
Arrived April 2019- S Petrol in Sapphire Blue & 21” Spiders. Sold
Arrived April 15 -diesel S, Agate grey & 20 “ spiders. Sold
Thank you all for the kind words.
@WingCo - it is Rhodium silver, I would have preferred GT silver, but in the 2nd hand car market one has to adapt their wishes, hehe. The all over red leather interior, which includes door card strips and the backs of the seats, is actually a nice place to be for me. It changes hue from deep dark red to a brighter one depending on the light.
Sadly the car developed a fault, a suspected turbo seal oil leak, so it is now being recovered to be fixed. That's perhaps the pitfalls of low mileage cars that are not used enough, so some components like seals can harden up. So chaps and chapesses, use your cars as they are meant to be used.
I will report on the spec later.
@WingCo - it is Rhodium silver, I would have preferred GT silver, but in the 2nd hand car market one has to adapt their wishes, hehe. The all over red leather interior, which includes door card strips and the backs of the seats, is actually a nice place to be for me. It changes hue from deep dark red to a brighter one depending on the light.
Sadly the car developed a fault, a suspected turbo seal oil leak, so it is now being recovered to be fixed. That's perhaps the pitfalls of low mileage cars that are not used enough, so some components like seals can harden up. So chaps and chapesses, use your cars as they are meant to be used.
I will report on the spec later.
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
WingCo definitely uses his as intended. All joking aside, Semerka, these cars are meant to be used and you make a very valid point. Hopefully a simple fix for you.
Current - 991.2 GTS C4 GT Silver
Previous: Macan GTS Night Blue
Previous: 981 Cayman S Agate
Previous: Macan GTS Night Blue
Previous: 981 Cayman S Agate
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