Observations from a second time Macan owner

[Philwebster95]

Hello all,

I bought my first Macan in 2019 (a gen 2 S) and used this forum extensively in my research so 3 years later this is my contribution.

I have recently taken delivery of a gen 3 S, and have listed my thoughts on the options list below, principally for the benefit of potential new owners as I was in 2019.

Let me start by saying whatever the spec, the Macan is a fantastic car! It’s handling and driver feedback is better than anything I have previously driven, by far.

So on to the options list…

In 2019, I thought about sports chrono, but felt that I did not need launch control, nor was I bothered about the clock in the dashboard. What I did not realise was that without chrono, I was only able to switch to sports mode by pressing a button on the lower left of the gear selector. This is very difficult whilst driving, so much so that I resorted to sticking a small silicone button to the sports mode switch! This worked on the physical switch but I doubt it would work on the new glass touch switches. Still, in my new gen 3 I specified sports chrono, specifically to get the mode selector on the steering wheel. I have not had chance to test it yet as I am still running the car in!

Also in 2019, I saw the heat insulating glass and thought it was a gimmick so did not add it. This was a mistake, in summer, the air-con could not keep up with the solar gain (compared to my previous cars). I have specified it this time, it remains to be seen how well it works.

I also did not get sports exhaust the first time round and was always a little disappointed at the engine sound (or lack of it!). Again, I specified it on my new car although I must say that the 2.9 engine sounds much better than the 3L even without the sports exhaust.

My final advice to potential new owners is to read all the options in detail, things you are used to getting as standard on BMW’s etc. are often options on a Macan!

In conclusion, despite my omissions on the options, I absolutely loved my first Macan, and am looking forward to getting my new one run in! It already feels ‘sportier’, possibly due to tyres (the new one has P-zeros, the previous one had Goodyears).

[On-Track]

Well, nobody can accuse you of being a prolific poster. Two posts in two and a half years. Your Gen 3 "S" is very close to my Gen 2 GTS.

I've had Heat and Noise Insulating glass on all three of my Porsches so I can't really comment on the difference. I do know that when I had a loan Macan on 20" wheels (like my SD and GTS) without this option, the difference in interior noise level was very noticeable.

I don't know if the "Sports Response" button is still part of Sports Chrono but that is the only part of that option that I've used.

[Nuclear Nick]

Go on Phil, use the control dial now, it’s so much easier. I used it quite a bit running in as I found it kept the engine running lighter and avoided the ‘box going into 7th while doing only 30 mph. Provided you use a light right foot you’re not going to transgress, but instead perhaps improve the run in process.

[Philwebster95]

Ha! Good point Nick!

[Bluesnose1812]

Hello all,

I bought my first Macan in 2019 (a gen 2 S) and used this forum extensively in my research so 3 years later this is my contribution.

I have recently taken delivery of a gen 3 S, and have listed my thoughts on the options list below, principally for the benefit of potential new owners as I was in 2019.

Let me start by saying whatever the spec, the Macan is a fantastic car! It’s handling and driver feedback is better than anything I have previously driven, by far.

So on to the options list…

In 2019, I thought about sports chrono, but felt that I did not need launch control, nor was I bothered about the clock in the dashboard. What I did not realise was that without chrono, I was only able to switch to sports mode by pressing a button on the lower left of the gear selector. This is very difficult whilst driving, so much so that I resorted to sticking a small silicone button to the sports mode switch! This worked on the physical switch but I doubt it would work on the new glass touch switches. Still, in my new gen 3 I specified sports chrono, specifically to get the mode selector on the steering wheel. I have not had chance to test it yet as I am still running the car in!

Also in 2019, I saw the heat insulating glass and thought it was a gimmick so did not add it. This was a mistake, in summer, the air-con could not keep up with the solar gain (compared to my previous cars). I have specified it this time, it remains to be seen how well it works.

I also did not get sports exhaust the first time round and was always a little disappointed at the engine sound (or lack of it!). Again, I specified it on my new car although I must say that the 2.9 engine sounds much better than the 3L even without the sports exhaust.

My final advice to potential new owners is to read all the options in detail, things you are used to getting as standard on BMW’s etc. are often options on a Macan!

In conclusion, despite my omissions on the options, I absolutely loved my first Macan, and am looking forward to getting my new one run in! It already feels ‘sportier’, possibly due to tyres (the new one has P-zeros, the previous one had Goodyears).

Thanks for taking the time to give us your views, Phil. I have also gone with the chrono and insulation glass. I didn't get the exhaust as I assumed it would be muted by the glass.

Is it?

[Col Lamb]

Hello all,

I bought my first Macan in 2019 (a gen 2 S) and used this forum extensively in my research so 3 years later this is my contribution.

I have recently taken delivery of a gen 3 S, and have listed my thoughts on the options list below, principally for the benefit of potential new owners as I was in 2019.

Let me start by saying whatever the spec, the Macan is a fantastic car! It’s handling and driver feedback is better than anything I have previously driven, by far.

So on to the options list…

In 2019, I thought about sports chrono, but felt that I did not need launch control, nor was I bothered about the clock in the dashboard. What I did not realise was that without chrono, I was only able to switch to sports mode by pressing a button on the lower left of the gear selector. This is very difficult whilst driving, so much so that I resorted to sticking a small silicone button to the sports mode switch! This worked on the physical switch but I doubt it would work on the new glass touch switches. Still, in my new gen 3 I specified sports chrono, specifically to get the mode selector on the steering wheel. I have not had chance to test it yet as I am still running the car in!

Also in 2019, I saw the heat insulating glass and thought it was a gimmick so did not add it. This was a mistake, in summer, the air-con could not keep up with the solar gain (compared to my previous cars). I have specified it this time, it remains to be seen how well it works.

I also did not get sports exhaust the first time round and was always a little disappointed at the engine sound (or lack of it!). Again, I specified it on my new car although I must say that the 2.9 engine sounds much better than the 3L even without the sports exhaust.

My final advice to potential new owners is to read all the options in detail, things you are used to getting as standard on BMW’s etc. are often options on a Macan!

In conclusion, despite my omissions on the options, I absolutely loved my first Macan, and am looking forward to getting my new one run in! It already feels ‘sportier’, possibly due to tyres (the new one has P-zeros, the previous one had Goodyears).

Thanks for taking the time to give us your views, Phil. I have also gone with the chrono and insulation glass. I didn't get the exhaust as I assumed it would be muted by the glass.

Is it?

Unless Porsche have radically changed the PSE there is a Resonator fixed to the monocoque structure to introduce vibration and hence noise inside the car when it is use.

Do remember there are legal limits on the noise levels that can be measured outside a vehicle.

[On-Track]

Thanks for taking the time to give us your views, Phil. I have also gone with the chrono and insulation glass. I didn't get the exhaust as I assumed it would be muted by the glass.

Is it?

No. Or at least it makes a great sound if you press on the loud pedal enough to open the flaps. No idea what it sounds like from outside the car.

[Bluesnose1812]

Thanks for taking the time to give us your views, Phil. I have also gone with the chrono and insulation glass. I didn't get the exhaust as I assumed it would be muted by the glass.

Is it?

No. Or at least it makes a great sound if you press on the loud pedal enough to open the flaps. No idea what it sounds like from outside the car.

Time to stand by the side of the road and film it with someone else driving. Post the result on here.

[Philwebster95]

Hello all,

I bought my first Macan in 2019 (a gen 2 S) and used this forum extensively in my research so 3 years later this is my contribution.

I have recently taken delivery of a gen 3 S, and have listed my thoughts on the options list below, principally for the benefit of potential new owners as I was in 2019.

Let me start by saying whatever the spec, the Macan is a fantastic car! It’s handling and driver feedback is better than anything I have previously driven, by far.

So on to the options list…

In 2019, I thought about sports chrono, but felt that I did not need launch control, nor was I bothered about the clock in the dashboard. What I did not realise was that without chrono, I was only able to switch to sports mode by pressing a button on the lower left of the gear selector. This is very difficult whilst driving, so much so that I resorted to sticking a small silicone button to the sports mode switch! This worked on the physical switch but I doubt it would work on the new glass touch switches. Still, in my new gen 3 I specified sports chrono, specifically to get the mode selector on the steering wheel. I have not had chance to test it yet as I am still running the car in!

Also in 2019, I saw the heat insulating glass and thought it was a gimmick so did not add it. This was a mistake, in summer, the air-con could not keep up with the solar gain (compared to my previous cars). I have specified it this time, it remains to be seen how well it works.

I also did not get sports exhaust the first time round and was always a little disappointed at the engine sound (or lack of it!). Again, I specified it on my new car although I must say that the 2.9 engine sounds much better than the 3L even without the sports exhaust.

My final advice to potential new owners is to read all the options in detail, things you are used to getting as standard on BMW’s etc. are often options on a Macan!

In conclusion, despite my omissions on the options, I absolutely loved my first Macan, and am looking forward to getting my new one run in! It already feels ‘sportier’, possibly due to tyres (the new one has P-zeros, the previous one had Goodyears).

Thanks for taking the time to give us your views, Phil. I have also gone with the chrono and insulation glass. I didn't get the exhaust as I assumed it would be muted by the glass.

Is it?

Yes, the sound is muted by the glass, but still audible. As I said in the original post, the engine sound of the 2.9 motor in the gen 3 S is far better than the 3L in the gen 2, even without PSE!

[Deleted User 4752]

Without PSE there is very little exhaust noise to be heard inside the car, but quite a lot of (good) engine noise when you gun it.

However, my son drove mine recently and I was amazed how loud and “poppy” it was with standard exhaust from the outside.