New Macan T
Road tax is still high due to it being over £40k - somebody on here will let you know exact numbers I’m sure…
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
…a quick Google search says £2015 first year VED for the T. Same band as the S.
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
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PaulR wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 4:38 pmOr save even more by sticking to the standard 20" wheels. 21" wheels on the T model, which has lowered suspension and no air, is very likely to be detrimental to its ride quality. The T is the one model - perhaps the only model - where I strongly suggest sticking to the standard wheels.Wing Commander wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 4:20 pm To elaborate on my earlier answer, I could happily live with a Macan T with no options! If pushing the boat out, I’d add less than £2.5k in options = 21” 911 Turbo wheels, PSE, auto-dimming mirrors & the 75 litre fuel tank.
Compared to my current car, the T with PASM on 21” wheels would feel like a magic carpet!
N.B. Am not swapping my T for a Macan T. Was just playing on the configurator.
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
Many, many years ago; almost in a different universe BMW introduced the 3 series Coupe (as it was known in 1989) Money was tight, inflation high (sounds familiar) and we (Mr and Mrs) decided to get a BM. A proper car. All sorts of people pointed to the 318 etc etc.
IF i am going to buy a BMW it has to have 6 cylinders - so a 320 (6 pot then).
Fast forward to first Porsche...... Cayman S, followed by another Cayman S then WTF! the 'new' (718) Cayman is two cylinders short of a proper car.
What is all this about?
If you are going to buy a Porker, (or a BM) get a real one. One with the appropriate number of cylinders. Six (or more).
Nothing wrong with 4 cylinder motors (or three) I have owned a lot and enjoyed virtually all of them. However, there are certain marques of vehicle which MUST have multi-cylinder (more than 4) motors. Would you really consider an Audi UR Quattro with a 4 pot?
Here endeth the first lesson...........................
IF i am going to buy a BMW it has to have 6 cylinders - so a 320 (6 pot then).
Fast forward to first Porsche...... Cayman S, followed by another Cayman S then WTF! the 'new' (718) Cayman is two cylinders short of a proper car.
What is all this about?
If you are going to buy a Porker, (or a BM) get a real one. One with the appropriate number of cylinders. Six (or more).
Nothing wrong with 4 cylinder motors (or three) I have owned a lot and enjoyed virtually all of them. However, there are certain marques of vehicle which MUST have multi-cylinder (more than 4) motors. Would you really consider an Audi UR Quattro with a 4 pot?
Here endeth the first lesson...........................
'The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time'
What’s your thoughts on Lotus?bennachie wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 7:19 pm Many, many years ago; almost in a different universe BMW introduced the 3 series Coupe (as it was known in 1989) Money was tight, inflation high (sounds familiar) and we (Mr and Mrs) decided to get a BM. A proper car. All sorts of people pointed to the 318 etc etc.
IF i am going to buy a BMW it has to have 6 cylinders - so a 320 (6 pot then).
Fast forward to first Porsche...... Cayman S, followed by another Cayman S then WTF! the 'new' (718) Cayman is two cylinders short of a proper car.
What is all this about?
If you are going to buy a Porker, (or a BM) get a real one. One with the appropriate number of cylinders. Six (or more).
Nothing wrong with 4 cylinder motors (or three) I have owned a lot and enjoyed virtually all of them. However, there are certain marques of vehicle which MUST have multi-cylinder (more than 4) motors. Would you really consider an Audi UR Quattro with a 4 pot?
Here endeth the first lesson...........................
I went for the AMG i4 DCT version of the Emira instead of the V6. Been told it arrives in December.
LOTS OF TROUBLE USUALLY SERIOUS.
Original Elan with BDA fantastic. Europa amazing despite a renault engine. Esprit? Needed the V8 BUT you could have any of them as Lotus did not/ has not a history/legacy of multi cylinder motors. The later Loti with 6 cylinder toyota engines were not a defining development.....
Original Elan with BDA fantastic. Europa amazing despite a renault engine. Esprit? Needed the V8 BUT you could have any of them as Lotus did not/ has not a history/legacy of multi cylinder motors. The later Loti with 6 cylinder toyota engines were not a defining development.....
'The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time'
I can't understand why anyone would pay mid-range car money for a Lotus.bennachie wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 7:57 pm LOTS OF TROUBLE USUALLY SERIOUS.
Original Elan with BDA fantastic. Europa amazing despite a renault engine. Esprit? Needed the V8 BUT you could have any of them as Lotus did not/ has not a history/legacy of multi cylinder motors. The later Loti with 6 cylinder toyota engines were not a defining development.....
Macan S collected 4 Dec 2017 - Jet Black, 20" SportDesign, Agate/Pebble, 18-way, Pano roof, Bi-Xenons with PDLS, Surround View, PASM, PS+, spare wheel, towbar.
2021 Audi TT Roadster Black Edition (hers)
2011 Freelander 2 (workhorse)
2021 Audi TT Roadster Black Edition (hers)
2011 Freelander 2 (workhorse)
I went up to my OPC a couple of months ago in my torquey Cayenne Diesel for a test drive in a base Macan and an S.
After driving 'my' car, the 2.0 felt like an utter wind-bag.
One month later I had another test drive in a base (to query the steering weight with PSP on an S, but the sales exec screwed up and provided a base) but this time I went up to the OPC as a passenger in my OH's Fiesta.
Result? The base felt more than quick enough in normal traffic and steered like a beaut.
I have yet to try an S with PSP, but that's another story.
After driving 'my' car, the 2.0 felt like an utter wind-bag.
One month later I had another test drive in a base (to query the steering weight with PSP on an S, but the sales exec screwed up and provided a base) but this time I went up to the OPC as a passenger in my OH's Fiesta.
Result? The base felt more than quick enough in normal traffic and steered like a beaut.
I have yet to try an S with PSP, but that's another story.
MY23 Macan S
2012 Cayenne Diesel
2009 997.2 C4S Cab pdk
2006 997.1 C2S Man
2006 SLK 350 (factory collect)
2004 350Z
1999 Audi TT 225
1990 944 Turbo (250)
1990 Celica GT4
2012 Cayenne Diesel
2009 997.2 C4S Cab pdk
2006 997.1 C2S Man
2006 SLK 350 (factory collect)
2004 350Z
1999 Audi TT 225
1990 944 Turbo (250)
1990 Celica GT4
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