Order finalisation

[jonpinky]

So after months on the waiting list I'm approaching lock down, for March delivery (fingers crossed!).

Looking to finalised the spec and as always every time I go on the configurator it gets more expensive

I've got two specs that I'm deciding between, essentially weighing up the cost of GTS Sport pack. Would appreciate any thoughts/comments.

Current spec
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRK5DAX8

GTS sport spec
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRDMSLT5

Essentially the GTS sport pack gives me a few things over the current spec that I've had, a few are nice to have but I wouldn't pay more for, the ones below are the key points (for me anyway):

PTV+ - this was something I was considering all along. I'm not convinced it will make that much difference on the road (PEC instructor also suggested this), one thing I don't like about my current car (335d touring xdrive) is that it doesn't feel rear wheel drive, so if PTV+ helps in that regard I would select it. The Macan's that I've tested haven't had this and I love the drive of the car - but conscious that until you push-on on familiar roads its difficult to really compare. That said on the PEC day there was some spirited driving and the car was great (it wasn't equipped with PTV+).

Race-Tex headlining - probably not something I would spec on its own but it does look very nice.

Dials - I really like the darker dials shown with the GTS Sport pack. I can't see how to get these separately so have gone with the silver. It's not a huge £ item but one of the main drivers in thinking about the sport pack - is there a way to get the darker dials on their own?

Tyres - One of the reasons I didn't speck the sport pack to begin with was the Corsa tyres. I don't think these are necessary on the Macan, but how impractical are they in terms of wear and also grip levels in wet/autumn/winter conditions? Can you spec the standard tyre (or wheel), I can't seem to work that out on the configurator?

Any help appreciated!

[Tracky]

It's hardly a lot more given you relative spec - and you get the nice wheels thrown in too!

The roof lining would be nice so also help with the marginal extra

Just need to get it in a proper colour now!

[Tracky]

Oh and I'm not sure about the tyres but I'd be wary of that on an SUV and I find it aquaplanes badly anyway and that is on the better Michelins

[Jon A]

It's hardly a lot more given you relative spec - and you get the nice wheels thrown in too!

The roof lining would be nice so also help with the marginal extra

Just need to get it in a proper colour now!

Agreed sports pack in relation to alternative spec (given price difference) is a no brainer for me. Colour is entirely subjective and you should go with what you like, having said that Volcano makes a Macan look about as dreary as every other grey SUV

[Jon A]

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/det ... ned-8XXZ46

This is three month old demo with GTS sport pack and run in mileage available for £10k under list plus a further £2k VED saving so over £12k saving on new

[jonpinky]

Thanks, agree its not a huge % increase but that is how I got to this spec in the first place so wary of going a bit too far...

Agree on the tyres, I find it a bit odd these are part of a standard pack spec for an SUV so interested to know how anyone with them finds them.

Don't start on the colour - that's the one thing I was certain on! I've seen a couple on the dark blue and that does look very nice though!

[jonpinky]

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/det ... ned-8XXZ46

This is three month old demo with GTS sport pack and run in mileage available for £10k under list plus a further £2k VED saving so over £12k saving on new

Good spot - seems a bit of a deal that one. There does seem to be a lot of variation between second hand prices with some still around list and others well under.

[Tracky]

The other advantage of the Sport Pack is that you can have Python Green and there is no excuse not to!

[Plyphon]

I have PTV+ on mine and love it. When you throw it into a corner, and/or get on the throttle out of one, you can really feel it working to pivot the car on it's axis - feels like very controlled oversteer. In the wet, it results in actual oversteer which is also good fun. (I'm sure there is more oversteer to be had, but I don't dare take off the traction control.)

You won't notice it/use it pottering to the shops or cruising down the motorway at 70mph - so it depends what driving you do. If you think you'll be making the effort to visit some good driving roads and want all the performance you can get, it's a good option. If that's not you, probably not worth it.


One other thing I'd say - with the GTS sport pack you get the black painted lower front splitter, side skirts and rear valance. I think this looks horrible and replaces beautiful Porsche metallic paint with ,effectively, black plastic. I really don't understand this option. It reminds me of base-spec cars in the 90's and early 2000's when they didn't paint the bumpers.

However, other's really like it - going as far as to purposely spec it on a car that otherwise doesn't have the full GTS pack.

I'd say see if you can find one to have a look at in the flesh and see if you still like it.

[MikeM]

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/det ... ned-8XXZ46

This is three month old demo with GTS sport pack and run in mileage available for £10k under list plus a further £2k VED saving so over £12k saving on new

I also spotted that one, it’s a demo vehicle it will not be released until the end of March and then at whatever miles. It’s common practice for some to advertise beforehand.