Macan 4 Build Option Decisions?
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Macan 4 Build Option Decisions?
I am in the process of finalizing my Macan 4 build this week before my lock date. Todays option decisions:
- I am thinking about switching from 21" to the standard 20" wheels to improve range/comfort. Also, not thrilled with the options at 21" with my Ice Grey color.
- I am thinking about using the savings from the 21" wheels to add HUD.
- Does it make sense to keep the Rear Axle Steering for 20" wheels?
- My wife was thinking it might be nice to add the automatic charge port doors at $580 USD. I have read these can be problematic also.
- Porsche Electric Sport Sound. We kind of liked this during our test drive. Does anyone have it? Is it something you specified and then only used it three times?
- Did anyone add the stitched Porsche crest to the front headrests? Is it visible at all? Seems like it could be a nice subtle detail.
- Not an "option" per se, but I had a question about the Panoramic Roof sunshade. Is it total blackout screen (like my X3) or does it still let some light in (like a Golf)?
Appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments regarding the above.
- I am thinking about switching from 21" to the standard 20" wheels to improve range/comfort. Also, not thrilled with the options at 21" with my Ice Grey color.
- I am thinking about using the savings from the 21" wheels to add HUD.
- Does it make sense to keep the Rear Axle Steering for 20" wheels?
- My wife was thinking it might be nice to add the automatic charge port doors at $580 USD. I have read these can be problematic also.
- Porsche Electric Sport Sound. We kind of liked this during our test drive. Does anyone have it? Is it something you specified and then only used it three times?
- Did anyone add the stitched Porsche crest to the front headrests? Is it visible at all? Seems like it could be a nice subtle detail.
- Not an "option" per se, but I had a question about the Panoramic Roof sunshade. Is it total blackout screen (like my X3) or does it still let some light in (like a Golf)?
Appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments regarding the above.
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RAS on Macan EV makes little sense to me. Improves turning radius slightly, but this isn’t a performance vehicle. Save that cash and use on HUD. That seems far more useful.
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I am in the process of finalizing my Macan 4 build this week before my lock date. Todays option decisions:
- I am thinking about switching from 21" to the standard 20" wheels to improve range/comfort. Also, not thrilled with the options at 21" with my Ice Grey color.
- I am thinking about using the savings from the 21" wheels to add HUD.
- Does it make sense to keep the Rear Axle Steering for 20" wheels?
- My wife was thinking it might be nice to add the automatic charge port doors at $580 USD. I have read these can be problematic also.
- Porsche Electric Sport Sound. We kind of liked this during our test drive. Does anyone have it? Is it something you specified and then only used it three times?
- Did anyone add the stitched Porsche crest to the front headrests? Is it visible at all? Seems like it could be a nice subtle detail.
- Not an "option" per se, but I had a question about the Panoramic Roof sunshade. Is it total blackout screen (like my X3) or does it still let some light in (like a Golf)?
Appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments regarding the above.
- I am thinking about switching from 21" to the standard 20" wheels to improve range/comfort. Also, not thrilled with the options at 21" with my Ice Grey color.
- I am thinking about using the savings from the 21" wheels to add HUD.
- Does it make sense to keep the Rear Axle Steering for 20" wheels?
- My wife was thinking it might be nice to add the automatic charge port doors at $580 USD. I have read these can be problematic also.
- Porsche Electric Sport Sound. We kind of liked this during our test drive. Does anyone have it? Is it something you specified and then only used it three times?
- Did anyone add the stitched Porsche crest to the front headrests? Is it visible at all? Seems like it could be a nice subtle detail.
- Not an "option" per se, but I had a question about the Panoramic Roof sunshade. Is it total blackout screen (like my X3) or does it still let some light in (like a Golf)?
Appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments regarding the above.
I personally love a powered charge port door - every since Tesla added them to my 2014 P85D it's just a nice touch to have them automatically close when you unplug
the electric sound is optional and won't be missed if you don't get it - my co-driver on my trip hated it - but it's a personal thing - it's fun sometimes
sunroof is some light -not total dark
get the car the way you want it - the cost of any of these options 6 months into ownership will be a distance memory - so get the car the way you want it so you have no regrets…
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bourne
RAS on Macan EV makes little sense to me. Improves turning radius slightly, but this isn’t a performance vehicle. Save that cash and use on HUD. That seems far more useful.
To the original poster, I don't see how the benefit of rear axle steering would be impacted by the size of the wheels.
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I am in the process of finalizing my Macan 4 build this week before my lock date. Todays option decisions:
- I am thinking about switching from 21" to the standard 20" wheels to improve range/comfort. Also, not thrilled with the options at 21" with my Ice Grey color.
- I am thinking about using the savings from the 21" wheels to add HUD.
- Does it make sense to keep the Rear Axle Steering for 20" wheels?
- My wife was thinking it might be nice to add the automatic charge port doors at $580 USD. I have read these can be problematic also.
- Porsche Electric Sport Sound. We kind of liked this during our test drive. Does anyone have it? Is it something you specified and then only used it three times?
- Did anyone add the stitched Porsche crest to the front headrests? Is it visible at all? Seems like it could be a nice subtle detail.
- Not an "option" per se, but I had a question about the Panoramic Roof sunshade. Is it total blackout screen (like my X3) or does it still let some light in (like a Golf)?
Appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments regarding the above.
- I am thinking about switching from 21" to the standard 20" wheels to improve range/comfort. Also, not thrilled with the options at 21" with my Ice Grey color.
- I am thinking about using the savings from the 21" wheels to add HUD.
- Does it make sense to keep the Rear Axle Steering for 20" wheels?
- My wife was thinking it might be nice to add the automatic charge port doors at $580 USD. I have read these can be problematic also.
- Porsche Electric Sport Sound. We kind of liked this during our test drive. Does anyone have it? Is it something you specified and then only used it three times?
- Did anyone add the stitched Porsche crest to the front headrests? Is it visible at all? Seems like it could be a nice subtle detail.
- Not an "option" per se, but I had a question about the Panoramic Roof sunshade. Is it total blackout screen (like my X3) or does it still let some light in (like a Golf)?
Appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments regarding the above.
The 20" wheels are fine. I see no advantages to the larger wheels for most people.
Definitely get the HUD. I promise you won't regret it.
The rear axle steering is nice on the 20" wheels. It improves the driving and gives the car a tighter turning circle. If you can afford it, get it.
The automatic charge doors are a gimmick and you'll be better off without them even if they were free. The standard charge doors are perfectly fine.
The electric sport sound doesn't make sense to me, but each to his own. Same for the stitched Porsche crest.
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I am in the process of finalizing my Macan 4 build this week before my lock date. Todays option decisions:
- I am thinking about switching from 21" to the standard 20" wheels to improve range/comfort. Also, not thrilled with the options at 21" with my Ice Grey color.
- I am thinking about using the savings from the 21" wheels to add HUD.
- Does it make sense to keep the Rear Axle Steering for 20" wheels?
- My wife was thinking it might be nice to add the automatic charge port doors at $580 USD. I have read these can be problematic also.
- Porsche Electric Sport Sound. We kind of liked this during our test drive. Does anyone have it? Is it something you specified and then only used it three times?
- Did anyone add the stitched Porsche crest to the front headrests? Is it visible at all? Seems like it could be a nice subtle detail.
- Not an "option" per se, but I had a question about the Panoramic Roof sunshade. Is it total blackout screen (like my X3) or does it still let some light in (like a Golf)?
Appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments regarding the above.
- I am thinking about switching from 21" to the standard 20" wheels to improve range/comfort. Also, not thrilled with the options at 21" with my Ice Grey color.
- I am thinking about using the savings from the 21" wheels to add HUD.
- Does it make sense to keep the Rear Axle Steering for 20" wheels?
- My wife was thinking it might be nice to add the automatic charge port doors at $580 USD. I have read these can be problematic also.
- Porsche Electric Sport Sound. We kind of liked this during our test drive. Does anyone have it? Is it something you specified and then only used it three times?
- Did anyone add the stitched Porsche crest to the front headrests? Is it visible at all? Seems like it could be a nice subtle detail.
- Not an "option" per se, but I had a question about the Panoramic Roof sunshade. Is it total blackout screen (like my X3) or does it still let some light in (like a Golf)?
Appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments regarding the above.
We have the crests, they are pretty subtle, but if I had spec'd the car, I would have put the money towards the 360 camera they left off
HUD is amazing. especially where it can show you the braking line to the car in front. wife has stopped telling me I am following too close :-)
We also got porsche sound. it sounds the space shuttle on Star Trek. the quiet without it takes getting used to
the screen lets in a little light, nothing too instrusive.
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I've had a Macan 4 for two months, and here are my two bits:
The 20" wheels are fine. I see no advantages to the larger wheels for most people.
Definitely get the HUD. I promise you won't regret it.
The rear axle steering is nice on the 20" wheels. It improves the driving and gives the car a tighter turning circle. If you can afford it, get it.
The automatic charge doors are a gimmick and you'll be better off without them even if they were free. The standard charge doors are perfectly fine.
The electric sport sound doesn't make sense to me, but each to his own. Same for the stitched Porsche crest.
The 20" wheels are fine. I see no advantages to the larger wheels for most people.
Definitely get the HUD. I promise you won't regret it.
The rear axle steering is nice on the 20" wheels. It improves the driving and gives the car a tighter turning circle. If you can afford it, get it.
The automatic charge doors are a gimmick and you'll be better off without them even if they were free. The standard charge doors are perfectly fine.
The electric sport sound doesn't make sense to me, but each to his own. Same for the stitched Porsche crest.
I submitted our final build today at the dealership. Tomorrow is our Lock Date, Germany time.
We were lucky as the dealer received about 30 new cars this morning; including several Macan 4/S/Turbo models, so we were able to see all of our options on actual vehicles.
I changed from the 21" to the standard 20" wheels after seeing them in person.
I kept the rear axle steering as I live in the city and we actual did a test ride with a Turbo yesterday (with 22" wheels) and really liked the way it helps to park and make tighter turns/U-turns.
I added the HUD; using the wheel savings.
I added InnoDrive after watching a few test ride review videos last night. Seems this system is much improved from the Taycan version last year; or so they said.
I kept the Sport Sound (already on the build after using it on our first test drive) as I think it may be a nice option on occasion to mask the normal fairly uninteresting EV car sound.
I added the embossed crest on the headrests after seeing them on a car this morning. It is a nice subtle detail, but yeah, totally unnecessary.
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You cant go wrong with any of those options you selected, but I generally agree with @dhsmith . The electric sport sound (fun to try for the first few drives), powered charging cover (a bit finicky to open), and embossed logos (not very visible on black headrests) are unnecessary.
Although not a must-have, I too selected the rear axle steering as recommended by my SA and the PEC Atlanta driver for the tighter turning radius and more control at highway speeds. The HUD is very cool but I didnt think it was worth the cost for me since I mostly drive locally.
Although not a must-have, I too selected the rear axle steering as recommended by my SA and the PEC Atlanta driver for the tighter turning radius and more control at highway speeds. The HUD is very cool but I didnt think it was worth the cost for me since I mostly drive locally.
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We have 22" on ours (came that way, but they are beautiful). We are getting about 290 on a charge, mostly in sport.
We have the crests, they are pretty subtle, but if I had spec'd the car, I would have put the money towards the 360 camera they left off
HUD is amazing. especially where it can show you the braking line to the car in front. wife has stopped telling me I am following too close :-)
We also got porsche sound. it sounds the space shuttle on Star Trek. the quiet without it takes getting used to
the screen lets in a little light, nothing too instrusive.
We have the crests, they are pretty subtle, but if I had spec'd the car, I would have put the money towards the 360 camera they left off
HUD is amazing. especially where it can show you the braking line to the car in front. wife has stopped telling me I am following too close :-)
We also got porsche sound. it sounds the space shuttle on Star Trek. the quiet without it takes getting used to
the screen lets in a little light, nothing too instrusive.
I love the 22" wheels; obviously the best-looking options IMO. I did not want to sacrifice any range though, and wanted to use the $ elsewhere in the build.
I did order the crest/badge on the headrests after seeing them today in person.
I did add the HUD (and InnoDrive) today.
I think in total I had about $20k options creep from when we started our build last week...
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You cant go wrong with any of those options you selected, but I generally agree with @dhsmith . The electric sport sound (fun to try for the first few drives), powered charging cover (a bit finicky to open), and embossed logos (not very visible on black headrests) are unnecessary.
Although not a must-have, I too selected the rear axle steering as recommended by my SA and the PEC Atlanta driver for the tighter turning radius and more control at highway speeds. The HUD is very cool but I didnt think it was worth the cost for me since I mostly drive locally.
Although not a must-have, I too selected the rear axle steering as recommended by my SA and the PEC Atlanta driver for the tighter turning radius and more control at highway speeds. The HUD is very cool but I didnt think it was worth the cost for me since I mostly drive locally.
We plan to ues this on the road a lot for weekend and longer trips, so in the end added the HUD and Inno.
We kind of looked at the sound, and embossed crest, as just fun adds.
Once you start down the rabbit hole it kind of takes over and is almost like "how many boxes can I check here..." haha.
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As to RWS, I would definitely get it — as backing out of my garage (sharp turn) it with it would then be single back out, for without it would require a pul lback halfway, pull forward some, back up a second time to then make it. Avoiding that extra pull forward and back every single time I leave my garage would definitely be worth it (have in now on my current DD that parks on that side of the garage for that very reason).
YMMV.
YMMV.
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As to RWS, I would definitely get it — as backing out of my garage (sharp turn) it with it would then be single back out, for without it would require a pul lback halfway, pull forward some, back up a second time to then make it. Avoiding that extra pull forward and back every single time I leave my garage would definitely be worth it (have in now on my current DD that parks on that side of the garage for that very reason).
YMMV.
YMMV.
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I live on narrow street on a hill and have a very short driveway/ramp into my garage (less than 10' long) from the street; so it is a warped driveway condition from sloped street to level garage floor over that short distance. I will probably have to do a combination of things to get it into the garage is my guess, including possibly: using highest suspension setting, backing in, aligning straight before entering garage. I can turn into my garage from the street now with my X3, but the 4 is bit wider and has a (much) lower chin.
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