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02-20-2021, 07:08 PM
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2017 Macan S in midnight blue metallic.
We got a foot of snow the other day and I loved driving around on the unplowed roads and parking lots. I just put it into Offroad mode and the car goes anywhere I point it.
I had been planning on buying a used 911 right up until I purchased my Macan S this December, but there seems to be fewer used 911’s around and the prices don’t appear to have dropped since the summer. I know a Macan is no 911, but driving my Macan S has really taken a huge bite out of my 911 hunger. It’s plenty sporty enough for the occasional spirited driving that I do. Also, I spent about half the money on my Macan that I was planning on spending for a used 911. The lower monthly car payment doesn’t hurt my feelings at all - and I don’t seem to miss the performance of a 911 all that much (at least not yet).
I really can’t say enough good things about this vehicle. The only thing I don’t like about the car is I can’t seem to keep my foot off the gas and my gas mileage is atrocious - as in 13-15 mpg atrocious!
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02-20-2021, 08:06 PM
#234
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2017 Macan S in midnight blue metallic.
We got a foot of snow the other day and I loved driving around on the unplowed roads and parking lots. I just put it into Offroad mode and the car goes anywhere I point it.
I had been planning on buying a used 911 right up until I purchased my Macan S this December, but there seems to be fewer used 911’s around and the prices don’t appear to have dropped since the summer. I know a Macan is no 911, but driving my Macan S has really taken a huge bite out of my 911 hunger. It’s plenty sporty enough for the occasional spirited driving that I do. Also, I spent about half the money on my Macan that I was planning on spending for a used 911. The lower monthly car payment doesn’t hurt my feelings at all - and I don’t seem to miss the performance of a 911 all that much (at least not yet).
I really can’t say enough good things about this vehicle. The only thing I don’t like about the car is I can’t seem to keep my foot off the gas and my gas mileage is atrocious - as in 13-15 mpg atrocious!
02-21-2021, 08:40 AM
#235
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Very nice post indeed. I too am wrangling with getting a used 911 vs a jack of all trades in the Macan. While I would love to get back into a 911, the simplicity of having 2 cars vs 3 has appeal as well. Would appreciate any additional thoughts.
02-22-2021, 08:19 PM
#237
So, when I got into a 2017 Macan S two months ago for a test drive, I was absolutely floored by the driving experience. It’s way faster and handles better than anything I’ve ever driven before. I’m sure driving a Macan S is nothing compared to a 911. However, to a guy that’s never sat in a 911 outside of a dealer’s showroom, driving my Macan S is an absolutely transcendental experience. Couple that with the fact that it can seat 5, has a bit of a trunk, and has some sort of an actual off-road competence and a vehicle just can’t get better.
For what it’s worth, I’m a 41-year-old divorced father of two middle school aged girls. Work also requires that I carry around a decent amount of tools. Since my divorce 2 years ago, I’ve been driving a 2003 VW beetle that I bought new for my ex-wife. In terms of storage and interior space, a 911 has about the same capacity and I could have made it work for me.
Since I haven’t been spoiled by driving anything better, my Macan S doesn’t feel like a compromise in performance. You might have a different experience than me.
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02-22-2021, 11:48 PM
#238
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First and foremost, I’ve never driven or rode in a modern sports car - so I haven’t been spoiled by that experience. 15 years ago I used to own a heavily modified 1979 Corvette and when I was a kid, I drove a 1989 Mustang GT that my parents owned. A 2020 VW Golf that I rented for a week A few months back was faster and handled better than either of those cars.
So, when I got into a 2017 Macan S two months ago for a test drive, I was absolutely floored by the driving experience. It’s way faster and handles better than anything I’ve ever driven before. I’m sure driving a Macan S is nothing compared to a 911. However, to a guy that’s never sat in a 911 outside of a dealer’s showroom, driving my Macan S is an absolutely transcendental experience. Couple that with the fact that it can seat 5, has a bit of a trunk, and has some sort of an actual off-road competence and a vehicle just can’t get better.
For what it’s worth, I’m a 41-year-old divorced father of two middle school aged girls. Work also requires that I carry around a decent amount of tools. Since my divorce 2 years ago, I’ve been driving a 2003 VW beetle that I bought new for my ex-wife. In terms of storage and interior space, a 911 has about the same capacity and I could have made it work for me.
Since I haven’t been spoiled by driving anything better, my Macan S doesn’t feel like a compromise in performance. You might have a different experience than me.
So, when I got into a 2017 Macan S two months ago for a test drive, I was absolutely floored by the driving experience. It’s way faster and handles better than anything I’ve ever driven before. I’m sure driving a Macan S is nothing compared to a 911. However, to a guy that’s never sat in a 911 outside of a dealer’s showroom, driving my Macan S is an absolutely transcendental experience. Couple that with the fact that it can seat 5, has a bit of a trunk, and has some sort of an actual off-road competence and a vehicle just can’t get better.
For what it’s worth, I’m a 41-year-old divorced father of two middle school aged girls. Work also requires that I carry around a decent amount of tools. Since my divorce 2 years ago, I’ve been driving a 2003 VW beetle that I bought new for my ex-wife. In terms of storage and interior space, a 911 has about the same capacity and I could have made it work for me.
Since I haven’t been spoiled by driving anything better, my Macan S doesn’t feel like a compromise in performance. You might have a different experience than me.
02-23-2021, 01:49 AM
#240
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First and foremost, I’ve never driven or rode in a modern sports car - so I haven’t been spoiled by that experience. 15 years ago I used to own a heavily modified 1979 Corvette and when I was a kid, I drove a 1989 Mustang GT that my parents owned. A 2020 VW Golf that I rented for a week A few months back was faster and handled better than either of those cars.
So, when I got into a 2017 Macan S two months ago for a test drive, I was absolutely floored by the driving experience. It’s way faster and handles better than anything I’ve ever driven before. I’m sure driving a Macan S is nothing compared to a 911. However, to a guy that’s never sat in a 911 outside of a dealer’s showroom, driving my Macan S is an absolutely transcendental experience. Couple that with the fact that it can seat 5, has a bit of a trunk, and has some sort of an actual off-road competence and a vehicle just can’t get better.
For what it’s worth, I’m a 41-year-old divorced father of two middle school aged girls. Work also requires that I carry around a decent amount of tools. Since my divorce 2 years ago, I’ve been driving a 2003 VW beetle that I bought new for my ex-wife. In terms of storage and interior space, a 911 has about the same capacity and I could have made it work for me.
Since I haven’t been spoiled by driving anything better, my Macan S doesn’t feel like a compromise in performance. You might have a different experience than me.
So, when I got into a 2017 Macan S two months ago for a test drive, I was absolutely floored by the driving experience. It’s way faster and handles better than anything I’ve ever driven before. I’m sure driving a Macan S is nothing compared to a 911. However, to a guy that’s never sat in a 911 outside of a dealer’s showroom, driving my Macan S is an absolutely transcendental experience. Couple that with the fact that it can seat 5, has a bit of a trunk, and has some sort of an actual off-road competence and a vehicle just can’t get better.
For what it’s worth, I’m a 41-year-old divorced father of two middle school aged girls. Work also requires that I carry around a decent amount of tools. Since my divorce 2 years ago, I’ve been driving a 2003 VW beetle that I bought new for my ex-wife. In terms of storage and interior space, a 911 has about the same capacity and I could have made it work for me.
Since I haven’t been spoiled by driving anything better, my Macan S doesn’t feel like a compromise in performance. You might have a different experience than me.
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