(Hopefully) Constructive "things you don't like/hate about your Macan" thread
#106
Drifting
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Interesting to hear. Which model do you have? Both our Q5 and Macan (both 2.0t) took a very long time to warm up and for the heater to heat -- sport mode the first few miles made a big difference (the engine feels a lot happier too, at least when it's really cold (20ish degrees F)).
#107
RL Community Team
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No issues with it warming up and TOWMBO who criticized the heated steering wheel as a waste of money, has in the past few -40sF/C days benn very grateful. Hasn't quite said it was worth the money though
siberian
The best long distance runner eat raw meat, run naked and sleep in the snow
siberian
The best long distance runner eat raw meat, run naked and sleep in the snow
#108
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2 weeks in, don't "hate" anything. After I got over:
--majority of PCM / Porsche services are useless if you have car play
--disappointed you can't put other carplay items on the right side of the display or allow it to use the full display, and the limited widgets that are useful in that spot
--the car is too quiet (exhaust note)
--mileage kinda sucks on the S, but knew that would be the case
The car drives amazing, wife loves it.
--majority of PCM / Porsche services are useless if you have car play
--disappointed you can't put other carplay items on the right side of the display or allow it to use the full display, and the limited widgets that are useful in that spot
--the car is too quiet (exhaust note)
--mileage kinda sucks on the S, but knew that would be the case
The car drives amazing, wife loves it.
#109
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Very true... My 2018 Panamera has a spray nozzle to clean the camera lens when you wash the rear window. It's too bad that this isn't standard (or at least an option) in the Macan, even now -- no excuse for such an important safety feature that is required by law to be on all new cars.
#110
Three Wheelin'
Interesting to hear. Which model do you have? Both our Q5 and Macan (both 2.0t) took a very long time to warm up and for the heater to heat -- sport mode the first few miles made a big difference (the engine feels a lot happier too, at least when it's really cold (20ish degrees F)).
#111
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Spyerx, it comes with surround view I believe
siberian
The best long distance runner eat raw meat, run naked and sleep in the snow
siberian
The best long distance runner eat raw meat, run naked and sleep in the snow
#112
My (miniscule) gripes
I love nearly everything about my 2016 turbo that I bought with 13k (now have 41k after 14 months). I have driven it in nearly every possible condition- 80 miles of black ice, 80mph winds (at speed), 11,000 ft elevation, 250 miles averaging 115, near the limits on countless corners, etc. It is incredibly confidence inspiring, supremely comfortable, the power is exhilarating, and the Burmester (and the jukebox that seems to hold an infinite number of tracks) has thankfully reacquainted me with music because it sounds so good! My nitpicks are annoying because I know these features exist in the VW family. The sun visors in my gti and my wife’s Q5 were made to extend- incredibly useful when the sun is just in the wrong place. Simple, inexpensive and a safety feature. The other thing that would be helpful is a washer for the camera lenses ( I have the surround version) that would be automatically activated when shifting into reverse say. Not as simple, but doable and would make the cameras much more useful. I think my only other issue with the car is the stub key. Seems to me that it would invite a (not well Porsche versed) neer do well to break in because the key in the ignition looks like the car would be ready to go...
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#113
Burning Brakes
The sun visors in my gti and my wife’s Q5 were made to extend- incredibly useful when the sun is just in the wrong place. Simple, inexpensive and a safety feature. The other thing that would be helpful is a washer for the camera lenses ( I have the surround version) that would be automatically activated when shifting into reverse say. Not as simple, but doable and would make the cameras much more useful. I think my only other issue with the car is the stub key. Seems to me that it would invite a (not well Porsche versed) neer do well to break in because the key in the ignition looks like the car would be ready to go...
#114
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I love nearly everything about my 2016 turbo that I bought with 13k (now have 41k after 14 months). I have driven it in nearly every possible condition- 80 miles of black ice, 80mph winds (at speed), 11,000 ft elevation, 250 miles averaging 115, near the limits on countless corners, etc. It is incredibly confidence inspiring, supremely comfortable, the power is exhilarating, and the Burmester (and the jukebox that seems to hold an infinite number of tracks) has thankfully reacquainted me with music because it sounds so good! My nitpicks are annoying because I know these features exist in the VW family. The sun visors in my gti and my wife’s Q5 were made to extend- incredibly useful when the sun is just in the wrong place. Simple, inexpensive and a safety feature. The other thing that would be helpful is a washer for the camera lenses ( I have the surround version) that would be automatically activated when shifting into reverse say. Not as simple, but doable and would make the cameras much more useful. I think my only other issue with the car is the stub key. Seems to me that it would invite a (not well Porsche versed) neer do well to break in because the key in the ignition looks like the car would be ready to go...
siberian
The best long distance runners eat raw meat, run naked and sleep in the snow
#115
Forgot to mention that the gti had such a clever rear view camera embodied in the VW logo- it pivoted when reverse was selected and exposed the lens, otherwise kept the lens protected from road grime when driving. Also served as the hatch release. Almost never required cleaning. Quite a brilliant piece of design.
#116
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Ahh the many things my 2008 V8 Touareg has that my 2020 Macan doesn't... rear locking diff, tows 7,700 pounds, double sun visor, hatch mounted full spare...the only thing it's missing is a 7speed DSG; the 6 speed is a nightmare when towing.
siberian
The best long distance runners eat raw meat, run naked and sleep in the snow
siberian
The best long distance runners eat raw meat, run naked and sleep in the snow
#117
#118
Forgot to mention that the gti had such a clever rear view camera embodied in the VW logo- it pivoted when reverse was selected and exposed the lens, otherwise kept the lens protected from road grime when driving. Also served as the hatch release. Almost never required cleaning. Quite a brilliant piece of design.
#119
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We really like our '18 Macan SE. The only issue is the difficulty modulating the brakes at low speed. They tend to grab suddenly after some dead pedal travel while parking. Minor issue in an otherwise great car.
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