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Thanks for all of the thoughtful replies. I guess I need to get out and test drive one. There's a 2017 Turbo in Sapphire Blue that is for sale near me. For the record, this isn't my first Porsche. I've had 3 911's ('77 Carrera 3.0, '84 Carrera, '03 996 Targa) and one '02 Boxster S. So for me it's not about scratching a 911 itch. It's more about getting back into the brand after a 13 year break. I love 911's but maybe a car that serves multiple purposes is a better route due to some garage limitations and parking limits at my house. Unfortunately I'm really only set up for 2 vehicles. Not impossible to do 3 cars, just not ideal.
Go drive a Macan GTS with Sport+/PTV+. It's as close as you'll get to a 911 plus it has more room, a more comfortable ride when you want it, a quieter ride (when you want it) and a beast when you want it to be!
Not to take away from the OP but......2021 Macan GTS or Turbo? Turbo price difference worth it? Looking to get one this weekend.
It really all depends on what you’re expecting from this SUV.
Personally I don’t think the Turbo is worth it. I also believe the GTS is only worth it over an S if you’re seeking all the same performance and appearance options that come standard on the GTS.
You have to look carefully at the packages that come with each series, as they are easy to miss. For example, the Macan Turbo comes standard with Surface Coated Brakes (white calipers) which means no brake dust - and that's a $ 3,500 option on a GTS. Porsches are peppered with all these kind of add-ons so do your homework to see what is included as standard in your build. The one "must have" option in the V6 Macans in my opinion is the air-ride suspension (again, standard on the Turbo), it makes a major difference in how the vehicle rides.
You have to look carefully at the packages that come with each series, as they are easy to miss. For example, the Macan Turbo comes standard with Surface Coated Brakes (white calipers) which means no brake dust - and that's a $ 3,500 option on a GTS. Porsches are peppered with all these kind of add-ons so do your homework to see what is included as standard in your build. The one "must have" option in the V6 Macans in my opinion is the air-ride suspension (again, standard on the Turbo), it makes a major difference in how the vehicle rides.
I wish
Adaptive Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). $1390
Adaptive Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). $1390
I stand corrected. Wife's Macan S has it and we test drove those that did not - night and day difference and that quickly became our one "must have" option.
If I had to give up all the options I ordered one at a time, air suspension would be the last to go.
I am building my S now for an April delivery. Was not interested in the GTS because of $12K more. Looking at the costs and standard features... it comes out to be only $5K more. GTS-Air Suspension, PASM, Sport Exhaust w/ tips, side blade in Gloss black, window trim in gloss black, ALL included. Plus wheels included or discounted, leather package & Prem Plus packages discounted. I'm test driving the GTS later this week. This is mostly for road trips & everyons says the Air Suspension & PSASM are musts.
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