I missed the plus(+) I didn't realize that mine was mechanical not electronic. Should have recognized the option as similar to Acura's hybrid SH-AWD?

 

Not for the Macan. You have request the option. Cayman, 911, Cayenne GTS trims get PTV+ standard.

 

In a similar boat as you. I was hoping for a RS3 hatch but denied. RS4 denied as well. But here's a $120K RS6....sigh. So a Macan GTS with all handling options was my route.

 

Mine started life as Beverly Hills Porsche loaner. It is missing options I would have added but has a few I like but would not have paid Porsche for (has the black-out trim but no roof rails, etc.) At this point I am happy to have made the purchase when I did. Although it's not perfect, I can't imagine finding anything decent for less than $40K -OR- finding a car AT ALL! ...that small sales lot near my home (which was packed with cars six months ago) has two campers and a Toyota sitting.

 

RS6 is sooo nice but I can’t justify paying $120k+ for a wagon/SUV right now. Congrats on your GTS.

 

RS6 looks 10/10 but sitting inside just doesnt feel as nice as rivals. Something about Audi's interior design and liberal use for piano black just puts me off

 

The GT steering wheel is a subtle but awesome addition. I have it on my 992 TTS. LOVE it. Smaller diameter but so smooth. Hard to describe but you will love the feel.

 

Finally got the allocation a couple days ago. My last day to change anything is December 14th. So far I've added the GT wheel.

My biggest dilemma right now is whether to get the full leather or stick with leather only on seats.

Theres also the very minor bits like getting the ionizer (if it would filter allergens), puddle lights and those illuminated door sills?

If anyone has any input on those points it would be much appreciated.

 

I passed on the ionizer, figured cabin filter enough. Could be wrong.

puddle lights and those illuminated door sills ...pass on these and save the $ for full leather. It is overwhelming satisfying to look at and feel.

 

Second that. I think the puddle lights would get old pretty quickly. The full leather is 100% worth it. Very different ambience with the leather verse standard dash and door cards.

 

Many thanks guys. I ended up adding the full leather also after comparing both in person

 

The PTV is definitely worth it. Had a GTS without it and now a GTS with it. I feel the difference on the street. I regret not getting the PSCB though. The brakes aren't good enough on the GTS at least. Though 3500 is a lot and I'm not sure how expensive they are to replace. It's not like the PCCB that will pretty much last the life of the car unless you track your car. Also I didn't want the white calipers.

I noticed on the 2022 GTS this option is like under 1000 bucks which is stupid and ridiculous to me.

 

I think they made PSCB standard and the option for under 1000 is to paint it black.

 

Correct. They all have PSCB. You just have to pay to get the calipers in black.

 

You know what I think it is...I think it's that all their interiors are exactly the same, regardless of which model. So you're driving a $120k+ car that has exactly the same interior as a $50k car, which kinda sucks.

Even though there are always design elements that run through all (or most) Porsches, there's at least some kind of major difference that makes each car feel at least slightly special and to have its own character & personality on the inside...dashboard layout, seat detailing, etc. You just don't get that with Audi, which is a shame (and I like Audis a lot...I've had four of them in the last 20 years and my wife has a new SQ5).