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I'm a lifelong Porsche fan but I've never owned one of their SUVs. I've been tempted a few times, and almost bought a 2016 Diesel Cayenne from BAT recently, but it went above where I felt comfortable considering the age of the vehicle. I put my name in at a great local dealer for a Macan GTS in March, and finally got the call. The Macan will be replacing a 2022 Ford F150 Tremor that while I enjoy, it is just too big for how I'm using it and where I live. I'm looking forward to having the Macan as a daily driver and for winter PCA tours. It will fit on the Seattle side streets and in our low parking garages with less drama than my big *** truck
PPK5ZGB8 - Macan GTS in Python Green with the matching black/green GTS interior treatment as part of the GTS Sport Package.
Panoramic Roof
Roof rails (this will be a ski vehicle in the winter)
Tow package for bikes in the summer
Black calipers since the car doesn't really have any other red on it
Some other random features like heated rear seats, LKA for stop and go traffic, etc.
The one feature I have checked currently is the Burmester audio. I'm tempted to go with Bose and then have @12v Nick Nick at Musicar Northwest work their magic with a Stage 2 upgrade. Likely similar priced but I'm sure their stage 2 will sound better given what they did in my Spyder.
This Macan will join as the daily driver to complement a few other Porsches. My weekend/tour/track car is a 2021 Spyder:
I recently purchased a 1975 911 Turbo (930) that will be getting a full restoration over the next few years. I've always wanted a "project" car and one that should be a good long term investment. 75 was the first year of the Turbo and there are not many of them left. More about that project here - https://911maniac.com/1975-930-opportunity/
I look forward to learning more about the Macan from all of you and joining the Porsche SUV family.
Absolutely love Python Green on the Macan, great choice. I was seriously contemplating PG for my Macan when I ordered it, but they don't allow you to do color-matched side blades and that was a deal-breaker for me. Congrats!
Porsche always does odd things with the GTS packages, color choices, etc. If you want a certain wheel, it only comes with the package. Get the package/color and you can’t customize the side blades, etc. Annoying, but I get it.
I’m on the fence with the side blade. On one hand, it is a defining characteristic of the car. On the other, not sure I love it. I’ll see how I feel about it when it arrives and if I hate it, it is a pretty easy fix. You can get paintable side blades and have a body and paint shop color match. I think the look will grow on me and I’ll end up leaving it alone.
You're hooked on the Porsche life, Jeff — I love it! Congrats on the new order!
I'm a little biased on the Burmester vs Bose option, but I do think the Stage Two on Bose is way better performance for the same total investment ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
The Mrs has a '19 S she HAD to have the painted blades. Now days she said she wouldn't bother. Maybe it would be best to have them match and if you didn't like it have them wrapped,they pick up gunk from the wheels anyway. Either way you will love it.
Love Python Green (my Cayman GTS 4.0 is Python) but I'm disappointed that you can't get the Macan in Python and still hand-pick all the other details. I don't like black wheels and my last two cars have had white (or very light) interiors, which I'd prefer to do. My Cayman is Python over Black / Chalk and I wish I could do the same with a '23 Macan GTS but no such luck. Your Macan is beautiful...I'm sure you'll love every minute of driving it!
They are included in my GTS package, no other option so my “choice” was easy 😄
Originally Posted by TikiLou
Love Python Green (my Cayman GTS 4.0 is Python) but I'm disappointed that you can't get the Macan in Python and still hand-pick all the other details. I don't like black wheels and my last two cars have had white (or very light) interiors, which I'd prefer to do. My Cayman is Python over Black / Chalk and I wish I could do the same with a '23 Macan GTS but no such luck. Your Macan is beautiful...I'm sure you'll love every minute of driving it!
I agree, I would love to be able to select PG and still have all the options available to me. I generally like lighter colored wheels as well. All in, I love enough about the color and the package that I’m okay with a few limitations.
Thanks for the feedback everyone, much appreciated.
12-29-2022, 11:38 PM
Joining the Macan Family!
