Is Macan S the best value performance vehicle on the market?
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Wish that were the case where I am. There's not a dealer within 500 miles of here that would give you a free ham sandwich with a new Macan purchase, let alone 7-9% off. Guess I may have to travel.
Back to the topic: the Macan is the best and the worst all at once. It is among the most expensive in its segment (there goes the value proposition), it's among the smallest (there goes the utility), and several others are faster (on paper). But, it's far more elegant (no iPad stuck to the top of the dash), rides and feels like a small luxury crossover should (looking at you, X3M) and doesn't rely on gimmicks (fake engine noise, etc) to overcome any deficiencies.
I used to own a Cayman S with a pickup for my DD. Sold both and got an '18 Macan Turbo. Loved it for what it was but hated myself for thinking it could replace both cars and scratch both itches. Sold it, bought a 997 and another truck. Still love the small car for weekends, still hate the truck every day. Now trying to find a 2022+ Macan S with juuuuust the right options spec so my wife doesn't have to hear me complain anymore.
Back to the topic: the Macan is the best and the worst all at once. It is among the most expensive in its segment (there goes the value proposition), it's among the smallest (there goes the utility), and several others are faster (on paper). But, it's far more elegant (no iPad stuck to the top of the dash), rides and feels like a small luxury crossover should (looking at you, X3M) and doesn't rely on gimmicks (fake engine noise, etc) to overcome any deficiencies.
I used to own a Cayman S with a pickup for my DD. Sold both and got an '18 Macan Turbo. Loved it for what it was but hated myself for thinking it could replace both cars and scratch both itches. Sold it, bought a 997 and another truck. Still love the small car for weekends, still hate the truck every day. Now trying to find a 2022+ Macan S with juuuuust the right options spec so my wife doesn't have to hear me complain anymore.
It is saying 74k but I am sure you can get it for 70k (I know you can negotiate with them) and it has only 2880 miles on and you have 6 years unlimited warranty.
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chassis (01-15-2024)
#17
Why don't you order one here and have it shipped to your place? You can get a lightly used 2023 CPO, nicely loaded with just below 70K. Here is an example: https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/...er=mileage_asc
It is saying 74k but I am sure you can get it for 70k (I know you can negotiate with them) and it has only 2880 miles on and you have 6 years unlimited warranty.
It is saying 74k but I am sure you can get it for 70k (I know you can negotiate with them) and it has only 2880 miles on and you have 6 years unlimited warranty.
Air ride would be nice, ACC and Bose are a must, lane keep is awful (hated it on my ‘18 Turbo) and either black or red interior.
I plan on giving it a few more months then might just order one from a good dealer.
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john981 (01-16-2024)
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Back to the topic: the Macan is the best and the worst all at once. It is among the most expensive in its segment (there goes the value proposition), it's among the smallest (there goes the utility), and several others are faster (on paper). But, it's far more elegant (no iPad stuck to the top of the dash), rides and feels like a small luxury crossover should (looking at you, X3M) and doesn't rely on gimmicks (fake engine noise, etc) to overcome any deficiencies.
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Last edited by jjl; 01-17-2024 at 10:41 AM.
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