Just bought a 2017 Macan GTS with 109k miles yesterday, couple questions
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Jaspeer7821 (03-05-2024)
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WillinEvergreen (03-06-2024)
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Porsche could have easily built in an ignition ‘button’. The “key” however, harkens back to Porsches racing history, specifically LeMans where back in the day drivers would run across the track and jump in and start their cars. The key was located on the left side of the dash (something else you might have thought strange) so the driver could turn the key with his left hand while simultaneously moving the gear lever with his right hand. This made the race start faster and smoother.
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Jaspeer7821 (03-05-2024)
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Porsche could have easily built in an ignition ‘button’. The “key” however, harkens back to Porsches racing history, specifically LeMans where back in the day drivers would run across the track and jump in and start their cars. The key was located on the left side of the dash (something else you might have thought strange) so the driver could turn the key with his left hand while simultaneously moving the gear lever with his right hand. This made the race start faster and smoother.
I absolutely love Porsche’s, I had a 944, 1995 993 C4 (wish I would have never sold). Couple of Boxster S’s, Cayenne diesel, and now this 2017 Macan GTS. 😁
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chassis (03-05-2024)
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If you are really concerned about it, you can remove the dummy twist tab and use the key fob. Just stick the key fob in there like a car that doesn't have Entry and Drive but you retain the keyless door lock and unlock feature.
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DHL (03-06-2024)
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A potential thief looking in the window would not see a "key" in the ignition if the dummy was removed and the remote fob was used to start and run the car. I think only really necessary if you are leaving your car unattended for long periods in a public location.
Last edited by DHL; 03-07-2024 at 08:02 PM.
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Either way (plug in or plug out) the thief couldn't start the car as you would have the remote key elsewhere.
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Jaspeer7821 (03-08-2024)
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