Ordering a Macan S: Need your advice
#16
Burning Brakes
You have thought out a lot of the whys of what you want, now go and review the options others have looked at and lived with.
The dark colour exterior - definitely. Get the darker trims if this will make it feel more like your own expression. We have a midnight blue exterior, but I like the silver trim.
Dark interior - you have to live with the family in the car, get what will make it easier to live with. Luckily, we had the dark blue/black 2 tone as an option.
PASM and AS - these are options for driving enjoyment. It was over $3K for us, and I enjoy the value for the price paid. You may not want it every drive, but when you want it, you will regret not having it.
If you aren't going outside your own area, navi isn't going to make much of a difference. We us Navi, but are often driving in very unlocal locations.
We didn't get the roof rails, but I don't use them and didn't want to spoil the looks of the truck.
If you are planning on selling within 5 years of buying, then think about resale options like roof rails and tow package. Otherwise, waste of money.
If it is a choice between seats, get the 14's. The 18's are nice, but the higher hip bolsters will get to you after a few entry and exits. The 8's are okay, but if you want to have some variety, the 14's are a good choice.
Oh, and I was a BMW guy too. We sold a 2001 7 series to go into the Cayenne. The only thing I miss are the seats in the BMW. The extra angle in the top half of the seat back....
Bottom line, order what you want, you have to live with it, not us.
#17
Race Director
Personally for me I want the flexibility of adding a roof-top cargo box since the Macan is a smaller SUV and the only reason for that is the dogs ride in the back taking up a good bit of cargo space. I could pull a Romney though........
I may never need it but since it's one of those features that can't be added and it's not that expensive an option.
I may never need it but since it's one of those features that can't be added and it's not that expensive an option.
#18
I agree with buckfever here: If you're checking performance boxes, PASM is the first thing you should include. It adds a lot of flexibility to the car when you can make it sporty or smooth at the touch of a button. I use it all the time for bad roads, but it was crucial last year after my two major surgeries. Plus some of my female passengers don't care for the track suspension I have on my Boxster.
Air Suspension is nice for lowering the car, but I really choose it for my build because I like the 21" turbo wheels and AS makes the ride silky or very sporty with those. It's really impressive what it does for the ride. I've heard the closed circuit system Porsche is using is pretty reliable, unlike some others. Two of the Macans I drove were fine without it, though, so this was one of the last things I decided to add.
#19
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I can't speak to the particulars of the Macan's AS; I've just read a few things around the Web touting the merits of the new system. I certainly hope it's reliable as I plan to live with this car for a long time.
#20
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But seriously guys, PASM is a pricy option; does it make a monumental difference? I'm really thinking hard about this option. For example, I live in Los Angeles county where the pavement is pretty ****ty, so will PASM help make those rough roads smoother? I'll opt for it if it's worth opting for.
#21
But seriously guys, PASM is a pricy option; does it make a monumental difference? I'm really thinking hard about this option. For example, I live in Los Angeles county where the pavement is pretty ****ty, so will PASM help make those rough roads smoother? I'll opt for it if it's worth opting for.
#22
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Ditto what K-A said. Of all the options available on these cars, that's the one I would recommend without hesitation to anyone buying a new Porsche for the street. It really is worth it, and the PASM on my Carrera has been bulletproof.
#23
Then there's the AS/PASM Macan S I drove. Absolutely blissful in every way, probably the most impressive ride I've ever experienced, when gauging on a sportiness/balance/comfort/refinement scale. The fact that if can also be a worthy off-roading car (something I'd never do) even speaks more volumes towards its overall dynamics. With AS/PASM, if blew the ride of my 5 Series away.
I'd say that PASM is a must for any enthusiast Macan owner seeking a true enthusiast-oriented ride. AS being another $1,400 I think is worth it if you want that extra bit of ride sophistication/smoothness and value the lowered stance, but not a must as much as PASM is.