Has anyone picked up a Macan Turbo?
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Getting the 14 ways. No seat will solve back problems but it can help mitigate it somewhat.
Getting in and out of the 991 can be rather difficult at times. I 'm no invalid and I figure I'll give the Macan a shot.
It's no 911 and don't expect it to be. Drove an S with the 14 ways and it was very comfortable. Besides, I have the option of not of not taking delivery of it at no penalty to me.
By the way, this will be my 13th Porsche, with 8 of them being 911's.
Anyway, hope I cleared up any confusion. It's all good.
Getting in and out of the 991 can be rather difficult at times. I 'm no invalid and I figure I'll give the Macan a shot.
It's no 911 and don't expect it to be. Drove an S with the 14 ways and it was very comfortable. Besides, I have the option of not of not taking delivery of it at no penalty to me.
By the way, this will be my 13th Porsche, with 8 of them being 911's.
Anyway, hope I cleared up any confusion. It's all good.
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I am about a week into my new Macan Turbo. I traded in my 2012 Cayenne Turbo. At first I was a bit worried about the size, but it really is not bad. I have three boys, and they fit just fine in the back with all of their baseball stuff in the trunk. I must say that I am quite impressed with how tight and quick this thing is. It really handles like a really good sports sedan (not a 911). I LOVE the PDK, and the sport plus mode is a blast. I also love the new steering wheel. Overall, I am very happy and really enjoying my new ride!
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My review:
So after much deliberation i picked up a Jet Black Metallic on Black Macan Turbo today. I've been eyeing it for a while but needed to actually see the dimensions before I committed. I went to the dealer on Saturday and the rear seat is fine, I don't think its any smaller than the Q5 (my neighbor has a Q5 that I sat in and measured)
It happened that they had one coming in that was a launch vehicle and unspoken for.
It has all the performance goodies, PASM, PVT and Sport Chrono. It also has carbon fiber side blades and carbon fiber interior / steering wheel. So all in all a well spec'd car.
I drove it 15 miles to my clear bra guy and my short initial impression is that it drives like a sedan, close to a Panamera. In Sport Plus, in standard mode it definitely felt more soft and SUV like. But no matter what anyone says it is not a coupe or 911.
The Turbo has good torque, its not gobs of torque that push you into your seat, but its smooth, linear and noticeable.
I would say its almost exactly like expected, my only disappointment is the engine and exhaust. They are unexpectedly quiet, very very little growl or rumble...I really thought buying a turbo would bring a little more oomph and a little more noise..but its quiet.
I'll post more pics when i get her back from the clear bra guy and more driving impressions.
Jeff
So after much deliberation i picked up a Jet Black Metallic on Black Macan Turbo today. I've been eyeing it for a while but needed to actually see the dimensions before I committed. I went to the dealer on Saturday and the rear seat is fine, I don't think its any smaller than the Q5 (my neighbor has a Q5 that I sat in and measured)
It happened that they had one coming in that was a launch vehicle and unspoken for.
It has all the performance goodies, PASM, PVT and Sport Chrono. It also has carbon fiber side blades and carbon fiber interior / steering wheel. So all in all a well spec'd car.
I drove it 15 miles to my clear bra guy and my short initial impression is that it drives like a sedan, close to a Panamera. In Sport Plus, in standard mode it definitely felt more soft and SUV like. But no matter what anyone says it is not a coupe or 911.
The Turbo has good torque, its not gobs of torque that push you into your seat, but its smooth, linear and noticeable.
I would say its almost exactly like expected, my only disappointment is the engine and exhaust. They are unexpectedly quiet, very very little growl or rumble...I really thought buying a turbo would bring a little more oomph and a little more noise..but its quiet.
I'll post more pics when i get her back from the clear bra guy and more driving impressions.
Jeff
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Dang!
375-400?!?
In my 2.5 years I maybe hit 300 twice. And those were all expressway trips.
The sad thing is that I am very judicious about Sport mode and don't use it all that often.
Don't know if it's just psychological, but I like going over 300 on a tank without the low fuel light coming on.
375-400?!?
In my 2.5 years I maybe hit 300 twice. And those were all expressway trips.
The sad thing is that I am very judicious about Sport mode and don't use it all that often.
Don't know if it's just psychological, but I like going over 300 on a tank without the low fuel light coming on.
picked up my macan turbo last friday........coming from a 2012 cayenne turbo , and first impression is where is the torque ? but after 1 hour of driving the answer was who the f@#k cares......it drives like a car ,fairly quick but the handling is awesome .
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I am about a week into my new Macan Turbo. I traded in my 2012 Cayenne Turbo. At first I was a bit worried about the size, but it really is not bad. I have three boys, and they fit just fine in the back with all of their baseball stuff in the trunk. I must say that I am quite impressed with how tight and quick this thing is. It really handles like a really good sports sedan (not a 911). I LOVE the PDK, and the sport plus mode is a blast. I also love the new steering wheel. Overall, I am very happy and really enjoying my new ride!
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