I have seen several ones in the Bay Area. But I can't say that my eyes even register an SUV, no matter who makes it. :yawn:

My prediction however is that they will sell a crapload of them, here and maybe even more so in Europe, where the Cayenne is a bit big for parking ...

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Yawn....

Basically a mini Cayenne that costs less, I've only seen a few Macans on the road so far. The wheels also seem to have a smaller bolt circle compared to other Porsches.

I actually test drove a Macan S at an Autobahn Porsche event at the track I was invited to attend. It was great! Drove really well and made me think twice about the PDK.

I definitely recommend going out to test drive one yourself, you'll enjoy it :)

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seen three or four in a very toney beach town.....

waiting for the diesel

Well, I just saw what I think is the first I've spotted in the wild, a dark grey Turbo on PCH and I-10 E thru Santa Monica. Reasonably nice looking and very aggressive styling for an "SUV" of course. I was surprised how similar and not that much smaller it looks compared to a Cayenne.

Anyway, they are certainly still rare around here...

Cool. Rare here indeed. I still haven't seen one, but I want one.

Saw on today, not as impressed as I thought I'd be. Tall all season Michelin tires detract a lot. Could be a Volvo.

Yeah, but a perfect wive's car.

I think you have to drive one, or t least sit in one to understand that these are driver-centric designs. ...not so much a "Hey everybody, LOOK - Porsche..." That outward styling bump comes later in the design cycle.

My take; these are not as high-end as a Cayenne or Panamera, but still give a LOT of bang for the buck. I expect that someone looking at/liking an Audi S4 would really like the Macan.

For an appliance? That'd get a 1 finger response from me, followed by a trip to the next brand dealer.

Seriously, for a daily commute, I don't give a rat's ass about 0-60 and lateral Gs, and if I want to have fun driving, the last thing Id want is an SUV.

daily commute - that is exactly why I bought my Cayenne. I didn't want to like it, but for making easy work out of bad road (Seattle) it's awesome.

Really, active suspension is a great thing. Ridiculously good braking, and of course, acceleration that makes quick work out of any decision to gain better lane position. ...all while sitting in comfortable seats enjoying a nice Bose sound system.

I don't discuss the qualities of the car, but a 1 year wait for...a glorified Q5 that will not get me to work one second quicker than any other commuter?

Puh-leeeze...

That what I thought in 2004 when I was looking at the Toureg and made the last minute decision to go with the Cayenne S. I thought, "What the hell am I doing?". Well, ten years and 185,000 miles later I still LOVE it and have zero desire to change it for a new Cayenne or anything else.

Craig, that's my point. Last minute decision. I will *not* wait a year to get into a commuter. Car's qualities notwithstanding.

Car - very nice.

Wait a year- are you nuts???

I know. I still believe it's a "Planned Scarcity" by Porsche. They say they've sold out, yet the same so called "sold" car that they all have in their showrooms is still there three weeks later???? I don't think they're out sold with a year waiting list at all...They just don't have them yet.

I know. I still believe it's a "Planned Scarcity" by Porsche. They say they've sold out, yet the same so called "sold" car that they all have in their showrooms is still there three weeks later???? I don't think they're sold-out with a year waiting list at all...They just don't have them yet.

I'm just waiting for them to hit sub 30k used... I'll be all over that!

My brother is trading his 2013 GTR for a new Macan Turbo that is in transit...He can't stop talking about his recent test drive!

Saw my first one today in Jacksonville. On a 3 lane highway going 60 in a 65. In the fast lane..