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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 ... G |
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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.....
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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...
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Saw on today, not as impressed as I thought I'd be. Tall all season Michelin tires detract a lot. Could be a Volvo.
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Yeah, but a perfect wive's car.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Craig, that's my point. Last minute decision. I will *not* wait a year to get into a commuter. Car's qualities notwithstanding.
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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.
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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.
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I'm just waiting for them to hit sub 30k used... I'll be all over that!
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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!
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Saw my first one today in Jacksonville. On a 3 lane highway going 60 in a 65. In the fast lane..
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