Porsche Macan S...Where Are They?

[aigel]

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....

[TheRedSlantnose]

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

[Macroni]

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

[Rtrorkt]

waiting for the diesel

[campbellcj]

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...

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by campbellcj

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.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

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

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

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.

[island911]

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.

[GeorgeK]

Originally Posted by badcar

Went to the local dearlership here in Bellevue WA, and the salesman claimed a 9 month wait on the S and 1 year on the Turbo....

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.

[island911]

Originally Posted by GeorgeK

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.

[GeorgeK]

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...

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by GeorgeK

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.

[GeorgeK]

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???

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by GeorgeK

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.

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by GeorgeK

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 sold-out with a year waiting list at all...They just don't have them yet.

[porsche4life]

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

[sck007]

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!

[Mericet]

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