Must have options for the Macan
#1
11-20-2013, 10:15 AM
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Must have options for the Macan
What do you guys believe are must have options? Is the air suspension worth getting over regular PASM? Or should that money be spent on PTV?
Anyone have experience with Bose in a cayenne? I know the Bose had complaints in the 911, but perhaps it's different in this larger platform?
Now that sport chrono doesn't have dynamic engine mounts, is it still worth getting?
Is PCM's only advantage navigation?
This is coming from someone with a 991 911 S, so I can use that when I want to be sporty. Car will mainly be used for pure DD. Trying to configure a Macan S for $60-65, and so far I have adaptive sport seats, PASM, RS Wheels, carbon fiber package, Bose, and a few other items.
Thanks for your help!
Anyone have experience with Bose in a cayenne? I know the Bose had complaints in the 911, but perhaps it's different in this larger platform?
Now that sport chrono doesn't have dynamic engine mounts, is it still worth getting?
Is PCM's only advantage navigation?
This is coming from someone with a 991 911 S, so I can use that when I want to be sporty. Car will mainly be used for pure DD. Trying to configure a Macan S for $60-65, and so far I have adaptive sport seats, PASM, RS Wheels, carbon fiber package, Bose, and a few other items.
Thanks for your help!
#2
11-20-2013, 03:53 PM
As for the air suspension vs PASM, I think that requires a test drive (yeah, baby!) I had the air suspension in my '04 CTT and loved it.
For a DD, I'd skip the PTV as well as Sport Chrono.
The Bose in the CTT was nothing special. As in the 991, I'd say go Burmester or base.
I won't opine on PCM until I see a car in person and can see the entire set of control interfaces.
For a DD, I'd skip the PTV as well as Sport Chrono.
The Bose in the CTT was nothing special. As in the 991, I'd say go Burmester or base.
I won't opine on PCM until I see a car in person and can see the entire set of control interfaces.
#3
11-20-2013, 05:44 PM
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jnscolo, I took your advice.
Here is my build, would love anyone's thoughts on it:
Description No. Info Price
Macan S
$49,900
Exterior Color
Rhodium Silver Metallic
S2
$690
Interior Color
Leather Package in Black
VF
$1,740
Exterior
Deletion of Model Designation
0NA
$0
Stainless Steel skid Plate (Front and Rear)
2JX
$1,410
Side Blades in Exterior Color
6H1
$670
Exterior Package in Black (High-Gloss)
QJ4
$230
Roof Rails in Black
3S5
$380
Performance
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
1BH
$1,360
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
G1D
$0
Wheels
20" RS Spyder Design Wheels
CY3
$1,650
Interior
Seat Belts in Carrera Red
FI2
$500
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
7Y1
$690
Adaptive Sport Seats (18-way) incl. Memory Package
PE6
$1,710
Seat Heating (Front)
4A3
$525
Interior Leather
Porsche Crest on Headrests (Front and Rear)
5ZF
$570
Interior Aluminum
Brushed Aluminum Interior Package
5TE
$550
Audio and Communications
Compass on Dashboard
QR1
$380
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Receiver
QV4
$560
BOSE® Surround Sound System
9VL
$1,400
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) incl. Navigation Module
7T1
$3,140
Here is my build, would love anyone's thoughts on it:
Description No. Info Price
Macan S
$49,900
Exterior Color
Rhodium Silver Metallic
S2
$690
Interior Color
Leather Package in Black
VF
$1,740
Exterior
Deletion of Model Designation
0NA
$0
Stainless Steel skid Plate (Front and Rear)
2JX
$1,410
Side Blades in Exterior Color
6H1
$670
Exterior Package in Black (High-Gloss)
QJ4
$230
Roof Rails in Black
3S5
$380
Performance
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
1BH
$1,360
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
G1D
$0
Wheels
20" RS Spyder Design Wheels
CY3
$1,650
Interior
Seat Belts in Carrera Red
FI2
$500
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
7Y1
$690
Adaptive Sport Seats (18-way) incl. Memory Package
PE6
$1,710
Seat Heating (Front)
4A3
$525
Interior Leather
Porsche Crest on Headrests (Front and Rear)
5ZF
$570
Interior Aluminum
Brushed Aluminum Interior Package
5TE
$550
Audio and Communications
Compass on Dashboard
QR1
$380
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Receiver
QV4
$560
BOSE® Surround Sound System
9VL
$1,400
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) incl. Navigation Module
7T1
$3,140
#5
11-21-2013, 06:13 AM
That being said I priced a Macan S and built one for around $66,000 that fit my needs.
#6
11-21-2013, 07:15 AM
I'm going with steel suspension on the Macan. Air Suspension are great, but they are hella costly to replace when out of warranty, and all the cars that I had with air suspension had problems with them, the latest including my Panamera, which was luckily covered by warranty.
Otherwise, our Macan is going to be quite plain. Probably only getting the PASM, Sport Chrono,Pano roof, and full leather.
Otherwise, our Macan is going to be quite plain. Probably only getting the PASM, Sport Chrono,Pano roof, and full leather.
#7
11-21-2013, 08:55 AM
Here's my configuration:
Macan Turbo $72,300
Exterior Color N0 Agate Grey Metallic $690
Interior Color VR Natural Leather Interior in Espresso $3,170
Exterior 3FU Panoramic Roof System $1,670
4F6 Porsche Entry & Drive $810
6H3 Carbon Fiber Side Blades $720
7X8 ParkAssist (Front and Rear) incl. Reversing Camera $1,460
8G1 Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) $580
PA2 Automatically Dimming Mirrors $420
QJ4 Exterior Package in Black (High-Gloss) $230
VW5 Thermal and Noise Insulating Privacy Glass $990
Performance 1BK Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) $1,385
1Y1 Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus $1,490
Wheels C6P 19" Macan Turbo Wheels $0
Wheel Accessories 1NP Wheel Center Caps with Full-Color Porsche Crest $185
Interior 4A4 Seat Heating (Front and Rear) $525
4D3 Seat Ventilation (Front) $660
7Y1 Lane Change Assist (LCA) $690
8T3 Adaptive Cruise Control incl. Porsche Active Safe (PAS) $1,600
9AQ 3-Zone Climate Control $510
PP8 Comfort Lighting Package (i.c.w. Memory Package) $325
Q1J Adaptive Sport Seats (18-way) incl. Memory Package $0
Interior Wood 1XG Heated Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel in Dark Walnut $365
5MP Dark Walnut Interior Package $0
Audio and Communications 7G9 Porsche Car Connect $420
9VJ Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System $4,290
QH1 Voice Control $595
UN1 Online Services $210
Interior Color VR Natural Leather Interior in Espresso $3,170
Exterior 3FU Panoramic Roof System $1,670
4F6 Porsche Entry & Drive $810
6H3 Carbon Fiber Side Blades $720
7X8 ParkAssist (Front and Rear) incl. Reversing Camera $1,460
8G1 Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) $580
PA2 Automatically Dimming Mirrors $420
QJ4 Exterior Package in Black (High-Gloss) $230
VW5 Thermal and Noise Insulating Privacy Glass $990
Performance 1BK Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) $1,385
1Y1 Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus $1,490
Wheels C6P 19" Macan Turbo Wheels $0
Wheel Accessories 1NP Wheel Center Caps with Full-Color Porsche Crest $185
Interior 4A4 Seat Heating (Front and Rear) $525
4D3 Seat Ventilation (Front) $660
7Y1 Lane Change Assist (LCA) $690
8T3 Adaptive Cruise Control incl. Porsche Active Safe (PAS) $1,600
9AQ 3-Zone Climate Control $510
PP8 Comfort Lighting Package (i.c.w. Memory Package) $325
Q1J Adaptive Sport Seats (18-way) incl. Memory Package $0
Interior Wood 1XG Heated Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel in Dark Walnut $365
5MP Dark Walnut Interior Package $0
Audio and Communications 7G9 Porsche Car Connect $420
9VJ Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System $4,290
QH1 Voice Control $595
UN1 Online Services $210
vehicle configuration of 11 / 20 / 2013
Not sure about going 19" wheels or 20". Will have to test drive both versions to gauge comfort over handling.
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#8
11-21-2013, 12:54 PM
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You are witnessing the reason why Porsche is the the most profitable car company % wise. If you add up the endless list of available options you can almost double the price of the base car (I didn't add them all up but you get the idea).
That being said I priced a Macan S and built one for around $66,000 that fit my needs.
That being said I priced a Macan S and built one for around $66,000 that fit my needs.
I guess I am the sucker that they were looking for. When I think of it, if I am going to spend this much why not get it exactly how I want it.
#9
11-21-2013, 06:39 PM
One other thought, which I posted somewhere else on 6Speed earlier in the year. Go for the Lane Change Assist (LCA). I had it on my Audi, and after taking about a month to trust it, it became indispensable. I miss it on my 991.
#10
11-21-2013, 07:19 PM
However, the Lane keep assist (that stupid thing that keeps the car between the lines) is the worst invention ever!! I've had it on two cars now as part of a package (Audi & BMW) and I absolutely HATE it. It's always switched off in my car.
Suzy991 (iOS app)
#11
11-22-2013, 09:28 AM
Totally agree! One of the best safety features you can get, together with the adaptive cruise control.
However, the Lane keep assist (that stupid thing that keeps the car between the lines) is the worst invention ever!! I've had it on two cars now as part of a package (Audi & BMW) and I absolutely HATE it. It's always switched off in my car.
Suzy991 (iOS app)
However, the Lane keep assist (that stupid thing that keeps the car between the lines) is the worst invention ever!! I've had it on two cars now as part of a package (Audi & BMW) and I absolutely HATE it. It's always switched off in my car.
Suzy991 (iOS app)
Agreed! Here is my configuration (Canadian codes & prices):
2015 Macan Turbo: $82,200 base price
Exterior Colour: Agate Grey Metallic N0 $790
Interior Colour: Agate Grey leather package with partial leather seats VG $0
Panoramic Roof System 3FU $1,910
Reversing camera including ParkAssist front and rear 7X8 $1,670
Monochrome Black exterior package (high-gloss) QJ4 $270
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) 8G1 $670
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) G1D $0
19-inch Macan Turbo wheels C6P $0
Lane Change Assist 7Y1 $790
Seat heating front and rear 4A4 $600
Mechanical sunscreen for rear side windows 3Y4 $290
18-way Adaptive sports seats incl. comfort memory package Q1J $0
Online Services UN1 $240
Total Price* $90,625 (plus state/province taxes, PDI, MOT, and dealer administrative charges).
#14
11-24-2013, 09:14 AM
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Location: San Diego
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Seriously! That would make all the difference in the world for an SUV. Probably a marketing strategy, and will be introduced during the Macan refresh?
#15
11-24-2013, 09:58 AM
When I asked my dealer about it he felt that it would be an added option shortly. Told me I wasn't the first person to inquire about it.