Did a test drive in a Macan S

Tom M · May 26th, 2014, 07:09 PM

Thinking of replacing the 2008 Highlander Limited so I test drove a Macan S the other day and liked what I saw. I actually think it's a good compromise as I was thinking of possibly getting a Cayman but this would solve both problems of getting back into a Porsche and replacing the Toyota.

Not thrilled with the white the dealer has although it's optioned pretty nicely. The earliest allocation they have available is September so I've tentatively put a hold on that spot for a lightly optioned Jet Black Metallic w/Luxor Beige interior.

Lash · May 28th, 2014, 07:16 AM

Ooooh I want to drive a Macan!

I have spent quite a bit of driving time in the Cayenne, because it's the most common service loaner when I'm at the dealer, but have yet to drive a Macan. The more I read about it, the more I want one. Is limited availability really as bad as I read? I guess so if you're going to have to wait until September to get what you really want.

Did you drive the Base and S version? If so, how noticeable was the extra power output?

Trade the Highlander in! Women will love you and men will fear you lol

When you trade it in, we want pics!

Tom M · May 29th, 2014, 04:08 AM

Right now the base version is the S and the next level up is the Turbo. For my needs the S is plenty of power.

As far as availability goes it varies widely and some dealers have quite a few. The local Indianapolis dealer only got a handful in and 2-3 we're customer cars. I think they sold one of their allocation cars so now they've got 2 left and whichever doesn't sell will be the demo until they get more in.

Lash · June 4th, 2014, 09:37 AM

I was at Barber Motorsports this past weekend and had an opportunity to check out a Macan S. I loved it! Way more than the Cayenne. Porsche is going to sell a lot of these!

May 26th, 2014, 07:09 PM	#1
Tom M Site Founder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 2,635	Did a test drive in a Macan S Thinking of replacing the 2008 Highlander Limited so I test drove a Macan S the other day and liked what I saw. I actually think it's a good compromise as I was thinking of possibly getting a Cayman but this would solve both problems of getting back into a Porsche and replacing the Toyota. Not thrilled with the white the dealer has although it's optioned pretty nicely. The earliest allocation they have available is September so I've tentatively put a hold on that spot for a lightly optioned Jet Black Metallic w/Luxor Beige interior. __________________ Tom M (Westfield, IN) '04 996 C4S MBM/GG (gone) '00 986 S MBK/NBL/BLK (gone) '11 958 Cayenne S

May 28th, 2014, 07:16 AM	#2
Lash Site Admin Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 12	Ooooh I want to drive a Macan! I have spent quite a bit of driving time in the Cayenne, because it's the most common service loaner when I'm at the dealer, but have yet to drive a Macan. The more I read about it, the more I want one. Is limited availability really as bad as I read? I guess so if you're going to have to wait until September to get what you really want. Did you drive the Base and S version? If so, how noticeable was the extra power output? Trade the Highlander in! Women will love you and men will fear you lol When you trade it in, we want pics! __________________ Follow Babblers Facebook \| Twitter \| Google+

May 29th, 2014, 04:08 AM	#3
Tom M Site Founder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 2,635	Right now the base version is the S and the next level up is the Turbo. For my needs the S is plenty of power. As far as availability goes it varies widely and some dealers have quite a few. The local Indianapolis dealer only got a handful in and 2-3 we're customer cars. I think they sold one of their allocation cars so now they've got 2 left and whichever doesn't sell will be the demo until they get more in. __________________ Tom M (Westfield, IN) '04 996 C4S MBM/GG (gone) '00 986 S MBK/NBL/BLK (gone) '11 958 Cayenne S

June 4th, 2014, 09:37 AM	#4
Lash Site Admin Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 12	I was at Barber Motorsports this past weekend and had an opportunity to check out a Macan S. I loved it! Way more than the Cayenne. Porsche is going to sell a lot of these! __________________ Follow Babblers Facebook \| Twitter \| Google+

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