Here's Autocar's take on the T
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/po ... -uk-review
Macan T reviewed by Autocar - 12 August 2022
- Wing Commander
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Coincidentally I just read that too, Steve.
Some forum contributors may concur with the overall conclusions.
Some forum contributors may concur with the overall conclusions.
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
I concur for one. There’s a lot of drivel going around about how the T is lighter and more nimble - absolute BS, the T weighs a little more than the base and even that is only 65kg lighter than the V6 S for example. That is unnoticeable on a 2,000kg car but the extra 115bhp in an S is VERY noticeable!Wing Commander wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 10:35 am Coincidentally I just read that too, Steve.
Some forum contributors may concur with the overall conclusions.
I’m sorry T fans, not having a go, these are just facts. If you have bought a T cos you couldn’t wait for an S you have made a mistake.
If you have bought one because you wanted the extra 3mpg economy or you like the pinstripe cloth seats and you don’t want any more performance than a hatchback, then right decision
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
I’m going to go test a S and a 4 pot side by side. I may be changing my order. Then I may not. But until I’ve tested both I’ll now always wonder “hmm what if “
Back to the confuserator to get two cars drawn up with similar costs. May mean leaving painted skirts out
Back to the confuserator to get two cars drawn up with similar costs. May mean leaving painted skirts out
Eventually received March 2023.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPRPIPZ4 sold Nov 23
Replaced with
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR4XQKX8
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPRPIPZ4 sold Nov 23
Replaced with
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR4XQKX8
Good idea. I'd suggest you may be very disappointed by the 2 litre version.
Macan S collected 4 Dec 2017 - Jet Black, 20" SportDesign, Agate/Pebble, 18-way, Pano roof, Bi-Xenons with PDLS, Surround View, PASM, PS+, spare wheel, towbar.
2021 Audi TT Roadster Black Edition (hers)
2011 Freelander 2 (workhorse)
2021 Audi TT Roadster Black Edition (hers)
2011 Freelander 2 (workhorse)
With the UK pricing, buying a S does seem to make more sense but here in AU, pricing is a tad different. On the road costs here are:
Base - $104,213
T - $107,860
S - $128,840
GTS - $157,414
Included to show differences in grades. Would that alter your opinions ? Actually S seems good value here. And yes, I have driven a S but you really can’t speed here despite our wide open spaces…
We do get various UK options included already so pricing not directly comparable to yours. (75 litre tank, surround cameras, side airbags, comfort access, TSR, dimming mirrors, PDLS, etc).
Base - $104,213
T - $107,860
S - $128,840
GTS - $157,414
Included to show differences in grades. Would that alter your opinions ? Actually S seems good value here. And yes, I have driven a S but you really can’t speed here despite our wide open spaces…
We do get various UK options included already so pricing not directly comparable to yours. (75 litre tank, surround cameras, side airbags, comfort access, TSR, dimming mirrors, PDLS, etc).
2022 Macan T - http://www.porsche-code.com/PN22I7J6 with 21” Sport Classic wheels in Satin Platinum
On paper the base and T are reasonably quick in a 0-60 time, not cutting edge more akin to a performance motor from about 2005.
If all you want is the street cred of driving the badge around town dropping the kids off, talking it to the supermarket and noodling around town then there is nothing wrong with these variants.
Get them out on the open road and try to make progress and you will wish you paid more for the S.
Being out accelerated from the traffic lights by guy in a BMW 118D whilst I was in a 2.0 Macan will remain etched in a tortured area of my memory.
If all you want is the street cred of driving the badge around town dropping the kids off, talking it to the supermarket and noodling around town then there is nothing wrong with these variants.
Get them out on the open road and try to make progress and you will wish you paid more for the S.
Being out accelerated from the traffic lights by guy in a BMW 118D whilst I was in a 2.0 Macan will remain etched in a tortured area of my memory.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
http://www.porsche-code.com/PP726NQ2
Crockers, this is my version of an S to match your T. Lane keeping assist is a nonsense and you would turn off at first opportunity and the keyless access is a really clunky solution with the Macan. My test car had it and I thought it was aweful actually.
Have omitted air suspension as this is not strictly necessary when you have PASM and 20” wheels (standard S wheels look great)
Anyway, you probably get the picture, you can get a nicely specced S for your T money but may have to wait a few month longer…
Crockers, this is my version of an S to match your T. Lane keeping assist is a nonsense and you would turn off at first opportunity and the keyless access is a really clunky solution with the Macan. My test car had it and I thought it was aweful actually.
Have omitted air suspension as this is not strictly necessary when you have PASM and 20” wheels (standard S wheels look great)
Anyway, you probably get the picture, you can get a nicely specced S for your T money but may have to wait a few month longer…
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
Here is PistonHeads 11 Aug '22 review of the T......with a final word on the S....
https://www.pistonheads.com/news/genera ... 20List%20B
https://www.pistonheads.com/news/genera ... 20List%20B
Steve
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
Thanks JonJon A wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 4:28 pm http://www.porsche-code.com/PP726NQ2
Crockers, this is my version of an S to match your T. Lane keeping assist is a nonsense and you would turn off at first opportunity and the keyless access is a really clunky solution with the Macan. My test car had it and I thought it was aweful actually.
Have omitted air suspension as this is not strictly necessary when you have PASM and 20” wheels (standard S wheels look great)
Anyway, you probably get the picture, you can get a nicely specced S for your T money but may have to wait a few month longer…
I’ve been playing with the configurator all afternoon. I’m only £1k out. So am going to go drive one.
Eventually received March 2023.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPRPIPZ4 sold Nov 23
Replaced with
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR4XQKX8
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPRPIPZ4 sold Nov 23
Replaced with
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR4XQKX8
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