First Post - Macan fun factor

[Batz]

Hi All and Season's Greetings.

Newbie club member here, I'll be buying my first Porsche(s) in the next 18 months after a lifetime of mostly driving hot hatches (Golf R 3 Door manual last six years, Focus RS before that, all the way back to RS Turbo and XR3i - yes I am that old!).

I'm considering a few options, one of which would replace the Golf with a Macan GTS as my daily driver and a 911 of some flavour for weekends.

Anyone made the switch from hot hatch to Macan? Can a Macan serve up the same dollop of fun on a daily basis?
All thoughts very welcome.

Thanks in advance.

 

[AndrewT]

For a view of the Macan as a performance car it’s worth looking at this thread.....https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1065097

 

[stuartclarke]

Yes, Brian's thread is well worth a read.

I previously owned a Cayman 981 (2014) and a Civic Type R (2008), both brilliant but very different machines. I sold both and purchased a Macan GTS a year ago and have really enjoyed it. It doesn't have the low centre of gravity of the Cayman or the manual VTEC engine of the Type R but it's a luxurious, extremely quick and powerful SUV. I have gained seats, luggage space and a higher view from the cabin. Plus, I promised myself that I would get the GTS wet and dirty whereas the Cayman sat pristine in my garage for only the dry days. I've done more mileage in the GTS this year, despite the lockdowns, and enjoyed every minute of it.

 

[Brian_Innes]

Batz,

I've made the switch from a selection of Caymans and a daily driver Abarth 595 Competizione, to a Generation 2 Macan Turbo.

Andrew T has already posted the link to my forum thread where you'll find my personal opinions of owning and driving the car. To avoid repeating myself here, all I'll say is the Macan is a very different ownership experience compared to both the Cayman and the Abarth.

I have now grown accustomed to it after 4,300 miles. It's practical, comfortable, fast, and a Very Nice Car.

I'll leave it at that.

Brian

 

[Batz]

Thanks Brian much appreciated.

 

[Batz]

Thanks Stuart, this is very insightful.

I've only ever owned one SUV - a BMW X3M Sport I bought new in 2011 and sold 9 months later. It was slower than a week in the jail and the ride would shake the fillings out of your teeth. Horrendous car.

I think I need to test drive a Macan. Struggling to find anyone with a bad word to say about them.

 

[stuartclarke]

You won't be disappointed. Happy hunting for the right car.

 

[crossbro]

I have a similar 'carography' to you, going back to Golf Gti (Mk2), later versions, Audi S3 etc. We are on our second Macan (both petrol S), and I love driving it. Just as much fun as a hot hatch but not as thrilling as my GT2 !