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Looking to add a Macan Turbo or GTS in the next 3-6 months.

626 views 22 replies 7 participants last post by  Macan_2.9TT  
#1 ·
As the title reads, I'm new here and am interested in purchasing a 2.9L Macan within the next 3-6 months. I have been following the Macan since 2015, and think now is a great time to possibly own one. Will try to utilize this forum to the best of my ability, in order to find out as much as I can about the Macan GTS/Turbo. Although After '22 it seems the "S" gained the 2.9L engine as well.

If I may, ask my first question within this introductory thread; Some searches have come up with the 2.9L having twin,"air to air intercoolers," while other searches put it as having an "air to water" like the Audi cousins. I've even seen such searches saying the Macan 2.9L having both "air to air, and air to water," although this may be false. Then again, I'm here to seek the truth and have fun joining this community, while I take time to find the right one for us. Since after all, our children have flown the coop.
Thanks in advance, for letting me join the Macan forum.
 
#5 · (Edited)
Thank you. Glad you were able to find one, Python Green is stunning, and the shape of the Macan adds that extra layer of awesomeness.
When it comes to must haves? I'm pretty easy to please.
1) 18 way(heated and cooled) seats
2) PASM w/air
3) PDLS+
4) Spider or Turbo wheels
5) Sport Chrono (thanks @PythonMacan for reminding me)
That's pretty much it. Oh, and when it comes to OBDII Tools? I'd assume something like this?

1) Amazon.com: iCarsoft CR Pro Multi-Systems Diagnostic Scan Tool for Multi-Brand Vehicles +Oil Reset+EPB+BMS++SAS+ETC+BLD+INJ : Automotive
 
#10 ·
What do you plan do with the car? Specially, do you plan to tune it?

I have a 2021 Macan Turbo with a 2.9L engine but I should have done more research on tunes and upgrades before buying it because I quickly found that the Cobb tune (who I planned to use for tuning) for the 2.9L turbo leaves so much to be desired with something like 40hp peak hp or less gained. Whereas the GTS on a stage 1 map is far more powerful.

I’m not sure how true this is, but I have been explained too that the turbo left so little on the table performance wise and that’s why the tune offer is pretty weak compared to the GTS’ gains.

Just my 0.02¢ as someone who enjoys the modification progression with my cars, the Macan Turbo simply isn’t providing for to me.
 
#11 ·
Great point. I don't plan on tuning it, since those days are far behind me. Which is why I wanted to start with the Turbo as a, "set it and forget it" type of daily. Reason for including the GTS within my search was because, the GTS offered(as far as I know), the suspension/handling pkg as standard.
 
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#21 ·
Yes, that was the first thing I noticed… no 18-way.

Have fun shopping! If you are like me, you’ll go nuts checking autotrader, cargurus, Porsche Finder, BringATrailer, Rennlist, etc. multiple times a day. 🤓
lol Yes, Sir. I have all those sites ready for battle!! Including but not limited to; Carmax, Carvana, Edmunds
But yeah, I shall when the time comes.. Thanks again ;)