[windblow]

If I were OP, I'd be looking at two options - the S plus $300, or the Base minus those options OP were looking at on the S. And I absolutely don't understand why people keep pushing the GTS agenda when it's $30K more than the Base OP is looking at

 

[Lu Truong]

It's the OP opinion but I just don't understand why get a Porsche and not try and get the performance if possible? Otherwise, I think one should consider the Audi to get more car. I agree with another poster that the gas savings isn't much overall. Maybe the SQ5 is may be a better choice?

I was in a similar state with the S and the GTS but opted for the GTS and don't have any regrets. This car is amazing and the power helps bring out the engineering marvel that is the macan.

 

[F16HTON]

E888 is not a bad motor at all. Makes great power and torque.

Add in a reflash (perhaps APR will tune these) and you can have more power and torque than a base 3.0.

 

[Jammer]

E888 is not a bad motor at all. Makes great power and torque.

Add in a reflash (perhaps APR will tune these) and you can have more power and torque than a base 3.0.

Good point. I'm too lazy to check right now, but does anyone know what transmission the 2.0 uses? I know that was one of the considerations when people were comparing a RaceChipped (or similar) S to a standard GTS or Turbo. With both the GTS and the Turbo having bigger clutch plates in the PDK than the S the lesser transmission in the S was perceived as being a potential weak link if the power / torque was boosted.

 

[F16HTON]

I've read PDK

 

[PorscheFanatic]

Thanks for all the info and feedback everyone.
So I have touched base with my SA. The base macan (dropping the PSE) would arrive late december as already ordered. The "s" would arrive in April of next year.

Also, I was under the impression PASM is a must have option?

 

[viobruin]

Congrats on deciding to get a Macan S. I personally think that no matter what trim level you get, it's going to be a great car.

As for the PSE, I would almost say that it's a must have if you are already going to spend the $1k for the sport tailpipes. I personally didn't get the PSE because I felt that $3k was a bit much for sound alone (since I didn't care if I had the sport tailpipes or not), but if PSE had been $2k I would've gotten it for sure. And while sound doesn't make the car any faster, it does make it more fun and, given that it sounds like you'll be going for the 2.0, should add some much needed auditory pleasure for your driving enjoyment.

As for PASM, I don't think it's a must have, but it is definitely nice to have. Standard stock suspension is fine, but if you're going to be going through any twisties with any sort of speed, it helps a lot.

 

[brmacans]

Just my personal taste, but I wouldn't buy a 2.0. Buying a Porsche with a 2.0 seems silly to me. I don't mean to be offensive, just my opinion.

 

[Jshore]

My vote is for the S with the twin turbo 3.0- 6. I love my start up deep throated exhaust melody in the mornings. I don't think the 2.0 t will be that much better fuel economy than the 6. I'm getting over 22 mpg's overall in over 17 k of spirited driving.
A bare bones 4 banger Macan makes sense to me to get the sweet ride and balanced chassis of the Macan.

 

[dude]

If you want performance, get the S.....if you want fuel economy, get the S and drive conservatively.........

 

[vwgrrc]

I see the 2.0 as a door step of Porsche in other parts of the world and it has been very successful, especially for some emerging markets like east Asia. But here in the U.S., I personally don't get it since the price difference between S and a similarly equipped 2.0 is so small.

Just think the "S" as an option, check this box and adjust others. You won't regret!

 

[Buckfever]

First full disclosure, GTS bias. That said the other day I saw a 2.0t build that I actually thought made sense. It was in Volcano Gray and it had the Spyders. The Volcano blends so well with the Side blades and rear fascia so those don't need the upgrade. The matte black window trim comes standard and that blends nicely as well. The Spyders complement the Volcano perfectly and minimize the wheel gap esthetic concerns. They deleted the model designation and overall the presentation was impressive. Little else in terms of options the build was 54 and change and I couldn't help but think, I would take this over my sister's Q5 all day long. That engine be easier to service at an indy. For someone that isn't that much into the performance but simply appreciates the aesthetics, I think the case can be made. It's a known workhorse of an engine, the gas mileage is impressive, if someone wanted to keep the cost down and turn it over every 4 years, why not? Everything else out there in it's class, sucks by comparison, IMO.

 

[geshi]

It depends on where one comes from. In North America and Europe where the price difference between the S and the base model is so insignificant, going for the S is a no brainer. In east Asia, the price difference is around 60k USD and it then certainly makes sense to consider the base model.

 

[_RS_]

^OP is in Canada and saves a lot on a smaller engine. I drove an Audi A4 2.0T loaner recently, and it worked fine. The base Macan is over 200lb lighter than the S so that's a plus.

I wouldn't add the PSE though, and 19's would be fine to save a lot more.