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New GTS build - do colors clash?

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So my 2018 Macan S is at the dealership (dreaded transfer case - at least it's under warranty) and they gave me 2023 Cayenne Platinum Edition as a loaner. I'm really enjoying the black/bordeaux red leather interior. I've been considering upgrading to a GTS anyways, and I built the one below. My Macan is volcano grey and I wanted something a little less conservative this time around (probably a green, blue or red) and really like the copper ruby metallic.

I'm not good with color matching so... do people think the exterior copper ruby metallic clashes with the bordeaux red interior?


I'm also debating PTV+ and sports chrono, but I'm not going to track this so not sure either are worth it. I think PTV+ may be helpful in snow but I currently live in Southern California.
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Both Copper Ruby and Bordeaux are warm red colors so having both together isn't exactly complimentary. I've seen Copper Ruby in person and find it to be very unique and attractive.

As you are buying a GTS, I recommend both Sport Chrono and PTV. Sport Chrono for sure for the mode changing wheel dial alone. PTV is less obvious but if you ever encounter low traction situations like snow, having the limited slip differential is useful and only way to get that is with PTV. It also reduces the turning radius and, IN MY OPINION, really helps this top heavy car pivot around curves. But there are many who don't believe it's worth it or thinks it eats up rear brakes which hasn't been the case for me. Both of these options have been debated ad nauseum with dedicated sticky threads covering them so I should probably stop at the risk of having my reply moved.
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Thanks! Yeah I think I'll likely go black interior. It's a little boring (it's what I have now), but I like dark interiors bc they don't look as dirty as quickly.

So my understanding for the raised air suspension is that it only affects the height when you're not in sport mode (giving you more clearance), but that in sport it drops to the same height any GTS has. Is that incorrect? I clicked it bc I plan to be in sport most of the time, but assuming we move back to a cold weather state (which is likely) the extra clearance would be nice in the winter.
I don’t love black interiors either but sometimes it's just what goes best with the exterior. Consider deviated stitching, seat belts, and/or gauge faces in a complimentary color like chalk or silver to have some pop.

My understanding is that 10mm raise impacts every mode. I see no reason for it. I had my GTS further lowered an additional 10mm and I still have plenty of ground clearance. If really driving in deeper snow, put it in off road mode and and lifts plenty high for what the Macan is capable of.
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