[Tav]

Based on everything I’ve read here so far - I must be an outlier. 33yo male buying a 2021 GTS. I had a X3M40i with the B58 engine. It was nice car but I didn’t feel that the engine was well matched to the rest of the package. Highly subjective - but I want to highlight the FEEL aspect. A few years ago now I also owned a Aus lunch edition Alfa Romeo 4C. If I listened to all of the forums and reviews etc I should never have bought one - but the reality was that it had a tangible feel that made it enjoyable to drive, even at sensible road speed. Data and stats can only take you so far, and everyone feels something different. I love stiff suspension and feeling the road - others may not and that’s cool too. I’m buying a GTS because I enjoy the way it feels and I want to drive it, even at 60kph. I’ve gone for a loud(ish) colour in Miami blue, and much like the Alfa 4C I will look back every time I walk away from it and smile while the rest of the world thinks I’m crazy.

 

[wwahl]

Based on everything I’ve read here so far - I must be an outlier. 33yo male buying a 2021 GTS. I had a X3M40i with the B58 engine. It was nice car but I didn’t feel that the engine was well matched to the rest of the package. Highly subjective - but I want to highlight the FEEL aspect. A few years ago now I also owned a Aus lunch edition Alfa Romeo 4C. If I listened to all of the forums and reviews etc I should never have bought one - but the reality was that it had a tangible feel that made it enjoyable to drive, even at sensible road speed. Data and stats can only take you so far, and everyone feels something different. I love stiff suspension and feeling the road - others may not and that’s cool too. I’m buying a GTS because I enjoy the way it feels and I want to drive it, even at 60kph. I’ve gone for a loud(ish) colour in Miami blue, and much like the Alfa 4C I will look back every time I walk away from it and smile while the rest of the world thinks I’m crazy.

When I measured the clearance under the front on the Alpha Romeo 4C it was 3 1/2 inches. That stopped me cold. Did that lack of clearance cause you problems?

 

[Tav]

When I measured the clearance under the front on the Alpha Romeo 4C it was 3 1/2 inches. That stopped me cold. Did that lack of clearance cause you problems?

yes and no - I was always aware of it andI was very shy of driveways. But I never did any damage to the front end

 

[.101354]

There is one performance particular of the Macan that I wish Porsche would address. Lighter 20-21 inch wheels. Yes I know the aftermarket has some, but why spend thousands more when it can come from the factory. I guess Porsche has their reasons, but perhaps it could be an option?

 

[TXRed]

Based on everything I’ve read here so far - I must be an outlier. 33yo male buying a 2021 GTS. I had a X3M40i with the B58 engine. It was nice car but I didn’t feel that the engine was well matched to the rest of the package. Highly subjective - but I want to highlight the FEEL aspect. A few years ago now I also owned a Aus lunch edition Alfa Romeo 4C. If I listened to all of the forums and reviews etc I should never have bought one - but the reality was that it had a tangible feel that made it enjoyable to drive, even at sensible road speed. Data and stats can only take you so far, and everyone feels something different. I love stiff suspension and feeling the road - others may not and that’s cool too. I’m buying a GTS because I enjoy the way it feels and I want to drive it, even at 60kph. I’ve gone for a loud(ish) colour in Miami blue, and much like the Alfa 4C I will look back every time I walk away from it and smile while the rest of the world thinks I’m crazy.

Very much so agree (about the feel, etc.). I standby my decision though to try the X4M40i... I live in a concrete jungle with zero fun twisties anywhere near me to actually "enjoy the feel & capabilities" of the GTS. Only time will tell if the Beemer actually suffices or not... and if it doesn't, I may try a lightly-optioned Base this time around instead of GTS... OR, will do what I did the first time and shop for a gently used GTS by the time I am ready to buy again. I'm extremely interested to see how the .3 Macan turns out and how our members like it!

 

[Masscan]

Has MY2022 GTS specs been confirmed by Porsche or at least with experienced Porsche SA when ordering process starts on MY2022?

The Porsche build site still shows the Macan Turbo model, so other than what I've read on line, August?

Would recommend get a well maintained F80 M3 Competition (DCT) instead of G80 M3 (Automatic) as new gen M built with 50-limited run of launch control and performance degrades after that. Those paid online reviews usually gave aggressive 0-60 or 1/4 mile review result during the initial limited run, this is one bad trend about new M, including F90 M5.

Thank you for the tips. Since my M3 will be 100% street driven, the new auto tranny will most likely work out better for me over the DCT when it comes to drivability in traffic situations. Also, if I do end up with a new M3, it will have xDrive....which makes the vehicle even quicker at 0 to 60mph.

In terms of new Macan GTS, I see what you meant, with same 434hp, it can already be achieved with third party chip tune and beyond. Would be nice if Porsche simply offer ECU software upgrade pack that enabled current Macan to be flashed with minimal $$$. Then owners of the existing Macan have a path to get it upgraded as they are the same underlying 2.9L engine.

Or Porsche could just offer the 2.9L with the same 444hp/442ft-lb that Audi offers for the very same motor....I'd be happy with just that. My guess is Porsche will offer a "PP" package for the Macan GTS in it's last production year, and that's why they are holding at the 434hp/405ft-lb level for now when it comes to the new "Top Dog" GTS.

 

[Masscan]

Porsche knows their market and they do very well at selling cars to them.

My wife and I went up to Porsche of Nashua on Saturday to make an appointment for the first yearly maintenance on my 2020 Macan GTS, and to test drive a Taycan. BTW, the back lot was FULL of Base and S Macans. They were chocking on them.

As for our Taycan test drive, the wife is interested in a 4 S, but since they didn't have any on the lot, we ended up driving a Turbo S. The vehicle is SUPER quick, and drives with surgical precision, but I was unimpressed with the interior and all it's cheap plastic....especially the back of the front seats. Next up, a Tesla S....

 

[TXRed]

My wife and I went up to Porsche of Nashua on Saturday to make an appointment for the first yearly maintenance on my 2020 Macan GTS, and to test drive a Taycan. BTW, the back lot was FULL of Base and S Macans. They were chocking on them.

As for our Taycan test drive, the wife is interested in a 4 S, but since they didn't have any on the lot, we ended up driving a Turbo S. The vehicle is SUPER quick, and drives with surgical precision, but I was unimpressed with the interior and all it's cheap plastic....especially the back of the front seats. Next up, a Tesla S....

I was born in Nashua!

Interested to hear your thoughts on the Tesla. Keep us posted. (As I almost considered a 3 instead of the X4).

Edit: I’ve spoken with Porsche Nashua a few times when I was eyeing newer GTSs to trade up. They seem like extremely nice people.

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[Masscan]

Interested to hear your thoughts on the Tesla. Keep us posted. (As I almost considered a 3 instead of the X4).

Will do.

Edit: I’ve spoken with Porsche Nashua a few times when I was eyeing newer GTSs to trade up. They seem like extremely nice people.

Yes, Steve was great, and Mark the Service manager was great to work with too.

Steve told my wife he would notify her when a 4 S comes in so she can test drive that as well since that was her original choice.

 

[augie05]

First time poster.... just joined the forum a couple days ago. I have not read every thread so maybe I have missed something.

Strongly considering the Macan S..... and prefer the exsiting 2021 model over what I am reading about the 2022 refresh.

Dealer says that if I place an order now (he says he has allocation) that it would be a 2021 model -- order freezes in August and likey delivers in November.... according to dealer.

Does this sound right.... that it would definitely be a 2021 model?

 

[Tav]

First time poster.... just joined the forum a couple days ago. I have not read every thread so maybe I have missed something.

Strongly considering the Macan S..... and prefer the exsiting 2021 model over what I am reading about the 2022 refresh.

Dealer says that if I place an order now (he says he has allocation) that it would be a 2021 model -- order freezes in August and likey delivers in November.... according to dealer.

Does this sound right.... that it would definitely be a 2021 model?

Hi Mate and welcome - it’s entirely possible. I’m in Australia but I have an allocation for a GTS build in Sep to be delivered in Dec. I’m sure one the US members can give you more of an accurate steer for your side of the fence. Also certain colours are disappearing too - like Miami Blue - if you’re intothat sort of thing.

 

[danamaria]

First time poster.... just joined the forum a couple days ago. I have not read every thread so maybe I have missed something.

Strongly considering the Macan S..... and prefer the exsiting 2021 model over what I am reading about the 2022 refresh.

Dealer says that if I place an order now (he says he has allocation) that it would be a 2021 model -- order freezes in August and likey delivers in November.... according to dealer.

Does this sound right.... that it would definitely be a 2021 model?

The cutoff is coming soon maybe today. I have seen on this forum that tomorrow 20 July is the new year beginning. I would check with your dealer.

 

[hashslingingslasher4]

So looks like no more Turbo but the new GTS with the "old" Turbo power. Not a bad combo, kind of what the 2017/18 Turbo PP offered.

best of both worlds, imo, i liked the driving dynamics of the gts a tad more during test drives but having a '15 turbo first, it made me with for the longer legs

 

[Bman52882]

What does everyone think of the new rear ? I had my eye on a Turbo with low km here and it sold overnight after these photos and the news of no new turbo coming out.


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