Consolidating? 340i AWD

[Nick M3]

He’s already said that it’s loud and uncomfortable, though. So I don’t see how it actually works for the intended purpose.

[equ]

Originally Posted by Nick M3

He’s already said that it’s loud and uncomfortable, though. So I don’t see how it actually works for the intended purpose.

I wrote those with a bit more qualification. It is louder and has less headroom but I think the driving position is better than either car.

My L4/L5 disc is not easy to predict. Generally, it needs adjustable lumbar. But that itself is not enough. The lumbar has to be low enough, the gas pedal needs to be stiff and I need a good angle/stretch/support on my right leg. I'm guessing the f30 sport seats are going to be just as good or better than the 5 or the Macan but we will see.

Unfortunately, the 14-way porsche seats are better than the higher option, sportier, thinner 18-ways that I have for my condition. However, I love that car as it is, I don't drive it too long too often, so it will stay. (If I do find 14-way seats in red 2013 to 2016 or so, that might be of interest to swap in!!!)

Not every drive I take will be long. Will it be better for ski trips than the Macan? No. Either car will either need a roof rack or a split-folded rear, so the interior is about the same. The clearance certainly and the center diff likely are better in the Macan compared to the xdrive. But not every drive is a ski trip. I haven't driven the Macan much since I've owned it, I just don't connect with it. Of the 2100 miles, 300 were purchase and a clean-up/complaints visit. So I've done 1800 actual miles in five months. Let's say I do a ski trip, I will still not get past 3000 miles for the winter. Less than 5000 for the year, it's just a waste to keep two cars for that and drive each about 5000 miles.