A very loaded used 2018 X5 with under 400 miles...

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by equ

I don't think that service is a dealbreaker. The macan turbo (what I had) had the most torque. The base 4-cyl is pretty much a normal CUV with niceties.

The downfall of the macan (for me) is interior space. It's no bigger than a 3-series, and smaller for luggage (length) than any 3-series wagon or even our alltrack. It's very luxo and fancy inside. It achieves 3-series level of handling, I'll give it that (and perhaps better steering feel and decent chassis feel). That's impressive for something tall and heavy. But then you don't get anything back for the heavy; I guess you get tall if you wanted that. You still have the same space. And you're achieving 340i levels of drive with bigger tires, bigger brakes and more gas, consuming more in the process.

Good points. But, from my perspective, I would gain: AWD, hatchback cargo area, and four doors--not to mention a hitch for bikes and a hardtop for cargo boxes. And I wouldn't make such a big sacrifice in handling.

With my 2, the two-door problem is probably the biggest handicap with loading and unloading the two dogs, while trying to keep a back seat cover on...

Also, the Porsche dealer is not far at all from my house. Much more convenient than the BMW dealers...

And, lastly, small is good from my perspective. I prefer smaller cars, and I have a short driveway and tight garage. Something the size of the Mazda CX-5 would be perfect. Have to drive that, too.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by equ

I don't think that service is a dealbreaker. The macan turbo (what I had) had the most torque. The base 4-cyl is pretty much a normal CUV with niceties.

The downfall of the macan (for me) is interior space. It's no bigger than a 3-series, and smaller for luggage (length) than any 3-series wagon or even our alltrack. It's very luxo and fancy inside. It achieves 3-series level of handling, I'll give it that (and perhaps better steering feel and decent chassis feel). That's impressive for something tall and heavy. But then you don't get anything back for the heavy; I guess you get tall if you wanted that. You still have the same space. And you're achieving 340i levels of drive with bigger tires, bigger brakes and more gas, consuming more in the process.

How risky would it be to buy a Macan that lived 3 yeas and 34k miles on Long Island?

[Alan]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

--said it was very sluggish. Not sure what model it was. She couldn't wait to get back into her V8 X5.

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I don’t blame her, it’s an 8 cylinder X5

Originally Posted by wdc330i

How risky would it be to buy a Macan that lived 3 yeas and 34k miles on Long Island?

Where in Long Island ?

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Alan

I don’t blame her, it’s an 8 cylinder X5





Where in Long Island ?

Looks like Jericho was the dealer...Porsche Gold Coast.

[equ]

I didn't drive the 2017+, but on the 2015-16 Macans I drove, the S had high-rpm kick but not enough bottom end, for me imho. I think you should have bought my turbo, lots of torque and that rare OEM hitch mount. Air suspension is not necessary (and long term ?'s) but PASM is welcome for the ride as well as the upgraded seats. Not a fan of the giant glass sunroof, but then it's kinda dark in there without. Backseats are worse than a golf or a 3-series. Front seats are first class, you feel like you're in a bigger, higher 991 gen 911.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by equ

I didn't drive the 2017+, but on the 2015-16 Macans I drove, the S had high-rpm kick but not enough bottom end, for me imho. I think you should have bought my turbo, lots of torque and that rare OEM hitch mount. Air suspension is not necessary (and long term ?'s) but PASM is welcome for the ride as well as the upgraded seats. Not a fan of the giant glass sunroof, but then it's kinda dark in there without. Backseats are worse than a golf or a 3-series. Front seats are first class, you feel like you're in a bigger, higher 991 gen 911.

I would always be happy to buy whatever car you hand selected! Just didn't need an SUV until I lost access to one in the divorce...

There are a couple of Turbos at my dealer. One is an local car (with the hitch):
https://www.porscheatlantaperimeter....af2a58hlb60712

And one is a fleet vehicle from Maryland. More warranty left and better color scheme. No hitch:
https://www.porscheatlantaperimeter....af2a58hlb60712

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

I would always be happy to buy whatever car you hand selected! Just didn't need an SUV until I lost access to one in the divorce...

There are a couple of Turbos at my dealer. One is an local car (with the hitch):
https://www.porscheatlantaperimeter....af2a58hlb60712

And one is a fleet vehicle from Maryland. More warranty left and better color scheme. No hitch:
https://www.porscheatlantaperimeter....af2a58hlb60712

Same link twice and $60+K seems like A LOT of money for a used SUV. I think you could find a nice new X3 w/ b58 for that price and have a better all around car.
edit, and do you really want 21" wheels on an SUV?

What is your goal? To trade in the 2er on a nice SUV/wagon? To add a cheap SUV as a 2nd car? Do 3 rows matter at all? Any plans to bring it back up north in cold weather (ie does it need /want AWD)? I've lost track with the different posts in various threads.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

Same link twice and $60+K seems like A LOT of money for a used SUV. I think you could find a nice new X3 w/ b58 for that price and have a better all around car.
edit, and do you really want 21" wheels on an SUV?

What is your goal? To trade in the 2er on a nice SUV/wagon? To add a cheap SUV as a 2nd car? Do 3 rows matter at all? Any plans to bring it back up north in cold weather (ie does it need /want AWD)? I've lost track with the different posts in various threads.

Yeah, there seem to be some weird linking dupes. I agree on the Turbos being too expensive, and too close to new X3 territory. And I really don't want 21-inch wheels on anything. Sigh.

The goal right now is to add and keep the 2. But it would be nice if the SUV were decent enough I could convince myself to let the 2 go.

I might well end up back in the DC/Maryland area--but not for four years, minimum. But everyone here keeps forgetting Atlanta is in the piedmont of the Blue Ridge mountains--and there are many hilly areas that get snow/bad weather here. And it rains ALL the time, with lots of street flooding. It's not so fun to plow through that in the 2...

So, a higher, more practical, foul weather vehicle would be very welcome. Extra points if I don't hate to drive it.

This is the other Turbo, if the link works properly. But they are solidly in new X3 4.0 territory: https://www.porscheatlantaperimeter....af2a54hlb62120

Edit: And the cheapo alternative is buy something the kid could grow into for college car...

[Alan]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

Looks like Jericho was the dealer...Porsche Gold Coast.

Very high end dealer and not far from my home or office, if you need someone to look over the car let me know ...

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Alan

Very high end dealer and not far from my home or office, if you need someone to look over the car let me know ...

Ah, thank you, Alan. I really appreciate that. The car is here now. Bought by my local dealer...