Porsche GTI - Page 3

Josh (PA) · 03-12-2023, 08:42 PM

Is it wrong to put the under / over on time of ownership at 6 months?

lemming · 03-13-2023, 10:28 AM

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Is it wrong to put the under / over on time of ownership at 6 months?

Ha ha ha.

No. It’s not terrible. I have a terrible track record.

lemming · 03-14-2023, 10:54 AM

Wanted to give an update —

The Macan base is not terrible on the 101 highway. PDK kicks down from 7th gear to 4th gear really quickly. Easily hits and maintains triple digits when accelerating to pass. Handling and damping is good.

Not too crazy about the strangled warbling sound of the four cylinder engine though. It’s decidedly uninspiring. But effective. Mid-range torque doesn’t feel remarkably off from most of the other vehicles at speed. And I’d argue from a standstill, probably more AUC for torque, which is pleasant.

robg · 03-14-2023, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lemming

Wanted to give an update —

The Macan base is not terrible on the 101 highway. PDK kicks down from 7th gear to 4th gear really quickly. Easily hits and maintains triple digits when accelerating to pass. Handling and damping is good.

Not too crazy about the strangled warbling sound of the four cylinder engine though. It’s decidedly uninspiring. But effective. Mid-range torque doesn’t feel remarkably off from most of the other vehicles at speed. And I’d argue from a standstill, probably more AUC for torque, which is pleasant.

Oh- did you already buy one? Also just realized that they bumped up the HP and Torque a little since the 2021 model that I drove...sounds like it may have made a difference

lemming · 03-14-2023, 12:18 PM

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Oh- did you already buy one? Also just realized that they bumped up the HP and Torque a little since the 2021 model that I drove...sounds like it may have made a difference

2022s bumped up the power mapping. By 12hp or so.

Typical Porsche magic.

I drove it. Didn’t feel the difference. Took the car that had greater depreciation.

Here we are.

lemming · 03-17-2023, 03:46 PM

Update.

With ceramic.

Jeff_DML · 03-17-2023, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lemming

Update.

With ceramic.

I thought this is the commuter beater, Hoehn make you do it?

FC · 03-17-2023, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lemming

Update.

With ceramic.

Very nice. Those have always been sharp cars and the news ones look great. Cool color too.

wdc330i · 03-17-2023, 05:22 PM

I really like the color. It’s a smart-looking car.

Josh (PA) · 03-17-2023, 05:26 PM

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I really like the color. It’s a smart-looking car.

+1. I was checking that color out at the dealership the other day. I like it.

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03-14-2023, 10:54 AM	#23
lemming Western Anomaly Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: White Orca Posts: 16,607	Wanted to give an update — The Macan base is not terrible on the 101 highway. PDK kicks down from 7th gear to 4th gear really quickly. Easily hits and maintains triple digits when accelerating to pass. Handling and damping is good. Not too crazy about the strangled warbling sound of the four cylinder engine though. It’s decidedly uninspiring. But effective. Mid-range torque doesn’t feel remarkably off from most of the other vehicles at speed. And I’d argue from a standstill, probably more AUC for torque, which is pleasant. __________________

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lemming Western Anomaly Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: White Orca Posts: 16,607	Update. With ceramic. Attached Thumbnails __________________

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wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,295	I really like the color. It’s a smart-looking car.