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Post by cbeaks1 on Jan 31, 2023 10:33:58 GMT
******* arrives on Wednesday, Polo goes For some years I have wanted an automatic and the opportunity has arisen, not that anyone else seems remotely interested as it's nothing in the region of £80k or more, nor is it fast or desirable, but it is bright Why not start a thread about it? I ramble on about all sorts of my stuff which I am sure most aren't interested in, but I try to avoid doing it in other people's threads. Whatever you have bought will have to be more attractive than Mark’s mangled finger. |
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Post by ChrisM on Jan 31, 2023 17:55:07 GMT
Why not start a thread about it? I ramble on about all sorts of my stuff which I am sure most aren't interested in, but I try to avoid doing it in other people's threads. Whatever you have bought will have to be more attractive than Mark’s mangled finger. LOL ! It's a brighter shade than a mangled finger and I have dropped a few hints here and there. I hope I will be collecting it on my way home from work tomorrow..... |
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Post by racingteatray on Jan 31, 2023 18:35:00 GMT
Goodbye and hello:  |
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Post by Stuntman on Jan 31, 2023 21:00:36 GMT
Lovely, well done.
I was going to post a picture saying hello from its smaller relation, but 'add image to post' isn't working for me at the moment...
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Post by Big Blue on Jan 31, 2023 21:09:12 GMT
Be interesting to park that Porsche next to Eva as it looks not much taller at the roofline.
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Post by racingteatray on Jan 31, 2023 22:26:00 GMT
Be interesting to park that Porsche next to Eva as it looks not much taller at the roofline. Any time you want to do a mini-meet… |
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Post by Big Blue on Jan 31, 2023 22:30:50 GMT
Be interesting to park that Porsche next to Eva as it looks not much taller at the roofline. Any time you want to do a mini-meet… Having just been on the configurator and specced a Macan S in Papaya Orange that would be dangerous! But yes: a mini meet. |
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Post by Roadrunner on Jan 31, 2023 22:43:44 GMT
Any time you want to do a mini-meet… Having just been on the configurator and specced a Macan S in Papaya Orange that would be dangerous! But yes: a mini meet. We need a third one on the forum. Then Martin can get one to replace the Golf and we shall have four. |
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Post by PG on Jan 31, 2023 22:57:27 GMT
Is that picture deceptive or is the Macan no longer than the 4GC?
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Post by racingteatray on Jan 31, 2023 23:08:38 GMT
There’s about 1cm in it - they are essentially the same length. This was an important consideration when I was originally thinking that I needed it to be able to fit into our garage in Italy.
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Post by Martin on Feb 1, 2023 6:48:26 GMT
Having just been on the configurator and specced a Macan S in Papaya Orange that would be dangerous! But yes: a mini meet. We need a third one on the forum. Then Martin can get one to replace the Golf and we shall have four. We could go for the full set as we’re 50% there, but Jeff can have the 2.0T and I’ll have the Turbo! |
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Post by racingteatray on Feb 1, 2023 9:05:37 GMT
Who else has a Macan?
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Post by Martin on Feb 1, 2023 9:10:16 GMT
Franki has just bought one to replace his Cayenne (SUV thread) |
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Post by racingteatray on Feb 1, 2023 9:50:41 GMT
Franki has just bought one to replace his Cayenne (SUV thread) I had missed that! Not only yesterday was I dealing with the car, but we’ve had window fitters in since Monday, finishing today… |
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Post by Big Blue on Feb 1, 2023 10:31:20 GMT
We need a third one on the forum. Then Martin can get one to replace the Golf and we shall have four. We could go for the full set as we’re 50% there, but Jeff can have the 2.0T and I’ll have the Turbo! I specced the S, which has the V6 🤔 |
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Post by Martin on Feb 1, 2023 11:48:46 GMT
We could go for the full set as we’re 50% there, but Jeff can have the 2.0T and I’ll have the Turbo! I specced the S, which has the V6 🤔 Franki beat you to it. |
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Post by Big Blue on Feb 1, 2023 12:12:39 GMT
I specced the S, which has the V6 🤔 Franki beat you to it. Ahhh. Now I understand. Bit slow there…. 🙄 |
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Post by Stuntman on Feb 2, 2023 22:02:05 GMT
Now that the photo uploading seems to be working again - hello from little mid-engined brother (freshly ceramic coated) in similar colour spec for bodywork, wheels and brake callipers:   Your wheels are the same design as on the 718 Cayman GT4. I think they suit the Macan better than the Cayman - I prefer my wheel design on the Cayman to the GT4 offering. |
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Post by racingteatray on Feb 2, 2023 22:28:44 GMT
I sense another Mini-meet needed!
Or perhaps we need a proper meet?
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Post by Roadrunner on Feb 3, 2023 11:07:16 GMT
I sense another Mini-meet needed! Or perhaps we need a proper meet? Caffeine & Machine, Bicester Scramble or Cotswold Motor Hub could all work for this. Or even Prescott again. |
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Post by Martin on Feb 3, 2023 11:30:37 GMT
There’s about 1cm in it - they are essentially the same length. This was an important consideration when I was originally thinking that I needed it to be able to fit into our garage in Italy. I thought the same as PG. Just had a look on Automobiledimensions and they say it's 9cm longer and 10cm wider (closer in width to my car than the GC). Not an issue now you don't need to worry about garage space, just for interest.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2023 11:36:42 GMT
Now that the photo uploading seems to be working again - hello from little mid-engined brother (freshly ceramic coated) in similar colour spec for bodywork, wheels and brake callipers: Your wheels are the same design as on the 718 Cayman GT4. I think they suit the Macan better than the Cayman - I prefer my wheel design on the Cayman to the GT4 offering. That just looks 'right' to me, nice to see there still are motors that fit that description. Far too many gurning soovee's. |
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Post by Eff One on Feb 3, 2023 14:23:17 GMT
Now that the photo uploading seems to be working again - hello from little mid-engined brother (freshly ceramic coated) in similar colour spec for bodywork, wheels and brake callipers: Your wheels are the same design as on the 718 Cayman GT4. I think they suit the Macan better than the Cayman - I prefer my wheel design on the Cayman to the GT4 offering. That's more like it, although I've always thought that 20's look too big on a Cayman. |
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Post by bryan on Feb 3, 2023 19:13:41 GMT
I sense another Mini-meet needed! Or perhaps we need a proper meet? Caffeine & Machine, Bicester Scramble or Cotswold Motor Hub could all work for this. Or even Prescott again. Always up for Caffeine and Machine |
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Post by ChrisM on Feb 3, 2023 20:37:27 GMT
An interesting comparison site....  |
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Post by Martin on Jun 4, 2023 5:28:39 GMT
How are you getting in with the Macan? Lindsay has declared that despite having a dislike of SUVs, she’d be happy with a Macan. I took a GTS for an unaccompanied 50 mile test drive yesterday and did really like it, probably more than I expected. The only downsides are the cost, I’d have to cut things I’d like to get it down to £85k (£87k otr which seems like an awful lot for a mid size suv) and the interior, which does feel like a generation or two behind. Interior space was OK, but I couldn’t sit behind my driving position. Leg room was tight but the bigger issue was my head touching the roof in the car with a Panoramic Roof. The lack of shortcut buttons for the infotainment was annoying but maybe that would be better with time. Lead time isn’t a downside, as they have 2 spec amendable slots (GTS only) for September build (Oct delivery, so c4 months) and another couple for October build. The one I drove had the GTS Sport package, which along with a lot of alcantara means Sports Air Suspension and P Zero Corsa tyres, but I thought it rode pretty well and I really liked the way it drove when you ramped things up a bit. 23.5mpg overall, which included a fair bit of dual carriageway as that’s where I spend most of my time. I’m far from the best when it comes to car reviews, so I’ll leave it there! One final thing, the Burmester system is brilliant, quite a step up from the Meridian Surround system in my car and worth the money imo. The list price on this one was £97k, an eye watering price, but not quite as shocking as the colour!    |
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Post by Andy C on Jun 4, 2023 6:48:05 GMT
If you still like the Golf , maybe wait to see if they do bring the Tonale Quadrifoglio out? Heard loads of rumours about it and if it’s anything like the Stelvio (which I’ve been in) it would be great .
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jun 4, 2023 18:43:21 GMT
£85k, £87k, or £97k, it is indeed an eye-watering amount for something little bigger than a golf inside.
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Post by ChrisM on Jun 4, 2023 19:18:47 GMT
£85k, £87k, or £97k, it is indeed an eye-watering amount for something little bigger than a golf inside. A T-Roc is much better value-for-money ; A T-Cross is better value still |
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Post by Martin on Jun 4, 2023 19:28:21 GMT
£85k, £87k, or £97k, it is indeed an eye-watering amount for something little bigger than a golf inside. A T-Roc is much better value-for-money ; A T-Cross is better value still Oh Chris…..  |
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