Good time to buy a new Macan?

[Sim75]

Or is the new EV sheduled for 24/25 the start of a whole new chapter?

I know very little about Porsche...

[dibblecorse]

No better or no worse time than any other medium sized SUV, just be prepared for it to depreciate like they all did in the pre Covid days and PCP interest rates to be minimum 7% even if you shop around.

[DMC2]

If anything the EV Macan will increase values of petrol Macan.

[Sim75]

DMC2 said:

If anything the EV Macan will increase values of petrol Macan.

I suspect they'll get taxed off the road in the fullness of time, along with everything else.
But I don't disagree with the sentiment, especially for GTS and Turbo models.

[Sim75]

dibblecorse said:

No better or no worse time than any other medium sized SUV, just be prepared for it to depreciate like they all did in the pre Covid days and PCP interest rates to be minimum 7% even if you shop around.

Aren't we at that point already?
Stock seems well up on this time last year.

[heihei]

Macans seem to be the least over-supplied of Porsche models. That said, I just picked up a delivery mileage GTS from a guy who had ordered it 18 months' ago hoping to flip for a profit, at list price.

[Sim75]

is this new Macan just an EV - as in only the same in name?

[WG]

Yes new Macan is an EV. Apparently existing model will be continued in production alongside EV - for a period yet to be publicised.

[First Sea Lord]

Sim75 said:

is this new Macan just an EV - as in only the same in name?

Think it'll be 100% all new ie not the electrification of a version of the current one

[Sim75]

First Sea Lord said:

Sim75 said:

is this new Macan just an EV - as in only the same in name?

Think it'll be 100% all new ie not the electrification of a version of the current one

Suprised they're not calling it something different tbh - eg: Taycan / Panamera.
If it's to all intents and purposes an entirely new car.

[First Sea Lord]

Sim75 said:

First Sea Lord said:

Sim75 said:

is this new Macan just an EV - as in only the same in name?

Think it'll be 100% all new ie not the electrification of a version of the current one

Suprised they're not calling it something different tbh - eg: Taycan / Panamera.
If it's to all intents and purposes an entirely new car.

The Macan has been a sales sensation for them so (guessing wildly) they probably don't want to let go of the equity in the brand / badge

[finmac]

Interesting thread. I have had a deposit on a new Macan EV for about 18 months now. Thing is, I’m not sure I even want it anymore and wonder whether I’d be better of buying a new GTS petrol one instead…. First world problem for sure but the EV thing is more and more leaving me cold.

[rkwm1]

Sim75 said:

Or is the new EV sheduled for 24/25 the start of a whole new chapter?

I know very little about Porsche...

Well it is a new model, but not the end of the old macan. I was told the old model will run along side the ev, with more models in the petrol range to come. Bits of plastic to be added like with the taycan CT, styling. Also potentially a Macan Dakar to come.

[rkwm1]

EV isnt far off now, judging by the fact camo free ones are doing the rounds.

Im not sold on the styling. Front looks ok, but the side profile and especially the rear leave alot to be desired imo.

https://uk.motor1.com/photos/860770/porsche-macan-...

[rkwm1]

finmac said:

Interesting thread. I have had a deposit on a new Macan EV for about 18 months now. Thing is, I’m not sure I even want it anymore and wonder whether I’d be better of buying a new GTS petrol one instead…. First world problem for sure but the EV thing is more and more leaving me cold.

Quite a few people i know are having cold feet. I'd imagine the first cars will be in demand, but juding by the Taycan market it can quickly turn into a very costly experience, in terms of deprication.

Main thing for me will be range. Having had a couple of Taycan CT's, the Macan needs to have a real world range of 500+miles between charges. If it doesnt, it not for me.

[Sim75]

rkwm1 said:

EV isnt far off now, judging by the fact camo free ones are doing the rounds.

Im not sold on the styling. Front looks ok, but the side profile and especially the rear leave alot to be desired imo.

https://uk.motor1.com/photos/860770/porsche-macan-...

I think that looks stunning.
My concern was Porsche dropping ICE into it.

That said, it’s one of those brands where previous generations always look great if looked after, so buying the current model doesn’t phase me if the spec is spot on.

[finmac]

rkwm1 said:

EV isnt far off now, judging by the fact camo free ones are doing the rounds.

Im not sold on the styling. Front looks ok, but the side profile and especially the rear leave alot to be desired imo.

https://uk.motor1.com/photos/860770/porsche-macan-...

That seems to be a coupe style, I assume there’s also a “proper” SUV with a squared off back end, so you can actually load some stuff in it? If not, I’m defo out as it’s not practical for my needs (plus it looks c rap to my eye anyway).

[kalniel]

finmac said:

That seems to be a coupe style, I assume there’s also a “proper” SUV with a squared off back end, so you can actually load some stuff in it?

Think they need the coupe style for aero and thus range. Ideally need something like the rear of an iPace with a very high bootline so don't need to swoop down so much, but that wouldn't look like a Macan.

[Sim75]

finmac said:

That seems to be a coupe style, I assume there’s also a “proper” SUV with a squared off back end, so you can actually load some stuff in it? If not, I’m defo out as it’s not practical for my needs (plus it looks c rap to my eye anyway).

I bet you're already on the configurator with that GTS aren't you

[DMC2]

finmac said:

That seems to be a coupe style, I assume there’s also a “proper” SUV with a squared off back end, so you can actually load some stuff in it? If not, I’m defo out as it’s not practical for my needs (plus it looks c rap to my eye anyway).

I'm pretty sure this looks like it's based on the Audi Q4 platform, and that has SUV and Coupe versions. Would make sense give that the Taycan and e-tron GT share platforms.