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Jan 28, 2014 7:13:39 PM
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rulesdontapply
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
SciFrog:
Does anyone know if impulse red is available at launch?
Impulse Red and Sapphire Blue are both coming online after 10/2014. I've heard mixed reports about it referring to week 10 of 2014 or October 2014, but it isn't available at the moment. Soon, soon.
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Jan 28, 2014 7:58:10 PM
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
rulesdontapply:
SciFrog:
Does anyone know if impulse red is available at launch?
Impulse Red and Sapphire Blue are both coming online after 10/2014. I've heard mixed reports about it referring to week 10 of 2014 or October 2014, but it isn't available at the moment. Soon, soon.
rulesdontapply
Indeed many different rumors about this... When I asked at my dealership early december, they said it would be week 10, but I haven't ask again after that, since I'm not really interested in the Macan anymore. i've also read that some dealers have confirmed it will be october before options become available.
I'm quite curious about that color and if there come more options, like leather options and the option to get exterior parts painted like the rear fascia. It looks kinda odd now with lighter colors. The lower part of the rear bumper is black plastic, while you can get the sideskirts painted. The car looks like it isn't finished.
Not really convinced about the Macan yet.... 
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Jan 29, 2014 5:27:50 AM
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
SuzyF:
rulesdontapply:
SciFrog:
Does anyone know if impulse red is available at launch?
Impulse Red and Sapphire Blue are both coming online after 10/2014. I've heard mixed reports about it referring to week 10 of 2014 or October 2014, but it isn't available at the moment. Soon, soon.
rulesdontapply
Indeed many different rumors about this... When I asked at my dealership early december, they said it would be week 10, but I haven't ask again after that, since I'm not really interested in the Macan anymore. i've also read that some dealers have confirmed it will be october before options become available.
I'm quite curious about that color and if there come more options, like leather options and the option to get exterior parts painted like the rear fascia. It looks kinda odd now with lighter colors. The lower part of the rear bumper is black plastic, while you can get the sideskirts painted. The car looks like it isn't finished.
Not really convinced about the Macan yet....
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Suzy
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2012 Audi SQ5 TDI | Lavagrey metallic
I know that launching an entirely new model line is an enormous challenge for any automaker, but I can't help but feel that Porsche may have bitten off more than they could chew with the Macan launch.
Here are a few issues I have with the Macan launch/Porsche marketing thus far:
- Using feature vehicles and slapping up advertisements with a car in a color that isn't presently available or without any certainty regarding its availability is a big disappointment and raises question marks. Why offer me something that I can't currently have/I don't know the availability of?
- The current color options on the configurator are relatively safe and dare I say it... dull. The interior options are worse with three solid interior colors, one two-tone and one natural leather only. See the point above regarding the advertisements featuring the black Macan Turbo with the agate/pebble grey interior. 
- The mystery with the sports exhaust system. The PSE was mentioned in all the press releases and on Porsche's official website but it's been pulled since with no further mention.
- Key options like the LED headlights, PDCC, painted rear fascia and other customizable exterior bits [painted air intakes, etc.] are all missing.
I realize that not all options are initially available at launch, but I would've expected a more seamless and transparent debut from Porsche. With all Macan allocations for 2014 being rumored to have been sold and Porsche sniffing out the possibility of ramping production up from 50000 units to 80000 per year, I think they're just after the numbers for the time being. 
I still love the Macan but I'll be waiting on the sidelines until things come together.
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Jan 29, 2014 9:29:51 AM
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RC
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
the 997.2 took almost a year to get sports exhaust in Canada ; i am sure i could go through my old brochures and come up with a number of additional examples so please tell me what is new about Porsche launching a vehicle and then adding a lot of eatures down the road?
if you are not happy then just wait to order and slow down on following your Id.
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
This memo was posted on Rennlist. Contains some pretty important information. Everybody that has a car on order, please contact your dealership ASAP!
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
GM Austin:
I just received a confirmation on my Macan order. April build. Should be here in May, right after the dealer demos.
Congratulations, Gary...didn't know about it. Good choice. 
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
SuzyF:
This memo was posted on Rennlist. Contains some pretty important information. Everybody that has a car on order, please contact your dealership ASAP!
Due to supplier issues, we have been notified by PAG that certain options, exterior, and interior colors will not be available at launch. The affected options and colors are:Roof Rails - 3S1 / 3S5 or 5W1 / 5W4Side window trims in high gloss black - QJ4Interior colors - Black/Garnett Red (V0) and Espresso (VR)Exterior Colors - Aurum Gold Metallic (U8) and Palladium Metallic (4T)All affected launch cars have been changed by removing the unavailable option or changing the unavailable color (interior or exterior) to black....You may edit these launch Macan orders until close of business Wednesday, Feb 5th.
Thanks Suzy! I almost ordered the Espresso but changed my mind at the last minute, selected grey instead.
Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
GM Austin:
RC:
GM Austin:
I just received a confirmation on my Macan order. April build. Should be here in May, right after the dealer demos.
Congratulations, Gary...didn't know about it. Good choice.
Thanks RC! Two babies coming this spring!
Yep, knew about the other one (Facebook) but I guess this one is important too. 
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
GM Austin:
Yes, a baby girl coming in a little less than three weeks!
Much more important than any Porsche, but still, I love Porsches too!
I congratulate you afterwards...when she "arrives".
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
Gauss:
GM Austin:
Yes, a baby girl coming in a little less than three weeks!
Hey, many many congratulations
I know it sounds old fashioned but you never congratulate before the kid is actually born. 
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
RC:
Gauss:
GM Austin:
Yes, a baby girl coming in a little less than three weeks!
Hey, many many congratulations
I know it sounds old fashioned but you never congratulate before the kid is actually born.
The man deserves to be congratulated for the work he put into this ! the final result is a separate congratulation. 
Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
SuzyF:All affected launch cars have been changed by removing the unavailable option or changing the unavailable color (interior or exterior) to black....You may edit these launch Macan orders until close of business Wednesday, Feb 5th.
Is it already 1st of April?
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
RC:
Gauss:
GM Austin:
Yes, a baby girl coming in a little less than three weeks!
Hey, many many congratulations
I know it sounds old fashioned but you never congratulate before the kid is actually born.
You're right. I'm sure everything will go as planned. I send my best wishes instead and will congratulate when the time has come.
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Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
Really had a chance today to compare space and feel of a Q5 to my 2009 Cayenne Turbo S, with the idea of getting a feel for what a Macan with be like compared to a Cayenne. The Q5, understandably, feels noticeably smaller inside, both height and width, and there is a clear sense of sitting lower to the road. The back seat room seems fine, unless one will be transporting adults often, and the luggage space--although small--will expand well with the back seats folded down.
Bottom line, those who like the roomier feel and taller stance of a Cayenne, will--at least initially--feel a bit cramped in a Macan...
Re: OFFICIAL: Porsche Macan
GM Austin:
I've had more the feeling of too much room in the Cayenne, that it was really bigger than what I needed and all that space went largely unused.
You'd be surprised how much luggage room you are going to need with a little kid.
My wife was always happy that she was able to put the baby stroller into the Cayenne without having to fold it. Just one example. We also often used the cargo space in the rear to change diapers because it was flat and much easier (and cleaner) than using the rear leather seat.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Turbo S, Porsche Boxster S (981), BMW X3 35d (2013)
I think there will be plenty of room for a baby, not a problem. It's not like we're moving to a Mini Cooper or something. 
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