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Hi All,

It's so easy to get carried way with the options list, does anyone have any tips on what they do to limit their budget on options?
So far I'm in an extra £13k in optional extras but could easily add some more.
I initially thought I would limit it to 10% on top of the cost of the car but hasn't worked:D

Any tips from veteran speccers appreciated?
 

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Just drop all those which don't have effect to comfort or driving :)
Excellent answer. I have left off all cosmetic ones and concentrated on air suspension, ACC, surround camera and other driving aids. will decide if 8 way seats are sufficient when I can try then. Wouldn't bother with leather , outside adornments, sound system (musivc doesn't interest me,) or all the Porche fancy bits. Also hate sun roofs so have kept extras below 10% even though I have been tempted by Aventurine Green as I need a car which doesn't show dirt.
 

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Excellent answer. I have left off all cosmetic ones and concentrated on air suspension, ACC, surround camera and other driving aids. will decide if 8 way seats are sufficient when I can try then. Wouldn't bother with leather , outside adornments, sound system (musivc doesn't interest me,) or all the Porche fancy bits. Also hate sun roofs so have kept extras below 10% even though I have been tempted by Aventurine Green as I need a car which doesn't show dirt.
are you getting the base RWD Macan or some higher level trim?
 

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are you getting the base RWD Macan or some higher level trim?
Macan 4 as want AWD as I do a lot of fishing and muddy fields and tracks are a haxard. Also added the off road bumper but not package which is cosmetic
 

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Yes, I am getting the Macan 4 as well. Not sure if you haul a trailer or equipment on your fishing trips but I got the tow hitch prep because we carry bikes around so it could be useful for outdoors stuff.

Also, I got it rear wheel steering as I love the turning short radius when parking as we spend a lot of time in the city. I also hope to get increased stability at high speeds although not sure how significant a difference it will make. Its a bit expensive so maybe not an option if budget is your concern.

Regarding seats...they are a big deal for me as far as comfort goes so I opted for the 18 way after sitting in all of them. If you have not tried them out at the dealer I would recommend you sit in all options to pick what you like the best. I noticed a big difference between the 14 way vs the 18 way which surprised me.
 

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Yes, I am getting the Macan 4 as well. Not sure if you haul a trailer or equipment on your fishing trips but I got the tow hitch prep because we carry bikes around so it could be useful for outdoors stuff.

Also, I got it rear wheel steering as I love the turning short radius when parking as we spend a lot of time in the city. I also hope to get increased stability at high speeds although not sure how significant a difference it will make. Its a bit expensive so maybe not an option if budget is your concern.

Regarding seats...they are a big deal for me as far as comfort goes so I opted for the 18 way after sitting in all of them. If you have not tried them out at the dealer I would recommend you sit in all options to pick what you like the best. I noticed a big difference between the 14 way vs the 18 way which surprised me.
 

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Manny thanks for advice. I will try them all. No demonstrators to try in UK yet.
 

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Comments here definitely appreciated as I concentrated on the interior and handling of my Macan 4 build also. The options I wrestled with most were the rear axle steering (added and often recommended), power charge port doors (added for fun, but a bit concerned about) and the sport chrono (skipped). Without Sport chrono you give up Sport Plus driving mode and Launch Control (maybe), but supposedly not Sport Plus suspension mode. I made changes 4 times before the freeze date. Good luck @taycanstuff !
 

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Hi All,

It's so easy to get carried way with the options list, does anyone have any tips on what they do to limit their budget on options?
So far I'm in an extra £13k in optional extras but could easily add some more.
I initially thought I would limit it to 10% on top of the cost of the car but hasn't worked:D

Any tips from veteran speccers appreciated?
don't buy a Porsche - Audi is a good choice…
 

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If you’re really trying to reduce the budget then I would skip rear axle steering as the Macan already has a short turning radius and Sports Chrono in an EV.

However, I would consider upgrading to at least 14-way seats since you’ll use them every day and they have the biggest impact on comfort.
 

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If you’re really trying to reduce the budget then I would skip rear axle steering as the Macan already has a short turning radius and Sports Chrono in an EV.

However, I would consider upgrading to at least 14-way seats since you’ll use them every day and they have the biggest impact on comfort.
To clarify, the Macan has a wider turning radius than a Taycan… not exactly small. :)
 

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We take:
  • Every safety option
  • Every performance option
  • Every lighting option
  • Everything my wife wants
    (usually better wheels and sound)
 

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To clarify, the Macan has a wider turning radius than a Taycan… not exactly small. :)
True, but slightly tighter than a Cayenne! 😉

I was also trying to keep my budget down but couldn’t avoid picking several fun cosmetic options on my Macan build.
 
 





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