Recent content by sor

That list is a bit optimistic. Most of them have done one or two OTA, ever, and you’ll find many people on those forums who ended up going into the dealer to get an update. Should also differentiate between system updates and app/map updates. Maybe there is a better track record with pushing...

There is a scenario where this ends by auto makers committing to some monetary value investment to bring manufacturing to the US, in exchange for some time to do so. Not passing judgement on whether that’s good or bad, shifting manufacturing always has winners and losers. I also think many...

Truth be told, the iX is good enough that I am still thinking of the Macan as a holdover for a few years until their iX3 and iX5 lines mature on NK platform. Their app and software, while not perfect was way better than my experience with Audi on the e-tron as well - I fear I will miss that...

Not sure about the Macan specifically, but strong regen can cause slippage just because it add resistance to the wheel turning. If the road is slick and the wheels resist turning, they’ll lose traction while the computers adjust and get it back. In my iX it felt a little like a small...

And it’s a bummer to hear that Burmester isn’t as good as the BW. Haven’t experienced it myself. I would have thought with the mega subwoofer it the back it would make for a fuller sound. The iX has good clarity and I like the speakers in the headrests, but for bass it is mostly just the back...

It’s good to know that it isn’t impossible to change if you build or buy something and decide you want something else. Personally I don’t really understand the black lettering. You can’t even see it unless you’re right there at the bumper. And there are two options for black logo in the...

I might have done that but heard the performance models are at least a year out. They will announce the base models this fall though, and supposedly they will start production on those end of the year.

I have an iX now, I like it but there have always been things I’ve overlooked. For one, it is just too big for my taste. Kids love the ample room but seriously, it would be roomy for basketball players. And you feel that weight when driving, especially in the snow. I think the Macan Turbo is...

I miss the “paddle shifters” the etron had to control regen. Felt a lot like using paddles for engine braking with a PDK. On the other hand I don’t care for one pedal driving at all. I like the dynamic regen that lets you coast unless you actually need to brake.

I don’t know - but one dealer I have talked to are preparing to mark up existing new inventory to “a bit better than tariff rate”, and certified pre-owned cars to old MSRP. It’s really anyone’s guess - people will either jump on existing inventory and possibly pay small markups in bidding wars...

I wonder what OP ended up doing. Would like to get this in white but apparently can’t spec that on turbos.

I spoke to a dealer today who is buying up inventory they can find. They have several gently used Macan EVs incoming and expect to get today’s new MSRP prices for them. Also saying that used car prices will go up in the wake of new ones jumping. Even American made cars will go up because there...

I’m on the other side of this, just ordered last week, and as such am still about four months out. My current thinking is that in four months either: 1) the auto trade war will be settled Or 2) industry wide inflation will have settled in, which would make it irrelevant which car I choose...

Sure, and just because I have never seen an example of a software project that releases to production frequently without needing a safety net like quick rollbacks, or batches of canary and/or beta testers to find issues and cancel a large fleet upgrade doesn’t mean there aren’t any. Nor am I...

The focus point is different for sure. On the iX it feels like the hud is about at the bumper, which takes a bit of focus switching but isn’t bad. On the Macan I did notice it was different but not sure if it’s better or worse, something to get used to. It may have something to do with the AR...