Any tips on limiting budget on options?

[taycanstuff]

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

Any tips from veteran speccers appreciated?

 

[MjrPayne]

Just drop all those which don't have effect to comfort or driving

 

[Salmonfisher]

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.

 

[shawn]

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?

 

[Salmonfisher]

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

 

[shawn]

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.

 

[Salmonfisher]

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.

 

[Salmonfisher]

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

 

[RunningOnSolar]

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 !

 

[daveo4EV]

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

Any tips from veteran speccers appreciated?

don't buy a Porsche - Audi is a good choice…

 

[bbmertz]

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.

 

[tmrqs]

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.

 

[wmras]

We take:

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

 

[bbmertz]

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.

 

[tmrqs]

We take:

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

The ask was how to limit the cost, not how to make it even more expensive.