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Configuration feedback needed - how is this spec for an outdoor enthusiast ?

shawn

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I have the 4 and really like it. If you don't really want the torque vector feature then the 4 trades a little in power but you gain in range and the Rear Axle steering is a great feature to keep. The 4 is fast enough for me hence I went for the Macan 4 for the extra range. This build is solid. Only think I would suggest is maybe getting the side trim in painted your external color or gloss black or carbon fiber. The standard blade looks a bit plastic to me (which is why I am actually changing it to external color blades). Note that if you get the standard blade you cannot wrap it as it has a bumpy surface so that is what you get. Looks like you are going with the 14 way seats in this instead of the 18 way. If that is your preference then it now opens up the possibility to get the massage function (if that is interesting to you). Cheers.
Also to my surprise one is reporting that 14 way with massage may be more comfortable than 14 way without..maybe because of the bladder. Would love for someone to test that
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It looks like your latest build is for the base Macan (which is only RWD) rather than the 4. For the ~$5K incremental price difference, I would strongly recommend the 4S over the 4 since it has significantly faster acceleration.

Your 4S build looks great. The Oak Green looks awesome and I like the compass option (which I also have) since the sport chrono package does not add much in the EV.

Here are my suggested changes, particularly if you want to partially offset the additional cost of the 4S as I did when I placed my order:

1) Add the window trim in black
2) Remove PTV+
3) Remove insulated glass (could interfere with dashcam GPS plus the Macan is fairly quiet unless you plan to swap out the tires for all terrain ones)
4) Switch to 14-way seats (which are still quite comfortable and easier to get in/out of)
5) Remove the passenger display (unless that’s really important to your passenger on long drives)
6) Add rear windshield wiper if you will be off-roading in dusty conditions (I haven’t needed them in the suburbs and didn’t like the look of them).
7) Buy OEM or aftermarket all-weather floor and trunk mats (or ask the dealer to throw them in for free)
Oops! I started a fresh build, and thought I clicked on the 4S 4, but clearly I didn't get that right and clicked on the base model instead.

I updated that build to a 4S 4, but I didn't see how to "overwrite" the old code, so here is the new one,

https://porsche-code.com/PS16V5T5

It is now around $104,000

(edited because I originally typed 4S )
 
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Oops! I started a fresh build, and thought I clicked on the 4S, but clearly I didn't get that right.

I updated that build to a 4S, but I didn't see how to "overwrite" the old code, so here is the new one,

https://porsche-code.com/PS16V5T5

It is now around $104,000
That build code appears to be for a 4. Check the price difference on a 4S since it would include the S wheels and parking surround view, although you would have to add the black window trim.
 
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That build code appears to be for a 4. Check the price difference on a 4S since it would include the S wheels and parking surround view, although you would have to add the black window trim.
I had originally asked about a 4S quote, and someone suggested I should look at the 4 variant if I wasn't going to track it.
 

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I had originally asked about a 4S quote, and someone suggested I should look at the 4 variant if I wasn't going to track it.
I guess it was me. Well, of course the 4S is to some regards "better" than the 4 as it indeed accelerates faster, has more peak torque and reportedly has a more sporty tuning of some settings (although I could not check that personally). Being your first Porsche, I trust that the 4 would likely bring you a lot of driving pleasure already.
The price difference between 4 and 4S is indeed limited when you consider it is a $100k car, but still a few $$$ extra to spend to get the S trim. Only you can decide how to best spend your money. Both are good and there is no wrong choice there; only your own expectations about what your Porsche should be like and how much money you can spend without feeling you make a sacrifice on something else.
Either way it's going to be a great car and you'll enjoyr it!
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