Hello everyone. This is Mina, the administrator of "A Porsche Came to My Home". I would like to share the real voices of various Porsche owners with you! This project was born from the request of our readers, "I want to share the real voices of various Porsche owners!Porsche Owner's FileThe "The". The twelfth installment was given by "Kurumania", aMacan S (early 2015)" purchase, options, and driving review. This is the first Macan owner review on this blog, please take a look.

〘Owner Information〙
My favorite car: Macan S
Pen name: Kurumania
Family Structure: 33 years old, single
Past car history:...
Daily Use： ： The
BMW X5 → Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
→Porsche Macan S (currently owned) + Range Rover Autobiography (currently owned) + Lexus NX300h (for work)
[Sports car： ： The
BMW Z4 (E85) -> 991 Carrera S (mk1) -> ferrari 458spider (currently owned) -> 991 Carrera GTS ( mk2)(currently owned)
A word to the readers.
."Porsche is a great car, but can be frustrating to actually own!I hope to write in a cursory manner, including the part that says "I am a good person.

(1) Background leading to purchase

Why did you choose Porsche?

I chose Porsche because of the "why."I like cars.I am a car enthusiast for one reason and one reason only: I like cars. But I am a little different from "just a car enthusiast.

I originally had a "Longing for technologyThere is something like "I've been interested in the world's various technological innovations, starting with the evolution of computers, then electrical appliances, then watches, smartphones, and so on...I have been interested in the world's various technological innovations. Somewhere in the midst of all this, I came to realize that

."At that time, the industrial product packed with all the cutting-edge technology of the time was the automobile." and "Of all the things an individual can own, the automobile is the most technologically advanced."

I have come to have the idea that I am a good person. Therefore, I like cutting-edge F1, etc.

In addition, the company also provides information on metal stamping technology, body structure, and engines with regard to automobile manufacturing technology.(I'm particularly obsessed with engines.)While there have been many innovations in suspension, brakes, etc., "Automobiles are more than just an industrial product.I think, "I'm not going to be able to do that.

Through automobiles, we can see the differences in style among manufacturers that successfully combine cutting-edge technology, differences in national culture, design, and many other things that lie behind the automobile.

I was hooked by its depth and fun.

In addition, "I want to have the skills to make sure my car performs properly too.I am also practicing and playing on circuits, etc., with the thought that "I am a good player, but I am not a good player.

I'm not a Porsche freak.

However, I am not so much concerned with the manufacturer "Porsche" itself.

In fact, there are some Porsches that I want and some that I don't, and with regard to the Macan S.The one that best fits my needs at the time is the Macan S.It was just that it was a "good" car. I also own a 911 (991) and I think the same can be said about the 911.

Why did you choose the Macan?

It used to be calledBMW X5", but then "theMercedes-Benz CLS 350Switching to "Now I want to drive an SUV again.I began to think, "I want to be a sportsman. And just when I wanted to feel a little sport, even if it was for daily use, the Macan was announced at the right time.

I guess in the "sports SUV" option, I had no other choice but to go with the Macan. Because

Macan has the world's best sporting performance among SUVs(by far more than Cayenne)"

That's why. ."I don't think I can beat a Lamborghini Urus, for example, on a mountain pass.I even thought that the Macan was by far the most sporting SUV available, so I ordered the Macan S without hesitation.

(2) Specifications/Interior

Exterior and interior colors

Catalog color ".Body color is blue with Luxor beige interior.I chose the "I" option. As for the seats, we chose artificial leather instead of genuine leather.

The reason is that "If we choose leather for this class of vehicle, for example, Porsche will be(including competitors' cars)The amount of options goes up so much that there's no end to it.".

We were only thinking within a budget that did not exceed the boundaries of the segment in question.(Rivals were as mid-size SUVs such as GLC, BMW X4, etc.)

sports chrono package

I did not include the Sport Chrono package. Of course, I think it is better to put it on for resale, and my friends sometimes tease me, "Did you drop your watch somewhere? (laugh).

-wheel

Wheels, without making them bigger.Remains standard 18".I decided to go with a 19-inch Macan S. The reason is that when I also drove 19- and 20-inch Macan S in test drives, etc., I was impressed with theThe heavier suspension clearly slows acceleration.Because I experienced the "I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do.

However, in hindsight, I think "19-inch tires would have been fine" because "19-inch tires are the only ones that can be used with sport tires. The reason is that "19-inch tires are the most suitable for sports tires." With 18-inch flat tires on SUVs, I was concerned about deflection of the tires when driving on mountain passes, etc., and understeer would soon show up if I pushed too hard.

Suspension

."I wanted to choose sport, even if I had to sacrifice some ride comfort.Therefore, we decided that we did not need air suspension. If the car is to be used as a foot passenger car for daily driving, it would be better to have an air suspension, but if it is expected to be used for sports activities, a regular coil suspension would be better.

This is not just me, but everyone, including the Porsche representative, says so, so I assume it is true. But as a result, the undulation of the road surface(undulations, undulations)I was uncomfortable with the response to the

Other options

This Macan S.High-speed use for commuting MainlySince the car will be used in a "sport car" environment, all safety devices such as lane change assist and cruise control have been installed. Since I own a sports car, I chose to focus on safety devices rather than sports devices.(side roof side of airbag, additional, etc.)

Option Price

Options include about 2.5 million yen, 10.5 million yen at launch.The price is about 2,000,000 yen. Since Porsche has almost no options in its stock condition, it would still cost about 2,000,000 yen extra to equip it with the same level of equipment as the cars that are considered to be our rivals.

That makes it expensive....

But I think that's why they are spending so much money on driving. Nevertheless, since consumers' comparisons will be within the same segment, "It must be in the same price range, similarly equipped, and the best driving experience all in one frame.I am willing to think that "I am not a good person.

(3) Process of vehicle delivery

Makan delivery date postponed.

We placed the order in October and were originally told that the car would be delivered in March, but it ended up being delayed.Inspection of Mercedes-Benz CLS to be replaced by Macan in August.So we placed the order because we were told that the car would be ready for delivery by then at the latest, but gradually the clouds began to cloud over.

Well, the delay in delivery is more the manufacturer's problem than the dealership's, but the sales person was not very responsive...he never contacted me unless I did, and when I contacted him, he said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry.I've been meaning to contact you!I can say "W" every time.

I was honestly disappointed in the hospitality and responsiveness of the Porsche dealership at this time. I personally think that Kohn's employee training is more thorough in these areas.

As an aside, under the guidance of Porsche AG, a customer satisfaction survey of dealers(by mystery shopper)I have heard that Japan was the lowest ranked country by country in the Perhaps the demands of Japanese customers are too high, but this experience forced me to wonder if there is also a problem with the dealers' response. I had to wonder.

Makan delivery time

As a result, the Macan was not delivered in time for the August inspection of the Mercedes-Benz CLS, and we had to let go of the CLS first. At that time, the dealership provided us with a replacement car, an early model Prius with peeling paint... We were told that we would have to pay for a BMW, Audi, etc., and that we would have to pay for the other cars.

I placed the order because they said they could deliver the Macan in March at the earliest, and no matter how late, in time for the CLS inspection in August...but BMW and Audi charge a fee...while they offer Carrera and Cayman as service entry to other customers... ...W"

I honestly thought it was a good idea.(By the way, as for the Lexus delivered last year, they provided us with the same car we ordered when the delivery was delayed.)I thought to myself, "Porsche dealers treat young people and newcomers terribly....

So the Macan S was delivered after the Bon Festival.

However, this series of responses seems to be just the level of the individual sales representative rather than Porsche. I could not trust the sales person, so when I ordered a Carrera S six months later, I asked him to change the person in charge.

That's how Macan got off to a bad start lol.

Accident at after-sales service

However, a series of after-sales service incidents followed...

(1) When I asked the dealer to change the oil for the first time and received the vehicle after the change was completed, there were several spots of oil dripping on the driver and passenger seats.
(2) When I was hit and run in a coin-operated parking lot and picked up my car for repair, all the data on the HDD of the audio system was gone and gone.
When I picked up the car after the one-year inspection, I checked the ashtray case before leaving the garage and found that the lid was broken, so I re-entered the garage.

This was indeed...and I had to give him a warning.

After purchasing the Carrera S...

I have since purchased an additional Carrera S. I have not had any problems with the dealership, and since I have had a different person in charge, I have been satisfied with the service, neither acceptable nor unacceptable.

We are not looking for over-hospitality to begin with.I'm usually satisfied when they respond well.I feel like I am the one who is in charge of the project. If I am not comfortable with the way the person in charge deals with me or if I don't agree with him or her, I don't hesitate to ask him or her to change my mind. Or, I may change the store where I buy...but it is difficult to say so.

I hope to write more about this in a later review of Carrera's Porsche Owner's File.

However, as soon as I bought an additional Carrera or went to the dealership with a Ferrari, I felt a drastic change in the way they handled my car, as the replacement car was suddenly upgraded to a current Cayman, Carrera, etc. (Sweat).

(4) Macan as you feel it when you own it

(1) Engine

As an engine enthusiast, my image of a Porsche engine is just that.Tightly built engineIt's like, "Great! It has a strong individuality and a deep flavor! I feel that there are not many engines that resonate with the heart.(Aside from boxer-sixes of the sports car variety)

Therefore, the V6 turbo engine of the Macan S is not particularly "impressive! It is not a special "big impression!" but a "normal engine that is well made".

(2) Transmission

."It is an SUV with a dual clutchThis is one of the reasons why I was attracted to the Macan S and wanted to purchase it. In sports driving, of course, you get a sense of togetherness that you cannot experience with other SUVs.

On the other hand, when I think about it for daily use, I think, "PDK doesn't fit the heavy weight class of SUVs?" I also think so. First of all, PDK is not very compatible with idling stop. It is awkward when the engine does stop/go in the interval between clutch shutoff and connection.

This was the case with the initial model and may have been improved after minor changes(Not confirmed)

Also, I was driving a Mercedes-Benz CLS before the Macan, which is of course a different segment, but even leaving that aside, I feel that there are some issues to be addressed.

I have owned the Macan for three years now, and the mileage has exceeded 70,000 kilometers.No problems with PDK, but the transaxle jiggles and shuffles when starting.(Repeat several times when starting off by suddenly engaging the clutch, or repeat several times when driving in a low-speed gear by suddenly opening the accelerator pedal while driving in a low-speed gear and torque is suddenly applied from the engine).are beginning to be visible.

In talking with the dealer, he said it would cost about 200,000 yen to replace it, and I am wondering if it is time to let it go.

Handling / Braking

In SUVs, for exampleNo other manufacturer can surpass the Macan S, Macan GTS and Macan TurboI think.

Among SUVs, there is definitely no one to the right of the Macan.

However, it is not as good as a sports car... It is still an SUV with a high center of gravity, and if you expect too much of the "sports car element," you will honestly feel that it is not that good.

You can drive the winding roads without pain, comfortably, and at a certain pace, but if you seek beyond that, you will think, "It's an SUV after all!

Nevertheless.As for performance, it is perfect.The fact that it has a larger tread than the Audi Q5 also increases the fun of cornering. Due to the structure of the Haldex 5, the engine center of gravity is located in front of the front tires on a FWD basis, so it is naturally prone to front-heavy understeer during sport driving.

If you talk about it by the standard of a sports car, you will get dissatisfied, but if you think "this is an SUV", it scores 120 points!It is.

4) Fuel consumption

It is normal. 7-8km/L for city driving, 11km/L for highway driving.(Nervousness did not allow me to maintain 12 km/l)I am a very good driver. I would say it is about 10-11km/L after normal driving and highway driving.

I have no complaints about the fuel economy, but the Macan feels like the fuel tank is small for an SUV of this type!(65L)The fuel consumption of the car is normal. Therefore, fuel consumption is normal, but the small tank increases the frequency of refueling and creates an image of poor fuel economy.

(5) Ride comfort, glide taste

Because it is focused on sports, the ride is also very flat.Stiffness of the damper, clearly different from other SUVs.I feel that the I also think the Macan rides too stiff for its performance.

Body rigidity is naturally higher than that of other manufacturers, but even so, in response to inputs, it is not possible to release the impact immediately at one time, as in Carrera, and undulation continues to occur in no small degree.

It's not a problem on the highway, but it's quite uncomfortable on little bumps in town, old asphalt and rough surfaces.

This is with thick 18-inch tires, so 20- or 21-inch tires might be more of a concern.In that sense, the air suspension would improve this area.It is.

I'm also quite concerned about the low sound insulation, including wind noise, at high speeds.

⑥Daily use

For a mid-size SUV, it is not very small. When u-turning on a two-lane road, you have to think of a good line to take a shot. I often see wives in town using the Macan as a shopping vehicle, but "Why did I choose the Macan for such a use?I have to wonder a little bit about that." lol.

I think the fact that the Macan is selling well in Japan is due in large part to its successful branding.

(7) Favorite point

I like the rear design.

(5) Options I would definitely want to add if I were to purchase a Porsche in the future.

I bought it mainly for commuting use, so I was not that concerned about the options. However, when it comes to the Macan, I think the only other purchase option is the GTS!(The Macan GTS was not yet available at the time I was considering buying it.)

If you add options to the S, you end up with the GTS, so the GTS with all the standard features is a good value. The resale is also overwhelmingly strong.

(6) Areas of concern

What the heck, compared to other European cars.After all, the Macan's maintenance costs are high.I think. Parts, service, and more....

If you want to maintain your health at all times, you will still have to pay a reasonable amount of money. Whether or not you join a maintenance-free package, it seems to me that the only difference in terms of cost is whether you pay in advance or pay on a case-by-case basis.

Also, maybe I am not used to building cars other than sports cars, but if you open the window on a rainy day or after a rain, when there is a lot of water left on the roof, a lot of water will fall inside the car. and a large amount of water will fall into the interior.

The basic principles, including how to let water escape, are still not as good as those of the three European families.

(7) General comments

Makan is recommended for

Would I recommend the Macan to everyone?" I would sayRecommended only for those with certain needs.I think.

I have a strong desire to own one car and still drive sports cars, but when I think about daily use, I'm limited to choosing SUVs.

I think the Macan S and above are perfect for such people. I really, really think so.

Because.What fun it is to drive on a mountain pass!He said.

On the other hand, if you are looking for a car that can be used in rare situations such as driving on mountain passes, but you still want a certain level of sportiness, then the GLC43 is probably the best choice for you. It doesn't have to be a super sports SUV. I think.

Because of the "Other SUVs are superior to the Macan except for sport driving and brandingBecause I think it's a "good idea.

In the case of the Macan, things that are standard equipment in other rivals are almost always optional, so if you try to add them without compromise, the price will go up and you will be looking at one of the higher-end rivals, which will change your choice of car in the first place.

Maybe it's because I own a sports car that I feel this way... "Do I want sportiness in an SUV at the expense of many other things?" I don't think so...

The Macan is a car that swings at driving, so it scores 100 points in the sports category, but 50 or 60 points in the others. In terms of the total package, it is by no means a multiple.

In that respect, I think the three European families make cars that score about 70 or 80 all around.

Hence, as mentioned above, "One car, super sport oriented while riding in an SUV.I would highly recommend this car to those who are in the niche of "the best of the best".

That said, I think it's partly because I own a sports car other than the Macan at the same time, which makes my complaints more noticeable, so it's probably the best car for me if I have to pay for one.

What you don't know until you own it

During the pre-purchase test drive phase, I said, "That's Porsche! It's a sports car! But in reality, after three and a half years of use, there are many inconveniences.

And most of the items that are inconvenient are stress-free in other Mercedes, BMW, Audi, etc.

But I think all those daily stresses are all about performance. So much so thatBy far the best competitor in SUV performanceIt is. But it is "unbeatable in SUVs" and if you compare it to a sports car, you can't beat it, so I don't think we should be looking for that much sport.

Finally...

Actually, I'm a "Let's give up the Macan already and get an easy car for work.and I bought a Lexus NX300h last fall, which is 180 degrees opposite of the Macan.

Naturally, I don't want to drive sport in a Lexus, and in fact, I don't want that in a Lexus. The moment I get on the highway, I set the cruise control to drive every day and drive with ease.(It is extreme to compare them with Lexus, but when I think about it, I am reminded that BMW and Mercedes are making good and well-balanced cars.)

Because that's how I usually drive.I still want to drive the Macan every once in a while... and I still haven't sold the Macan, even though I was going to let it go...Such is the case today.

8) What is Porsche to you?

I'm not a Porsche guy, nor am I a Ferrari guy, I'm just a "w" guy.performance firstI put my trust in Porsche on the premise that "I have faith in Porsche," and I found myself with the result of owning three Porsches.

After all, Porsche exactly matches my needs, and I will probably always own one in the future.

As for Porsche, I am always impressed by the high precision of the construction rather than the rigidity of the body. Ferrari and other cars also have high body rigidity, but on the other handPorsche is by far the best in terms of rigidity of suspension and other connections.I think this is the best feeling one can have when driving a Porsche. This is probably the best feeling I get when I drive a Porsche.

I hope to talk about that in a later Carrera review.

〘The blog manager's opinion 〙
Kurumania's review of the Macan was very informative. It was full of real information that you can never know just by test-driving, but only by owning one. When choosing a car, the most important thing is to know what you are looking for.What I want from my car.I think it is important to clearly define the axis of "what is the value of the car? Whether it is brand value, sportiness, or daily use...depending on the axis, the same car can be evaluated differently, or the way you feel about it can change 180 degrees. This review made me realize the depth of the car selection process. Thank you, Kurumania-san!