Boxster 718 S to Macan??????

[carnaby35]

Hello folks,
Having run 911 and Boxsters for 15 yrs as weekend/ cherished cars I now own a 718 Boxster S.
The car is excellent, very fast with top class handling. The trouble is that I am becoming increasingly frustrated when driving the thing due to speed cameras, camera vans, community speed concern areas, dash cams, average speed checks etc etc. You get the picture. The car just cannot be used properly and I am feeling that it is a waste of a performance car in this country.
Considering a change to a Macan diesel which would become the everyday car replacing the Boxster and BMW 335D touring. Therefore still running a Porsche, still got estate car practicality, diesel economy, one less car to run and money back in the bank. Plus I may not feel like driving it like a bat out of hell!! Think that a petrol version would be too thirsty for everyday use (8-10k mls pa) although this is helped by one less car to run.
Any opinion from you Macan owners would be much appreciated.
PS, love the Boxster to bits.????

Cheers,
Chris

 

[Lancerlot]

Right choice.

I ran a Macan S for 6 years and it is the sweet spot for the range.
If I could, I would have ordered another diesel replacement.

Regards,


Clive

 

[Davidelkington]

I had a 911 997.2 Carrera S and living in London was a lovely car in the wrong place. I now have a Macan turbo from 2017, and love it. Feels not a million miles from the 911, but I can use it anywhere, even drove it to Corsica in the summer, amazing. The prices seem to be rocketing, I see a few on Autotrader for 10k more than I paid last December. I had a diesel Audi in the past, don't think I would ever go back there, especially being in London, they are the bad boys these days.

 

[CLIFFWILKINS]

Hi
3 months ago I bought a Macan as an every day I had VW Tig before it. The Macan does what it says on the tin it's comfortable capable of long journeys, but for me it's a suv heavy motor I don't want to be driving it like a bat out of hell I just don't think it's that sort of vehicle to be throwing around sure it's fairly capable but its no sports car feel.
if I were you keep your Boxster add a Macan to it you will miss the Boxster after a while and regret selling it sounds like you really love it.
As far as economy go for a 2.0 petrol plenty capable for every day or a diesel if buying used. I do know a couple of people with GTS and Turbos and they do like fuel especially in town awsome motors but be prepared for higher fuel bills.
Only my observations as a new Macan owner and many models of Porsche owned.
It's a great addition to a Porsche sports car best of both worlds.

 

[dpoynton]

As we run a 2016 Boxster 718S and a 2019 Macan Turbo, I'd say keep the Boxster and add a Macan if you can.
A great combination, sports car fun and a fast, safe 4x4 when needed (c. 32mpg on a run), otherwise a good load lugger for our dog and my golf gear.

ATB
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[Chappelle]

I have a Macan GTS and an old Boxster 987S (that is worth not a lot, esp compared to your 718S)

The Macan is a lovely car, great ride, very comfortable on long journeys. It is very easy to speed in it as there is little sense of going fast. It rides and drives much better than my previous Audi RS4 but having said that it isn't anything like the Boxster. Very capable as an almost 2 tonne SUV and Porsche has done an amazing job with it. But, and there had to be a but, it isn't a sports car and can't be compared with a Boxster / 911 / Cayman.

My Boxster is a keeper and it has outlived an S4, the RS4 and a Nissan GTR and it'll be here when the Macan has gone. Have said that I've contemplated living without the Macan and really don't want to either!

 

[carnaby35]

All good information so far and very interesting. Many thanks everybody.
Further advice from anyone else greatly appreciated.????
Thinking that it may be best to keep the 718 and bee em
The Bee em 335d touring is a fantastic car. 4wd, powerful 3.0 twin turbo 6cyl with 310hp and 0-60 in 4.8 secs which leaves the diesel Macan for dead, estate car carrying capacity plus 50 mpg when nursed on a run. Which is why I bought it!!
To sell that AND add a Macan would be a sideways move really that would cost a lot of money unless I got a cheaper high mileage Macan which I don’t really want. Maybe I have got the best combination of vehicles after all?
Keep the advice coming please, then I can have a few more sleepless nights wondering what to do!!????
Chris

 

[AndrewCS]

Maybe I have got the best combination of vehicles after all?

Agreed []

 

[CLIFFWILKINS]

Maybe so right combo. Or just change the BM for a Macan

 

[dpoynton]

.... just change the BM for a Macan

Cliff is on the money, again.

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[pfs]

I must agree with the general comments in this thread.

My daily/business use vehicle is a very capable Macan S Diesel. It's a high spec MY17 car with the improved infotainment/comms set up. With the torque available, progress can be hot hatch swift if needed, but is mostly just a capable vehicle to cover any distance needed in comfort and carry significant loads when needed. Mid 30's mpg generally with 40mpg easly available on a run is not bad for a car weighing nearly 2 tonnes. It's not a sports car, but it is great to drive for an SUV. I personally wouldn't want or use the additional performance of the bigger petrol versions so am happy to keep this for some time. It's a shame the diesel option was dropped.

I have recently sold my Cayman 981 GT4 because much as it was a very capable car, on our wonderful UK roads the chance to enjoy it properly was minimal, and in many cases just plain frustrating. Based on experience gained using the GT4 and an earlier 987 CR on track I am now looking at dedicated track car options. Lower cost and less angst if (when) the driver runs out of talent! The Macan would also tow a track car on a trailer rather well too !

Paul

 

[Dylan1]

We have similar to you - we bought Linda’s family wagon BMW 335 x drive tourer nearly 7 yrs ago!
70 k miles still out accelerates most things with 45+ mpg
worth not much but it’s brilliant
just sold my 991S and incoming cayman GTS 4.0 will be a good stable I reckon
when macan electric arrives in 2-3 yrs we,ll get that and give our youngest the bmw

 

[carnaby35]

Starting to think that the BMW is too good a car to let go really. 65 reg with only 34K miles. We’ve had it since 11 months old and it’s a fantastic all rounder. Wouldn’t need a Macan and BMW. Looks like it’s leaning towards keeping the 718 and not get frustrated because I can’t wring it’s neck!! Yippee????
Thanks for everyone’s input.

Chris

 

[Gazoak]

If you read Brian's thread comparing his Macan Turbo to his previous 718GTS Cayman, i think you'll be keeping your Boxster.

 

[Gorsh]

We've got a 2015 F31 330d which we've had since new 49k miles ago. Also a 981 BGTS which I love for pleasure trips out. The BMW is a great car - it would normally be changed before now but it still drives like a new car, goes like stink and is economical so we're going to run it for another couple of years and see how we feel then. I would say you have two great cars, I love my Boxster too and wouldn't want to part with it unless I had to.

 

[Brian_Innes]

As we run a 2016 Boxster 718S and a 2019 Macan Turbo, I'd say keep the Boxster and add a Macan if you can.
A great combination, sports car fun and a fast, safe 4x4 when needed (c. 32mpg on a run), otherwise a good load lugger for our dog and my golf gear.

ATB
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If you read Brian's thread comparing his Macan Turbo to his previous 718GTS Cayman, i think you'll be keeping your Boxster.

Chris,
As a previous 2020 Gen 2 Macan Turbo owner I can unreservedly say keep your Boxster. I can guarantee within 12 months you'll be yearning for the agility and feel of the road that only a sports car can provide.

I live in the Highlands, so the roads I travel on follow the contours of the land. Dips, crests, tightening radius, adverse camber, sweeping curves, are all bread and butter in my daily driving. The Macan Turbo, although capable enough, just didn't cut it for me regarding driving enjoyment and being at one with the car on the roads I enjoy. It's a heavy beast and the weight of the thing was just too much up front for me. Up front being the operative term. Understeer is the name of the game with the Macan Turbo. As a grand tourer on motorways and autobahns, it excels. On fresh snow with winter tyres it exudes confidence and is superbly capable. It's just not a sports car in the true sense.

I sold the Macan Turbo last month. The residual value financed two replacement cars. A 2016 Fiat 500X Cross Plus 1.4t DCT, and a new 2021 Alpine A110 Legende GT which is being delivered tomorrow. Two cars for the price of one, and back into sports car nirvana.

Good luck with your decision.

Brian

 

[carnaby35]

Marvellous feedback everybody. Many thanks for all your comments. Looks like I am already spoilt with the cars I have got but you know what it’s like- the grass is always greener and you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone!!
Great stuff, no messing about selling two cars, no messing about searching for a Macan, get to keep my beloved Boxster and the BMW which goes like hell!!
Whats not to like????????

 

[Wollemi]

Chris, the trouble is you‘re driving on the wrong roads!

You need to stop using a sat nav, which will just take you on a motorway or a trunk A road, which you rightly say are filled with all the adverse things you mention.
Get your map out, dare I say plot a custom route on Google Maps, and drive on the wonderful B roads, non-trunk A roads And minor roads. We have lots of brilliant roads in Yorkshire where, where you can actually still enjoy a sports car.



anytime time you want a proper ride out, just give me a call!

 

[carnaby35]

Yes Graham but all they do is bang a camera sign somewhere whether there is one or not and thats that.
Dont get me started on the green do gooder cyclists with cameras bolted to their elmits and other pathetic slugs with dash cams!!!

 

[gtipirelli]

As others have already said, keep the Boxster. There is absolutely no comparison between a 718 and a Macan. Two very different vehicles for very different purposes.

You will forever be driving down roads in the Macan that you wished you had been in the Boxster. Don’t forget that the Boxster can still be very much enjoyed without breaking any speed limit. I get more fun out of going round corners than planting the throttle in a straight line in the Cayman

the Macan is a great family car