Bit by a Tiger Options

[Bulldog9]

Yeah Macan is Tiger in Indonesian or something like that. Went to the Dealer the other day to try to run down a few parts and found my next vehicle. As the 912 gets close to completion, I've decided it is silly to have all these cars, and as much as I like the M3, I'm really not a BMW guy. I am also spread pretty thin with all and really want to spend all my 'wrenching' time getting the 912 perfect. It's been on my mind for a while, but nothing really 'met the need' Untill I saw the Macan. Will replace the Commander, M3, Cutlass and Saab, all going to a good cause...... I'm chafing at the idea of a car payment again, but hey, I haven't had one in 5+ years and when I consolidate my insurance payments and gas and repairs and maintenance on the departed 4, will not be that big of a deal.

All the ones in the dealer lots are bloated up with gizmos, I'm going for the S with the Spyder Rims, Sunroof, Trailer Hitch and Roof Rack. Is a 4 month wait for the order. Trying to decide on color, but will likely go Black/Black.

[Bulldog9]

Nice Aero, always wanted one of those.

I'll be towing occasionally, mostly a small utility trailer, car carrier with the 912, etc.

I ALWAYS say I will buy a color other than black, but end up buying black.... But if I'm dropping this much coin, I want it to be exactly what I want.


Definate NO's
Agate Gray Metallic
Impulse Red Metallic
Palladium Metallic
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Rhodium Silver Metallic

Possibles
Carrera White Metallic - Black
Jet Black Metallic - Beige/Black
Mahogany Metallic - Beige/Black

I'm interested in the Carrera White with Carrera 21" Rims and side blades in body color, But I will likely go for the Mahogany or Black.

Went back to the dealer today, and darn it they were open........ Spent a bit of time going over the car, very nice, well put together. Compared it side by side with a Q 5, Cayenne, Allroad, GLK, GLA, the only one that came close to holding my attention was the $150K Cayenne Turbo..... Yeah........ lol

Dealer really anted me to test drive but I resisted, don't want to set the hok yet, I have a plan, lol. The car is very interesting, there is plenty of room for 4 passengers my size (5'11, 190) cargo area is decent, not great, but seats fold mostly flat. I as VERY surprised that under the rear package tray was a compact spare similar to that used in the old 911's.....

This was the one point of comedy, when I was shocked to see the spare and made it clear, the dealer said "yes they take the air out of it to make it lighter" LOL I smiled and said WOW really? lol.

The Heat and AC controls were interesting, as was the multi function roller dials on the steering wheel that allows you to call up the NAV in the right hand gauge. VERY cool.