[lennyf]

The lease is up next month on my wife's Audi A6.
She's wanting to get into a Mid-size SUV........
So far we looked at the Macan (Non-S), X2 & X3, and the Infinity Q50.
For her I was kinda diggin' the Q50 with all the techy creature comforts.
She like the Macan (Cause its a Porsche)
Funny,

Any thoughts?...................

[kprocivic]

Got to ride in a macan gts other day. If I had the cash I'd buy one over everything on that list.

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by lennyf

The lease is up next month on my wife's Audi A6.
She's wanting to get into a Mid-size SUV........
So far we looked at the Macan (Non-S), X2 & X3, and the Infinity Q50.
For her I was kinda diggin' the Q50 with all the techy creature comforts.
She like the Macan (Cause its a Porsche)
Funny,

Any thoughts?...................

Had a Macan S and loved it. Have not driven the new X3 M whatever it is yet though. If you put a gun to my head and told me go down to one car and one car only under $100k the Macan would probably be my choice - since the RS Avants are not available here. That said I think I'd like it a lot less were it the base model, but for wife it may not matter.

Check out the XC60 too since, I assume, wife wants functional and nice place to be versus priority on performance.

[TomD335xicoupe]

My son just picked up a Macan, I it is a bit tight inside, but you can not beat the fit and finish and even for those unaccustomed to spirited drives that car is a blast, my x5 is not even close

[Ric in RVA]

Land Rover ought to be on the list... If you can put up with BMW then Land Rover will be easy.

[Dlpfcb]

Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

Land Rover ought to be on the list... If you can put up with BMW then Land Rover will be easy.

Land Rover? Haha he wants a car that he can drive and not be at the dealer getting fixed every week.

[Pray for Mojo]

I didn't like the Macan for the space inside and cargo room. It's like a safari Porsche 911 with 4 doors.

[Slalom]

Originally Posted by Pray for Mojo

I didn't like the Macan for the space inside and cargo room. It's like a safari Porsche 911 with 4 doors.

Yup, My dogs said that the Macan was too cramped for them lol.

[RCtennis3811]

I'm sorry, but there's nothing "that great" about a non-S model Porsche Macan. It's still using the ubiquitous, and (IMHO from first-hand experience) troublesome 2.0L Volkswagen TFSI engine that's really not a great engine. Now those S models on the other hand....wow!

Also to the OP, are you talking about an Infiniti QX50, not the Q50? The Q50 is the sedan; QX50 is the distinctly-styled CUV they just released with a great engine, wonky CVT transmission, and 2008-era Nissan/Infiniti navigation graphics.

[bmtespar]

We had a Porsche previously and went to the Macan launch party. We later seriously considered one but found the rear cargo and rear seats to tight to justify the purchase. It is a great vehicle, finish is impeccable and you’ll be hard pressed to find a better driving experience in a suv but the new x3 closed that gap greatly. I’m very happy with the decision to get the new x3.

[fxoffroad]

If your wife loves and is accustom to the Audi Infotainment system, a Macan is absolutely a no brainer. (Personally I prefer BMW over anything by VW.) I see so many chicks driving the Macan... which has somehow become the new SUV/SAV/CUV of choice - a place once held by the Lexus RX. (IMO)

Originally Posted by lennyf

The lease is up next month on my wife's Audi A6.
She's wanting to get into a Mid-size SUV........
So far we looked at the Macan (Non-S), X2 & X3, and the Infinity Q50.
For her I was kinda diggin' the Q50 with all the techy creature comforts.
She like the Macan (Cause its a Porsche)
Funny,

Any thoughts?...................

Sorry Hoss, XC60 is a serious #fail #maintenancenightmare #crapshow. I wouldn't wish that POS on anyone.

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Check out the XC60 too since, I assume, wife wants functional and nice place to be versus priority on performance.

Whatcha smokin Ric in RVA. Land Rover? Seriously?

Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

Land Rover ought to be on the list... If you can put up with BMW then Land Rover will be easy.

I totally agree w/ RCtennis

Originally Posted by RCtennis3811

I'm sorry, but there's nothing "that great" about a non-S model Porsche Macan. It's still using the ubiquitous, and (IMHO from first-hand experience) troublesome 2.0L Volkswagen TFSI engine that's really not a great engine. Now those S models on the other hand....wow!

Tru Dat - Infiniti. WTF is up w/ them? I like the looks of the '19 QX50. Spent a week behind the wheel of 2018 QX50 on the coast of CA last fall, great engine - but the WORST Infotainment system of any. Anyone coming from an Audi or BMW would be in pure hell w/ that shit. (IMO)

Originally Posted by RCtennis3811

...talking about an Infiniti QX50, not the Q50? The Q50 is the sedan; QX50 is the distinctly-styled CUV they just released with a great engine, wonky CVT transmission, and 2008-era Nissan/Infiniti navigation graphics.

You sir, are wise beyond your years!

Originally Posted by Dlpfcb

Land Rover? Haha he wants a car that he can drive and not be at the dealer getting fixed every week.

[nxa]

On pure drivability & perceived build quality, I would have gone the Macan although at least the "S".

The X3 was sort of my Macan substitute as it also had all the inside and cargo space we wanted and still a good degree of drivability that didn't seem to exist in all the others.

[u6006]

Originally Posted by RCtennis3811

I'm sorry, but there's nothing "that great" about a non-S model Porsche Macan. It's still using the ubiquitous, and (IMHO from first-hand experience) troublesome 2.0L Volkswagen TFSI engine that's really not a great engine.

I cannot agree more about this! I would pass all VW (including Audi and Porsche) cars with EA888 engine. I cannot understand why it still uses the cast-iron block without any output gain. All other engines with the similar output are all made of aluminum. Besides, it's very "famous" for excessively burning engine oil. Some EA888 owners need to top up 1qt per 1,500mi. That's too much.

The sweet point to own Macan is to get GTS or Turbo model with most Porsche performance features opt'd, or else a well-equipped M40i is cheaper and better.

If you cannot wait for the upcoming facelift of Macan, SQ5 is not a bad choice since you are driving an Audi now. I would suggest passing Macan base, and choosing from X3 x30i and GLC400W4. Both are good for having the same rear-wheel-bias AWD system.

[nlk10010]

I'm clearly in the minority here but all I will say to the OP is: Drive the Macan thoroughly before making a decision.

I test drove a Macan GTS and frankly I couldn't abide the transmission or torque curve of the engine. I expected it to pull strongly from low revs and whether it was the engine or transmission I don't know, when I put my foot down it felt like there was a rubber band connecting the pedal to the engine. Now I'm not speaking to handling or fit and finish or even top end power, just how the engine pulled from low revs. My X3 M40i is markedly different (i.e. it pulls strongly and smoothly when I put my foot in it).

Besides, the Porsche "dealer network" where I live is abysmal. But that is unrelated to my feelings about how the Macan performed.

[kozzi]

This general topic has been discussed before. Here is the link to the thread.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...1477480&page=2

I will quote my 2 cents from there as my opinion remains the same.

Originally Posted by kozzi

If performance, technology and cargo are your main priorities...X3 M40i all the way.

If performance, handling and an additional $10K - $15K in comparable options and more custom features are your main priorities...then get the GTS.

Right now the X3 M40i is arguably the best all around in class. A good mix of performance, technology and cargo space. Test drive one and it will become obvious. Like the current X4 M40i / X5M / X6M siblings, BMW makes some of the best SAVs in the world and can go heads up vs. any SAV in class.

Let us know what you decide.

[sinbad4]

To get equivalent/ better speed, you need Macan Turbo. I priced one out with similar options to my $68k BMW build, was $108k. Good grief. I love the Porsche fit and finish - it's pretty awesome, but price too high for me. I received almost $10 off MSRP, and still, at <$60k, it seems alot for a DD.

Money aside; I find the M40i to be a good, comfortable, fast SUV with a factory tow hitch. That's what I need. Macan is closer to AWD sport sedan than an SUV. IMHO.

[Bimar]

Facelift is on the way with panamera infotainment.....strong proposition very tempted, competition have really upped their game in the infotainment area, don’t consider idrive the class leader anymore.

[darrylo]

Well, as far as infotainment goes, iDrive 7.0 is looking pretty good, although who knows when it'll trickle down to the X3.

[Sea-Tac]

Originally Posted by lennyf

The lease is up next month on my wife's Audi A6.
She's wanting to get into a Mid-size SUV........
So far we looked at the Macan (Non-S), X2 & X3, and the Infinity Q50.
For her I was kinda diggin' the Q50 with all the techy creature comforts.
She like the Macan (Cause its a Porsche)
Funny,

Any thoughts?...................

Its a good car. A real good car. A bit smaller of course and I think a bit more aggressive performance wise. It depends what you do with your car. The X3 is a great family car and has great tech. The Mecan, is a real nice performance car. The tech is just OK (my opinion) and its a bit smaller in the cargo area.

[darksilkx1]

Not a big MB fan but you can add the GLC 43 as well. Also the Volvo XC60 is not bad.

[Siouxbie]

I've never understood this question. I mean the Macan is $30k to $40k more than the M40i. They are not even in the same hemisphere, there's nothing to compare.

[nxa]

Originally Posted by Siouxbie

I've never understood this question. I mean the Macan is $30k to $40k more than the M40i. They are not even in the same hemisphere, there's nothing to compare.

If a Macan is in your price range, then it and everything 'cheaper' need to be compared unless you've added a "minimum cost" requirement to your wish list.

If everything stacked up equally, sure, take the saving. If the Macan was the best fit and in budget, then you take the Macan.

Many people, including me, will have directly compared these two ranges with the genuine intention of taking whichever one they decided they liked best.