KGB Posted 8December, 2016 Report Share Posted 8December, 2016 Sadly I think the 63 is gone from Mercedes the new E class AMG is a 43 as well......The 63's are on the way, don't worry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 8December, 2016 Report Share Posted 8December, 2016 Sadly I think the 63 is gone from Mercedes the new E class AMG is a 43 as well......http://www.caradvice.com.au/456803/2017-mercedes-benz-glc-coupe-six-variants-for-australia-amg-43-and-63-confirmed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 8December, 2016 Report Share Posted 8December, 2016 The 63's are on the way, don't worry...cool http://www.caradvice.com.au/456803/2017-mercedes-benz-glc-coupe-six-variants-for-australia-amg-43-and-63-confirmed/ That will be scarily quick... Yet again Mercedes being silly with their nomenclature.... 43 = 3.0, 63 = 4.0..... The "coupe" versions on the New Merc SUVS, along with BMW's, seem a bit silly to me and kind of defeat what an SUV is all about.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 8December, 2016 Report Share Posted 8December, 2016 The "coupe" versions on the New Merc SUVS, along with BMW's, seem a bit silly to me and kind of defeat what an SUV is all about....An SUV is everything about image , but not really about anything offroad. Really the worst part of the coupe versions of every brand is the poor visibility.Which is why my 928 is currently in hospital!SUVs are a compromise and you can read this in every review of every brand. Decisions decisions , but at the end of the day my wife doesn't get too fussed about the $$ extras you can never recoup when you sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 8December, 2016 Report Share Posted 8December, 2016 I bought mine for the size, the dynamics/ engineering/ build quality compared to the vast majority and the fact that is an AWD from a brand that I trust with my life! The only downside to me is the handling, and this is rammed home every time I jump into after I drive the 928.... next time I will just buy an E class wagon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 8December, 2016 Report Share Posted 8December, 2016 I think wagons are coming back into vogue, a bit. The whole "sports" part of the "utility vehicle" has created a silly monster , IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 That will be scarily quick... Affirmative, from 1st hand experience! Stoooopid fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 wow the mums taxi thread has taken on a life of its own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 wow the mums taxi thread has taken on a life of its own Shhh, you are taking us off topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 9December, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 Another review. Interesting readers comments at the end...Also mentions it is a 3litre 6 cyl in the facts section...not sure what they have done there...... http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/2017-porsche-macan-priced-under-80k-20161202-gt2efm.html?eid=email:nnn-13omn581-ret_newsl-membereng:nnn-04%2F11%2F2013-drive-dom-motoring-nnn-drive-u&campaign_code=13IAU000&promote_channel=edmail&mbnr=MTQ0MzgzMjI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 That seems to be the specs for the S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 Another review. Interesting readers comments at the end...So the $900 per tyre that lasts 20K km is for the turbo , right? How much for the 4 pot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 So the $900 per tyre that lasts 20K km is for the turbo , right? How much for the 4 pot?That sounds a little far fetched, but perhaps true? I really didn't see how the 21" wheels were ever a smart option. We opted for 20's for various reasons, ride comfort being the main as well as the look. As for off-road capabilites, if you really wanted those we'd be talking in a G-Wagen thread!! It's the only off roader made today worth talking about! I'm biased though.Anyhow the Macan goes okay for off-road ground clearance (when you have the air suspension), about as much as a land cruiser when I last checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 Wife would be happy with a much smaller car if not for the fact we occasionally tow a boat. And live up a steep hill thus the '73 LR is going to take a week ascending that. Not to mention the terror of going downhill.A G wagen? Hmm now there's a thought. I'll bet services are cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 PS - I note its loaded on the confusilator now, so as someone that agonised over building one, this is what I'd call a smart build and choice of options for the grade of car, total is only $5000 in options, you can achieve a good look with nil cost options and colour choice IMO You can view it in the config here with the Porsche Code. -> PHTC1BT8 LINK: http://www.porsche-code.com/PHTC1BT8 Summary of option: Price Macan95BAA1 Price for Equipment 5,210.00 A$ Exterior Colour BlackA10.00 A$Interior Colour Standard interior BlackVC0.00 A$Exterior Deletion of model designation0NA0.00 A$Monochrome black exterior package (high-gloss)QJ4450.00 A$Transmission / Chassis Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)G1D0.00 A$75-litre fuel tank0M20.00 A$Wheels 19-inch Macan Turbo wheelsC6P0.00 A$Interior Lane Change Assist7Y71,390.00 A$Comfort lighting package (In conjunction with memory package)PP8720.00 A$8-way power driver seatQ1G0.00 A$Audio / Comm. BOSE® Surround Sound System9VL2,650.00 A$ A G wagen? Hmm now there's a thought. I'll bet services are cheap?Not sure on modern ones, I doubt they're cheap at MB, MB dealer service costs make Porsche look reasonable! They are releasing the W461 professional for civilian sales next year I am told, sub 100k perhaps too? that is tempting... I love the bare bones nature of those 461's and miss my W463 a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 They are releasing the W461 professional for civilian sales next year I am told, sub 100k perhaps too? that is tempting... I love the bare bones nature of those 461's and miss my W463 a lot.Now you're talking! But to the wrong person in my marriage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 Now you're talking! But to the wrong person in my marriage haha, I don't have that problem, quite the opposite actually... the other half wants to get back into a G Wagen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 9December, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 Nice Edgy....I have to say they are a nice looking jigga. The Tiguan also gets a good write up in the Herald Sun Cars section today....I know they are different classes, and it is definitely smaller than the CX7 we have now, but luggage space is apparently good now, which is one of our main concerns.One that is fully tricked up might be ok. Have to go and check one out properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 We bought the first series Tiguan Niko for my wife & the kids. We bought a high end model - had the GTI engine in it and they were based on th Golf platform. Was a good car but the luggage space was the issue. In the end we couldn't live with it because of the luggage space limitation, but it was a good car apart from that. We traded it on a new VW Passat Alltrack wagon. My wife has loved that car, it's 4 years old this month and has had little wrong with it, Diesel gate aside. The only downer with VWs is the service costs, they rival and sometimes exceed Porsche. Probably worth a look at the new Tiguan if the luggage space has improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apogee Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 We bought the first series Tiguan Niko for my wife & the kids. We bought a high end model - had the GTI engine in it and they were based on th Golf platform. Was a good car but the luggage space was the issue. In the end we couldn't live with it because of the luggage space limitation, but it was a good car apart from that. We traded it on a new VW Passat Alltrack wagon. My wife has loved that car, it's 4 years old this month and has had little wrong with it, Diesel gate aside. The only downer with VWs is the service costs, they rival and sometimes exceed Porsche. Probably worth a look at the new Tiguan if the luggage space has improved. Checked out the New Tiguan a week ago, the Passat Alltrack still beats it in terms of luggage space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 9December, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 Checked out the New Tiguan a week ago, the Passat Alltrack still beats it in terms of luggage space.thanks mate, hopefully be able to check them both out at the same time. The other issue with us and big plus for Mrs Niko though is the raised driving height of an SUVbut I could live with a wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 The only downer with VWs is the service costs, they rival and sometimes exceed Porsche. I thought FolksVagen moved to capped price servicing? Or are they capped too high... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 With the lack of room in most of these new SUV`s,I think that the U now stands for Urban rather than Utility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 With the lack of room in most of these new SUV`s,I think that the U now stands for Urban rather than Utility.Well I guess these didn't really ever catch on with the soccer moms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 9December, 2016 Report Share Posted 9December, 2016 Well I guess these didn't really ever catch on with the soccer momsYou could really chuck a serious amount of people and crap in that baby, and it probably wouldn`t weigh much more than a current one that you can`t fit 4 adults and luggage in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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