Just How Good AND Affordable is the Porsche Macan GTS ?!

It's hard to find a negative review of the Porsche Macan, and the GTS is viewed by many as the sweet spot of the range. In this video I give you a full review, comparing it to my recent drives of the Audi SQ5 and Range Rover Velar. I then talk to my friend Chris about how to source and finance such a car for less money than you think !
If you want to maximise your car allowance or just want to get something a bit more special for your money, then give Chris a call.
Chris Bowring
4C Prestige
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e: [e-mail]
w. www.4cprestige.com
Also a huge thank you to GumballTeam57 for letting me drive his new car ! Check him out on Instagram, he has some amazing cars !
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[@ericbranton8838]

Absolutely fabulous car. Best I have ever owned in 50 years!

[@PetrolPed]

Agreed Eric. They are hard to fault !

[@TomCccog]

Great video. I agree 100%. In fact we are picking up our 2017 Macan GTS Friday and it's affordable enough that we are able to pay cash. No way if it was new. 30,000 miles for half price...SOLD!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

[@Pmjs]

The Macan is my Dream car in Black with Black Alloys.

[@TheHennes36]

Really great Video! Especially with the financing details with your friend from 4C Prestige... Talked about things that most reviewers dont really care about! :)

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@kakyalidaniel9607]

I'm getting the Macan Turbo though this is a very impressive bargain and value for money. Very informative review, difficult to come by such lately. Great work guys, bring us more content. Greetings from Uganda, East Africa.

[@PetrolPed]

Oh wow. Hello Uganda 🇺🇬 👋

[@thetyrerjones]

Great Video & particularly liked the talk with Chris - Plenty of food for thought for next car purchase :-)

[@PetrolPed]

That is great to hear :-)

[@RevGary]

Another excellent review buddy. Blessings for the next few in the months ahead.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks you, that's kind :-)

[@christianb.4385]

Great job, very informative. Thank you man.

[@PetrolPed]

No worries, glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@l3f799]

Damn good video. Very informative, honest and inspiring. I'm going to order one of these very soon. Thank you guys

[@PetrolPed]

Our pleasure :-) Good luck with the new car !

[@paulohare2010]

Excellent content today guys. Chris I will likely be in touch very shortly. Thanks P

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

Make sense review, numbers you can find anywhere... good job. Keep pushing limits and educate everyone Don't change, but get better!

[@PetrolPed]

Will do :-)

[@padzstar]

Only just subscribed to your channel ...but I'm so pleased I did . I think Chris is going to be the person to sort out my next purchase in terms of ..buy /lease /pcp/ new or nearly new

[@PetrolPed]

Hi Andrew. That is great to hear. Get in touch with him, he has a huge love of cars and will give you some great options I'm sure :-) Thanks for the Sub too !

[@raybrock6083]

Well done Mr Ped. Loved that review and really liked the chat with an expert! Maybe more industry insiders would be good now and then. I don't even bother watching Shmee150 anymore, you are much more real.

[@PetrolPed]

+Ray Brock Thanks Ray 👍

[@rogerpope3942]

Great review once again. They just keep getting better. The inclusion of the car finance was very interesting. Wish I had known about 4C Prestige when I was searching for a car back in Feb. It certainly rung true re dealers wanting the quick sale and gettkng you out the door as soon as possible . Still very happy with my 15 plate F-Type nonetheless. Will ceryainly bear 4C in mind in the future.

[@PetrolPed]

15 plate F Type sounds pretty good ! I saw an 18 month old F Type Convertible V8 R AWD yesterday for £60k...man was I tempted !

[@rogerpope3942]

Petrol Ped got mine for approx 45, with only 6000 on the clock

[@leekilbride9982]

Really interesting review, not to mention the conversation for the finance.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@petermcgibney]

fantastic review so well put together

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Peter, glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@sprig007]

Brilliant review, keep up the good work !

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Andrew, will do :-)

[@soundheals6922]

Ignore the dislikes! it is a great review!

[@PetrolPed]

I always do :-)

[@spinkmibitty5610]

I agree. PITRIL PID IZ IMIZIN.

[@DamoDrives]

Well done mate another great car choice

[@chrissharman9169]

Good review and informative Car finance info. I always go for low build number car models like my current FK2 Type R and RS3 to minimise depreciation. One car I always regret buying new was a BMW 1M as they have appreciated a lot in just a few years.

[@PetrolPed]

How great would it be to have hindsight ?!

[@steffenpedersen6704]

Great review

[@joneastelow3242]

Great video, great format. I'm just at that crossroads myself. Brand new "S" or 2 year old "GTS"...I think will end up going the later,you only live once after all.

[@PetrolPed]

I'd go GTS 👍

[@cgobar]

Great review! Thanks!

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure Carlos :-)

[@iancross5370]

Nice one Pete...interesting chat with Chris 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Cheer Ian !

[@Lotuselisetube]

I’ve got the ‘small 2litre (Golf GTI) petrol engine Macan with more than 30,000 miles on the clock....I didn’t want a diesel.I just love it but for sure before I get much older I aspire big time to a GTS. Your clip has made me think to maybe look to an 18 month or two year old GTS as the way forward.....when of course they become available. Great video great insight from Chris @4C Prestige 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@edwinoppong3111]

Mate u r a great reviewer. Keep up. The car is just perfect.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Edwin. It sure was a great car 👍

[@onlyinbmore]

very nice video, taught me a lot about purchasing vehicles

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@simonspencer4763]

Great review. Keep going matey.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Simon...will do !

[@tobywalker2904]

Very good as always 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Toby :-)

[@mahabraja]

Good review! Thumbs Up!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks, glad you liked it :-)

[@drewr729]

My Macan GTS arrives in November. I CAN NOT WAIT!

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👍

[@hassanskien3989]

Great video ❤️ warm regards from Norway

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Bud 👍

[@kumarkuppusamy8257]

Great review!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Kumar :-)

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Fantastic review sir Pete! One of the cars I would like to own. Sir Pete what would you rather own the Macan turbo awd or the cayenne turbo awd??

[@joeyn8046]

great job brother keep going

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you 🙏

[@BABELISGREAT]

Brilliant review Ped. I am really pleased with my GTS and agree with all your well made observations. Downside is the PCM...not that great but driving is terrific. One thing to emphasize is that Macan GTS is a great private buy new because there seems to be evidence of these cars appreciating and not depreciating. Also most people would surely keep their new car beyond year 1 so figures on steep, early depreciation are just arbitrary. Therefore I wouldn't entirely agree with your guest that you should not buy new; the Porsche Macan GTS is an exception to this in my opinion.

[@Tristanbirdyt]

Good afternoon petrol ped hope you are doing well absolutely fantastic video really enjoying it. Keep up your amazing work. Thank you very much. Tristan

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Mate 👍

[@Fizzbomb123]

Very well presented video!!!

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@1BLUEMEANIE]

Great review I have always been a Porsche fan from the early 911 which is on my Lottery wish list and I always use 9 and 11 on my ticket💷🍺Peter👍👍🏁

[@PetrolPed]

I never was but SO am now !

[@queenliloxox]

1BLUEMEANIE you'll get it don't worry 😊

[@saramb5671]

Love it so much 💖💖

[@PetrolPed]

One of my favourite cars I've driven so far :-)

[@suecalver]

Great stuff again, you could have come n mucked up the Mini/MINI's circuits.

[@PetrolPed]

That would have been fun !

[@telephonic]

Fantastic video.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers :-)

[@allanmayo9616]

Hello Pete, great review. I find myself watching review's releated to the GTS Macan. I have the privilege to own one, white pearl, with tan interior, and black dash board, with contrasting black seat belts. My chrono clock has a white face. I have the Bose system, I really wanted the high end sound system, I just didn't feel the $5k was worth it. Listen folks, it's the best car I've ever owned. It's fast enough to get you killed. On the other hand, it never failed to put a smile on my face every time I get in it. By the way, I don't drive it in the rain. I Brought the 7yr wheel package: check the price of those sport wheels, $2400.00 for one. That's a lot of steaks and theater shows. Great review, esp. Your guest. 😃 Greetings! From So. California

[@PetrolPed]

Hi Allan. Glad you enjoyed it and your car sounds great :-)

[@allanmayo9616]

It's a great porsche, I purchased my car @ Walters Porsche in Riverside Ca. My consultant is Gio and Bob, they are 100% ready to help, so is Frank, the whole team is what a car dealer should be about. Hope to view more of your review's. In mean time, safe driving too you! Take care

[@mattylf1]

Nice review. I'd pick the Macan over the other rivals you've recently reviewed. Looks lovely in black as well.

[@PetrolPed]

So hard to pick up on camera but it was lovely !

[@luxuryhomes8889]

Fucking SICK MATE!!! THIS IS MY JAM!!!

[@wilfy7744]

Alpina XD3 for me over this. But I do like this.

[@JamesAuction]

Love the review. Would like to see a compare with Macan GTS and the Tesla Model X 75D as in the states they are evenly priced at around $80k

[@PetrolPed]

I have recently reviewed the Model X 100D. Here is the link if you have not seen it...kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6iziWegmdqFe5I

[@JamesAuction]

Just watched it. Another great review. Not sure your format provides a compare and contrast, but that would be my request as Tesla doesn't really allow for test drives here unless you put $5k down. Regardless keep up the good work. I really like your practical review of the cars that gives the viewer a great perspective of the drivability and daily experience. Thanks!

[@Dana-kk8el]

I am confused SQ5, Velar and Porsche (for me the Cayenne). The choices is just getting more difficult. Pete can you add the new X3 also in the mix. Then pretty please give us a comparison on these suv's. We in South Africa are still waiting for these models to hit shore.

[@PetrolPed]

Hi Dana, I'll do my best with the Beemer. They are always a little tricky to get hold of but I'll give it a go. I hope to be coming to South Africa in October. I might check out the car seen while I'm there !

[@bill8298]

Enjoyed the review and the informative conversation with Chris. Quick question. You mentioned the GTS sits lower than the Macan S, so here in the snow country of Colorado maybe that's a negative for us . Your thoughts. cheers, BW

[@PetrolPed]

I'd have to check but I'm pretty sure you can raise the ride height of 'Off Road'. So you could do that if the snow was deep ?!

[@mrla6240]

the GTS in Canada here comes with PASM and air suspension, so ride height is adjustable

[@munawarhussain9859]

Hi .....money no object what is your three car garage ! Love you content keep it up.lol

[@PetrolPed]

Great question. McLaren P1, Range Rover Sport SVR and a Caterham 620S ! The cool thing is I have a Caterham 620S Press Car for 5 days at the end of August. Stay tuned for some pretty cool content !

[@munawarhussain9859]

Range rover svr a personal favourite.

[@Chimera015]

Are you going to review the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43? I'd really like to see that review since you've already looked at the Macan GTS, Velar and SQ5.

[@PetrolPed]

I'll see what I can do. This Friday at 6pm I have the Jaguar F Pace R Sport :-)

[@Chimera015]

Okay thank you! If you could get the SUV with performance exhaust that would be awesome and I'd appreciate it as I'm currently cross shopping these cars for a near future purchase, but if not any will do. Looking forward to the Jag review!

[@fizywig]

the new bmw x3m comp outperforms this vehicle for sporty driving-unfortunately its a very harsh suspension

[@Pmjs]

If you bought the Cayenne Turbo S like the one on WD in US the brakes would cost $5k for each corner.

[@michaelangelo747]

I am about to pull the trigger on either leasing or financing a Macan S without PASM/AS or a GTS. $7k difference between the two the way I spec it. Which model would you recommend. I was thinking of leasing because the 2020 model will have a new chassis I believe and could be a much better Macan with a little more room and power.

[@PetrolPed]

They are both excellent choices. I've not driven the S but if you can stretch to the GTS you can't go far wrong.

[@mikegregory8353]

Been looking for my First MACAN. Indecisive or what, GTS gen 1 or Turbo 3.6 🤔.

[@jonscoupe]

I can see your point Peter but going back to my point, that Macan for example would cost 25 grand on PCP over 3 years, then you hand the car back and walk away with nothing. If you bought a Discovery and a 911, both cars for around 25 grand. Both these cars are potential investments and would probably both increase in value and could be worth over 30 grand in 3 years time and possibly more in the future! Cheers. Jon.

[@chrisbowring4767]

jonscoupe good point Jon, but the 911 at that price point would be a 996 or Gen 1 997. Both can have eye watering maintenance bills and failures. Disco's have an almost cult following and we love them but can also be costly to maintain. Full warranties are essential. Gen II 997 Carrera S PDK is a peach however.....prices from early £40's..

[@spicyalvarez9336]

I’m going go to the market for my next vehicle but I’m between macan gts and cayenne gts.. I like the macan exterior just a beauty but not so much the interior. That’s where I like the cayenne the interior is just so sometimes else.

[@DangQuangDinh]

Please explain the comparation of this car to mini cooper s in term of handling and fun to drive. Thanks

[@PetrolPed]

Not an easy thing to do. Totally different segment and price range. Mini has that gokart feel and is huge fun for sure. Macan is far more grown up, more premium, faster and more powerful. Excellent handling and feel but very different to the Mini 👍

[@drew9312]

Thanks for the review. Can you explain your thoughts on why this is better than this Macan Turbo?

[@PetrolPed]

Not sure I said it was better than the Turbo. I've not driven one of those but I am sure they would be awesome. I think the price and performance of the GTS strike a nice balance.

[@drew9312]

Petrol Ped Thanks for the reply. My apologies, you are right, you actually didn't say that- I must have been hallucinating after a busy work week. Excellent review by the way. I been wanting a great review on these for a while.

[@piperbob2]

MACAN OWNERS - what is the long-term reliability like of the Macan and Porsches generally ?

[@justepicness8204]

when u and ur friend also has diabetese but need to enjoy life in ur remaining days

[@Manc-fh5we]

Geez. It Looks like a hearse! 😳

[@alv8253]

Thanks for the review and I appreciate your comparison between the SQ5 and Velar, but have you tried the AMG GLC43? Pretty sweet engine there too....and secondly what is your thought on the Macan S as opposed to the GTS even though I'm assuming you haven't driven one? Only 20hp less and I'd save $15K (in Canada anyway) minus a few options of course that are standard on the GTS.

[@PetrolPed]

Hi There. Going to try and get my hands on the AMG. For most people I think the Macan S would be perfect. Still a lot of performance and as you said, quite a bit cheeper. I also think they are much easier to come by !

[@alv8253]

Yes, I'd love to hear what you think of the Merc. I've driven one and was pretty impressed, however I love the Macan but haven't driven one yet, and am quite sure I'd love that too. Would love to hear your thoughts in comparison to the Macan. Cheers.

[@jonscoupe]

Another great review. Mmmmmm. As I've mentioned before though, cars like these mix 4 x 4s and sports cars but I just don't think they do either that well. I think if you want a sports car, buy a lovely used Porsche 911 for the weekends and something like a Land Rover Discovery for the school run. Both these cars do perfect jobs for what a car like the Mecan is trying to achieve! Just my opinion :) Jon.

[@PetrolPed]

I don't disagree to a point, but the Macan really does do both of those things amazingly well !

[@bigtimeposters5963]

I bought a used Macan Turbo... she burns a quart of oil every 3 tanks of gas... but I don't care - I love it!!!

[@PetrolPed]

Some cars just do that 👍

[@michaelfardoulis9438]

What did you prefer, the GTS Meccan or the SQ5?

[@PetrolPed]

Both excellent cars but for me the Macan had more presence, sounded better and just made me feel more special.

[@BigBoss-ps6vk]

SQ5 has fake exhaust tip. So no

[@xxOzzie63xx]

Nice video, well explained, lovely car too, one downside, very poor quality, this car and other like it deserve 4K at the most, 1080 at the least, love to see this video in 4K. Keep up the good work though.

[@PetrolPed]

This was shot in 1080 at 60fps. Although my cameras can do 4K I don't shoot in it. Most of my views are still on mobile devices or computers and also file sizes and processing are a nightmare to deal with. Thanks for the feedback though :-)

[@malcolmstephenson3840]

Malcolm Stephenson ADI

[@lukbaptist2714]

Hello, thank you for the Macan review... please can I have your mate's contact details. I would like to speak to him or his business partner for their advise and services because I would like to buy another car soon. Thank you and look forward to hearing from you.

[@PetrolPed]

I put their contact details in the video description 👍

[@lukbaptist2714]

Many thanks... found it.

[@PetrolPed]

Mention me when you email them 😜👍

[@vrob1410]

Is

[@donk6906]

Great review very informative ... Since you have driven both sq5 and velar, what would you pick and their differences?

[@PetrolPed]

+don katanolli I'd have the performance, handling and virtual cockpit from the SQ5 and the styling, interior finish and touch screen tech from the Velar. But if I was going to spend that kind of money I'd have a Macan 😜

[@lbco5229]

The Macan makes the Cayenne feel like a truck.

[@sammymobs3889]

A2019 in 2023 is still beautiful

[@sammymobs3889]

Hey man let’s collab!

[@markgeller5900]

Love the reviews but 20 minutes and no discussion of the packaging, like sit in the rear seat, etc? Please PH, give us some details on the packaging, not just the ride with talking heads. Thanks.

[@PetrolPed]

+Mark Geller The aim of this video was to talk about sourcing and affordability of this car as well as driving feel. Sorry I could fit everything in 😥

[@markgeller5900]

Still appreciated. Please don't take it as a negative, just a suggestion. Don't know what 'sourcing is" but 20 minutes of 'chat and ride' could have been cut to 18 or 19 to show the vehicle's attributes or shortcomings. The Macans are selling like hotcakes here and it just would have be nice to see the volume of the interior as well after the "interior is well laid out", etc. Thank you for the review.

[@markgeller5900]

and your comment, "large adults might struggle" would be explained with a "seating" in less than 20 seconds.

[@ashleymoore1099]

Can you post the details of this guy he appears to know what he is doing .

[@PetrolPed]

His details are in the description of the video but here you go… Chris Bowring 4C Prestige t: 07584496155 e: [e-mail] w. www.4cprestige.com

[@CruuushaL]

What kind of Macan gts can I get for $500 a month wtfff

[@bliglum]

Murdered out eh?

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yeah !

[@fullmetalsal]

very nice vehicle but super crammed inside, if you are single or have no kids then you should be OK.

[@sparkford04]

Petrol Ped, On The money : www.evo.co.uk/porsche/macan-gts/20557/porsche-macan-gts-evo-car-of-the-year-best-suv

[@PetrolPed]

I would gladly have one in my garage. A superb car !

[@sparkford04]

Peter, Facelifting and engine updates coming. www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2018-porsche-macan-facelift-spotted-ahead-april-reveal

[@munawarhussain9859]

Hi again 2017 Porsche 911 991 gt3 rs manual or pdk

[@PetrolPed]

I'd have either, but maybe the manual would be a better option for re-sale value !

[@amarbadu8835]

AFFORFABLE YOU MEAN ITS NOT AFFORDABLE dude I cant even buy golf 3

[@PetrolPed]

I asked ‘how affordable’ as the video was also talking about car finance. If it’s any consolation I can’t afford one either 😜😂

[@centrallifestyle3650]

It's not a bad one, this Macan GTS but its Mercedes AMG equivalent (GLC Coupe AMG 43) edges it in BHP (367hp for Merc to 360hp for Macan) and Torque (520Nm for Merc to 500Nm to Macan). And I n the dash from 0-60mph, Merc AMG43 coupe races that in 4.9 secs, and Macan GTS in 5.2 secs. The AMG43 is also lighter than the Macan GTS and more fuel efficient, not to mention that it comes with more options as standard whereas you'd have to load up the Porsche with their expensive options in order to get it up to the Merc AMG43's standard kit. Finally, the AMG43 coupe OTR price is £51k and Porsche Macan GTS starts from £58k. Let's be real, the Mercedes-AMG 43 Coupe is better in every way than the Porsche Macan GTS. Period.

[@PetrolPed]

Safe to say you are a Mercedes fan then ;-)

[@centrallifestyle3650]

Petrol Ped you're on the mark mate. Actually, I'm a fan of AMG, BMW M cars, and Porsches. I drive them all and keep them if the overall package hits the mark. You're doing a great job with the reviews by the way.

[@leez20letcorsa]

and you pay all that money for the mercedes that has inherent problems and has to have different tyres because its got a well known crabbing issue, also been a mercedes you lose a lot more value and they're not the best at holding up against rust neither