Cars We Drive!

[Dino944]

Also when I was getting the coolant from Porsche, my GF and I test drove the Macan T. She really likes the Macan but hates the back seats. I'm like "when are you ever going to sit in it"?

We then sat in the Cayenne which she likes the seats and interior more because there's more space but hates the way the dash is laid out.

I've driven several versions of each, and I like the Macan far more than the Cayenne.

 

[Texasmade]

I've driven several versions of each, and I like the Macan far more than the Cayenne.

Part of the reason why she's looking at new cars is because she currently has a GLE350 which she feels like is too big. The Macan will probably fit our future lifestyles better (her oldest daughter is graduating HS in 2026). No need for a backseat when she's gone.

 

[brokencycle]

I amused by you poors who don’t have a metrology and analysis function within your family office.

I just assumed everyone did, so it wasn't worth mentioning.

 

[Omega Male]

I've driven several versions of each, and I like the Macan far more than the Cayenne.

Macan is more fun to drive, Cayenne is much nicer to be in.

 

[Dino944]

Macan is more fun to drive, Cayenne is much nicer to be in.

Yes, but at the end of the day there are other vehicles with nicer interiors than Cayennes...so the not as much fun to drive factor kills any interest in a Cayenne for me.

 

[VaderDave]

That just means its time to trade it in for a new Porsche. All kidding aside, I've had mine for a little over 10 years, and with the exception of overpriced maintenance, that car has been bullet proof.

Mine was flawless. I really enjoyed the time I had it and still sort of miss it.

 

[NakedYoga]

Also when I was getting the coolant from Porsche, my GF and I test drove the Macan T. She really likes the Macan but hates the back seats. I'm like "when are you ever going to sit in it"?

Bro... that's not what your girlfriend wants to do with you in the backseat of your Porsche...

 

[jcman311]

she feels like is too big

And thats why she is with you?

 

[patrick_b]

i ran an event at Lime Rock yesterday. Sports Car Driving Association (SCDA) does a half day Car Control Clinic that includes a sprinkler fed skidpad and a .75 mi autocross course that's not cones in a lot but an actual track where speeds never top ~50 mph. It's wide open so very little risk of hitting anything/another car. Unlike a full track day, I never ran up on someone slower or had somebody waiting to pass me. Plenty of space between cars.

The day runs from 9AM to 1PM. They split into 2 groups, half on the skid pad, half on the autocross course. You drive 5-6 laps, then get back in line but you aren't waiting for more than 10-15 min. For the last 2 hours, they open up the autocross course to include the skidpad (blue arrows) so you can get into 3rd gear.

I never turn the ESC off in my car so it was a blast turning everything off and trying to get the back end to lose traction (not easy on an AWD Audi). One of the instructors drove an Audi TTRS and walked me through how to get it to drift perfectly.

Once you feel it slip, counter steer, apply throttle then lift slightly to shift weight forward and unseat the rear a bit, then more throttle. By the 2nd-3rd session, confidence goes up and you start holding a drift for a few seconds. The little track was super fun. Like many novices, my tendency was to turn in too early. It's so hard to get all the corners right in the same lap but super rewarding when you get it right.

It's a great way to understand the dynamics of your car safely and without the need for any special equipment or significant wear and tear. A bit of a chuckle watching the WRX in front of me take his luggage and 50lb bag of dog food out of the back seat right before he got on course.

 

[gdl203]

i ran an event at Lime Rock yesterday. Sports Car Driving Association (SCDA) does a half day Car Control Clinic that includes a sprinkler fed skidpad and a .75 mi autocross course that's not cones in a lot but an actual track where speeds never top ~50 mph. It's wide open so very little risk of hitting anything/another car. Unlike a full track day, I never ran up on someone slower or had somebody waiting to pass me. Plenty of space between cars.

The day runs from 9AM to 1PM. They split into 2 groups, half on the skid pad, half on the autocross course. You drive 5-6 laps, then get back in line but you aren't waiting for more than 10-15 min. For the last 2 hours, they open up the autocross course to include the skidpad (blue arrows) so you can get into 3rd gear.

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I never turn the ESC off in my car so it was a blast turning everything off and trying to get the back end to lose traction (not easy on an AWD Audi). One of the instructors drove an Audi TTRS and walked me through how to get it to drift perfectly.

Once you feel it slip, counter steer, apply throttle then lift slightly to shift weight forward and unseat the rear a bit, then more throttle. By the 2nd-3rd session, confidence goes up and you start holding a drift for a few seconds. The little track was super fun. Like many novices, my tendency was to turn in too early. It's so hard to get all the corners right in the same lap but super rewarding when you get it right.

It's a great way to understand the dynamics of your car safely and without the need for any special equipment or significant wear and tear. A bit of a chuckle watching the WRX in front of me take his luggage and 50lb bag of dog food out of the back seat right before he got on course.

It’s a great clinic. I did it in August w SCDA at Lime Rock too and I had the only classic car there. The 308 doesn’t want to get sideways on the skid pad but after a few Scandinavian flicks, we finally got her to slide. Which is very reassuring btw. Knowing the limit of the car’s grip and realizing that I’m never even close to it on roads.



Look ma ! three wheels on the road !

 

[gdl203]

The best part of Lime Rock is driving there. The roads are so nice from Westchester up.

 

[Gus]

Getting a new BMW X5 in a few days. Anyone here have personal experience with dealer added Cal-Tex ResistAll NG2? If it matters, we live in Santa Fe,NM with very high UV, 300+ days of sunshine, snow during winter. It is an added cost of $2K. We tend to hold on to cars for well over 7 years.

 

[patrick_b]

The best part of Lime Rock is driving there. The roads are so nice from Westchester up.

I couldn't agree more! I drove from just north of Boston and once you get off the highway, it's a fantastic set of back roads west out to Lime Rock. I'm looking forward to grabbing some photos from the photographer. I always buy something from those guys to ensure they keep coming back.

No classic cars yesterday either unless you count E46 M3's.

 

[gdl203]

I couldn't agree more! I drove from just north of Boston and once you get off the highway, it's a fantastic set of back roads west out to Lime Rock. I'm looking forward to grabbing some photos from the photographer. I always buy something from those guys to ensure they keep coming back.

No classic cars yesterday either unless you count E46 M3's.

Yup same - all my pics were a bit out of focus but wanted to support the guy... and he was the only one there taking pics anyway 😂

 

[UnFacconable]

Getting a new BMW X5 in a few days. Anyone here have personal experience with dealer added Cal-Tex ResistAll NG2? If it matters, we live in Santa Fe,NM with very high UV, 300+ days of sunshine, snow during winter. It is an added cost of $2K. We tend to hold on to cars for well over 7 years.

I couldn't quite tell from googling, but Is this an interior treatment? If so, it's probably a scam. Your windows should be blocking close to 100% of all UV rays. Not sure if your car has vinyl or leather, but either one should be sealed and do fine. You would be better off using 303 Aerospace Protectant a few times a year to keep your plastic bits and pieces in good shape.

If it's a ceramic paint protection, $2k sounds expensive but at least would have some value. I am guessing you could go to a great shop in your town who would correct your paint and apply a top quality ceramic paint protector for well under $2k. Typically the dealer is subbing out the work to one of those shops and keeping the change. Or, even worse, having their in-house staff do it very poorly. I've never heard of that brand, so I'm guessing it's not one of the really well-regarded ones that high-end detailers use.