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  • The Macan is often referred to in the press as being Porsche’s sporty SUV. My daughter loves her Macan S and I can attest to it feeling very much like a Porsche. And we regularly fit 4 people in it with ample room in back for my 6’ frame. That said the seat bolsters are a bit short in back so not the best for long hauls, but around town it’s fine.











  • Cons Esthetics: headlights and Honda-esque dashboard.

    M96 (and M97 in 997s) IMSB and bore scoring issues.

    It’s the first entirely water cooled Porsche.

    Pros Relative affordability now

    Said by many to be the best combination of the size and balance of the air cooled models and the modern era performance of later gens.

    The 996 & 997 Turbo and GT3 models have the bullet proof Mezger engine and offer a lot of value for the money.

    Here’s a nice comparison of 993 & 996.


  • IndyRiley1958BtoPorsche@gearhead.townWhich would you buy?
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    1 year ago

    You going to drive it much? And what’s your budget? Decent air cooled models are relatively costly. The 996 /997 cars are much more modern, and are very satisfying to drive. Here’s a nice 993-996 comparison. A Turbo from either 996 or 997 will be very satisfying although with some higher running costs. But, you get the Mezger engine which is free of IMS failures & bore scoring.