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Forum: Macan
10-18-2014, 01:24 AM
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Posted By adamsclubs

Well said, or shown, thanks!

Well said, or shown, thanks!
Forum: Macan
10-17-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

It weights over 4K pounds, just to name one. ...

It weights over 4K pounds, just to name one. That is almost 1K pounds heavier than the GLA45.

Part of the reason why it still drives like a truck, even though like you said, based on a car.
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Forum: Macan
10-17-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

Opinion not fact. Opinion, not fact. ...

Opinion not fact.



Opinion, not fact.



Fact, the 2.0L AMG engine was voted by the largest judging panel in the Europe as the most innovative engine in its segment. Macan did not get such...
Forum: Macan
10-17-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

I would just point out one thing, you have been...

I would just point out one thing, you have been trying to have it both ways all along.

On one hand you believe GLA45 is built for a price, Macan is not. Yet to you, the GLA45 is way over priced...
Forum: Macan
10-17-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

CLA and GLA built for a price, maybe, but so are...

CLA and GLA built for a price, maybe, but so are A3, 2 and 3 series.

Are CLA45 and GLA45 AMGs build for a price? Absolutely not. They are the most costly in their own segments. In comparison, ...
Forum: Macan
10-17-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

Please, it starts in the $30K. BMW has a...

Please, it starts in the $30K.

BMW has a similar model, called 2 series, hardly sold that many.

CLA sold over 100K all over the world in less than one year since the launch. It is the most...
Forum: Macan
10-17-2014, 07:26 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

Yes. No. We are talking...

Yes.



No.



We are talking GLA45 here, let's stick to the subject.
Forum: Macan
10-17-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

I won't write it off yet, seeing how successful...

I won't write it off yet, seeing how successful the CLA has been.

There is however some thing to overcome in the US trying to sell a hothatch like car.
Forum: Macan
10-17-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

Macan S (haven't driven a Macan Turbo) even...

Macan S (haven't driven a Macan Turbo) even though better than Cayenne, is still a big compromise of Porsche DNA, only those who never driven a Porsche sports car would think otherwise.

Does it...
Forum: Macan
10-16-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

I generally agree both MB and BMW compromised a...

I generally agree both MB and BMW compromised a lot with their traditional models.

What is yet to know is how well their new models will do for them.

You have to compare the CLA45 and GLA45...
Forum: Macan
10-16-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

I don't think the 3 series upholds BMW value...

I don't think the 3 series upholds BMW value anymore when you see them at every street corner and you can lease one cheaper than a loaded Camry, yet you hold a different standard to MB.

The GLA45...
Forum: Macan
10-16-2014, 01:36 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

Yes the CLA was a departure from the traditional...

Yes the CLA was a departure from the traditional MB image, it has been a sales success so far, and has helped MB to pass BMW in sales so far in the US.

The GLA goes even further. MB is betting...
Forum: Macan
10-15-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

The GLA45 is definitely more of a driver's car...

The GLA45 is definitely more of a driver's car than Macan S.

Macan S drives like a truck, GLA45 drives like a performance car. I have not driven Macan Turbo.

As far as the look, again the same...
Forum: Macan
10-15-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

But almost 1,000 pounds less in weight, and...

But almost 1,000 pounds less in weight, and around 30 mpg highway as a result.

I think both will sell well.

I agree GLA45 type of performance models would not fit the Porsche image. But didn't...
Forum: Macan
10-11-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,937
Posted By adamsclubs

Dealers must keep one S and one Turbo for demo.

Dealers must keep one S and one Turbo for demo.
Forum: Macan
10-09-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,749
Posted By adamsclubs

According to MT, GLA45 matches the performance of...

According to MT, GLA45 matches the performance of Macan Turbo:

http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1410_2015_mercedes_benz_gla250_gla45_amg_first_test/
Forum: 991
11-12-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 27,954
Posted By adamsclubs

Have you read anywhere Bugatti is referred to as...

Have you read anywhere Bugatti is referred to as "the Volkswagen brand"?

"Owned by VW" is not the same as "the Volkswagen brand".
Forum: 991
11-11-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 27,954
Posted By adamsclubs

This article kept referring Porsche as "the...

This article kept referring Porsche as "the Volkswagen brand" and I don't like that.
Forum: 991
11-09-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 27,954
Posted By adamsclubs

I respect your opinion, although I do not agree,...

I respect your opinion, although I do not agree, I will not say your opinion makes little sense. Porsche owes its existence in large part to the success of the Cayenne SUV. Very few self respecting...
Forum: 991
11-08-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 27,954
Posted By adamsclubs

That makes two of us, but if most Porsche drivers...

That makes two of us, but if most Porsche drivers are like us, Porsche would be long out of business.



Since most people are not like you and me, they will want to fit in and be like most of...
Forum: 991
11-08-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 27,954
Posted By adamsclubs

That's really strange advice. You're telling...

That's really strange advice. You're telling people to buy a car they don't like the look of :-)[/QUOTE]

Where did I say that?

I am simply saying don't be too obsessed by the look. The reason...
Forum: 991
11-08-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 27,954
Posted By adamsclubs

Likewise, every time I am at one of those Porsche...

Likewise, every time I am at one of those Porsche Club organized autocross events, a few vettes there always murder all the P-cars, fast or slow.

But the P-car drivers are used to that, the...
Forum: 991
11-08-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 27,954
Posted By adamsclubs

Huh. Nothing looks better than a 991. Just so you...

Huh. Nothing looks better than a 991. Just so you know.

Cars are marketed on "performance" the way cameras are marketed on megapixels. Gives the typical unenlightened consumer something to feel...
Forum: 991
11-07-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 27,954
Posted By adamsclubs

That makes two of us. Somehow the C7 looked fine...

That makes two of us. Somehow the C7 looked fine to me. Look is highly subjective, there are plenty of people in the vette camp who hate the look of P-cars.

Interestingly most of the 911S/C7...
Forum: 991
11-05-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 27,954
Posted By adamsclubs

This. I loved Vettes as a kid, teenager, young...

This. I loved Vettes as a kid, teenager, young adult. I'm looking out my office window at my C2S, and can't make myself even consider that I bought the wrong car.


ETA: The rear end on the C7...
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