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Old 11 May 2014, 11:49 AM   #1
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Porsche Macan Launch - with a BLNR
First night of the Porsche Macan Launch here in Birmingham Alabama... Reveal night with some interesting lighting and a great southern dinner courtesy of the Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort (highly recommended). Track day tomorrow! Can't wait.








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Old 11 May 2014, 12:04 PM   #2
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Sweet. How's the car? In par with which other mini SUVs?
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Old 11 May 2014, 12:08 PM   #3
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Sweet. How's the car? In par with which other mini SUVs?

Will know more tomorrow when we drive it. I'm guessing it will be the sports car among lux crossovers... All reviews point to it as handling like a 911 or Cayman S.


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Old 11 May 2014, 12:16 PM   #4
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Old 11 May 2014, 12:17 PM   #5
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Great pictures! Enjoy the drive!
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Old 11 May 2014, 12:19 PM   #6
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Awesome watch. On my short list.
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Old 11 May 2014, 12:34 PM   #8
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Awesome watch. On my short list.

Thanks my friend. I recommend instead of being on your short list you put it on your wrist ;) no regrets. Cheers.


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Old 11 May 2014, 01:00 PM   #9
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Isn't it Porsche's answer to the Audi Q5??
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Old 11 May 2014, 01:01 PM   #10
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have a good one brucie. looks like fun. say hi to lawrence yap. ask him if he misses being a auto journo. he was really good at it.
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Old 11 May 2014, 01:05 PM   #11
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Great pictures, great watch and great car! Be safe and "drive it like ya stole it".
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Old 11 May 2014, 01:15 PM   #12
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have a good one brucie. looks like fun. say hi to lawrence yap. ask him if he misses being a auto journo. he was really good at it.

Yes if I see him I will say hi. He is a big watch nut I know...


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Will know more tomorrow when we drive it. I'm guessing it will be the sports car among lux crossovers... All reviews point to it as handling like a 911 or Cayman S.


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A majority of reviews say it doesn't handle like a 911 or Cayman, BUT it is the best handling in its class bar none. Let's not get ahead of ourselves here with the 911 bit. Enjoy the ride.
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Old 11 May 2014, 01:22 PM   #14
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A majority of reviews say it doesn't handle like a 911 or Cayman, BUT it is the best handling in its class bar none. Let's not get ahead of ourselves here with the 911 bit. Enjoy the ride.
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Old 11 May 2014, 01:28 PM   #15
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Nice BLNR, looks great in the dark!
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Old 11 May 2014, 02:58 PM   #16
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Really nice wish you posted a couple more of the Macan. Enjoy the ride. I had attended the Porsche Sports Driving school there in Birmingham. You will have a great time. btw the BLNR looks great too.
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Old 11 May 2014, 03:06 PM   #17
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Very cool Bruce!!
My dealer had their unveiling last weekend!!
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Old 11 May 2014, 07:47 PM   #18
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very nice, both the car and watch
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Saw it .....drove it .....don't like it.... then again I would take the new corvette over a Porsche but that's me I'm a big fan of American horsepower love the BLNR!
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Old 11 May 2014, 08:23 PM   #20
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Really nice wish you posted a couple more of the Macan. Enjoy the ride. I had attended the Porsche Sports Driving school there in Birmingham. You will have a great time. btw the BLNR looks great too.

Thanks. Don't worry. More pics to come from the track today. Stay tuned. Cheers.


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Great shots with very interesting lighting.
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Nice pics. However I'm not sure I'd take a Macan over a Platinum Daytona.
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Wondered how this was over an X5M or the SQ5...
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Cute SUV. I'm sure it will be a big hit with the ladies.
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Build on the Audi Q5 chassis if I am correct

Wes might be right . . . something for the Ladies

I guess to small for the US market

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Old 12 May 2014, 02:10 AM   #28
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Very nice. Here was me, couple years ago, not wearing my Cartier because I washed the car. Note the sign above my head.
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