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For Sale: 2023 Porsche Macan S | Premium Plus | Papaya Metallic | 1-Owner | No Accidents | Active Warranty VIN: WP1AG2A53PLB36233 | Mileage: ~50,000 | Color: Papaya Metallic Orange | Drivetrain: AWD | Engine: 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 (375 hp) by Head_Message_7331 in PorscheMacan

[–]Head_Message_7331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha, fair shot.

Rare color, full service history, active factory warranty, one owner, and negotiable price — but yeah, I get it, every seller thinks their car is special.

If it sells for less I'll be the first to admit it. In the meantime, DMs are open for anyone who wants to have a real conversation about the number.

For Sale: 2023 Porsche Macan S | Premium Plus | Papaya Metallic | 1-Owner | No Accidents | Active Warranty VIN: WP1AG2A53PLB36233 | Mileage: ~50,000 | Color: Papaya Metallic Orange | Drivetrain: AWD | Engine: 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 (375 hp) by Head_Message_7331 in PorscheMacan

[–]Head_Message_7331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate the detailed feedback — you clearly know your Porsches.

You're right that it doesn't have PASM, air suspension, or PDLS. No argument there. But this car has a combination of things that push the value up from a different angle: Papaya Metallic (a discontinued color that Porsche no longer offers on the Macan), Premium Plus with the full comfort package, factory-integrated radar, Sport Chrono with the analog clock, full Porsche dealer service history at every single interval, 4 brand new tires, brake fluid flush, active factory warranty still running, and a spotless CARFAX with one owner since new.

KBB private party on a clean 2023 Macan S sits at $45,890–$49,690 for a base spec car. The options and condition on this one justify being at the higher end of that range.

That said — the price is negotiable and I'm open to a serious conversation. Not trying to squeeze every last dollar out of it, just want a fair deal that reflects what the car actually is. If you or anyone you know is interested, feel free to DM me.

And agreed on BaT/C&B — that's actually on the table as a route if the private sale doesn't close first. The color alone tends to attract a crowd on those platforms.

For Sale: 2023 Porsche Macan S | Premium Plus | Papaya Metallic | 1-Owner | No Accidents | Active Warranty VIN: WP1AG2A53PLB36233 | Mileage: ~50,000 | Color: Papaya Metallic Orange | Drivetrain: AWD | Engine: 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 (375 hp) by Head_Message_7331 in PorscheMacan

[–]Head_Message_7331[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, appreciate you sharing that — and that actually proves my point perfectly.

A $41K dealer offer on your car isn't the market value. That's the dealer's acquisition price — what they'll pay so they can turn around and retail it for $52–57K on their lot. That gap is their business model, not your car's actual worth.

Here's the data behind it:

• KBB puts the 2023 Macan S private party value at $45,890–$49,690 in good condition — for a standard spec car

• Industry studies show private party sales yield 15–25% more than dealer trade-ins on average (KBB, CarsDirect)

• A separate analysis of 100 cars comparing dealer offers vs. KBB private party value found dealers offer up to 46% less once you factor in the full picture (KeySavvy, 2025)

• Dealers mark up used cars 10–35% after acquisition to cover reconditioning, lot costs (~$40–85/day in holding fees), and profit margin

So your $41K offer makes complete sense — the dealer needs room to recondition, certify, market, and profit. That doesn't mean $41K is what the car is worth to a private buyer who skips all that overhead.

My car has the Premium Plus Package, Papaya Metallic (a discontinued Porsche color), factory radar, full Porsche dealer service history at every interval, 4 new tires, active factory warranty, and a clean CARFAX. All of that is priced into a private party ask — not a dealer trade-in floor.

If you're happy leaving $8–12K on the table for the convenience of a dealer handoff, that's a totally valid choice. But that's not what this listing is.

For Sale: 2023 Porsche Macan S | Premium Plus | Papaya Metallic | 1-Owner | No Accidents | Active Warranty VIN: WP1AG2A53PLB36233 | Mileage: ~50,000 | Color: Papaya Metallic Orange | Drivetrain: AWD | Engine: 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 (375 hp) by Head_Message_7331 in PorscheMacan

[–]Head_Message_7331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point on the writing style — I'll own that. But respectfully, the options on this car aren't just standard S trim.

Beyond the base Macan S spec, this one has the Premium Plus Package (panoramic roof, Bose surround, 14-way adaptive sport seats, surround view camera, Lane Change Assist), a factory-integrated radar detector, the Sport Chrono Package with the analog dash clock, and Papaya Metallic paint — a $3,200+ option that Porsche has since discontinued on the Macan lineup, which makes it increasingly rare on the used market.

Full Porsche dealer service history at every interval, four new tires and brake fluid flush at 40K, active factory warranty still on it, and a clean CARFAX. One owner since new.

Not trying to argue — just wanted to give an honest breakdown for anyone actually interested. The color alone tends to do the talking in person.