I don't know if these numbers have changed, but back in April when I got my car these were the numbers, including the MRM (Maximum Residualized MSRP) which is the limit that I think you are referring to.
I traded in my 2019 M5 - 10K miles for my Taycan Turbo - I didnt want to lose the M5, but wife only lets me have so many toys - that hurt.. 120K to 80k in 18 months.. That is nothing compared to my i8 though - 155k down to 60K in 6 years.. which is why I kept it. I was had a deposit on a McLaren 570GT just before I got the Taycan allocation, the McLaren had almost 6k miles on it, was 3 years old and had eaten 100k - and this was the price the dealer wanted, so the original owner ate more and barely drove it - beautiful car, but I really wanted the Taycan, so I cancelled.Large luxury sedans have terrible resale value to begin with, and I'd expect a first-run EV to be even worse. It's like buying a cell phone in 2010. Tech will be a lot better in 3 years. I expect to lose my ass in depreciation on this car.
I was referring to the MRM. That is why heavy specs on cars are for the 1st owner to enjoy because there isn’t even a spot on the NADA value for some of the crazy bells we put on these cars. Most honest dealers say a 4S should spec for less than MRM but what ends up happening is that second buyer gets the bells for pennies on our original dollars. That is why they call us all early adopters. The guy who gets your green one and my red one will smile even more but at least we smiled first.
If your build is over the MRM, you should strongly consider moving up to the next trim level. Porsche know what they're doing; the options packages and pricing are very carefully designed.
In reality no one needs a daily driver at these price points. All of us as early adopters are paying sticker price or close to sticker. We are all subject to a big hit from the bells and whistles but also because there was little room to negotiate the price we paid. I ordered the car with the exact features that I wanted. Although my spec brings me closer to the price of the Turbo, my 4S is still better optioned (except for the additional HP) than the starting price for the Turbo. I'm enjoying it, and as mentioned by @rquinton the next owner will enjoy it too (at a better price). By then I'll have another toy to play with and enjoy.
I agree they will probably have another program but the current sticker on the Taycan will expire Since 2014 I've staggered my cars so I get the new color each year Its really only a game changer of the Bay bride commute it saves 30 minutes each way. If they announce a new program for 2025 and bone Ill just get another TaycanWith the conversions of HOV lanes to Express Lanes, how useful the sticker will be is declining also. I'm not convinced there wont be another program after the current one sunsets in 2024. Look at the mess that late white and red stickers were.
If Porsche or an aftermarket supplier chooses to package new battery technology for earlier Taycans, it's good that the Taycan was designed to simplify battery pack replacement. As quoted in Jalopnik, battery pack replacement is “’...really quite easy,’ claims Steffen König, who led the Taycan’s body design.”
That is interesting to hear. I plan to keep this car a long time so having an option to replace the battery would be welcome.
I think your 4S Performance is also a kind sweet spot with these. More range, still powerful and a more competitive price than the Turbo and the Turbo S. Plus all the Taycans look almost the same unlike a 911 Turbo S vs a C4 or C2 which has some extra bits and bobs.
