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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread 271 miles! 100% charged. What’s your range shown?.Range shown is based on you recent driving style. If you're driving around town and not pushing the car, you'll show a much higher... -
Vim Schrotnock reacted to daveo4EV's post in the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING] with
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the new CEO of Blockbuster today (Backwardeo Illogico the III) briefed investors and the board today about how Blockbuster is returning... -
Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].Germany can't do the same thing the Chinese did because the entire country is basically a legacy car manufacturer. In China, their top...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].I just don't see how the 'legacy' car companies can really compete in the EV market. The top 4 EV companies in the world started with...
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Vim Schrotnock reacted to bereader's post in the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING] with Like.
What's interesting is EVs are not going away - they clearly are the future. And the emissions restrictions in the EU are only going to...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread 718/983 Cayman & Boxster Leaks & confirmed features.I think this is going to be a tough sell. Why would anyone want a 'quiet' boxter/cayman when the existing models are so engaging? I...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread Porsche Needs to Step Up for Its Taycan Customers.I have to agree. So many people are looking at this through the '...car companies don't do things this way...' and that is why Tesla...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread Red Ring of Death out of bumper to bumper warranty.I actually had that experience with my Panamera. The dealer offers a 'car delivery' service where they will drive your car to you after...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread Porsche Needs to Step Up for Its Taycan Customers.I think it's smart. Tesla has been doing a lot of things that legacy mfg.'s aren't doing just because they are legacy mfg.'s. Not...
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Vim Schrotnock reacted to trycan's post in the thread Porsche Needs to Step Up for Its Taycan Customers with Like.
This sounds like what Ford did (for different reasons) at the launch of the Mach-E in 2021. You could finance the purchase and become...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread "Jetta And Taycan Among 10 Cars Facing The Axe At VW Group: Report" - article.Porsche will stop making the Taycan for two basic reasons. 1. Very low demand. 2. Very high cost. That's pretty basic economics. I...
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Vim Schrotnock reacted to DerekS's post in the thread "Jetta And Taycan Among 10 Cars Facing The Axe At VW Group: Report" - article with Sad.
That explains why the prices are nuts along with the sales tactics. I’ve been a passionate customer since 1998. I always considered...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].Bigger trouble than I thought. No chance the Taycan survives as a new model after 2030. We'll see about the 718...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].In today's WSJ. Porsche Deliveries Fell 16% in First Half Deliveries fell across all markets and fell 13% in North America, the...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread E-Shift (virtual gear shift) "Surprisingly Convincing" Review.How many people will opt for the Burmester along with this silly silly feature?? Don't think you'll want to use both at the same time...;)
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread How much does it cost to replace PCCB brakes in Yellow?.I had PCCB rotor replaced due to road damage - $10K. These rotors should absolutely last the life of the car, especially on an EV that...
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Vim Schrotnock reacted to daveo4EV's post in the thread How much does it cost to replace PCCB brakes in Yellow? with Like.
PCCB's should not ever wear out on an EV w/regen unless you are aggressively tracking it rotor's on PCCB's last forever unless you...
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Vim Schrotnock reacted to PorscheTaycan's post in the thread E-Shift (virtual gear shift) "Surprisingly Convincing" Review with Haha.
For some it’s a transitional comfort feature for people who are accustomed to and enjoy driving ICE cars switching to an EV. I bet if...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread E-Shift (virtual gear shift) "Surprisingly Convincing" Review.My 2020 Turbo S is the quietest car I've ever had, and I love listening to music on the Burmester. I do have all the 'noise reduction'...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread Taycan Problem - potential catastrophic tire failure.40 front, 45 rear, Turbo S
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].Article in todays WSJ. When you see a company stragegy headlined as a 'streamlining plan' that eliminates job, the business is in...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread Taycan Problem - potential catastrophic tire failure.Alignment and TP have always been checked ok. And most importantly - it these were an issue, it would show up in uneven treadwear...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread Taycan Problem - potential catastrophic tire failure.Once again, delamination of the r.f. tire with plenty of treadwear remaining. My original post was the r.r. tire. Of course, I'll have...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].Agree with pretty much everything. Porsche really can't compete on EV's. - they don't have the infrastructure or expertise in...
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Vim Schrotnock reacted to daveo4EV's post in the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING] with Like.
Porsche's 911's can command beyond market pricing other ICE Porsche products less so…but can to some degree Porsche's EV's are...
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Vim Schrotnock reacted to Capt Mike's post in the thread 2027 Taycan gets E-Shift, larger battery and much more - new model year! with Like.
Right on. My 2020 is what an EV is supposed to be. Plus I have a 911 Targa if I feel like pulling on paddles!!!
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Vim Schrotnock reacted to daveo4EV's post in the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING] with Like.
this is the wrong direction…{sigh} there is a trend that embraces the "k-shaped" economy - make 12 "widgets" a year - find the 50...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].I don't think they will continue the Taycan. They are losing money, and the sales are declining. If I'm the CEO, I'm thinking how to...
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Should've put this in here earlier. Sorry.
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread PCCB Brake Noise.One other data point - I have 60K miles on 6 year old car. I'm hoping the 'clean and lubricate' the pads works. However, the pads have...
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Yes, I've searched the forum, and maybe something is there but I can't find it. I've always had some 'minor' squealing from my PCCB...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread A perfect metaphor for Porsche today.It's really a shame. I paid $2,500 for my porsche charging station, and after multiple problems and visits just scrapped the damned...
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All sold means sold to dealers and that's because they are forced to take them
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread Ferrari Luce EV.Is there ANYONE who thinks this is a great looking car? How does something like this make it past basic models, much less full...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].I don't want to be too much of a downer, but I believe the era of cars being bought for 'performance' (as we enthusiasts think of it) is...
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I am with the @Irish Guy except I will be holding on to the J1.1 as I am not in a position (cost), at least not at this time, to leap...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread BATTERY HEALTH MEASUREMENT.Check out your battery with an obd reader. Discharge the battery to less than 10% and look at the cell voltages (let it sit overnight...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread 2027 Taycan info?.My experience has been the dealers are the last to know about new models. Porsche wants them to sell what they have, so they are not...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].20+ years from now, the ICE car will be as common as a manual transmission is now. I think the legacy car companies could very well go...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread Help me out with smartlift function , Porsche says I don’t have it on 22’turboS.My 2020 Turbo S has smartlift. You probably just need a software update.
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Vim Schrotnock reacted to whitex's post in the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING] with Like.
It's not somewhat similar, it is the classic "innovator's dilemma". In a decade or so, the estate of Clayton Christensen will pay for a...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread 271 miles! 100% charged. What’s your range shown?.The second time they identified bad cells, they replaced the entire battery. That was June 2024 - not sure what the policy is now.
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].Here's the Big Big problem that Porsche and ALL of the legacy car manufacturers have - they have an incredibly well developed and...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread My First Taycan- Turbo GT Weissach!! Pics and Owner Review / Thoughts!!.I have to agree about the sound. I knew I was going to miss it, but I didn't really appreciate how important the engine note was in...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread Official: Manthey Kit for the Turbo GT with Weissach (Nordschleife lap record: 6:55.533).Factoring in the actual cost of owning the car, and reselling it, I bet the GT3 is one heck of a lot cheaper...
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread Official: Manthey Kit for the Turbo GT with Weissach (Nordschleife lap record: 6:55.533).You have the GT3-RS - 6:49 ring time, and seats as many people.
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Vim Schrotnock replied to the thread Official: Manthey Kit for the Turbo GT with Weissach (Nordschleife lap record: 6:55.533).Don't really see the point - it's a 2 seater...
