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  1. TXSchnee

    From Taycan to BMW i5 - Honest Opinion

    We were replacing our '20 Cayenne E Hybrid, and had three SUVs on order. A '24 Cayenne S E Hybrid, an Audi RSQ8 and then the XM. Dropped the Audi with the BSG issues leaving people stranded. We were given 13% off MSRP on our ordered XM, and the S E Hybrid hasn't even gone into production, and...
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    From Taycan to BMW i5 - Honest Opinion

    Just picked up an XM, which has the PHEV set up that is being ported over to the M5. Still in the 1200 mile break in, but electric range showing 37 miles in a 6,000 lb SUV. Should be higher on the M5 sedan and touring. (I know the XM is ugly, but the interior is glorious and I am in there...
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    MAMBA GREEN Taycan Club

    Had PPF and ceramic done. Shockingly only 2 small chips in the front in 1 year and 8900 miles.
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    PPF?

    Yes, getting my 1 year old CT 4S done right now. The paint is really soft, had swirl marks from the dealer washing it once.
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    Eclipse in Austin while overcast.

    Cleared up out in NW Travis county for around 3 minutes before totality, and stayed clear for all totality. I really should have purchased the eclipse lens filter for my good camera. Best my iPhone could do…
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    Depreciation, I lost money, I’m crying

    I will probably not get into another Taycan, love my 4S CT, but a new one, similarly equipped is $20,000 more. That isn't worth it to me. So while depreciation is something that could affect my future choice, the pricing is getting too out of control for me to look at a new one. I may...
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    Depreciation, I lost money, I’m crying

    My, not quite 4 year old Cayenne E Hybrid, with under 30,000 miles lost 58% of it’s value. It sucks, but it is what it is at this point. I was actually pretty shocked by the drop off, but the ‘24 is a mid cycle refresh with a much larger battery. The Taycan seems to be suffering the same...
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    Range exhausted, two miles from home. Help? FAIL!

    So an FYI to people who do run out of charge, and call for a tow. Last year I picked up a bolt in my Cayenne tire, and called Porsche Roadside for a tow to the dealer (I bought the wheel and tire insurance). The tow truck driver called and wanted to make sure I wasn't an EV driver, who was...
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    "Policyholder describes State Farm’s denial of costs to repair 2022 Taycan" - Article

    Former State Farm adjuster here, labor rate I paid was well over $55/hour for vehicle repairs, and this was before I stopped working in 2009. The usual take away from this type of article, is that the insured didn't clarify what coverage they were buying (assuming they have "full coverage" when...
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    How frequently do you get punctures?

    Nearly a year and 7900 miles and zero punctures on my CT 4S with 21” wheels. I have had 3 punctures in my Cayenne over the last 3 years though. It is why I purchase wheel/tire insurance when I buy my vehicles, definitely has paid out more than it cost on the Cayenne.
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    Tesla Truck prototype in Houston?

    A parent at my daughter’s school bought one, they are truly hideous.
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    Avengers Assemble!

    My Mamba Green CT 4S, aka Loki, welcomes you.
  13. TXSchnee

    PPF Installer recommendations in Austin, TX

    Thanks everyone!! Have an appointment set at XPel Austin.
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    PPF Installer recommendations in Austin, TX

    Looking for a recommendation for PPF Installation in Austin. Noticed some swirl marks already from getting the car washed (yes it goes through a car wash, 2 kids and no time to hand wash) and would like to do some paint correction and PPF to keep these to a minimum. Thanks!
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    That 2025 facelift

    Built out a 4S CT and it was around $19,000 more (12% higher). Of course around $2500 was to get the green paint. I may have missed it being discussed earlier, but I do not like what they have done to the chalk (crayon)/black interior at all, far more black, and for some reason, black...
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    Has the Taycan market bottomed out? Tried to get offers as I might pursue a Macan

    I think the crazy pandemic used car markets has skewed a lot of people's perception of normal depreciation. In general, about 5 years out you have 50% depreciation. Luxury sedans usually seem to depreciate a bit more, look at S Class, 7 Series and A8 historic values. The Taycan, is a large...
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    Track my Porsche/Dream Discontinued? (also posted in Macan EV forum).

    Still works for my Cayenne S E Hybrid order. Maybe it is a glitch as the Macan EV is so new?
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    "Electrify America's Updated App Makes It Easier To See Which EV Chargers Are Broken" - Article

    EA is why I keep an ICE SUV for long road trips. Stopping with 2 kids to charge and have it not work is just not something I want to deal with.
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    Front license plate states

    It is a suburb of Austin, Tx over 80,000 people.
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    Front license plate states

    Just pulled over this morning in my Cayenne, solely for no front plate (in TX). Windows aren't tinted, and I am a middle aged white woman driving back to her house after taking a kid to school. Maybe cop was bored? Not sure what is suspicious about an SUV in a subdivision? That said, no...


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