glacius
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Greetings! I have been reading this forum for about nine months. Now that I have picked up my vehicle, I decided to start posting. As others have commented, this is a wonderfully supportive, ego-free environment, and I am grateful to the many people whose comments helped in my buying process.
Here’s my build: http://www.porsche-code.com/PNR53YI5, and a few pics in different lighting:
I have been driving my GTS for 10 days now. Here are my thoughts:
Background
This is my first EV, and it’s a big step up from my last vehicle, which was an Audi S3. My closest reference point is test driving my friend’s 911 Turbo. I’ve been a passenger in multiple super cars.
Buying Process
I placed my order in early December 2021 and took delivery at the beginning of June 2022. I feel I got very lucky in terms of delays: the supply chain/Ukraine issue around the wiring fasteners only cost me a few weeks. I had to put down a $10k deposit because my initial build was Frozen Berry. After seeing a vehicle with a similar color, I cooled on it, and switched to Mamba Green. I then concluded that Cherry Metallic is gorgeous and sophisticated, so settled on it.
Add-ons
Full PPF front, ceramic paint (whole car), tinting, clear windshield protector. Also bought the Porsche trunk and frunk liners, and replaced the ugly yellow markers with clear versions (dealer kindly installed those before I picked it up). I opted for the wheel, ding and interior/exterior insurance from Porsche (I got the latter half price).
Snapshot
Awesome vehicle. Such fun to drive.
What Pleases Me
Frustrations/Concerns/Issues
Options I Would Leave Off If I Were To Re-Order
8/10. It’s not quite ready, but the glitches are easy to overlook due to the performance and comfort.
I would be happy to answer any questions. Thanks again for everyone’s useful input
Here’s my build: http://www.porsche-code.com/PNR53YI5, and a few pics in different lighting:
I have been driving my GTS for 10 days now. Here are my thoughts:
Background
This is my first EV, and it’s a big step up from my last vehicle, which was an Audi S3. My closest reference point is test driving my friend’s 911 Turbo. I’ve been a passenger in multiple super cars.
Buying Process
I placed my order in early December 2021 and took delivery at the beginning of June 2022. I feel I got very lucky in terms of delays: the supply chain/Ukraine issue around the wiring fasteners only cost me a few weeks. I had to put down a $10k deposit because my initial build was Frozen Berry. After seeing a vehicle with a similar color, I cooled on it, and switched to Mamba Green. I then concluded that Cherry Metallic is gorgeous and sophisticated, so settled on it.
Add-ons
Full PPF front, ceramic paint (whole car), tinting, clear windshield protector. Also bought the Porsche trunk and frunk liners, and replaced the ugly yellow markers with clear versions (dealer kindly installed those before I picked it up). I opted for the wheel, ding and interior/exterior insurance from Porsche (I got the latter half price).
Snapshot
Awesome vehicle. Such fun to drive.
What Pleases Me
- Acceleration and handling are dreamy
- I have not driven any other Taycan models, but I can say that, for me, the GTS is not too stiff at all
- Rear Axel Steering is indeed a “must-have”, IMO
- The look of the car, especially from the front. I feel it’s sophisticated, imposing, and mischievous
- Cleanliness of the EV – I don’t think I can ever go back to ICE
- Massage seats. As another user commented, I have them permanently set to maximum, and would be happy if they were more intense
- Quality of the Club Leather. Luxurious feel of the interior
- Surround view, parking cameras, and all other tech that assist safety: I feel very safe in the vehicle
- Launch Control. I only use it *before* meals!
- It's super quiet in the cabin (I have the thermally insulated glass)
- Remote cooling. Very useful at this time of the year
- Storage space: plenty of room in the trunk, and the frunk is the ideal size for my errand-running
- The experience with my dealer was excellent. They did not mark it up from MSRP, as a policy, and were very helpful at every step of the process
Frustrations/Concerns/Issues
- The brake wear light came on after less than a week. I am booked to get it looked at next week. I haven’t noticed any effects, but it’s a nuisance
- There was a puddle of liquid beneath the battery as I charged over the weekend. Most likely it was condensation, but I read that one driver had a similar issue and it could be an AC leak. I’ll get it checked to put my mind at ease
- The first time I charged at Electrify America, it disconnected after 5 mins. I tried again, and it again disconnected. I moved to a different charger, and it worked, uninterrupted. However, the speeds are frustrating: the fastest I’ve received is 156Kw (from a 150Kw charger). The 350Kw charger gave me about 95Kw and slowed to just 5Kw. I get the impression that fast charging at EA is a bit hit and miss, and certainly takes patience
- It seems to be random as to if I get notifications from My Porsche about my charging: sometimes I get push notifications about it, and other times I will do a whole session and not receive any
- Quite a few minor technology glitches. For instance, the first time I closed the trunk and used the lock option, it did the exact opposite – it turned the vehicle on. That seems to have been a one-off: now it locks, as intended
- On about day 5 the center console would not turn on. I could still use the lower screen control panel (AC) and the screen behind the wheel was on, but not the main one
- I saved a Smart Lift location that I use multiple times per day. On one occasion it did not lift (I was under 15mph). Oddly, even when it does lift, if I go above 15mph AFTER it has lifted, I get a message informing me that Smart Lift cannot work because I am going above 15mph. My default mode is Lowered, by the way
- Sometimes Android Auto takes a while to connect. Occasionally it does not connect without me turning off Bluetooth on my phone, then on again, and actively seeking the connection
- The car shipped without the “electric” logos I had optioned (for free). Apparently, Porsche are out of them, with no timeline on when they’ll be back in
- The wireless phone charger does not work, for it lacks a part that is on back order
- The nature of the EV is that I can easily do 90mph almost without knowing it, certainly when compared to the corresponding feeling at 90mph in an ICE car. That’s a bit of a concern
Options I Would Leave Off If I Were To Re-Order
- Night vision is very cool, but not worth $2k
- Getting the center console in leather for $1,710 was also unnecessary
- I probably wouldn’t bother with the passenger display next time
8/10. It’s not quite ready, but the glitches are easy to overlook due to the performance and comfort.
I would be happy to answer any questions. Thanks again for everyone’s useful input
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