Jhenson29
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- Jeremy
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- St. Louis, MO
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- 2016 Macan S; 2021 Taycan 4S; 2023 911 GTS Cab
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So, I’m going to be the oddball here and say I like the PCM and don’t really have any real issues with it.
I’ve read and read and read everyone’s complaints about Porsche’s software in general, and, I’m just not there.
I promise I tried. I tried really really hard to dislike the software, but I just don’t.
I tried to have a pretend conversion with someone on why I don’t like it and it went like this:
“Ugh, the software is terrible. Because…um…err…well, see here? This button…this button here…is too…square. I don’t like it.”
That’s all I could come up with. And it was a lie. I secretly liked that it was square. Don’t tell my imaginary friend. ?
I’m not referring to actual issues people have with things like FOD not working. Or isolated feature requests like saving the sport sound setting (FYI, i don’t have sport sound).
But rather just the overall software and UI in the car.
It could also be that 95% of the time I don’t use it. Most of the time, all I use is
Beyond that, drive the car and watch the instrument cluster. And the instrument cluster is outstanding.
??
But even when I do have the rare occasion to browse the PCM, I don’t find it awkward, difficult, slow, or confusing. It seems perfectly fine to me.
And actually I’m going to go a step further here and compliment Porsche on their touch screen ergonomics. Touch screens in cars are typically a pain because I can’t hold my hand outstretched steady and press whatever it is I’m trying to press without hitting 10 other wrong buttons, but that’s not an issue in the Taycan.
I’m currently looking for a support group for other people who also don’t hate the software. I’m available Tuesdays and Thursdays. Preferably one with coffee and donuts. ?
I’ve read and read and read everyone’s complaints about Porsche’s software in general, and, I’m just not there.
I promise I tried. I tried really really hard to dislike the software, but I just don’t.
I tried to have a pretend conversion with someone on why I don’t like it and it went like this:
“Ugh, the software is terrible. Because…um…err…well, see here? This button…this button here…is too…square. I don’t like it.”
That’s all I could come up with. And it was a lie. I secretly liked that it was square. Don’t tell my imaginary friend. ?
I’m not referring to actual issues people have with things like FOD not working. Or isolated feature requests like saving the sport sound setting (FYI, i don’t have sport sound).
But rather just the overall software and UI in the car.
It could also be that 95% of the time I don’t use it. Most of the time, all I use is
- the diamond button on the instrument cluster for homelink on a single garage door (works great)
- the sport button (um…also works great..turns on every time I press it…unless it’s already on…then pressing it turns it off…seems okay)
- the parking camera button when pulling into a parking space (yep…woks too).
Beyond that, drive the car and watch the instrument cluster. And the instrument cluster is outstanding.
??
But even when I do have the rare occasion to browse the PCM, I don’t find it awkward, difficult, slow, or confusing. It seems perfectly fine to me.
And actually I’m going to go a step further here and compliment Porsche on their touch screen ergonomics. Touch screens in cars are typically a pain because I can’t hold my hand outstretched steady and press whatever it is I’m trying to press without hitting 10 other wrong buttons, but that’s not an issue in the Taycan.
- On the instrument cluster side buttons, I’m able to brace my hand on the side and accurately press the desired button.
- On the PCM, I can brace my hand on the lower ledge and accurately press any button.
- On the center console, I can either brace my hand on the side, or lightly rest my finger on the screen and then push harder when I’m on the desired button. Actually, here, because the buttons are fairly large and the screen is closer so my arm isn’t outstretched, I can usually easily just hit the button I want.
I’m currently looking for a support group for other people who also don’t hate the software. I’m available Tuesdays and Thursdays. Preferably one with coffee and donuts. ?
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