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Major systems such as the infotainment, or proximity locking, or..? I’m confused. When the Taycan was launched, it was the only EV on 800V architecture, featuring the fastest charging and repeatable acceleration tests. Would you agree those qualify as “major systems”, of perhaps “better quality” than that of the competition?
I’ve always wondered what brought some of these first-time buyers to the brand. “Functional parity”? This is a company that stubbornly stuck with 2-valve per air-cooled cylinder long after their competitors went to 5/ - and still kicking their butts on the road and on the track. The same company was ahead of everyone else with turbocharging - while other early adopters abandoned their initial forays, they stuck with it again on the road and on the track, amassing competition results and sales. Put together, it seems this is a company focused on performance as a “feature”, and on quality - in the sense of durability of said performance. The Taycan is no different, and it’s a bit of a shame that a few new customers feel they have been mislead. Thankfully they’re a small minority (albeit a noisy one), because it seems their definition of “quality” is strictly limited to user interface or similar matters of convenience.
That is what I do (or don't do)
I’m sorry, but I don’t understand why so many people on the forum are concerned about depreciation.
I am completely with you on this...That is what I do (or don't do)
Not sure what "modern capabilities" appeal to anybody else.
I was looking for a quiet comfortable every day car with a good turn of speed when needed.
I despise the inevitable aerodynamic pityfulness of SUVs and have a dog. There aren't many estate cars available and I was delighted at the speed and handling of the Taycan as well as it being quiet and comfortable.
EVs have better throttle response than IC engined cars, particularly turbos which are unacceptable to me but becoming ubiquitous.
The software that counts, IMO, is that controlling the ride in the air suspension, the feel of the steering and effectiveness of the PDCC and rear axle steering. These may be Porsche tuned parameters in a sub-contractors software, or all Porsche, I don't care, but it is this software that matters to me.
I don't have the sound system on most of the time and never phone anybody from a car.
The last modern capability I remember considering a really worthwhile bit of technology was central locking - I would hate to do without that - but could, obviously
Ah yes, that is a modern capability worth having, like heated seats.
First-time Porsche buyer here. I have owned several Audis (S4 4.2, A6, RS e-tron GT...) and BMWs (323i, 540i...), a Tesla (Model S P85DL) and a long time ago a Toyota (Supra 3.0 1987). All have been daily drivers, and more often than not I have kept them for several years. I chose Taycan GTS ST for driving feel, the combination of excellent road manners and comfort, performance (although I seldom exploit that), reasonably good practicality and roominess, and with an expectation of great craftsmanship and materials in a good design. And because I don't want ICE cars anymore. The features of the PCM are not important to me, and I did not expect world-beating quality in that area. Neither do I expect good self-driving capabilities - in fact I skipped most of the options for that. I bought the car to drive it, not to be driven. If it was up to me, Porsche could skip all self-driving efforts entirely.
1000% this. This should be pinned to the top of the board.
yes - prices are lower for all used cars - and EV's have been suffering a pricing war - 107 for trade in seems about right - I'd consult cars.com to see what asking prices are for Taycans.
Did the price new include around $40k of options? I'd guess that options generally have zero or minimal resale value.
Much of that hit is just the drop from retail to wholesale, which I suspect is especially high for Porsche given the likelihood (or lack thereof) of a second buyer valuing your nearly unique build.
