Consider that when you own a Porsche, you'll actually want to drive itI love:
Telsa's Current Auto Pilot
I'm curious as to the reason for this remark, has the tesla FSD/EAP ever failed while you were driving it?Even as a techy, the tech in Teslas doesn't really interest or impress me. I'd never trust Tesla's autopilot to do the things they claim it can do so regular adaptive cruise control is fine with me.
Phantom breaks in tunnels? Hard breaks because it suddenly thinks it recognized a speed limit?I'm curious as to the reason for this remark, has the tesla FSD/EAP ever failed while you were driving it?
I would get the phantom braking but it was a rare occurrence for me. I loved and almost always used the system in the tesla. in the taycan innodrive works well on highways I have little experience with it on surface roads.Phantom breaks in tunnels? Hard breaks because it suddenly thinks it recognized a speed limit?
It was OK, when I purchased it 5 years ago but with the OTA, it is so bad, the list is so long, it is practically unusable.
The way I look at it:Hi All!
I am looking for anyone who has went from a Tesla Model S to the Taycan? Please provide some insight. Are you happy with the change?
I am frustrated with Tesla over:
Service
Communication
Build Quality
Long term dependability of the car
I love:
Telsa's Current Auto Pilot and other cutting edge tech.
I have test driven the Taycan 4S from a local dealership. I loved everything about it but they are very behind tesla on the driver assistance features (innodrive lane keep and adaptive cruise control. 1 Pedal Driving, the app, and some other things too) I am very worried I will miss the Tesla Autopilot as I drive about 30 mins a day each way to work. However, I love everything else much more about the Taycan. I know the Taycan much higher quality car.
Any feedback from owners who switched would really be appreciated.
Thanks!
Jim
This is a very good summary! I am only comparing to a Tesla M3P, but most of your comments are spot on.over all the Taycan is slightly better, but needs Tesla nipping at it’s heels to show them the way forward and it’s not all roses over here either, but honestly I’m more comfortable with Taycan’s weaknesses than I am with Tesla’s strengths.
I do agree with this.On the outside the paint work on a Taycan has a lot of Orange Peel.
The cheapo b pillar can now be fixed with money on the configurator. I have experience with both Bentley and the DB9 & you're totally right but that's not really what Porsche has ever been. Also the DB9 had the absolute worst radio/nav setup I've ever seen. Other random niggles like the steering wheel volume buttons breaking. But the styling, interior leather work & paint job were incredible.This is a very good summary! I am only comparing to a Tesla M3P, but most of your comments are spot on.
I disregard for this comment anything to do with the PCM ( which is way below standard)
The Taycan drives like a Porsche and is excellent to drive. But to me it is nearly a bit too clinical about the drive. Everything about driving is perfect, right steering feeling and a fantastic drive train! Seats... in my opinion ok but nothing to write home about.
My main issue however is the interior finish! It is too much plastic! See the B pillar.
If you really want to see a superior interior finish go and look at a Bentley Continental Sport or a Aston Martin DB9! The leather work is fantastic! And stitching or even contrast stitching is just unbelievable! Even the door pockets are lined in smooth leather!
On the outside the paint work on a Taycan has a lot of Orange Peel. If you want to see superior paint work. Check out an Aston Martin! No Orange Peel in sight!
As a drivers car the Taycan is superb, but there is room for improvement in the overall score IMHO!
Yep - the model s was compelling when it was the only game in town for a good looking EV with good range. Now there are more options. Makes it harder to overlook the faultsTesla has done a lot for the development of electric cars ; if it hadn't been for the Tesla Model S I doubt Porsche would have made any Taycan - thank you Tesla.
However , discussing Model S vs Taycan without mentioning the Taycan's Burmester sound system , the Porsche sport seats etc. etc. would be missing the point...