Taycan RWD slots all taken (in CA)

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I am trying to order a base model Taycan. My build is super heavily optioned (43k) and I realize that I may be having a penalty on resell, but it is still 26k cheaper than the same config in 4S and I like the fun of a RWD. also AWD should be worth no more than 5-7k more - not 25+k!. anyway would be grateful for feedback from the Forum on my build: http://www.porsche-code.com/PMSPMAS5

But I have a bigger problem, I have contacted 3 dealerships in CA and every single one is telling me they have no slots available for the base model!! I want the car for early August so I thought i had plenty of time but now beginning to worry that I will not get it in time for when I move to the Bay Area this summer. Any suggestions on how to get this?
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I configured my 4S as a base Taycan with all the same equipment and the difference was only $21,000.
 
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Do you know if one would still qualify for the CA rebate ($1500) by buying out of state?
 
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I configured my 4S as a base Taycan with all the same equipment and the difference was only $21,000.
I think because my 4S performance package has some options that are simply not available in 4S and I may have switched out a few things between the 2 builds (like decided that I was better off taking Innodrive as a "on demand" option with monthly payments).
 


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Do you know if one would still qualify for the CA rebate ($1500) by buying out of state?
Are you sure you'd qualify for the state incentive? There's an income requirement that I doubt many Taycan buyers could meet...

PG&E will give you $800 though.
 


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Are you sure you'd qualify for the state incentive? There's an income requirement that I doubt many Taycan buyers could meet...

PG&E will give you $800 though.
The new clean fuel rewards is income agnostic. It's a $1500 rebate off the top for Taycan. I believe it is new for 2021. It is only available if you purchase from a dealer in CA though.

https://www.cleanfuelreward.com

So far, I have seen the following incentives for NorCal:
Federal credit - $7500
Clean fuel rewards rebate - $1500
Federal tax deduction up to $1000 for EV charging station installs

There are certain local electrical utility rebates but they depend on your provider.
 
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Good news - by blasting this widely I have found dealerships in California who can get me the car! So now I need to lock this down and there is 1 remaining option I am anguishing over: PTV+ take it or not? It was for me a no brainer on the AWD to take Torque Vectoring Plus, but I don't see the same value for a RWD car. Do you guys think that I will feel I have substantially better handling in corners by having this?
 

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I don't work with any dealers in CA, but if anyone is willing to go out of state, ping me and I'll connect you with whoever is doing the best deals at the moment. For those in LA, you can take delivery at the driving experience center I believe.
 

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Good news - by blasting this widely I have found dealerships in California who can get me the car! So now I need to lock this down and there is 1 remaining option I am anguishing over: PTV+ take it or not? It was for me a no brainer on the AWD to take Torque Vectoring Plus, but I don't see the same value for a RWD car. Do you guys think that I will feel I have substantially better handling in corners by having this?
I can't say if it'd be worth it for you but if you wanted it on an AWD, it's even MORE important on a RWD. What's the logic for the reverse?
 
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I can't say if it'd be worth it for you but if you wanted it on an AWD, it's even MORE important on a RWD. What's the logic for the reverse?
Thnaks @Tay Tay : I see your point in the sense that AWD will already handle corners better (or if not better I guess more safely). My thinking was that on RWD it is effectively just adjusting 1 wheel rather than balancing all 4, so felt like less value... also with the RWD version being less punchy on acceleration it may not be as required... To be honest I just don't know what the "feel" will be with or without it and if I will drive differently when having it. Hence why I am reaching out to you guys. My wife will be driving this car quite a lot so safety is something important.
 

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@Zillion27 You can buy out of state and have the dealer register it in Calif. You should see if @LukeManning in TX has any slots.
Sorry for my late response to this!

I do have available RWD Taycan allocations if anyone is looking at ordering a RWD Taycan.
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