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Everyone's decision algorithm is different (and their own), but - with apologies for dissecting it - yours seems to be based purely on appearance? (Or at least the deciding factor, which still means that functionality, technology etc. did not matter.) Perhaps this is why I'm puzzled by this...

The GTS badge is a relatively recent invention, which means "firmly in the middle of the range". It's a "looks", GT-line package. Both the 'turbo' and the proper 'GT' models have always been (far) more capable - including on track.

What are you guys talking about? A 2-door Taycan would have made as much sense as a glass nail. That would have been a MB SL or Bentley Conti competitor, and that class sells maybe double digits per year (slightly exaggerating). Not to mention that Porsche was no doubt already planning a 2-door...

We're not contesting that :-); what separates (today) the 911 from the midengined models is really the handling characteristics and the mystique; it's most certainly not the existence of the rear seats, or the absence of a second trunk. Neither will be retained if the 911 EV will be just a...

I really don't see the case for a 911 EV. Upon its inception, it made a lot of sense as an ICE because of the clever, space-efficient packaging, and despite its weird handling traits. Its continued success owes, in a large part, to nostalgia: Porsche kept the formula - including the heavy rear...

I'm definitely past the age of assuming I can change someone's mind if it's not readily apparent they are open to it. So I'd just encourage would-be polemicists to read U.S. energy facts explained - consumption and production - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and make up their own...

Well yea, but you'd assume a modicum of competence. Having said that, there are horror stories at the pure-software places (cloud providers) so.. This was MB, and I don't know the name of the authorization company. My understanding at the time was that auto manufacturers delegate authorization...

Tesla is definitely a different kind of "special", but based on my (anecdotal) experience the established manufacturers are a bit more rigorous than this. Anything that isn't standard OBDII API/protocol requires one-time authentication/authorization - per session. A couple of years ago it was so...

(for context, I work in security, for one of the top 2 cloud providers) Security is in general a brake/friction, irrespective of industry. I mostly agree with you on the "skill level" (whatever that is) between pure-software companies and auto manufacturers - though to be sure it's really just a...

I get the sentiment, and yes, this would be an amusing development to follow. I didn't fully get all of that, but it would be extremely disappointing (and even gross) if it were that simple. I mean, yes, there is a physical connection somewhere, and you can run your own/new circuit directly...

(Analogies are hard.) This may become moot, as EU clearly doesn't like MB's plan: https://www.motor1.com/news/623570/mercedes-subscription-more-power-legal-hurdles-europe/ Re smaller companies: indeed, you kinda have to be around to collect 'rent'. It is, for sure, not that user friendly, but...

Clearly not only my words fail me, but my examples aren't landing today. Let's try again. I, as the producer, can design, develop, ship and maintain/service 2 different assemblies (whatever they may be - engines, seat heaters, software), each aimed at a different price point/consumer category...

As I was saying earlier, FoD requires the basic hardware - which is not standard. With that optional purchase, you do get some basic functionality for free. FoD is extra. And for things like PIRM, it's a service.

And I upvoted your post :-). However, my interpretation was that you limited the acceptable behavior to _just_ services (including here a quote from your post: "However, features like heated steering wheels or motor performance do not and I agree this is disgusting.") I'm not as understanding of...

Thanks for the clarification, and that makes sense - but only for products which are fixed/frozen/stateless (and since words fail me, the example would be the ubiquitous seat heating: it's done (once) and shipped - there is nothing that would ever change about it). For products which have or...

Too many posts in this thread to address individually, so here's a generic, different perspective. (rolls up sleeves) You're not renting it. You haven't paid for it. You are picking on an implementation detail, which just happens to be trivially evident in some cases - but if you didn't know...

I'll refrain from further comments, as it's readily apparent we have different definitions for relative adverbs such as "based" or "real".

I have seen this remark in several of your posts, and I thought someone with your background might be inclined to learn the facts. The short answer is "nope". The Cayenne was a Porsche project through and through; VW got the Touareg and an early start in consideration for their resources. Longer...

Well, that's not what I said. My point The point I was trying to make is that the real cost difference between the top and base trims of an ICE model are less than for an EV. That is, absolutely the 992 turbo S has a higher cost (before profit) than the base model. And before Porsche went turbo...

I don't think there are subsidies, but rather simply an example of the efficacy - overall, not just for energy consumption - of EVs. There is a huge difference, as you well know, between the various trims of, say, the 911 from base to turbo or GT. Not only that, but either the design must...