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The contrast between Plaid and Taycan brings up an interesting question - when is a 0-60 time not really a 0-60 time? I believe if you require 10 minutes to 'warm up' the car, then the resulting sub 2-second 0-60 time is almost meaningless. The only time you'll ever realize this time is at a...

I've done the Cinti-VA RT a couple times, and you're definitely best to run through PA on 70. Lots of chargers, 70 mph limit and not too many cops...? ps - be careful about planning to use the hotel chargers. The last one I stayed at had two Tesla's occupying the only charging spots.

Point me to those 'other high-speed chargers' in West Virginia.

I have to disagree with this. I've now taken my Taycan Turbo S on two long distance trips (1300 miles RT) and I only had to 'wait' for charging once, and that was 10 minutes, when I needed 96% to make it home. Otherwise, all my charging was done in 20 minutes or so, and I took the time to...

Sorry, but nobody gets rid of a Ferrari because of the cost of an oil change. Sure you can bitch about it, but it's a Ferrari and you knew that going in. Must have been something else...?

Yes, you wonder what the future holds when anyone who can afford a Corvette can purchase a sub-9 second quarter mile car and teenagers driving the 'family' car will be able to hit 100 mph in a few seconds. Scary...

Bad taste is certainly relative, but for me if someone does something mind-numbingly stupid, whether or not they die does not change the fact that they did something mind-numbingly stupid. Now we can argue about whether it is disrespectful to point out this stupidity, but that is the basis of...

Looks like an iPad that experienced uncontrolled growth. I could not face that every day.

Yes, the Porsche pricing is ridiculous. That's about it. I don't think you'll find a lot of people that disagree. You need to accept this if you're going to buy a Porsche... You're going to the high-rent district and sure you can complain about the rent and what they charge for a balcony or...

I have the greatest respect for Tesla and what Musk has done. I don't think we'd be enjoying the greatest EV ever made if it weren't for Tesla and the success they have had. I do think the Tesla S is due for a new body style. While is it very attractive, it is not really 'eye catching' the...

I prefer switches, and I think just about everyone would rather have a dial for volume than these ridiculous +/- touchpad controls. That is one of the things I really like about the Taycan is they do have dials on the steering wheel. Some of the reasons to do away with switches are reliability...

I love Tesla - they were the first, they have incredible technology, and we certainly wouldn't have the Taycan if it weren't for them. The styling is classic but getting a bit old, as is the chassis and mechanicals. But it looks like they have the superior battery capability - 1100 HP!!?? On...

Porsche has always been about the driving experience. Certainly the HP and acceleration are significant factors, but the question is, does this car put a smile on your face every time you drive it? Plaid - meh... Plenty of cars can outrun a Porsche in the 1/4 mile. Not many can compete in...

Get yourself a couple 'traffic cones' and practice pulling up to them in your driveway, both from the side, and from the front. I do this whenever I get a new car that has a low front spoiler, and it will get you very familiar with just how much room you have on the passenger side when parking...

So the Tesla 1/4 mile time is really closer to 40-50 min?:CWL:

I like the 10.3 sec 1/4 mile. Best I've seen so far for the Taycan Turbo S.

Perhaps I wasn't really clear on my point. The responsiveness of the Taycan makes it 'quicker' by a long shot than the Turbo S. You never have to 'downshift' which takes a tenth or two, and by that time the Taycan is ahead. Here is a quote from the 'Top Gear' review. My point is, that here...

Interesting numbers, but in real world driving the Taycan will just destroy the 911 Turbo S. Nobody runs perfect dragstrip times on the street, and there, the heavier Taycan will get better traction and times from 0-to-whatever street legal time you want. In any situation where the car is...

Yes-that would be a great test.

PS - if you do 'stoplight' races with other cars on public roads where there is any other traffic or people present, you are an idiot. There is really not much more dangerous or irresponsible behavior you can engage in on public roads. You are completely focused on the race and disregard...