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Resale isn’t a factor for me. These are part of my fun. I consider them an expense (cash and carry). If I get anything back for resale, I consider it gravy.

I will be ordering a 911 GTS for the same reason. Keeping the Taycan though. So many will be making a play for an ICE sports car before they are too difficult to come by.

Another way to go could have been a RWD with the Turbo S rear motor, all of the performance options, small battery and a few light weight materials. They have enough bits and bobs from their parts bin to make a true drivers EV.

Given the weight issue, they probably shouldn’t have used the GTS name for their first gen EV. Should have reserved it for when they have figured out the weight issue. The J1 is a really good first attempt though.

In my view, Porsche should have done more to differentiate the GTS Taycan. Perhaps the smaller battery with more light weight materials would have done the trick to make for something that can handle the kind of track duty that the GTS badge is supposed to be capable of.

Sporty car vs Sports car…

Between the two cars, I would call it a draw as it relates to different half baked designs….both have notable pluses and minuses. As you join the Porsche fam, you’ll find ample posters ready to poo-poo the Audi (and many other brands) by virtue of not being a Porsche. Good luck with the...

The Audi looks fantastic in person and I prefer the ergonomics on the interior. That said, Porsche has a lot going for it. Welcome to the family…you are officially adopted now ?

Note the comparisons to the “old” J1 platform that we are currently riding on… I dont need the extra power but I will take extra range and interior space any day with the new platform in a Porsche product.

Appreciate all of the charging info this year Dave. I finally picked up my vehicle (after a really long wait). I plugged it in and everything worked well the first time. This shouldn’t be surprising but I have seen so many having issues that I just wasnt sure. I am a level 6 guy on the...

I am counting on high end consumers to backlash against this practice. In the end, its a rental scheme. I dont rent anything else and have no interest in renting features on my daily driver.

Perhaps the Taycan finally got to him. ? #billiondollarmanbaby

I have no comments on the marketing/demographics side of things. Fair amount of voodoo there. My comments are focused on the cars themselves.

When the full EV Panamera is available, the difference will be more clear.

I understood your point but you may have missed mine. Given that Taycan is the lower of the two models of 4 door Porsche sedans….just as the Macan is the lower of 2 models of SUVs, it is no surprise that it is less expensive when compared with with a Panamera or Cayenne.

Taycan is the “Macan” of the sedan range. Relatively high volume as compared to the rest of the Porsche family. I am not surprised with the OP’s conclusion. Porsche has the most profit per car than any other manufacturer. You can be sure that Taycan is helping with this no matter the price...

Exterior is growing on me. I cant say that I feel good about that but its the truth. ?

It’s in the drive and the feeling I get when I look at my car. 98% of the time its pure bliss. The other 2% is absolute fury.

Sorry to freak you out. Porsche doesn’t make junk. Just don’t expect perfection. Keeping your expectations measured and your wallet ready is key to enjoyment.

There are certainly elements of the way Porsche operates that won’t fly in the future as they gain more first time customers. I have had several P cars and have always felt like I tolerate a lot for driving experience and design. Not so much quality issues but the general feeling that I am...