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.
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...
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...
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simple service which basically amounts to an oil change - $700
I recently had to have 4 brake pads replaced - $2000
If replaced the rotors too - addt’l $3000
A part of the reason I’m going to full electric is eliminate/reduce this nonsense.
I have a Pan ST 4S now and a Taycan CT 4S on order. Before ordering the Taycan, I took a hard look at the hybrid Pans. Keeping in mind that Porsche absolutely takes advantage of its customers on routine maintenance/service, I decided against the hybrid. I like the Pan more than Taycan but...
The Porsche formula of engineering, design, and a sensory connection to driving is pretty addictive. If you place the highest value on the kinds of things they focus on, it’s really hard to find an alternative. If, on the other hand, you focus on value, technology and convenience, many other...
This will only serve to increase the costs of developing technology and new vehicles….which is currently shared across VAG. Makes little sense to me from an investment standpoint and potentially less sense as a customer too. I know that they make a lot of money per vehicle but they also...