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Ya gotta hunt those M3Ps on the twisties (if you have any) ?

100%…correlation is not causation.

right? really unbecoming... shocks me a bit...to develop all the positive engineering (what I consider the hardest part), and then top that delicious automobile sundae off with an anchovy. ;) But to each their own.

like that wont attract attention? ;)

I had put a deposit down on an R1T to replace my Ford 150...then I saw the Taycan...and some extra money came in...and well, cancelled that Rivian order and went for my dream brand instead! So, instead of keeping my 2012 Audi A7 and replacing the truck, I am keeping my 2017 F150 and replacing...

I also believe the US (in particular the coasts) are much more into the hype and lore of start up culture and the glorious leaders behind them…and there is pride for Tesla being a start up darling from the US etc etc….

Yea I personally thought they nailed it with that ad! I also think for a tagline, “Soul. Electrified” isn’t too shabby. It means Porsche stirs your soul, and even the electric version. It positions then well for their differentiation against their Tesla competition, which lacks “soul” (IMO)...

The US market is more and more driven by the “digital first”, technocrati… younger demographics enjoy the gaming culture influenced cars T is making. They are likely starting to view driving as more analogous to real life gaming with the all screen interfaces and high tech features…

Yes. I firmly believe what you describe is absolutely the future that is coming faster than we think…

Yes, agreed, the ubiquity of Tesla’s dissuades me from wanting one…although I’m very thankful they have helped propel the electric car market so far forwards!

I would never personally buy a Porsche and want it to drive itself, so that is of zero concern to me. ??‍♂️

I boil it down to the fact that a Taycan is a true drivers car, and a Tesla (although incredible in their own right), is not…

100% on your description... the styling alone is a deal breaker for me!