Taycan GTS vs 4S vs Model 3 Performance

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I’m going to change my Tesla Y Performance early next year for another EV but can’t decide what.

I have an appointment on Saturday with Porsche to get a feel of a Taycan GTS and 4S. They have sufficiently depreciated enough to not be such a terrifying proposition, and so far the Porsche Centre are surprisingly polite even though I have told them I won’t be buying until January at the least.

Not really interested in the Turbo or Turbo S they don’t look as palatable in terms of pricing , mileage and specs (usually a dull colour)

There’s also the chance of me getting into a nearly new Tesla Model 3 Highland , Performance model. Very different I know but pace is similar.

Other than that I am not really sure what I want. I am not keen on the e tron GT, or any of the Korean ones, the Ioniq 5N is cool but doesn’t really do it for me in terms of looks and interior.

I’d appreciate any feedback or ideas, particularly on the 4S vs GTS debate between Taycan trims, and what body styles people like.

[rfn]

Are you talking about a J1.1 Taycan (sold until & including M24) or a J1.2 Taycan? They look slightly different (particularly the front bumpers).

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rfn said:

Are you talking about a J1.1 Taycan (sold until & including M24) or a J1.2 Taycan? They look slightly different (particularly the front bumpers).

J1.1

Budget is not stretching to the 1.2 yet

[rfn]

My preference would be a GTS Sport Turismo if I was buying. I like the interiors on them, too. I tend to prefer Mamba Green, Cherry Metallic (deep red/brown), Ice Grey.

The Taycan won't have as much range as a Model3, but they do charge very fast which is beneficial.

[cb31]

I've driven all the Taycans apart from the 4S. My favourite was the GTS, seemed to be the best day to day, effortlessly fast without being stupid like the Turbo S. However having said that even the base rear wheel drive Taycan is plenty fast enough for the road. I prefer the cross turismo but not much between it and the sport turismo, saloon is also nice but rear headroom and practicality is reduced compared to the others for not much benefit elsewhere in my eyes.

I drove a model 3 performance about 3 years ago so not the latest, it was also very fast but seemed like a video game, just no comparison to the Porsche which for a luxury GT drive fantastically. It might be cheaper but it feels like it, although there can also be a decent spread between a base and well-specced Taycan. Nicer seats and leather, extended leather, pano roof, etc. etc. can make it feel a lot more premium.