Porsche Taycan

[CloudStuff]

This picture made me change from Crayon:

[SWoll]

CloudStuff said:

This picture made me change from Crayon:

Looks good. I reckon the tinted rear light bar and logo would look even better.

[CloudStuff]

SWoll said:

CloudStuff said:

This picture made me change from Crayon:

Looks good. I reckon the tinted rear light bar and logo would look even better.

You're probably right. Had to draw the line somewhere though!

[ds666]

Changing my order from a 4s to a turbo . Saw a ct on the m6 today in a dark blue - looked good

[SWoll]

Was just looking at exactly that. Spec'd identically there's a £20k difference in cost, which seems a lot for 2.8 v 3.6 0-60?

Unless I'm missing something of course.

[off_again]

SWoll said:

Was just looking at exactly that. Spec'd identically there's a £20k difference in cost, which seems a lot for 2.8 v 3.6 0-60?

Unless I'm missing something of course.

Isnt one of the differences the 'boost mode' that gives you an effective over-boost capability from the battery / motors that drops the 0-60 time? I could be wrong, but I thought that was the difference. Or is this the difference between the Turbo and Turbo S?

[russy01]

You guys buying these CTs via the company? Contract hire? Or buying outright?

I’ve got a quote today for a 4s with a relatively modest spec, just over £100k.

Looking at £1500-2000 on a contract hire which I’m struggling to get my head round...

[SWoll]

russy01 said:

You guys buying these CTs via the company? Contract hire? Or buying outright?

I’ve got a quote today for a 4s with a relatively modest spec, just over £100k.

Looking at £1500-2000 on a contract hire which I’m struggling to get my head round...

What length of contract/terms? You'll likely be paying the entire cost of those options over the term, so on a 3 year deal that's £14k/36, or £400 a month.

FYI a standard Turbo should cost £1600 a month on a 1 + 35,10k mile deal and with the better spec could make more sense as the options you add will likely be a lot cheaper and affect the monthly cost far less.

https://leasing.com/independent-brokers/hitachi-ca...

£1600 a month for a car that lists at £117k is a little less of a leap I'd suggest?

off_again said:

SWoll said:

Was just looking at exactly that. Spec'd identically there's a £20k difference in cost, which seems a lot for 2.8 v 3.6 0-60?

Unless I'm missing something of course.

Isnt one of the differences the 'boost mode' that gives you an effective over-boost capability from the battery / motors that drops the 0-60 time? I could be wrong, but I thought that was the difference. Or is this the difference between the Turbo and Turbo S?

They all have "overboost" listed for launch control. The differences between the AWD models are power output and standard equipment.

Edited by SWoll on Friday 21st May 23:27

[annodomini2]

I swear the marketing person doing Porsche's options list is named Peter Ian Staker.

£200ish for speed sensitive steering on an £70k+ car, when pretty much every car with EPS has it as standard for about the last 20 years.

[SWoll]

Was ever thus.

[off_again]

annodomini2 said:

I swear the marketing person doing Porsche's options list is named Peter Ian Staker.

£200ish for speed sensitive steering on an £70k+ car, when pretty much every car with EPS has it as standard for about the last 20 years.

Yup, but I have to say that the worst I have ever heard is $4000 for Apple CarPlay on the Ferrari Roma!

Ok, so its a Ferrari and if you can afford one, this is a tiny fraction of the overall cost. But for something that is just a module and a bit of wiring, its pretty obviously gouging. I dont even think its wireless CarPlay either!

[SWoll]

What I will say to Porsches credit is at least you are able to choose each option separately, most manufactures are now forcing you to pay for 'packages' that are likely to include options you don't want.

Take the Polestar 2 as an example. Want a heat pump or panoramic roof? That'll be £4k for the 'plus' pack.
360 surround camera? £3k for the 'pilot' pack. 20" wheels? £5k for the 'performance' pack.

Turns a £46k car into a £58k car, and they still want another £4k for leather on top of that..

[CloudStuff]

SWoll said:

Was just looking at exactly that. Spec'd identically there's a £20k difference in cost, which seems a lot for 2.8 v 3.6 0-60?

Unless I'm missing something of course.

Personally, this is a purchase through my Ltd Co, so financially it's very much a positive move.

I'm looking at potentially running this for a while as my only car (apart from the Dacia runaround).

Massively simplifying my personal commitments is a big plus point for me.

[SWoll]

CloudStuff said:

SWoll said:

Was just looking at exactly that. Spec'd identically there's a £20k difference in cost, which seems a lot for 2.8 v 3.6 0-60?

Unless I'm missing something of course.

Personally, this is a purchase through my Ltd Co, so financially it's very much a positive move.

I'm looking at potentially running this for a while as my only car (apart from the Dacia runaround).

Massively simplifying my personal commitments is a big plus point for me.

Indeed. I'm in a different position as an FT employee, what I really need is to push our fleet dept into seeing the benefit of EV Salary Sacrifice.

Start a new role in June and a quick comcar calculation suggests that a £1800 a month lease would be costing me about £800 a month in reality with BIK rates as they are at present whilst being essentially cost neutral to the business.

Octopus Energy have recently launched their scheme so will have to see what the powers that be think. https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-9...

[pmanson]

CloudStuff said:

SWoll said:

CloudStuff said:

With the CT, there's a significant difference in terms of usability of the rear cabin. Have a look at around 05:20 here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGHG5ggEyiw

I've just placed an order for a Turbo CT, in Carmine. Should be here in September.

Can't wait.

I bet.

Got your Porsche code? Be interested to see how many options people are adding to the pricier models.

Here you go PMRCU6U8.

Overkill for sure, but my priorities are to lift the cabin materials and add as much chassis tech as possible.

Not interested in driver aids, other than cruise.

Ours is here- http://www.porsche-code.com/PM2XM273

Expecting to take delivery at the end of July

[SWoll]

pmanson said:

Ours is here- http://www.porsche-code.com/PM2XM273

Expecting to take delivery at the end of July

Remember it from another thread. The flying watermelon!

[ZesPak]

I'd have that colour combo in a heartbeat.
The lack of colours on the Tesla's, both inside and out, are one of my biggest gripes.

[pmanson]

SWoll said:

Remember it from another thread. The flying watermelon!

Oh yes! An antidote to the sea of grey out there

[ZesPak]

Neighbor got a black Taycan (his previous Porsche was also black) and I think it's too good at hiding the shape of the car, good on panamera but a shame on a Taycan imo.

[gangzoom]

SWoll said:

Start a new role in June and a quick comcar calculation suggests that a £1800 a month lease

If you want to own it longterm have a look at additional mortgage borrowing.

I've just got approval for a £200k loan at 1.49% fixed for 7 years, I nearly fell off my chair when the final monthly payments was confirmed for a pay back period of 15 years - £1,100/month.

£150k fixed for 7 years at 1.49% and 7 year term = £1,800/month with a total interest payments of just £7000 over that period for a £150k loan.

I've never seen borrowing so cheap, the 'wisdom' of borrowing £150k to spend on any car is a totally different matter .

Edited by gangzoom on Sunday 23 May 06:29