Anyone placed an Order for the Taycan yet?

[AB]

This has been one hell of a wait, but my 4s is currently at the OPC 'waking up and connecting to servers' before going off for it's ceramic coating.

Fingers firmly crossed for collection next week but I have a feeling it'll roll into w/c 22nd March which is frustrating but I've waited nearly 6 months so a few days won't kill me.

Final spec... http://www.porsche-code.com/PM8L37J1

In reality and due to the spec, maybe I should have opted for the turbo but to be honest having test driven a 4s it was absolutely adequate and changing to turbo would have increased delivery time.

Can't... bloody... wait.

[Grantstown]

Wow, you did go a bit crazy with the options! Still, it’ll be lovely.

Snap with the interior choice. That was one choice I was very happy with. I managed to keep my options down to a mere 14K, but still very happy with it.

The biggest thing to get used too is the sensation from its huge weight when heading into a corner. You’ll have concern that the car won’t handle it, and then it does. Still, very different to driving a 911 in this regard. Yours will be a little different to mine though as you have the fancy chassis upgrades.

Set a max allowable speed, just in case. A few new Taycan drivers have some explaining to do to the magistrates already.

[AB]

The interior and exterior colours are the 2 things that haven't changed in my spec from day one. We'll just have to spend more time keeping the leather looking fresh I imagine, I tend to wear jeans most days.

Yeah I've seen a couple of people on the FB groups have been caught out of late! Easily done. Apart from initial pick up, I don't actually think the 4s will be much quicker than my modified 4 series to be honest. The days just seem to be dragging.

[Grantstown]

You’ll be able to drive it a lot quicker than your 4 series, mainly because of the vast improvement in the steering and the absence of lag (that you’ll have previously thought minimal!)

[Digga]

The place where I found you really need to re-calibrate in a powerful EV, this from an I-Pace (not driven a Taycan yet, but have Cross Turismo on order now) is when going for gaps on busy roundabouts or junctions, because the step-off is so swift and immediate you are in danger of t-boning the rear of the car you think has already gone past.

[Electronicpants]

Well I appear to be the opposite of the majority of Porsche buyers in that I'm getting mine in about 3 weeks after order.

Probably should hand in my PH card but I'm getting a RWD. Coming from a Model S Performance, after a year in TMS I really can't see the point on UK roads in 800 or so BHP and 0-60 in 2.3 seconds, it's pretty much unusable as a daily driver on UK roads, yes I'm aware you don't need to use it all the time, but when you get the chance to use it it's over so quickly before your hitting the limit; it's the car equivalent of premature ejaculation

So a very well set up RWD car with a moderate (still has 469bhp on overboost, which isn't exactly bad) amount of speed is the way I'm looking at it, most of the reviews are very, some very very positive, hopefully I won't regret it, I'll know on Tuesday!

Got a discount and a very good trade in on the Tesla which made me bite their hand off (I'm told drumming up business while the showroom is closed in February)

www.porsche-code.com/PMV4LSF9

[AB]

Getting it in 3 weeks with a discount? Which member of Ferdinand's family did you fellate?

[Electronicpants]

AB said:

Getting it in 3 weeks with a discount? Which member of Ferdinand's family did you fellate?

His mum!

But seriously, it was obviously a pre manufactured car, very fortunate to pretty much matched the spec I’d have chosen including 22kw as I’ve 3 phase at the office where I do 99% of my charging.

[AB]

What sort of discount out of interest?

[Triple Six]

AB said:

This has been one hell of a wait, but my 4s is currently at the OPC 'waking up and connecting to servers' before going off for it's ceramic coating.

Fingers firmly crossed for collection next week but I have a feeling it'll roll into w/c 22nd March which is frustrating but I've waited nearly 6 months so a few days won't kill me.

Final spec... http://www.porsche-code.com/PM8L37J1

In reality and due to the spec, maybe I should have opted for the turbo but to be honest having test driven a 4s it was absolutely adequate and changing to turbo would have increased delivery time.

Can't... bloody... wait.

That looks fantastic, well done.

[hooneyrob]

I've owned a Turbo S for over a week now. The weather hasn't been great but I've managed to take a spirited drive. As with the majority of reviews, you simply don't feel the weight for anyone concerned with the usual 'EV's are so heavy etc'. It simply feels tremendous in terms of tracking the road and riding flat. EV weight cannot be compared with the equivalent ICE weight due to the low down nature of the batteries. Perhaps the most impressive aspect is the damping - bumpy roads are handed way better than my 18 plate Discovery. Honestly, staggering how good the ride is.. Perhaps the only criticism is the steering which feels very light to me, I cannot really feel what the tyres are doing either. Almost as if they have too much pressure so perhaps something for me to check. In terms of performance, it's quick in a video game kind of way. You don't have to work for the power, just point and accelerate and the car is relentless. Would I prefer to be driving a petrol? I guess time will tell but for now, the Taycan is a very unique experience.

One last point about the Turbo S launch control. I cannot describe how amazing the power and traction is from standstill. It almost feels as if you're being pulled towards a powerful magnet. I figured all of these Youtube videos with people saying 'oh my god; were being overplayed but seriously, you have to experience it to fully appreciate the acceleration. I'm not sure I'll even use launch control too often, it left me feeling a bit sh*t to be honest!!

Other stuff? I've managed to scratch the felt protection under the car which is being replaced in a couple of weeks. Annoying for sure.

[Yorkshirepuds]

Just wrapping my head around our Cross Turismo spec which I'll have to lock in early next month, current thoughts are:

http://www.porsche-code.com/PM9JB7X3

Just a few questions if any owners have some wisdom on the following:

I'm contemplating upgrading to ceramic coated brakes, has any Taycan owner with standard steel brakes noticed any difference in disc corrosion or brake dust when compared to an ICE car?

Also, does anyone regret speccing 21" wheels? I know there's a slightly reduced range but are there any other compromises (to ride, road noise etc.). I realise the 20" wheels are the sensible option but those new 21" Cross Turismo design wheels are gorgeous!

Finally, there are a few options I'm hovering over that I don't really need myself but might be important for resale.... notably 4+1 rear seats & uprated AC & DC chargers, anyone have any thoughts on how important these are to a spec?

Thanks all!

[hooneyrob]

Yorkshirepuds said:

notably 4+1 rear seats & uprated AC & DC chargers, anyone have any thoughts on how important these are to a spec?

Thanks all!

I went for the AC & DC chargers and the 4+1 seats. The dealer told me that almost all orders are spec'd with the 4+1...

[puttything]

Yorkshirepuds said:

I'm contemplating upgrading to ceramic coated brakes, has any Taycan owner with standard steel brakes noticed any difference in disc corrosion or brake dust when compared to an ICE car?

The biggest advantage of the ceramics are the huge yellow calipers, they look awesome, but it's an expensive option! I've got a Turbo with with surface coated disks, it's the middle option in terms of cost - they're meant to not show rust due to lack of use like regular discs. The car does, however, upon starting off use the friction brakes for the first few stops which I think it meant to knock back any surface rust.

I've not really noticed any brake disk at all in my 1500 miles, once it's started regenerating during braking you need to brake really quite hard to get the discs to kick in.

Yorkshirepuds said:

Also, does anyone regret speccing 21" wheels? I know there's a slightly reduced range but are there any other compromises (to ride, road noise etc.). I realise the 20" wheels are the sensible option but those new 21" Cross Turismo design wheels are gorgeous!

I had a loaner which had the 20" turbo wheels which I drove back to Reading and picked up my car with 21s so drove them back to back. The 21s are definitely louder, and ride a little more harshly - there isn't a huge amount in it, but it is noticeable. If I was doing it again I'd still opt for the cooler looking 21s I think I read the sport tourismo has a little more sound deadening in than the regular Taycan, so might be even less noticeable there.

Oh, also note the loan car was on Michelin PS4S, while my car is on Pirelli P-Zero Elect. I imagine the Michelin are a quieter tyre, I'd certainly have preferred them!

Yorkshirepuds said:

Finally, there are a few options I'm hovering over that I don't really need myself but might be important for resale.... notably 4+1 rear seats & uprated AC & DC chargers, anyone have any thoughts on how important these are to a spec?

I went for the 4 seat option because it looked better and don't regularly have a need for anything more. Having borrowed a car with the 4+1, you definitely wouldn't want to be seated in the middle for any length of time, it's tiny.

The DC charging thing is only really useful in Europe where they have DC chargers that are >50kW but still 400V, in the UK everything that is high power is also higher voltage so you don't need the booster. I still ticked the box as Euro road trips are definitely on my agenda (one day when we can do that sort of thing again).

I may not be best qualified to answer on the AC charging as I've only just booked an install for a proper home charger - up to now it's just been off a 3 pin plug, but the 22kW option is only useful if you're regularly going to charge somewhere which has 3 phase power. A regular 7kW home charger will easily fill half the battery overnight, and on a road trip you'll be using DC fast charging anyway.

Edited by puttything on Saturday 13th March 19:35

[Digga]

hooneyrob said:

Yorkshirepuds said:

notably 4+1 rear seats & uprated AC & DC chargers, anyone have any thoughts on how important these are to a spec?

Thanks all!

I went for the AC & DC chargers and the 4+1 seats. The dealer told me that almost all orders are spec'd with the 4+1...

I went for the Bose sound system.

I’ll probably play AC/DC on that.

[MDL111]

Triple Six said:

AB said:

This has been one hell of a wait, but my 4s is currently at the OPC 'waking up and connecting to servers' before going off for it's ceramic coating.

Fingers firmly crossed for collection next week but I have a feeling it'll roll into w/c 22nd March which is frustrating but I've waited nearly 6 months so a few days won't kill me.

Final spec... http://www.porsche-code.com/PM8L37J1

In reality and due to the spec, maybe I should have opted for the turbo but to be honest having test driven a 4s it was absolutely adequate and changing to turbo would have increased delivery time.

Can't... bloody... wait.

That looks fantastic, well done.

It does indeed
What are the other Gbp 42 of accessories though, only the bargain cloth is listed ?

[Yorkshirepuds]

puttything said:

I went for the 4 seat option because it looked better and don't regularly have a need for anything more. Having borrowed a car with the 4+1, you definitely wouldn't want to be seated in the middle for any length of time, it's tiny.

The DC charging thing is only really useful in Europe where they have DC chargers that are >50kW but still 400V, in the UK everything that is high power is also higher voltage so you don't need the booster. I still ticked the box as Euro road trips are definitely on my agenda (one day when we can do that sort of thing again).

I may not be best qualified to answer on the AC charging as I've only just booked an install for a proper home charger - up to now it's just been off a 3 pin plug, but the 22kW option is only useful if you're regularly going to charge somewhere which has 3 phase power. A regular 7kW home charger will easily fill half the battery overnight, and on a road trip you'll be using DC fast charging anyway.

Edited by puttything on Saturday 13th March 19:35

Thanks for that really detailed reply.. very helpful and much appreciated! Thanks to hooneyrob for your reply too

[Grantstown]

Yorkshirepuds said:

Just wrapping my head around our Cross Turismo spec which I'll have to lock in early next month, current thoughts are:

http://www.porsche-code.com/PM9JB7X3

Just a few questions if any owners have some wisdom on the following:

I'm contemplating upgrading to ceramic coated brakes, has any Taycan owner with standard steel brakes noticed any difference in disc corrosion or brake dust when compared to an ICE car?

Also, does anyone regret speccing 21" wheels? I know there's a slightly reduced range but are there any other compromises (to ride, road noise etc.). I realise the 20" wheels are the sensible option but those new 21" Cross Turismo design wheels are gorgeous!

Finally, there are a few options I'm hovering over that I don't really need myself but might be important for resale.... notably 4+1 rear seats & uprated AC & DC chargers, anyone have any thoughts on how important these are to a spec?

Thanks all!

There won’t be as much break dust as an ICE car as they’re not utilised you the same extent. If you keep the car garaged you’ll probably be ok, but outdoors they may start to rust and you’d be better with the Tungston-carbide option. If you’re keeping the car for a while though, you’ll find the cost of replacements off the scale for OEM.

With the 21s, beware of kerbing. Maybe it’s something that doesn’t happen to you?!

Personally I don’t see what’s so great about comfort access or powered charge port covers. There seem to be reports of problems with these and needing to go back to the dealer. Maybe I’m misrepresenting here, or I was just tight myself, but worth thinking about I’d say.

[puttything]

Grantstown said:

Personally I don’t see what’s so great about comfort access or powered charge port covers. There seem to be reports of problems with these and needing to go back to the dealer. Maybe I’m misrepresenting here, or I was just tight myself, but worth thinking about I’d say.

I specced both, I'm completely out of the habit of having to dig out keys when approaching a car now, and the powered charging port cover is a great bit of theatre

[AB]

MDL111 said:

It does indeed
What are the other Gbp 42 of accessories though, only the bargain cloth is listed ?

No idea.

Will let you know when I pick it up.