Taycan 4S Cross Turismo

[Regy53]

I ordered last week sometime, they were suggesting March but I suppose no allocation yet for a while . I have never ordered a new car before I’m hoping somewhere it becomes more informative than the above

[pmanson]

Garage called this morning, ours has left the product line. ETA into the garage is the 20th August.

We're arranged to pick it up on the 1st September.

Edited by pmanson on Tuesday 3rd August 18:01

[ds666]

21ATS said:

ds666 said:

I placed a deposit on the 24th May . The dealer still doesn’t have their allocation apparently so I’m waiting to confirm the spec and get an eta .
Hopefully that will be next week when the Manager is back .

Thanks, not just us then.

We ordered through Tonbridge.

Edited by 21ATS on Sunday 1st August 15:23

I've just had a slot confirmed today for December build which will be good .

[21ATS]

ds666 said:

I've just had a slot confirmed today for December build which will be good .

Looks like I picked the wrong dealer then.

Glad you've got something firm.

[Dal65]

Collected my car today ,very please with it

[21ATS]

Dal65 said:

Collected my car today ,very please with it

Looking forward to hearing your first impressions after a couple of weeks living with it.

Nice to see people collecting.

[Dal65]

Collected my car today ,very please with it

[Digga]

Dal65 said:

Collected my car today ,very please with it

Very nearly went with that spec, kept interior colour, but went silver exterior, as I've had grey cars for a while and fancied a change, but that looks very, very good.

Please let us know your thoughts!

[21ATS]

Well what a difference a day makes. It seems our weak link was the chap at the dealer that has just moved on.

Three emails exchanged this morning with our new contact and we have confirmation that the colour I chose is available at the lower cost point and we should expect a PTS build slot of January if I lock my spec in today, hopefully with a February delivery. To be confirmed - but it looks like that what's available right now.

So I'm going for this in Oak Green Metallic.

http://www.porsche-code.com/PNNK59F5

Edited by 21ATS on Wednesday 4th August 13:55

[SuperPav]

21ATS said:

Well what a difference a day makes. It seems our weak link was the chap at the dealer that has just moved on.

Three emails exchanged this morning with our new contact and we have confirmation that the colour I chose is available at the lower cost point and we should expect a PTS build slot of January if I lock my spec in today, hopefully with a February delivery. To be confirmed - but it looks like that what's available right now.

So I'm goiing for this in Oak Green Metallic.

http://www.porsche-code.com/PNNK59F5

Glad it's been resolved for you! That spec will look great with Oak Green. Plus you'll have one of the first PTS Taycan's in UK with a Jan build slot.

[ds666]

21ATS said:

Well what a difference a day makes. It seems our weak link was the chap at the dealer that has just moved on.

Three emails exchanged this morning with our new contact and we have confirmation that the colour I chose is available at the lower cost point and we should expect a PTS build slot of January if I lock my spec in today, hopefully with a February delivery. To be confirmed - but it looks like that what's available right now.

So I'm going for this in Oak Green Metallic.

http://www.porsche-code.com/PNNK59F5

Edited by 21ATS on Wednesday 4th August 13:55

Nice spec , glad you got it sorted . Must say coms from Porsche are not great .

[21ATS]

ds666 said:

Nice spec , glad you got it sorted . Must say coms from Porsche are not great .

I dislike the process if I'm honest. It's bad enough with new cars but with used cars I just despise having to deal with the motor trade.

It was such a relief being able to order through the likes of Orange Wheels, Drive The Deal and lately CARWOW. Put in your spec and the dealers court you for a change - no hassle, no sitting in showrooms for two hours sat in a chair waiting. Just a good deal, car ordered, money paid - delivered.

My last two cars were bought via Orange Wheels, which no longer exists by the looks of it. The moment you step away from mainstream manufacturers though you're back into the game of "oliver" please sir can I spend £100K + on your product? Will you allow me to buy one?....

I guess when you have more buyers than vehicles being built you can treat all your customers like mushrooms.

I completely understand why Collecting Cars is doing so well, it removes all the saleman/dealer BS (but comes with a different set of pitfalls). You bid - you buy, that's it.

[JJMatrixx]

21ATS said:

Well what a difference a day makes. It seems our weak link was the chap at the dealer that has just moved on.

Three emails exchanged this morning with our new contact and we have confirmation that the colour I chose is available at the lower cost point and we should expect a PTS build slot of January if I lock my spec in today, hopefully with a February delivery. To be confirmed - but it looks like that what's available right now.

So I'm going for this in Oak Green Metallic.

http://www.porsche-code.com/PNNK59F5

Edited by 21ATS on Wednesday 4th August 13:55

Custom colour...£6k+...MENTAL

[randlemarcus]

JJMatrixx said:

Custom colour...£6k+...MENTAL

Not hugely unreasonable. Messing about with the build line, cleaning out the grey paint will cost at least £600, and the rest is down to "how much can we get away with"

[ds666]

21ATS said:

ds666 said:

Nice spec , glad you got it sorted . Must say coms from Porsche are not great .

I dislike the process if I'm honest. It's bad enough with new cars but with used cars I just despise having to deal with the motor trade.

It was such a relief being able to order through the likes of Orange Wheels, Drive The Deal and lately CARWOW. Put in your spec and the dealers court you for a change - no hassle, no sitting in showrooms for two hours sat in a chair waiting. Just a good deal, car ordered, money paid - delivered.

My last two cars were bought via Orange Wheels, which no longer exists by the looks of it. The moment you step away from mainstream manufacturers though you're back into the game of "oliver" please sir can I spend £100K + on your product? Will you allow me to buy one?....

I guess when you have more buyers than vehicles being built you can treat all your customers like mushrooms.

I completely understand why Collecting Cars is doing so well, it removes all the saleman/dealer BS (but comes with a different set of pitfalls). You bid - you buy, that's it.

Just got my invite to the Silverstone experience ... must be happening now.

[21ATS]

JJMatrixx said:

Custom colour...£6k+...MENTAL

The reality is £110,000 daily driver is mental.

Do I spend £104K and go with a second choice or spend £110K and get exactly what I want.

It'll be my third car in a custom colour. Colour is very important to me, which is why I'm happy to pay for the choice. Other specifications are more important to others, ceramic brakes for instance, which is an option I would never choose.

Carbon fibre is another, does nothing for me whatsever. It does matter to me what colour my car is painted though, to the tune of £6k it seems.

Edited by 21ATS on Thursday 5th August 16:47

[21ATS]

ds666 said:

Just got my invite to the Silverstone experience ... must be happening now.

My business partner's invite for this arrived today. Hopefully I'll get mine soon.

[f1eng]

21ATS said:

Funnily enough Mamba green was my second choice!

I like a nice colour, not monochrome but I felt the car was just too big for Mamba, it's a small car colour.

I chose Mamba Green the non-black interior and those wheels too.
I am bored rigid by black interiors.
Sadly as a retired person there are no tax or other benefits for me.
I have had at least 1 (two at the moment) petrol V8s for the last 35 years and was super impressed by the throttle response of the Taycan. I don't like the throttle response on any turbo car I have ever driven.
The dealer did say most are sold to business customers and most customers have come from big petrol engines like BMW M5 and Merc E63 cars.

[anonymous-user]

21ATS said:

JJMatrixx said:

Custom colour...£6k+...MENTAL

The reality is £110,000 daily driver is mental.

Do I spend £104K and go with a second choice or spend £110K and get exactly what I want.

It'll be my third car in a custom colour. Colour is very important to me, which is why I'm happy to pay for the choice. Other specifications are more important to others, ceramic brakes for instance, which is an option I would never choose.

Carbon fibre is another, does nothing for me whatsever. It does matter to me what colour my car is painted though, to the tune of £6k it seems.

Edited by 21ATS on Thursday 5th August 16:47

Quite right! People spend a small fortune on all kinds of guff I wouldn't dream of from carbon to motorized charging flaps and mirrors and that's before we get on to how much people spend on wheels. All part of the fun.

[f1eng]

Ken Figenus said:

Im struggling with the Turbo and Turbo S wheels in 20". These are best for range by quite a bit (nothing in it between 19" and 20" though) but in the flesh are a bit ugly - both i've seen have solid bits. One seems to have a black brake disk type thing behind the spokes that hides the shiny steel actual disk! Maybe better for aero?





I'm seriously researching Mission E look aftermarket forged wheels that look as OEM as poss. About £2500 for 22" (but I want 20").



I might well hold out for the MY22 as mine is due Sept and Oct is being mentioned now too - as Android phone connection will be a big bonus.

How long from end of production and getting car to UK to see if timings work?

The partially blocked off wheel is for drag reasons.
Wheels are a substantial influence on the drag, and hence range, so all the aero choices will not be very open and be more like discs than chariot wheels.
I prefer wheels painted rather than having lacquered bright bits which always corrode.