Porsche Taycan

Cyrus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118954443#Comment_118954443

https://taycanforum.com/forum/threads/cheat-sheet-how-do-i-recover-my-taycan-if-it-dies-because-of-the-12-volt-problem….2529/

unkel

That's a great summary post from that user in there. I'd do it myself if the car was out of warranty, but the recommendation to let Porsche sort it out is probably more sound. It's a pity this still seems to be an issue with all Volkswagen group cars and also other manufacturers. Hyundai / Kia had the same issue 5 years ago (not sure if it is sorted in their current cars). The solution is really very simple - a small change in the fundamental design of the electronics - most likely just a software change. If the car is "always on" and the 12V battery is monitored and topped up by the HV battery as needed (like Tesla have done for over a decade), this would not happen to newish cars.

Cyrus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118955003#Comment_118955003

funnily enough it hasnt been an issue in my etron (ive had others alright but not that!)

unkel

Yes and neither was it in the eGolf afaik. Maybe it only affects newer platforms like all MEB cars and the Taycan / e-tron GT

Fitz II

So had the car in with Porsche for the Alarm thing, there is a fix now and it seem to be fine last two days. New sensor. Had a couple little issues sorted and the car put on the latest software, everything seems to be working fine. The dealers are really at the mercy of Porsche releasing fixes and software updates.

Still and amazing car and bite the back of your hand good looking, every trip is a joy.

blingrhino

What type of home charger are you working from fitz ?

Fitz II

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118984246#Comment_118984246

I had a tesla wall box from a previous car and it works a charm. Taycans come with a wall charger which doubles as a granny charger and will do 7kwh if installed properly. But I had the tesla box already there and never an issue with it.

UhOh

Price increases for the Taycan in the US & UK, would assume the same is coming for Ireland. And the configurator in the US & UK has been updated to include a whole suite of PTS colours.

Kramer

I saw two Taycans today in Limerick, one black, one white.

Ubiquitous now they are 😁.

unkel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118986420#Comment_118986420

No surprise there. The "from" price was relatively cheap and its main competitor (if you disregard its sister car - the Audi e-tron GT also from the Volkswagen group), the Tesla Model S, is also jumping up in price in its new version

Very big demand for EVs, very little supply. We haven't seen the end of price rises yet...

Fitz II

Price rises basically cancel depreciation for a few years, the secondary market will continue to be strong.

blingrhino

I heard nothing about a price increase or production delays yet so heres hoping - July delivery hopefully.

Fitz II

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118987408#Comment_118987408

Configurator is down now, so suspect its being updated.

bf

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118987560#Comment_118987560

Out of interest did they call you in for the alarm fix?

Fitz II

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118989342#Comment_118989342

Yep all done and seems to be fine now

bf

Revised pricing up on the configurator now. My spec has gone up by about €2k, so not a massive increase

unkel

From €94k now. Can't remember what it was before? Not an awful lot less I think.

UhOh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118994204#Comment_118994204

RWD was €92.7k

Had a nose through the PTS colours they added to the configurator, some really nice greens on there.

Kramer

One of my neighbours just got one. We're not really acquainted so I can't ask him if I can take it for a quick spin.

Another got an E-Tron.

Taycans are proving very popular anyway.

ted1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118995355#Comment_118995355

They are beautiful machines. Other than the 911. It’s the only Porsche on my list.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118995355#Comment_118995355

My neighbour just picked up a new RAV4 Hybrid, and her husband is getting a new duster in July. We must live on opposite sides of the Liffey 😂😂😂

unkel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118995840#Comment_118995840

It's the only Porsche that is selling. At the lower end they are a bit of a bargain too compared to most of the other EVs out there. And actually obtainable within a reasonable time, another big bonus these days.

Fitz II

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118996067#Comment_118996067

ITs selling very well alright but I have been talking to the sales guys and this year 3 992 GT3's gone out and a bunch of the Macans and Panamera. All Porsche's are selling very well. Lot of money slushing around Ireland and Porsche is our only top high end brand with a dealership. The less than half year so far in 22 is more than double of last year. 21 was over twice 20.

What the Taycan does do is show just how much tax there is on a 911....every other country the taycan and 911 are a similar price.

bf

Any owners here booked in for the PCM update or know if Porsche Dublin have it available yet?

I see there has been another price increase here in Ireland, second in a few months

Cyrus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119411072#Comment_119411072

Any idea what the rwd model has increased since January?

Fitz II

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119411072#Comment_119411072

No word yet, not heard of anyone having it done in ireland, looking at the forums it seems to be a 2 day job. I am not having many issues with mine at the moment and the "if it aint broke" thing weighs strong on me.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119411120#Comment_119411120

Way back machine here - old

and current...so about 6k on a RWD

Cyrus

Thanks fitz same on the cross turismo

bf

Most recent (mid July) was 2% across the board.

blingrhino

An update on delivery on the Taycan - February order with a end June/early July delivery estimate.

Then we were end of July and now the latest is mid October due to a shortage of 12v batteries as that facility that manufacturers was burned down.

So not just BMW/VW having supply issues-but its torture !

Fitz II

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119490018#Comment_119490018

Lots of cars pushed back, lot of the 222 deliveries. Dealer is very disappointed for their customers but out of their control is what I hear, but it will come and it will be worth it. Second hand stock is now non existent.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119490018#Comment_119490018

BMW, VW, Kia, Audi, Hyundai to name but a few. They are all having supply issues.

Annoying but you’ll forget all the crap once you site in it 😎

Just don’t be like this pleb in his Taycan who pulled into an EV charging spot and didn’t even bother to charge, a$$hole.

bf

First Irish GTS is ready for delivery.

bf

I had the PCM update done yesterday when in to get a few niggles fixed. Have to say I’m a big fan, PCM a lot more responsive now & the automatic recuperation is way better now & not switching off every 2 minutes

UhOh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119498612#Comment_119498612

Just curious, but does one have to have previous purchases with Porsche to get a GTS allocation for the Taycan?

I love that Crayon grey colour. Did it have the GTS interior?

bf

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119505895#Comment_119505895

I looked at getting a GTS and was told that they would only accept an order if you had a Taycan or 911 to trade in 😲 Yes, it had the GTS interior

Fitz II

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119498618#Comment_119498618

booked in next week for this, looking forward to seeing what the fuss is about.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119505895#Comment_119505895

You would have to ask the dealer really. Do NOT get the GTS interior, its a hair and lint magnet, it smells funny and it makes the entire inside look like a snooker table. Alcantara is good but not that much. Crayon is an epic colour but the taycan is good in almost any colour. Crayon needs to be broken up with a sunroof....too much Crayon and the lines are lost.

bf

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119506363#Comment_119506363

It's nothing dramatic, just day to day better. Interface is a bit more user friendly, less buggy and less lag. Definitely a bit of improvement in range too

UhOh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119506363#Comment_119506363

Isn’t the standard interior on the GTS the same? i.e. a sea of alcantara. From what I can see the ‘GTS Interior’ just adds a lot of contrast stitching, colour headrest logos, & colour seatbelts - or have I got that wrong?

Fitz II

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119506686#Comment_119506686

Standard is the Racetex everywhere....a no cost option to put the single colour leather interior on, and 430 euro for a two tone leather interior. 3700 euro for the GTS Design interior with all the contrast stitching and the logos etc.

Its just all the alcantara I cannot stand. It doesnt wear well, gets hard on the contact points, it grabs hairs (I have dogs) and lint and a coffee spillage is a disaster. I sat in one in Belfast with the kids and they thought it was not nice at all, horrible. I also got a strong chemical smell from whatever they had on the alcantara that was terrible (was that a sealant or factory? I dont know). Its just too much.

Alcantara had gotten know as the "racing" material. But its only used in racing for grip against racing gloves, leather is a better grip against skin. It doesnt react well to the oils on skin and I have seen a 10k km, Ractex steering wheel in the launch Taycan that was in bits, dealer said he will have to replace it. The Center console and the door armrest get a hammering, along with the little center bit below the main screen where you rest your hands to pick at the screen, you want that in a hard wearing material.

Just My 2c its a premium interior far ahead of anything else no matter how you go, but my choice would not be all that alcantara its not as premium as the leather, and Porsche leather is famous for wearing really well over the years. But I am a total leather whore. Mine still smells strongly of new leather after 9k km.

UhOh

^^^had an alcantara steering wheel on a Merc a few years ago, quite a sight to clean one with a white cloth every few thousand km’s alright. I can still feel how sticky it used to get just through everyday use!

blingrhino

Wondering what you guys think about registering a Porsche in mid October or possibly November ?

Porsche Dublin are adamant that the must be registered 222 not 223 due to their next year allocation.

Buddy Bubs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119524422#Comment_119524422

I am in the same position with a Cupra Born, its due end of September and I mentioned that if it is here by October I am OK but if it gets delayed into November or December I would wait to register it as a 231 reg plate but dealer said no, that cant happen, must be registered in 222.

The only thing is theres a shortage of everything from Cupra Born to Porsche Taycan to Kia EV6 so I cant see it affecting depreciation too much, in 2026 or whatever a 222 plate would be just as valuable as a 231 as there won't be a huge amount of anything in those years available....thats my hope anyway!!

I imagine demand for used electric cars will be pretty high in 2 or 3 years time when I will be starting to think about changing and demand for ICE will possibly be waning at that point. Its gathering pace now

Thumper Long

I’d take it given the dual reg period the hit on a late registration motor has lessened, also a bird in the hand and all that, given the industry price hikes any additional value will probably be wiped out, and certain brands provide allocation quotas based on the previous year and they all have targets to hit, if you don’t take it someone else will and god knows how long you’d be waiting for a replacement if you had to reorder

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119525130#Comment_119525130

I suspect you get more on the car you are trading in as well.

Having said that, if the difference in trade in isn’t to much, I’d want to wait until Jan 1st rather than a Nov/Dec reg. Not sure what the garage can do about it if they have a signed contract for supply of the car and deposit is paid.

Thumper Long

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119525151#Comment_119525151

There’s probably some protection in the Ts & Cs for the dealer, I fully sympathise wanting a 231 but if you are not prepared to take the car when it’s ready they can probably cancel the order if so inclined

Fitz II

Doesnt matter in the slightest, and just ask the salesguy to not hammer you on it come trade in time. Take it when you can, honestly getting a car sooner is worth the few lost euros.

Gumbo

Don’t do it in January, sure it’s nearly July, get the newer Reg …..

bf

Some rare sympathy for a dealer here, they get an allocation every year from Porsche - so if it’s not sold in the calendar year the next year’s allocation is dropped.

ELM327

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119526514#Comment_119526514

That's not the buyer's problem.

Cyrus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119536957#Comment_119536957

It kinda is though because if they don’t want the car they will find someone who will