Used 2021 Porsche Taycan Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Great handling and interior; tech needs work
Climate change compelled me to sell my beloved e90 M3 and get a Taycan. I've been very happy with it in my first year, with several family roadtrips with young children in the rear view mirror. It's not a sports car, but the Taycan has fantastic handling, a stellar interior, and comfortably accommodates two car seats for a family of four. It's lovely to drive around the city and highways. Highway driving feels like floating through the countryside in a silent bubble. The normal mode soaks up the bumps well, even in the broken streets of Boston, and the sport mode crispens the ride considerably and makes it fun on canyon and mountain roads. In the summer, I'm getting as much as 260-280 miles of range on a single charge. In the winter, it's more like 200. Charging at level 3 Electrify America systems has made road trips very easy. The car is mostly charged in about 20-30 minutes if you can find the 300 level charger. The Porsche app is garbage, though, so sometimes you have to pay out of pocket even with the "free" charging for the first 3 years. At home, we have a chargepoint, which has been fantastic and I can charge it to about half full at work for $1. In total I'd say that I pay about $30 a month for electricity and that's it on top of car payments. The only real downsides of the car are the infotainment system, which always has trouble connecting to my phone, and the ridiculous pricing that Porsche uses. I've given up on using the Porsche technology system with bluetooth and just use apple car play, but even connecting to my phone can take up to 5 minutes. It usually takes about a minute or two. Not great for a car starting at around $100K. My wife's five year old 3 series has better technology. The other aggravating issue is that Porsche does not include as standard features that are installed in every $50K Honda or Kia. A heads up display or folding mirrors. Another minor peeve is that the trunk makes the most annoying sound ever when it's opening or closing. Totally unnecessary. In short, it's a fantastic car if you love cars. My main regret about the car is not getting it in a more fun color. If you don't love cars, then I'd save money and get something else.
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Unbelievably sexy and smooth
I stopped in to test drive a Panamara Hybrid never thinking I'd consider an all electric car but in the back of my mind I preferred the Taycan styling. So the dealer convinced my to give it a whirl. The sensuous faux sound was terrific and it felt like a rocket ship taking off. It was a very new driving experience . Now, I can't consider anything other than electric. It was like discovering chocolate for the first time and realizing you are addicted. I was instantly sold on this 4s model with the performance battery and 21" wheels. A friend recently purchased the Tesla model Y and she loves it! Says it's way more powerful than a Panamara. I just cant get excited about any of the Tesla model styling. So despite the fact that it sounds like it has more milage to a single charge, may be more spacious and promises a fully autonomous package in the near future, I like Porche's extended history with electric cars and a probable chance that I could get a quick repair on a Porche in the event it ever needs one. Two years ago on a blog, I've heard a nightmare story of one family needing a Tesla repair and it took 8 months for the part so it was inoperable that whole duration. Tesla did not comp a car. Not sure how expeditiously Tesla has turn around time for repairs now but that story left me cautious. I'm planning on leasing a 4s and look forward to seeing Porche boost the milage capacity and perhaps the eventual autonomous feature as well. Expensive, yes but if you're looking for a luxury experience, the Taycan is sure to impress. I took off a star based on the mileage capacity being sort of dramatic between the Tesla and not seeing any info in the autonomous feature in the near future, otherwise the drive is surreal.
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- 4S SedanMSRP: $55,98512 mi away
- Turbo SedanMSRP: $81,92021 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $47,50027 mi away
My Favorite Car
I own 2 of Taycan S. The interior is outstanding and compared to other comparable electric cars the value I have to give 5 *****. I see some of the other reviews and they could not give a higher rating for interior. Compare it to Tesla and Taycan is 10 stars in comparison. Value, you get what you pay for. The ride is so smooth the comfort is like no other. You have to drive it to appreciate the quality.
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Like tasting a fine wine for the first time.
Love at first sight as the dealer drove our Taycan onto the showroom floor the day it was delivered. We’d custom ordered what we wanted to see in the car months before, so it was like a Birthday once it appeared before us. It’s simply beautiful. We have been extremely pleased w the Performance Plus package that we added and the driving experience has taken awesome to a whole new level.
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Amazing car with exhilarating driving experience!
The car drives like a dream, torque is instant and the interior is best in class. With a 220V charger at home, it takes roughly 6 hours to get a while charge which is great. However, the infotainment system could be more intuitive.
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My first electric vehicle is NOT shocking
The car is exceptionally smooth and quiet. Acceleration is exhilarating (and mine is the slowest Taycan!). Vehicle electronics are a work in progress - but are constantly updated. A GREAT grand touring vehicle and a fun car. My range (on the small battery!) has been a pleasant surprise (250 mile +). The vehicle was really a great value (and received $7500 back from Feds). Now price has gone up and $7500 is going away..so may not be a "great value" - but still a nice car.
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Horrible
I'm giving this one star I expected more from Porsche. So today I picked up this car they've been unable to get streaming music to work they actually admit they don't have an answer. I bought the top of the line Turbo S.. The most disappointing car as far as interior electronics is concerned. And for Porsche not to even be attempting to fix this is also a disgrace. If you search the internet you'll find out this is going on since the release of the vehicle in 2020. My advice buy a Tesla
Taycan Nightmare
The Taycan is an absolute nightmare. Mine was in the shop for 3 months this summer! Within days of getting it back, the AC stopped working and it’s now back in the shop indefinitely. Porsche’s customer service has been a complete let down all the way from the top, down to the local dealership in Clearwater, Florida. I’m paying almost $2k a month for a car I can’t even drive. Porsche doesn’t care about quality or customer satisfaction anymore.
Beautiful
The car is really a pretty car. Drove like a sports car...fun. Just worried about mileage limit.
Fantastic Electric sportcar
Fast, whippy, handles well. Eye-catching and a fun experience to drive.
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Sports car fanatic
I driven sports cars with a V8 engine for several years. I made the leap to electric this year with a 2021 Taycan 4S. It’s an amazing vehicle with great balance, power, and drop dead gorgeous looks!
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No More ICE for Me
Superb styling. Excellent handling and performance. Vehicle software can be improved - OTA updates and menu structure are better in other vehicles. Range has been as expected and charging is easy.
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Taycan 4s vs tesla model S
Too expensive for what you get! Low range, low acceleration compared to model S
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