Lease new loaded Taycan base with EV credit or buy 2022 used GTS?

[IanG]

Hi all - newbie to this forum (and to EVs) - I've pretty much decided to buy a Taycan and was looking at the 4s - local (Bay Area, CA) dealer has a loaded white new 2023 Taycan base loaded (tech pack, perf batt, air susp, rear axel steering, etc. - window sticker attached). I've also been looking at a 2022 GTS in Houston similarly equipped:

https://www.porschenorthhouston.com/used-Houston-2022-Porsche-Taycan-GTS-WP0AD2Y1XNSA59430

The kicker is that in CA there's a $7500 credit ONLY for leasing a new Porsche - so that would make this base model about $113K - maybe $12K less than the '22 GTS (plus shipping).

I'm torn and would appreciate any "It's a no brainer - take the XXXX" thoughts/advice. I'm coming from a 2020 MB C63s coupe and an M4 before that.

Thanks!
Ian

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[MConte05]

Take the GTS without second thought

 

[tchavei]

GTS (I'm an RWD owner but in that scenario, I'd pick the GTS)

 

[IanG]

Thank you both - @tchavei - are you liking your RWD? I'm still considering both given that with shipping, additional taxes, etc., it's probably a $15K price difference...

 

[Fish Fingers]

Thank you both - @tchavei - are you liking your RWD? I'm still considering both given that with shipping, additional taxes, etc., it's probably a $15K price difference...

I am a RWD owner too.

Love the car, but would also defo go GTS in your situation.

Many think the GTS is the sweet spot.

 

[IanG]

I am a RWD owner too.

Love the car, but would also defo go GTS in your situation.

Many think the GTS is the sweet spot.

Thanks Ian (from another Ian) - I've definitely been reading that about the 4S - now I have a higher bar for the sweet spot

 

[SCD]

It's a no-brainer, go with the GTS!

 

[007]

I personally would search locally, in CA, so maybe you could see it in person. Like this turbo for sale near you in Redwood City: https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...elevance&state=CA&zip=93117&clickType=listing

 

[tchavei]

Thank you both - @tchavei - are you liking your RWD? I'm still considering both given that with shipping, additional taxes, etc., it's probably a $15K price difference...

Absolutely! Bear in mind that despite being "only" a RWD, I did spec stuff like air suspension, sport chrono, etc. Basically added what I considered a benefit while trying to keep price and weight low. I bought new so I had to take in all the deprecation which is fine because I'm not selling it anytime soon but if I wanted the best bang for the buck, I'd go for second hand market.

The rwd will get you in legal trouble in just a few seconds. I couldn't justify the €25k difference over a 4S just to lose my license faster ?.

So far no regrets.

 

[IanG]

Absolutely! Bear in mind that despite being "only" a RWD, I did spec stuff like air suspension, sport chrono, etc. Basically added what I considered a benefit while trying to keep price and weight low. I bought new so I had to take in all the deprecation which is fine because I'm not selling it anytime soon but if I wanted the best bang for the buck, I'd go for second hand market.

The rwd will get you in legal trouble in just a few seconds. I couldn't justify the €25k difference over a 4S just to lose my license faster ?.

So far no regrets.

Thanks - sounds like you did great - and very sound reasoning!

 

[IanG]

I personally would search locally, in CA, so maybe you could see it in person. Like this turbo for sale near you in Redwood City:

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=680066712&allListingType=all-cars&city=Goleta&firstRecord=25&isNewSearch=false&makeCodeList=POR&marketExtension=include&modelCodeList=PORTAYCAN&numRecords=25&referrer=/cars-for-sale/all-cars/porsche/taycan/goleta-ca?firstRecord=25&isNewSearch=false&marketExtension=include&numRecords=25&searchRadius=300&showAccelerateBanner=false&sortBy=relevance&zip=93117&searchRadius=300&showAccelerateBanner=false&sortBy=relevance&state=CA&zip=93117&clickType=listing

Thanks for doing that search and posting that - that turbo is tempting, but 2 years older than the GTS and with fewer options (in particular, the tech package with heads up display is appealing given how used to that I've become in my previous cars) - but you're right about the advantages of seeing it in person, for sure!

 

[Caraholic]

GTS no question. Also worth noting you could get a CPO Turbo for a similar price.

 

[lwc1001]

Can you lease to purchase to get the 7500 off?

 

[IanG]

Can you lease to purchase to get the 7500 off?

yes, but only on the new 2023 base, not on the used 2022 GTS

 

[Därk]

You should go with the GTS. Completely different car in my opinion.

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