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Lee Chiacos
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Please post full spec/build so we can review. I agree with others, while CPO, be sure all recalls are complete. Dealers can do battery...
Monday at 10:06 AM
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Be sure the CPO you buy has the performance battery vs. the standard battery. The other comments I am reading here are solid.
Monday at 10:05 AM
Lee Chiacos
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If it's CPO all the recalls need to have been done otherwise the dealer won't release it for sale, but always good to call the dealer...
Monday at 10:05 AM
Lee Chiacos
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Make sure all the recalls are done, be aware that there can be a heater failure. Make sure that you get a State of Health of your battery.
Monday at 10:04 AM
Lee Chiacos
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A fun trip to China
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Why? The Chinese didn't have a free market until they decide they're strong enough to compete globally. For decades, to sell in China...
Monday at 7:35 AM
Lee Chiacos
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A fun trip to China
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I’ve had a few neighbours buy BYD EVs and the build quality is amazing, performance is great and the price is just insane vs any other...
Monday at 7:34 AM
Lee Chiacos
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A fun trip to China
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I think you couldn't be more wrong. That's exactly why the rest of the world is already hopelessly behind, especially in the EV...
Monday at 7:33 AM
Lee Chiacos
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A fun trip to China
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Took a trip to China and Japan with my kids to celebrate a HS graduation and start of college. Stumbled onto some EV fun. NIO is...
Monday at 7:33 AM
Lee Chiacos
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Recuperation mode?
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I prefer to have it on when I’m driving in town to assist my braking with all the starting and stopping. When I’m on the freeway, I...
Friday at 7:36 AM
Lee Chiacos
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A mix. According to Porsche off is the best for energy efficiency. I have it off on long cruising roads. I switch it on for...
Friday at 7:36 AM
Lee Chiacos
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Recuperation mode?
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Always on for me. I find it unnatural to lift off the throttle and have the car maintain the same speed. I prefer the car to slow...
Friday at 7:35 AM
Lee Chiacos
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Always off for me, the car coasts for miles which is super efficient
Friday at 7:35 AM
Lee Chiacos
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Recuperation mode?
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I drive with both overrun recuperation on and off, even going back and forth multiple times during the same commute. I find off...
Friday at 7:34 AM
Lee Chiacos
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A perfect metaphor for Porsche today
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I've owned Porsches back to the 356. I have loved Porsches. I even loved my Taycan for many years - but gave up on it recently. I am fed...
Friday at 7:32 AM
Lee Chiacos
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A perfect metaphor for Porsche today
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It's a complete bummer. I've grown up loving the cars and the brand.
Friday at 7:32 AM
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A perfect metaphor for Porsche today
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It's really a shame. I paid $2,500 for my porsche charging station, and after multiple problems and visits just scrapped the damned...
Friday at 7:32 AM
Lee Chiacos
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A perfect metaphor for Porsche today
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It’s really not the Porsche brand anymore. It’s been watered down by the VW Group which is making the Porsche brand a quaint historical...
Friday at 7:30 AM
Lee Chiacos
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Bay Area Taycan Depreciation
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Cool stuff. Can you ask it to compare the Taycan depreciation to Porsche's broader lineup excluding its 2-door sports cars? Panamera...
Jun 4, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Bay Area Taycan Depreciation
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Thanks for all that research/compilation. I buy options that I want, not expecting to get much if any in return.. Mods are often...
Jun 4, 2026
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PCM won’t load (pic attached)
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When that used to happen in my J1.1 (knock on wood, haven't seen it in few months), the 2 finger reboot never helped. It just came right...
Jun 3, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Porsche Denying Warranty Coverage on High-Voltage Battery – Seeking Advice
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Oof this stinks. It should be exactly like everyone is saying- Physical damage = insurance claim. Get it all in writing exactly what...
Jun 2, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Agreed on go to your insurer. Let their lawyers deal with it instead of spending your own money on it. I would be very clear that the...
Jun 2, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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I believe that this should be covered by your comprehensive insurance policy. I'd make a claim through them since there's damage to the...
Jun 2, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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That is their new corporate posture to charge for q and a time. Electrical error indicates bad cells. So they should provide you with...
Jun 2, 2026
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A lawyer might be cheaper than 240 an hour, and they will be forced to answer :)
Jun 2, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Taycan production shutdown
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Simple answer is "No". Weak demand doesn't change the fact that the Taycan is the car most other companies measure themselves against...
May 25, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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2026 MG 07 Another Chinese Taycan copy
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In China? Good luck. 😂 I’m guessing making knock offs is at least a trillion dollar industry over there. They don’t believe anyone can...
May 24, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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May 2026 Trip, Massachusetts to Minnesota Roundtrip (3100 miles)
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After over a decade, we are still early adopters and now we have a federal administration that is antagonistic to electric cars. I...
May 24, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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May 2026 Trip, Massachusetts to Minnesota Roundtrip (3100 miles)
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Thank you for sharing. I have the same model you do but I'm out west (Denver-based) and take long road trips in places where charging is...
May 24, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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May 2026 Trip, Massachusetts to Minnesota Roundtrip (3100 miles)
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I just finished a 3100-mile roadtrip to see family and friends (an annual trip). It covered eight states from Massachusetts to...
May 24, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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OTA Software Update for 2021 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
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A couple of weeks after installing it, I got "Electrical System Error ..park.....". Made the car unusable. Took to dealer and waited 3...
May 18, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Opinions please, Lease ending, CPO or extended warranty upon purchase from Porsche?
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Agree with CPO route of the current.
May 15, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Opinions please, Lease ending, CPO or extended warranty upon purchase from Porsche?
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I would put some money in the college fund, go CPO and sell the car before the CPO term is out.
May 15, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Opinions please, Lease ending, CPO or extended warranty upon purchase from Porsche?
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CPO is the way to go.
May 15, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Newbie Taycan owner
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I cut my teeth on a boxster, moved into a Panamera and now onto the Taycan. I’ve loved em all but there’s something special about...
May 12, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Newbie Taycan owner
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Welcome. In my view a 4s is the sweet spot in the Taycan range. 3 years of joy for me so far.
May 12, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Newbie Taycan owner
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Welcome! I’m also fairly new here after 1 month. Definately the best car-desecion (togethter with classic 911’s) I ever made. Despite...
May 12, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Newbie Taycan owner
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Welcome on board…or should I say - to the best looking EV club 👍
May 12, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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You are notand you have probably made the best car buying decision of your life, so far. Enjoy
May 12, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Even with a few software gremlins, the Taycan is still a great car for driving and it is much more useable as a family car than the...
May 12, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Welcome and you are in good hands with us. Please post the build details and State of Health level from the certificate.
May 12, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Fellow Boxster owner (from 2013 to 2023). The Taycan is great day to day, and the Porsche DNA definitely comes through in the driving...
May 12, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Newbie Taycan owner
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Having owned a Boxster around the same time as you before we had kids, we are in the same boat. You will love the Taycan! Post pics...
May 12, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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12V Battery Lifespan on a 2021 Taycan RWD
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12V batteries in Taycans should typically last well over 10 years. I have a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S, and mine was recently replaced under...
May 12, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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12V Battery Lifespan on a 2021 Taycan RWD
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My view is 10 years minimum with capacity measured at service check points. There is nothing in the manual/journal that states a...
May 12, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Price of Oil and EV Demand (ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS)
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@69Mach390, I happen to work for a US refinery and the people whose job is to worry about it telling me some different things. As a...
May 11, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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Price of Oil and EV Demand (ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS)
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Price of oil is likely to jump start EV demand, even in the US. Just look at this screen shot from this evening’s (May 8) news...
May 11, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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In What World Does This Make Sense?
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Thanks a million for this reply. It's super helpful!
May 10, 2026
Lee Chiacos
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In What World Does This Make Sense?
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This will always be considered a road hazard and external influence event so no warranty would cover this. I agree that filing that...
May 10, 2026
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Starting in 2027, the Netherlands will introduce an extra tax on company-owned petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars. Businesses will have to...
May 9, 2026
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