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  1. kmcdonal

    Turbo GT front lip replacement

    That is good to know but I hit mine pretty hard. It definitely needed replacement.
  2. kmcdonal

    Turbo GT front lip replacement

    I did something similar with my 4S. I was less excited to do it myself. Cost about $1,100 from the body shop associated with my dealership. I was expecting the price tag to be much worse.
  3. kmcdonal

    Drive in light snow on 4/32nds?

    I have driven my Taycan in about that amount of snow with a different Continental all season tire. It did fine, but I did take it slow.
  4. kmcdonal

    2025 Taycan Issues? What have you experienced?

    Zero issues with my 2025 Taycan, but then again, I had a 2020 before that which was also almost flawless.
  5. kmcdonal

    Two Years of Level 1 Charging

    I just wrapped up two years of Level 1 charging, and I am here to say that it can be done (depending on your driving habits). Not only did I charge my Taycan on a 110 volt outlet for 2 years, but I shared that charger between the Taycan and another EV. As well, I only ran my Porsche charger at...
  6. kmcdonal

    Considered J1.2, Did it!

    I had a 2020 4S for about 18 months and then sold it due to some personal circumstances unrelated to the car. About 18 months ago I went to a 2025 Turbo. My 4S was largely trouble free although like many folks I dealt with a broken heater and sluggish PCM. I was excited to move to a 2025 because...
  7. kmcdonal

    Tire Pressure question

    I had an almost identical thread about a year ago. After a lot of investigation, I came to the conclusion that the car's tire pressure readings just are not as good as high quality gauges.
  8. kmcdonal

    Taycan 18 way seat Discomfort

    I usually can make any car seat work, but I really struggled with the 18 way seats in my 2020 Taycan. After two hours of driving, I would really suffer. When I went to a 2025 Taycan, I went for 14 way seats and find them very comfortable. I agree with others that the 18 way seats can be tough...
  9. kmcdonal

    Moving on to a 2026 GTS

    For me the range difference between my 2020 4S and my 2025 Turbo is a game changer. I often visit places that were on the edge of the range of my 2020. I either had to chance it or work in a stop. With the 2025, I don't even have to consider a stop.
  10. kmcdonal

    Android auto (wireless) drops

    Same issue here with multiple Google phones. All phones are up to date. I have noticed that a phone reboot will sometimes help. Also, taking the phone out of my pocket and away from all my various keys also helps at the margin. I don't have similar issues in my Kia...
  11. kmcdonal

    "2025 Porsche Taycan Hits 364 Miles <585 km> in the Edmunds EV Range Test" - article

    364 sounds about right. My 2025 usually shows 360 when the weather is warm and battery is at 100%.
  12. kmcdonal

    Should I let my 17 year old son drive my car?

    I am surprised your insurance company would be OK with him driving. When my son (now 17) got his license, my insurance initially went to almost $1k / month. To get my insurance back down to a semi sane number, I had to commit that he would only drive the Taycan in the case of a medical emergency...
  13. kmcdonal

    J1.2 fragility (vs J.1)?

    My 2025 has been flawless. I have had it for just shy of a year, and it has yet to go back to the dealer for anything. That said, the only issues I had with my 2020 were very minor things or software recalls.
  14. kmcdonal

    Options I wish I'd ordered

    I didn't have rear steering on my 2020 Taycan but added it to my 2025 Taycan because I found the car to be a bit large to park without it when I was in tight parking garages.
  15. kmcdonal

    Anyone switched from 4S J1.1 to J1.2 - opinions

    I had a 2020 4S for about two years, sold it, waited about two years and then got a 2025 Turbo. The biggest difference for me (aside from the power boost going from 4S to Turbo) is the range increase. I take my Taycan skiing a fair bit. Because it can be quite cold, range suffers. Many of my...
  16. kmcdonal

    DENVER: Porsche Mechanics who can do seasonal tire swap

    Independent Motors in Boulder has done my tire swap a bunch of times. I too am looking for a place in Denver. FWIW - I see a lot of 911's at Discount Tires around Denver.
  17. kmcdonal

    <insert colorful metaphor> People Are The Reason EVs Suck

    I can definitely relate to some of the stories here. That said, things are changing quickly. When I got my first Taycan almost five years ago, I would often pull up at EA and be the only one there for the entire time except for perhaps an ICE vehicle or two. I would struggle to get any of the...
  18. kmcdonal

    Help for Tires needed! - brand new owner

    Winter tires will give you way more confidence in the snow. If you can, get winter tires and swap them. Summer tires are going to be treacherous in Chicago during the winter. I have had two sets of wheels on some cars, but these days I just go with one set of wheels and two sets of tires. Pros...
  19. kmcdonal

    Do I need snow tires? Driving south this week in 4CT

    I am in Colorado too. I have driven in snow with the all seasons a few times but wouldn't take it up to the mountains in the winter without the snows.





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