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Why does it bother you IF VAG or any other brand falls behind?

Ahaha, for some garage “envy,” you should skim through this thread on rennlist … https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-gt3rs-gt2rs-and-911r/899286-picture-of-your-garage.html

That’s not an entirely fair comparison — the Temerario is Lamborghini’s entry into their universe, while the track-focused 911 GT3 RS is Porsche’s top-tier trim. Cannibalization within the VAG isn’t a major concern, as these brands appeal to different demographics with different entry price...

That’s always been Porsche’s strategy — restrict supply to boost demand and maintain exclusivity. The law of exclusivity demands them to steadily raise prices, in lockstep with economic growth and inflation.

Cheers, that makes sense — thanks for clarifying! Employer schemes are a large portion of the car leasing market in UK/Europe, compared to the US.

Good to know! Just to clarify, is that also ex insurance?

In the US, insurance, maintenance, and service are often sold separately from the base lease term … in Europe and the UK, full-service leases are more common.

I think it’s more about acceleration control. The Turbo and Turbo S can be a bit twitchy (all high-powered cars are), so you might need to modulate your accelerator pedal input for better traction and overall control of the car.

I always enjoy and look forward to your insights.

Prior to and after repair, we receive an itemized list to review and sign off. So, we are always aware of any repairs made and parts that have been replaced. Also, in the Netherlands, we still have a strong culture of collective trust. If there’s one thing the Dutch always expect, it’s an...

I don’t see much similarity beyond countries with differing values and strong will. However, countries like Türkiye, Hungary, Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia, Pakistan, Venezuela, Argentina, Cuba, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, India, even Mexico* and many others, depending on the sensitivity of the...

Let’s agree that every entity collects as much data as they can, and all that data is at risk of being misused. That the Chinese government has easy or direct access to this data should not be a material concern for most. These kinds of policies are pretty standard for “listed” high-risk...

Your posts about Chinese manufacturers seem overly simplistic and frantic. Remember, the biggest “danger” isn’t always external forces or competitors. The real threats often come from closer to home — like one’s own government, institutions, and or beloved companies/brands. It’s usually not...

What next car brand or model are you contemplating to replace your Taycan?

These types of articles remind me of Harvard Business Review case studies — oversimplified and full of cherry-picking.

I was referring to the reason for the Taycan’s noisier cabin. Being a stiffer car with higher NVH values, it’s naturally prone to more noise, and over time, this stiffness can/will lead to more loose components. So, as the car ages and experiences more stress, the cabin will become noisier...

That’s logical, as the Taycan is a sport saloon with different NVH characteristics than a “luxury” saloon like the Panamera or a Mercedes S-Class. That also goes for your previous BMW. So, it’s not about pricing but about balancing NVH to deliver performance with the least uncomfortable...

Even if they have acknowledged these mistakes, they just can’t fix things overnight. The battery is co-designed, assembled and tested by Dräxlmaier, so any non cell related issues are for Dräxlmaier to investigate and come up with a solution. At Porsche they are also pretty much in the dark as...

Agree with you! But some accountability should be in place. He allowed the dealer to deny him a test drive, where he could have spotted the issues with the interior panels. Creaking sounds and rattles are usually considered natural wear and tear, as they don’t compromise performance or...

They will eventually get it right. Besides, Porsche has always been ultra conservative in implementing new tech, so nothing new here. There are plethora of reasons Chinese buyers don’t buy Porsche; aside from shifts towards supporting more local brands and increased local competition, the...