2022 Taycan GTS build

[356C]

Greetings - I am new to the forum and in the process of ordering a 2022 Taycan GTS. I would appreciate any thoughts about the build - what to add or delete. Many thanks. http://www.porsche-code.com/PN7QYTE7

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[Murph7355]

Wheels are largely subjective, but I think a GTS "needs" the RS Spyder wheels - it's one of the things that defines the car as they're only available on that model.

Having driven a car with standard brakes, I don't think I'll be bothering with the expense of the PSCBs. They do fill the wheels better, but it's a lot of cash.

I would 100% tick the 2+1 seats option. The "+1" is narrow and wouldn't be good for long trips. But the storage option is a waste of space and if you ever needed to squeeze one more in, it'd be irritating not to have it for so little money.

I'll be going RaceTex personally (another "GTS Thing" IMO), but get why people will avoid it. That said, maybe consider the b-pillar trims in RaceTex to finish that part of the car off more nicely than standard plastic (similar possibly applies to trivial bits like grab handles and sun visors - worth trying to spend a bit of time inside a car and talking to a sales guys about which bits are impacted with which options).

Coloured seatbelts also lift the interior a bit. IMO for not much outlay.

Burmester's a lot of cash....I wasn't unhappy with the Bose setup when I had a play in a car for a day.

Have you had a look at the individual costs of the options that the two "packages" give? Compared to UK prices, the "premium" package seems like great value....but if you don't want/need everything in it (e.g. "Ioniser"?), it may end up a false economy.

End of the day, these things are all vey personal. The benefit of so many things being options is that you can personalise the car a great deal to suit what you really want. The £s/$s add up quickly though

 

[356C]

Wheels are largely subjective, but I think a GTS "needs" the RS Spyder wheels - it's one of the things that defines the car as they're only available on that model.

Having driven a car with standard brakes, I don't think I'll be bothering with the expense of the PSCBs. They do fill the wheels better, but it's a lot of cash.

I would 100% tick the 2+1 seats option. The "+1" is narrow and wouldn't be good for long trips. But the storage option is a waste of space and if you ever needed to squeeze one more in, it'd be irritating not to have it for so little money.

I'll be going RaceTex personally (another "GTS Thing" IMO), but get why people will avoid it. That said, maybe consider the b-pillar trims in RaceTex to finish that part of the car off more nicely than standard plastic (similar possibly applies to trivial bits like grab handles and sun visors - worth trying to spend a bit of time inside a car and talking to a sales guys about which bits are impacted with which options).

Coloured seatbelts also lift the interior a bit. IMO for not much outlay.

Burmester's a lot of cash....I wasn't unhappy with the Bose setup when I had a play in a car for a day.

Have you had a look at the individual costs of the options that the two "packages" give? Compared to UK prices, the "premium" package seems like great value....but if you don't want/need everything in it (e.g. "Ioniser"?), it may end up a false economy.

End of the day, these things are all vey personal. The benefit of so many things being options is that you can personalise the car a great deal to suit what you really want. The £s/$s add up quickly though

 

[356C]

Many thanks, Andy, for your detailed and thoughtful reply.

I appreciate your comments about the PSCBs. I had not considered PSCBs but the manager of the dealership who I trust and have been buying cars from for almost 25 years suggested I consider them as they last longer than standard brakes and a full brake job on a Taycan can be upwards of $3,500 (ouch.) But then PSCBs are a big ouch but could last up to two times longer. I am (admittedly) on the fence.

Regarding the Bose system, I had a similar reaction.

Good counsel to consider the individual options and Peter’s comment about the pano roof has me thinking as well.

The Porsche options are impressive and the associated cost is staggering. This is my 7th Porsche so this is familiar ground, but it still boggles the mind!

 

[Murph7355]

Having now had one on the family bus, I'd always have a pano roof on a car if it's an option. It really brightens the interior, and my kids love them

That said, it's not that hot/sunny moat of the time in the UK. If it was, and if it made the interior hot, I might change my mind.

I wonder if any original owners have actual experience of brake longevity. The earliest cars are 2-3 years old now. Has anyone had to change pads and discs....?

 

[Sidicks]

Greetings - I am new to the forum and in the process of ordering a 2022 Taycan GTS. I would appreciate any thoughts about the build - what to add or delete. Many thanks. http://www.porsche-code.com/PN7QYTE7

Each to their own, but you appear to be removing all of the attributes thst make the GTS a ‘GTS’ - RS wheels, Racetex interior, GTS logos etc.

I’m also not sure the brake upgrade is worth it, given that (supposedly) 90% of braking doesn’t use the actual brakes!

I would suggest you can have an identically looking car and save $10-20,000 having a high spec 4S!

 

[Izzone]

Highly recommend changing leather to OLEA in black....its a noticeable difference

Id also just get a 4S for teh spec....honestly my wifes CT4 is more than enough power

 

[Atipical]

Greetings, I for one love your build. It looks like the perfect DD for me.

PSCB: From a performance perspective, they are absolutely not necessary, BUT they will last >100k miles on the car given the recup braking and are definitely an aesthetic improvement. I plan on getting PSCB half for the looks half for the aforementioned reason with the benefit of 90% less brake dust - meaning there should virtually be none.

Wheels: I love your wheel choice. I will be choosing the same wheels on my GTS (sans carbon fiber). I'm not a huge fan of completely black wheels, and the Taycan Exclusive wheels are my favorite on the car for any trim level.

Burmester: I may not be as anal about my music as others on the forum, but my *limited* experience with Bose in the Taycan did not make me want to pony up another $6k for burmester.

If you're interested in trimming off the options budget, I'd take off burmester and tech package and just buy ACC a la carte. Innodrive has been very divisive from what I've read and I think the HUD would only hinder visibility since you sit so low in the Taycan. Otherwise it looks awesome.

 

[356C]

Greetings, I for one love your build. It looks like the perfect DD for me.

PSCB: From a performance perspective, they are absolutely not necessary, BUT they will last >100k miles on the car given the recup braking and are definitely an aesthetic improvement. I plan on getting PSCB half for the looks half for the aforementioned reason with the benefit of 90% less brake dust - meaning there should virtually be none.

Wheels: I love your wheel choice. I will be choosing the same wheels on my GTS (sans carbon fiber). I'm not a huge fan of completely black wheels, and the Taycan Exclusive wheels are my favorite on the car for any trim level.

Burmester: I may not be as anal about my music as others on the forum, but my *limited* experience with Bose in the Taycan did not make me want to pony up another $6k for burmester.

If you're interested in trimming off the options budget, I'd take off burmester and tech package and just buy ACC a la carte. Innodrive has been very divisive from what I've read and I think the HUD would only hinder visibility since you sit so low in the Taycan. Otherwise it looks awesome.

What a great forum and candid exchange of ideas. I am very appreciative. I am leaning to go with PCSB for the same reason as Clark. Most likely will never have to change them and they will always look better.

Also, I share the same opinion as Clark about black wheels. Not my first choice.

As an audio guy, I have been drawn to the Burmester in the past but hesitated at the cost. Clark’s good suggestion to remove the tech package and go a la carte (and capture the associated savings) helps to justify the Burmester!

 

[Murph7355]

Each to their own, but you appear to be removing all of the attributes thst make the GTS a ‘GTS’ - RS wheels, Racetex interior, GTS logos etc.

I’m also not sure the brake upgrade is worth it, given that (supposedly) 90% of braking doesn’t use the actual brakes!

I would suggest you can have an identically looking car and save $10-20,000 having a high spec 4S!

The biggest thing on the GTS (of course ) is the extra power and the tightened up handling....but that said....

If you live anywhere near non-smooth roads, tightened up handling can be problematic. Compliance is often needed as it gives more confidence, prevents crashing and skipping etc.

I didn't find the 4S lacking in terms of power. But equally didn't find the chassis of the car overwhelmed either. I think it could take more. Whether that's "sensible" or not on a public road is questionable, but also subjective

I'm waiting to test drive a GTS before settling fully on spec. I really want one (on look and feel alone)...but am starting to get twitchy about the handling side (partly as a bog standard 4S felt so good).

I have spec'd up a 4S to include a lot of the goodies a GTS comes with and you're right...you're looking at £15k-£20k less cost (and, I suspect, more depreciation - options rarely count for much at selling time). A similarly equipped Turbo is about £10k more.

Should the GTS not work for me, I suspect a Turbo CT will be hard to ignore, even though my head says a 4S would be more sensible.

Decisions, decisions. And money, money, money

 

[Gavgolf]

Can you elaborate on your specs pls - I am undecided between a gts or 4S st and the driving thing for me is that the residuals will be better on a less optioned car and I only get a £5k difference. Am I missing something?

My specs are GTS PNMJQG39
4S ST PNDMPHN0

 

[Sidicks]

I’d add rear wheel steering, if necessary in place of passenger display, which is really just a fun gimmick.

 

[Sidicks]

RS wheels are fugly IMO. Anything is an improvement on them.

I understand that some people don’t like the colour (black) of the RS wheels, but I’ve not met many people thst don’t like the design, which is a Porsche classic.

 

[Murph7355]

RS wheels are fugly IMO. Anything is an improvement on them.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder (thankfully, or my OH would have run for the hills a long time ago).

I think the RS wheels are the best yet for a Taycan. Followed by the CT blade type.

 

[Sidicks]

But the wheels on the Taycan aren’t that design, they’re a derivative that shares only a name with the RS Spyder wheels on other Porsches that closely match the Type 9R6 race wheels.

Wheels are personal. Just my opinion.

As you say, it’s only personal opinion, but they are almost identical to the 992 GT3 wheels?!

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