45K? How low can it go (depreciation)?

[whitex]

As this was my video, I just wanted to clear up some things! First off, the purpose of the video was to show how this is an amazing car, they are not as overpriced as people think, extremely fun, and I wanted more people to buy one!
The acid green car was not my car and the owner has owned it since new so was not able to say how much that particular car costs. It did have similar specs to the black one I showed (other than colour).
You are right, the logo on the back was a mod. I have not seen another taycan at night so presumed it was something every car had so definitely my bad. Also meant to say 4.5 thousand pounds so also my bad lol!
All in all, thanks for watching! I love the Porsche brand, own a Cayman myself, however just getting into the world of Taycan and wanted to share my love for them!

Hey, thanks for the reply. My comment was about the fact that you seem to really cherry pick and stretch your data to support your thesis, which was the statement at the start of your video, that due to falling prices "this 2022 Taycan" costs "as much as a Mini or Golf GTI". You picked the cheapest (not 2022, so 1 year older, less warranty left, etc.) Taycan that you could find, $45K, compared to the most expensive Golf GTI (42K MSRP), then extended this equivalence to the 2022 you were reviewing.

I did a quick search through Car Gurus for 2022 Taycan RWD. Cheapest was listed at 64K, median price was $67K (note, those we listing prices, selling prices require more research which I don't have the time for). I don't know the detailed specs of the 2021 car, and I only can go on the one picture, but I can tell you the Taycan you drove had PTS paint and Innodrive (which add up to over $14K MSRP), which the $45K older Taycan you used as an example did not. The 2022 car had other options, like leather and passenger display, but I cannot tell you whether the 2021 had them. Options on a Taycan can add up to $50K MSRP or more, and on a 2 year old car they still matter when reselling it. In other words, I doubt very much you could in fact get a car you drove today for $42K or even near it, maybe if had >100K miles (no battery warranty left).

If you're looking for suggestions in the future, do a little bit of research next time and include the results. In this case it would be to pull some selling prices for used Taycans and new Golf GTI's, perhaps understand why the used RWD Taycan price range varies so much ($64K to $96K in just my quick internet search). Maybe show a Venn diagram of how those prices overlap. Also important, compare apples to apples, 2021 Taycan is one year older, which of course means has 1 year less warranty left. Of course, I also understand that pulling detailed data in this case might have disproved your thesis, so it was more convenient to just cherry pick the data that supported it. The video probably wouldn't get as many views if it was "for less than twice the price of the most expensive Golf GTI, you can get a 2022 RWD Taycan like this". ?‍

In any case, I'm glad you enjoyed the car. I know I love driving mine. In a few years 2022 RWD really will be available cheaper than the top new Golf GTI.

PS> My comment about the weight was just a humorous pick on you misspeak (hence ). A fully functional 450lb Taycan would be worth way more, it would accelerate way faster too!

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[Rusty Griswald]

Just keeping it factual……. As of 9/15/2024 low mile 20’ base turbos are still going through Mannheim in the mid 70s. This is a wholesale number at Mannheim. In four years from now, I fully expect lower mile. Well spec Turbo cars will be above 50k on the retail end.

 

[whitex]

Just keeping it factual……. As of 9/15/2024 low mile 20’ base turbos are still going through Mannheim in the mid 70s. This is a wholesale number at Mannheim. In four years from now, I fully expect lower mile. Well spec Turbo cars will be above 50k on the retail end.

20 was the intro year, more cars produced, and somewhat less desirability due to being the first year tech. There were more differences in tech between 2020-2021 than 2021-2024.

How much are 2021+ Turbos going for?

 

[Flying ace]

I heard you have to buy one fully spec’d and sell it back at a massive loss to get a 911 ?

Not joking but that's pretty much the case for a GT3 allocation.

 

[Flying ace]

I've been tracking prices closely as I've been looking to purchase one since March. Between March and today, a particular variant has dropped 10%. This is just 6 months!

 

[whitex]

I've been tracking prices closely as I've been looking to purchase one since March. Between March and today, a particular variant has dropped 10%. This is just 6 months!

March vs. September, spring good for sports cars, fall not so great (people don't dream of buying sports cars for the winter). Also, generally new models come out end of summer, so most cars become a year older in September.

 

[Donar]

In a few years 2022 RWD really will be available cheaper than the top new Golf GTI.

Or just move to the Netherlands where a new Golf GTI starts at €62K..

 

[whitex]

Or just move to the Netherlands where a new Golf GTI starts at €62K..

Yea, but do they have Taycans selling for $45K (€40,300) there?

 

[Donar]

Yea, but do they have Taycans selling for $45K (€40,300) there?

Haha no true. Cheapest is €58K, but its a very base model. Decently specced its around €65K.

 

[punkdad2020]

I am skeptical you can find a 4S for 45k. I keep seeing horror stories but I don’t see a lot listed at these bargain basement prices. They are for sure cheaper , but the cheapest on Porsche site is for a base Taycan, is mid 50s.. and that is the rwd.

I do think you can find great prices, but usually the big drops seem to be from high 100s to low 100s.

 

[Raphie]

Yes, the outliers are the owners 2nd hand sales, who want it of their hands quickly. All Porsche dealers and independent garages are lot more expensive.

 

[D00notD00d]

There are currently 2 full Taycan batteries from salvage cars on eBay Germany for €12k and €14k respectively, the cheaper one has very minor external damage to one corner of the casing the other is perfect.
That's today, once Taycans get to 10 years old there will be a lot more perfectly good packs available on the second hand market.

A UK eBay shop with loads of Taycan parts. including a HV Battery for £11249. Motors, Interior Parts. Some high prices. Can’t imagine the demand is too hign so far.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/primespa...=3418065&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

(search for ‘Taycan’)

Other Hv batteries available from £7300.
e.g.
2022 28000 miles £7300
2023 18,834 MILES £8,000.00 or Best Offer,

The problems may be finding one without underbody damage and someone who can reliably remove and refit it. Those fork lifts won’t be kind to the underbody protection plate.

 

[Kimiko1136]

yea $35k for 90k miles..

 

[whitex]

yea $35k for 90k miles..

Now listed 11% higher. Appreciating asset?

Of course, pictures like this make me thing where the has been living how well it was taken care of, 2 flat tires (at least the only two showing):

 

[Jonathan S.]

^ The price went up $4k b/c those two flat tires were filled with not just 78% N2 but 95%! (Complete with green valve caps.)

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