Freeze date imminent... Option stress

[captainhoo]

Is there a particular reason you recommend the 3D surround view, as opposed to the ordinary 360° surround view? I ask because I specifically went to the dealer to check this, and the car they had on the lot with Remote Parking Assist (which brings 3D view, according to the configurator) eliminates the ability to see a "sandwich view" - the view from the left and right side cameras displayed side-by-side with the car elided in the middle, because the UI icon that selects this view is replaced by the parking assistance feature.

I personally think the 3D view is a solution in search of a problem, and went so far as to drop Remote Park Assist from my build, because I consider the "sandwich view" much more valuable. If the addition of the 3D view did not disable the direct side view, I probably would have kept RPA, if only because I wanted the rear cross-traffic alert that is supposedly unavailable without it.

I’m sorry I shouldn’t have specifically mentioned 3D; what I meant was the surround view in general. I don’t have it on my car and this is the only disappointing point with my car.

There are some useful information on another thread (the one I started with the hope of finding a solution to retrofit the Surround view) and many owners highlighted what you have correctly observed (no curb view with 3D).

https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/park-assist-with-surround-view-retrofit.16208/

You may find some useful information there.

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[daveo4EV]

Hi all,

Have a 4S ordered and freeze date is approaching. Have been playing with options and initially was thinking pretty low spec but have got to the mode where am thinking if spending so much, an option I 'want' to have should be ok, as I might regret it later - but then these all add up. I do plan on keeping the car for a considerable amount of time so I guess I also want to make sure I don't compromise on options that I will regret. Cost of these cars (particularly here in Australia) can definitely blow out - noting that for a 4S, our various government taxes and levy's are about $60k AUD - on top of the cost of the car!!!

Interested to hear opinions of others, whether regret for not purchasing, but importantly who have spec'd the below and either so glad they did, or perhaps think they could have done without it....

Definites / Decided:
Sport seats (18 way)
Window trims in gloss
Chrono
Sport Sound
Pano roof
Ambient Lighting
Taycan in black on rear
Elect charge cover

Still to finalise:

Colour - pretty much set on Ice Grey - could save $5k and go Carrara White but likely stick with Ice Grey as I think it's unique and I like it - plus my current car is white

Wheels - Don't love the option for the 20's so will be 21's. At this point, likely the RS Spyder wheels (and thinking in the future may get them painted black). I actually really like the look of the Exclusive Design wheels with the black blades - but think they look awesome from a distance, but a little awkward from close up - also worried about potential scratches with these as the edge of the black blades extends around the edge of the wheel. Interested in any experiences anyone has in this or general thoughts on the above.

Interior - Initially I was going to do the partial leather but on visiting dealer and comparing, I do think the full leather changes the whole interior feel of the car. I do love the Black / Crayon (thinking it may be referred to as something different in other countries but it it the whiter looking leather) but not sure if this may clash with the Ice Grey - not an issue if I was to go with the CWM exterior, but not being able to see this in person is making me nervous. Is there possibly anyone with (or someone who has seen) Ice Grey and the Black / Crayon interior? Interested in thoughts on this. This is an easy way to save over $8k though if I just go for the partial leather in black....

Rear Axle Steering - have seen so so many opinions on this, but it's not a cheap option here at $4,300. Thinking it's something I wont 'miss' if I don't have it in the first place but this is still undecided. Roads here in Sydney whilst pretty crappy from a pothole (and traffic!) point of view are pretty reasonable. Only thinking is it will help in tight shopping centres / driveways etc and help avoid possible wheel scratches.

Thermal & Noise Insulated Glass incl. Privacy - Again in two minds with so many opinions. At this stage leaning towards a no for this but also weighing up the cost of tinting as if the glass is darker and I wont need to tint the back windows and rear, then this may offset the price.

I know many of these come down to personal preference but as the date is fast approaching, interested to hear other people's view / thought process and then satisfaction of decisions post getting their cars.

Thanks!

I'm a fan of no regrets and getting things exactly the way you want the - cheaper to do it right the 1st time vs. being unhappy and having to order a 2nd one to finally address any lingering concerns.

if you can afford it - check all boxes you may want - the extra cost will disappear over time and you'll be happier in the end…

 

[Teufel Hund]

Definites / Decided:
Sport seats (18 way)
Window trims in gloss
Chrono
Sport Sound
Pano roof
Ambient Lighting
Taycan in black on rear
Elect charge cover

Thanks!

I just acquired an 2022 Ice Grey Metallic Turbo heavily optioned with only 2,000 miles on it. I absolutely LOVE the color in person. IMO the lighter colors show the lines of the Taycan a bit better and make the black trim bits pop more. I do love the Taycan in most colors but for me IGM is my favorite.
I agree with and have all your must haves. Sport sound is great for parking lots and busy pedestrian areas IMO.
Wheels- only ones I like are the Mission E’s (I have them color matched) and the 21 Spyders in all satin/black.
RAS is the only option my car didn’t have that I would have spec’d and I haven’t driven a car with it so my opinion is a little uninformed. Having said that- I don’t feel it’s needed. I’ve parked in tight spaces and made pretty sharp turns at speed and while maneuvering and haven’t had an issue.

As others have said- spec the car to your liking and enjoy. It’s such a pleasure to drive you can’t really go wrong.

 

[captainhoo]

I have a dolomite silver with the chalk/black full leather (I think same as your Black/Crayon) and it looks amazing. I think the ice grey would look just as good if not better with the chalk/black. Also very glad I got the thermally and noise insulated glass here in central Texas, you may feel similarly over there in Australia. All the options are nice to have, but I use the sport Chrono every time I get in the car and really makes the experience more fun. Good luck.

+1 for chalk interior.
I have an Ice Grey with Chalk interior and interior/exterior go really well together

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