Porsche Taycan never again

[Scandinavian]

Nothing is piling up, it's just supply and demand.

Well they are not directly flying off the shelf’s re they?

Porsche France advertise about 300 new Macan EV in stock and about 150 -180 Taycan !
Porsche Monaco has one Macan Turbo that I have seen for sale for 18 months now. My dealer tried to offer it to me at that time. And the price has not changed. They’re have done a very slightly better offer on leasing, but No Thanks! The local dealers now refuse to bring in any additional stock at all!

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[prj]

Well they are not directly flying off the shelf’s re they?

Porsche France advertise about 300 new Macan EV in stock and about 150 -180 Taycan !
Porsche Monaco has one Macan Turbo that I have seen for sale for 18 months now. My dealer tried to offer it to me at that time. And the price has not changed. They’re have done a very slightly better offer on leasing, but No Thanks! The local dealers now refuse to bring in any additional stock at all!

Same issue as I wrote about above. They sell preconfigured cars at barely any discount to list price when you can configure yourself a new car with exactly the options you want for the same money. You could do that during covid when there were long lead times, but at the moment I ordered a new taycan and I am getting it in only 3 months. Why would I buy pre-configured?

They will start moving once the price is correct.

That said, you also have to look at the economy, it's not in a very good place right now. This has nothing to do with the Taycan.

 

[chun]

- I’ve now compared the Terms and Conditions of the Porsche AG\GB Approved Warranty before and after the changes from 15/9/25.
- Apart from the expected addition of the HVB to the ‘What is Covered‘ list, there is one other significant change under ‘Scope of Cover‘
‘If the repair costs exceed the value of a replacement unit appropriate for its age and wear, the claim shall be limited to the free instillation of such a replacement unit.’
(Their spelling typo).
- As far as I know, this inclusion of a financial claims limit within the Porsche Approved Warranty is a first.
- It is a further small print departure from the web site marketing claim:
“With the Porsche Approved Warranty, you can enjoy unlimited driving pleasure – and along with it a new level of peace of mind. Because no matter how often or how far you drive your Porsche, the Porsche Approved Warranty applies without any mileage limit during the contract term up to a vehicle age of 15 years – even without prior warranty coverage.

- The new scope limitation term isnt quantitative, it is ambiguous and open to interpretation by Porsche AG. The UK Ombudsman‘s Vehicle Warranties Code of Practice, which Porsche hasnt signed up to, precludes this kind of ambiguity. Arbitration of such terms would usually occur in the consumer’s favour.

- Since the only substantive change is the inclusion of the HVB as a covered item, the inference is that labour costs would be allowed, but possibly not parts. But the term is so unclear it is anyone‘s guess. Traction Motors (drivetrain) are more expensive than HVB components

- Those in other countries may wish to clarify all this with their local national Porsche warranty contacts. In theory this warranty is supported globally and terms are consistent but local warranty terms should be checked.

None of what you mention is a thing in Switzerland or Germany.

Maybe it will come, but not at the moment

 

[satchurator]

Anyone else had issues with the Taycan high-voltage control unit?

My Taycan is only 26 months old with 30,000 km, and the high-voltage battery control unit just failed.
Porsche says it’s not covered by warranty and wants €4,800 to replace it
This is already the second major repair in just two years — really disappointing for a car at this level.

CC: Extended Warranty Denial Fraternity

 

[Fish Fingers]

They will start moving once the price is correct.

That said, you also have to look at the economy, it's not in a very good place right now. This has nothing to do with the Taycan.

It must be different in the UK.

When I was trying to sell my Taycan, not one single Porsche dealer would even look at it, unless it was a p/x against a new car.

To quote the sales people 'nobody is interested in used Taycans and we really struggle to shift them - so we won't even insult you with an offer'.

 

[tigerbalm]

Well they are not directly flying off the shelf’s re they?

Porsche France advertise about 300 new Macan EV in stock and about 150 -180 Taycan !
Porsche Monaco has one Macan Turbo that I have seen for sale for 18 months now. My dealer tried to offer it to me at that time. And the price has not changed. They’re have done a very slightly better offer on leasing, but No Thanks! The local dealers now refuse to bring in any additional stock at all!

Six months later and my trade in Turbo S is still sitting on the lot at the dealership.

https://finder.porsche.com/ie/en-IE/details/porsche-taycan-turbo-s-my23-preowned-N56VKN?model=taycan

I would consider it a pretty comprehensive spec (yeah, night vision!) and I thought maybe it is the purple interior or maybe the lack of a middle seat (we never had anybody in the back of it) was the challenge. But apparently it is the lack of a glass roof that potential buyers are concerned about.

I really disliked the glass roof in the Taycan – especially as it doesn't open. Prefer the sunroof in the Panamera or a 911. The big fixed glass roof thing feels like a "current fashion" rather than something more longer term fundemental.

I certainly prefer the look of a Taycan with a metal roof. With the lines running right across the front and over the roof. It gives is a much more sporty look in my opinion.

Anyways, Taycan's are moving here in Ireland – including lots of the MY26 facelift. But at nowhere near the rate of 2022.

 

[BjörnfromHamburg]

It is transferable only to a private buyer or Porsche dealer.

I bought my Taycan into my company, from a private seller with 2 years Porsche-Approved after factory warranty.
Nothing had to be discussed with PAG.

 

[chun]

But apparently it is the lack of a glass roof that potential buyers are concerned about.

I really disliked the glass roof in the Taycan – especially as it doesn't open. Prefer the sunroof in the Panamera or a 911. The big fixed glass roof thing feels like a "current fashion" rather than something more longer term fundemental.

I certainly prefer the look of a Taycan with a metal roof. With the lines running right across the front and over the roof. It gives is a much more sporty look in my opinion.

In my opinion, the Taycan is a very claustrophobic car, with a very small interior.
The glass roofs gives it some extra head space and also makes it feel more open and less claustrophobic.
A big sedan like the taycan doesn't have any excuse for having so little and badly engineered interior space, and the solid roof only makes it worse.

 

[Fish Fingers]

It must be different in the UK.

When I was trying to sell my Taycan, not one single Porsche dealer would even look at it, unless it was a p/x against a new car.

To quote the sales people 'nobody is interested in used Taycans and we really struggle to shift them - so we won't even insult you with an offer'.

In fact I can add to this......

When I contacted my dealer and they asked what I wanted (buyback of Taycan) I was told that their buyer 'does not have a phone'.

Leave your details and he will email you if interested.

 

[D00notD00d]

I bought my Taycan into my company, from a private seller with 2 years Porsche-Approved after factory warranty.
Nothing had to be discussed with PAG.

It may be different in Germany/the EU, but this is what the GB warranty says

Your company isn’t a private buyer - but possibly isn’t a dealer.
It is Murky. In the UK the registered keeper doesn’t have to be the legal owner. If a Porsche dealer didn’t sell the car it is unclear to me how they’d know who owns it. But they will know who owns the warranty.

 

[BjörnfromHamburg]

Yes, in GB several things don't seem to run as smooth with PAG as in Germany.
Porsche knows that I am the owner, because I registered with them by identifying myself at the dealership with the "Fahrzeugbrief" (official proof of ownership)

 

[prj]

It must be different in the UK.

When I was trying to sell my Taycan, not one single Porsche dealer would even look at it, unless it was a p/x against a new car.

To quote the sales people 'nobody is interested in used Taycans and we really struggle to shift them - so we won't even insult you with an offer'.

My experience with Porsche dealers in general is that they are not too interested in doing anything other than p/x no matter which model it is. At least at the moment.

Perhaps the 911/Macan/Cayenne shift a bit better than the other models, but not the rest. Though 718 does hold the value better.

 

[FIX]

They covered mine under warranty. Since this was a defect on their part, it should be covered anyway. They are all literally failing.

Many countries limit warranty regulations, so it isn't always the car manufacturer's fault, but this is clearly not a failure from use or abuse, it is a faulty design, and a faulty part.

 

[Jasper4S]

Thread of 5 pages.

OP took a gamble for not taking extended warranty. In Europe it is common to have ‘just’ 24 months of coverage. The gamble went wrong, because two month after the warranty period ended something happened. Having three Porsches does not change a thing and OP is not entitled to any special treatment. He took a risk and lost. Lets not spend another 5 pages on this.

Don’t get me wrong OP, sucks it has happened to you. But owning a Taycan without warranty is stupid. You have an account on this forum so you should have known better. Sell or pay and grow over it.

 

[f1eng]

Six months later and my trade in Turbo S is still sitting on the lot at the dealership.

https://finder.porsche.com/ie/en-IE/details/porsche-taycan-turbo-s-my23-preowned-N56VKN?model=taycan

I would consider it a pretty comprehensive spec (yeah, night vision!) and I thought maybe it is the purple interior or maybe the lack of a middle seat (we never had anybody in the back of it) was the challenge. But apparently it is the lack of a glass roof that potential buyers are concerned about.

I really disliked the glass roof in the Taycan – especially as it doesn't open. Prefer the sunroof in the Panamera or a 911. The big fixed glass roof thing feels like a "current fashion" rather than something more longer term fundemental.

I certainly prefer the look of a Taycan with a metal roof. With the lines running right across the front and over the roof. It gives is a much more sporty look in my opinion.

Anyways, Taycan's are moving here in Ireland – including lots of the MY26 facelift. But at nowhere near the rate of 2022.

I would have paid extra to not have the glass roof!

Still love my Taycan and can't think of any other car available I would prefer to have - and I have looked from time to time. I have just extended the warranty for another 3 years.

Having written that I do still look at used inventory from time to time and still haven't found a UK Taycan for sale with a spec I would spend my own money on...

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