Taycan options that will help with resale value

[Cluon80]

Hi Friends,

I've just placed my order for a Taycan 4s for daily drive (no track usage) and have been playing around with the options.

Currently, from what I've done so far, I'm already at USD40K (KRW48M -I'm live in Seoul, South Korea) in options.- which is almost at the base model of a Taycan Turbo. Gett

Here's my build:
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNCPA7Z1

I wonder which of the options I have would be good to help with resale. I'm concerned that this being a 1st gen Taycan, depreciation will be pretty high after 3-5 years. My guess is that those items that extend range, maneuverability, comfort and exterior/interior aesthetics will be good. Thus, the key options i had were:

1. Performance Battery Plus - needed for range + power
2. RWS - better maneuverability
3. Sport Design Carbon fiber - I think the full aero look of the Turbo looks much better and to get that on a 4S, you need to order the carbon fiber package. Ordering the standard Sport Design package doesn't give you the front lower lip part.
4. Mission e-wheels - Classic Taycan EV look (forced to get the PSCB - planning to paint that yellow aftermarket). Read that they can be somewhat hard to maintain (rock chips etc) so need to ensure they are well protected upon receiving the car. Keep look in silver as i think the contrast makes it look more outstanding vs the black stealth look.
5. Carbon interior / Darksilver Neodyme: Since i'm going carbon outside, i figured i should follow thru interior as well to match it and keep it sporty, and darksilver accents brighten the standard partial leather interior.
6. Porsche headcrest in front and rear - was told that all Koreans want this in their porsche.
7. Bose - best value sound option
8. Sport Seats - i found them more comfortable than the standard comfort seats.

Love to hear all your thoughts on what can help with resale / reduce the depreciation. Thanks!

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[Kingske]

Hi Friends,

I've just placed my order for a Taycan 4s for daily drive (no track usage) and have been playing around with the options.

Currently, from what I've done so far, I'm already at USD40K (KRW48M -I'm live in Seoul, South Korea) in options.- which is almost at the base model of a Taycan Turbo. Gett

Here's my build:
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNCPA7Z1

I wonder which of the options I have would be good to help with resale. I'm concerned that this being a 1st gen Taycan, depreciation will be pretty high after 3-5 years. My guess is that those items that extend range, maneuverability, comfort and exterior/interior aesthetics will be good. Thus, the key options i had were:

1. Performance Battery Plus - needed for range + power
2. RWS - better maneuverability
3. Sport Design Carbon fiber - I think the full aero look of the Turbo looks much better and to get that on a 4S, you need to order the carbon fiber package. Ordering the standard Sport Design package doesn't give you the front lower lip part.
4. Mission e-wheels - Classic Taycan EV look (forced to get the PSCB - planning to paint that yellow aftermarket). Read that they can be somewhat hard to maintain (rock chips etc) so need to ensure they are well protected upon receiving the car. Keep look in silver as i think the contrast makes it look more outstanding vs the black stealth look.
5. Carbon interior / Darksilver Neodyme: Since i'm going carbon outside, i figured i should follow thru interior as well to match it and keep it sporty, and darksilver accents brighten the standard partial leather interior.
6. Porsche headcrest in front and rear - was told that all Koreans want this in their porsche.
7. Bose - best value sound option
8. Sport Seats - i found them more comfortable than the standard comfort seats.

Love to hear all your thoughts on what can help with resale / reduce the depreciation. Thanks!

If you buy a 4S (as I did myself), you should primarily worry about what you really like as options rather than about resale/depreciation/return-on-investment IMHO. However, if you would like to hit the highest resale value over initial price ratio, then you should go easy on the options and focus on those options that really make a difference. The number one such option is the bigger battery. Among your list, RWS and Bose sound seem to good resale value choices too. The other options seem to be more personal preference than investment optimization. Of course, I am not familiar with local cultural must-have's such as the headcrest. Do Koreans prefer a panoramic roof over a solid closed one?

 

[W1NGE]

Hi Friends,

I've just placed my order for a Taycan 4s for daily drive (no track usage) and have been playing around with the options.

Currently, from what I've done so far, I'm already at USD40K (KRW48M -I'm live in Seoul, South Korea) in options.- which is almost at the base model of a Taycan Turbo. Gett

Here's my build:
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNCPA7Z1

I wonder which of the options I have would be good to help with resale. I'm concerned that this being a 1st gen Taycan, depreciation will be pretty high after 3-5 years. My guess is that those items that extend range, maneuverability, comfort and exterior/interior aesthetics will be good. Thus, the key options i had were:

1. Performance Battery Plus - needed for range + power
2. RWS - better maneuverability
3. Sport Design Carbon fiber - I think the full aero look of the Turbo looks much better and to get that on a 4S, you need to order the carbon fiber package. Ordering the standard Sport Design package doesn't give you the front lower lip part.
4. Mission e-wheels - Classic Taycan EV look (forced to get the PSCB - planning to paint that yellow aftermarket). Read that they can be somewhat hard to maintain (rock chips etc) so need to ensure they are well protected upon receiving the car. Keep look in silver as i think the contrast makes it look more outstanding vs the black stealth look.
5. Carbon interior / Darksilver Neodyme: Since i'm going carbon outside, i figured i should follow thru interior as well to match it and keep it sporty, and darksilver accents brighten the standard partial leather interior.
6. Porsche headcrest in front and rear - was told that all Koreans want this in their porsche.
7. Bose - best value sound option
8. Sport Seats - i found them more comfortable than the standard comfort seats.

Love to hear all your thoughts on what can help with resale / reduce the depreciation. Thanks!

PB+
RAS ( with PSP ) and definitely PSP
Pano roof
Bose
Surround Cameras
Air Susp
Extended Leather
PTV+
20" wheels at a minimum
Folding mirrors
Sports Chrono

PDCC - not sure
Upgraded brakes - may be

The rest is cosmetic and don't waste your money on body kits - Sports Design is not all that and certainly don't waste money on Carbon.

Don't overload a car with kit as you will typically lose out. Market in your region could have different tastes etc so some of the above may be irrelevant.

 

[zzy45]

IMO get a GTS if resale is of consideration. It would include a lot of options you have selected. And the base price would start from a higher price point.

 

[Vercingetorix]

No options at all and investing the difference would be a much bigger gain.

 

[f1eng]

Personally I strongly dislike glossy carbon fibre decorative panels.
I have been designing structural parts with carbon fibre for over 40 years and have never seen it as a cosmetic item, and good quality strong structural carbon fibre isn't glossy because of its correct resin percentage.
I don't think it adds anything to resale value.

OTOH you need to enjoy the car yourself so why not just get what you want and enjoy it?
My spec is entirely for me and has surprised the dealer, but I am not going to get things I don't want on my car for the benefit of somebody else, or choose an easy to sell colour combination If it bores me rigid.

 

[jontybutts]

Buy what you want, it’s your car.

 

[DHSMIAMI]

Hi Friends,

I've just placed my order for a Taycan 4s for daily drive (no track usage) and have been playing around with the options.

Currently, from what I've done so far, I'm already at USD40K (KRW48M -I'm live in Seoul, South Korea) in options.- which is almost at the base model of a Taycan Turbo. Gett

Here's my build:
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNCPA7Z1

I wonder which of the options I have would be good to help with resale. I'm concerned that this being a 1st gen Taycan, depreciation will be pretty high after 3-5 years. My guess is that those items that extend range, maneuverability, comfort and exterior/interior aesthetics will be good. Thus, the key options i had were:

1. Performance Battery Plus - needed for range + power
2. RWS - better maneuverability
3. Sport Design Carbon fiber - I think the full aero look of the Turbo looks much better and to get that on a 4S, you need to order the carbon fiber package. Ordering the standard Sport Design package doesn't give you the front lower lip part.
4. Mission e-wheels - Classic Taycan EV look (forced to get the PSCB - planning to paint that yellow aftermarket). Read that they can be somewhat hard to maintain (rock chips etc) so need to ensure they are well protected upon receiving the car. Keep look in silver as i think the contrast makes it look more outstanding vs the black stealth look.
5. Carbon interior / Darksilver Neodyme: Since i'm going carbon outside, i figured i should follow thru interior as well to match it and keep it sporty, and darksilver accents brighten the standard partial leather interior.
6. Porsche headcrest in front and rear - was told that all Koreans want this in their porsche.
7. Bose - best value sound option
8. Sport Seats - i found them more comfortable than the standard comfort seats.

Love to hear all your thoughts on what can help with resale / reduce the depreciation. Thanks!

MOST options are worthless at Trade in. I would think anything to improve range and handling would be helpful ( A little ) Maybe the Premium package...The Carbon Fiber package will not result in a higher resale value. Mission E wheels are alot of $$$ and I while they may make the car more desirable, I do not think you will recoup the cost of the rims and brakes on resale

 

[JuTheKi]

PB+
RAS ( with PSP ) and definitely PSP
Pano roof
Bose
Surround Cameras
Air Susp
Extended Leather
PTV+
20" wheels at a minimum
Folding mirrors
Sports Chrono

PDCC - not sure
Upgraded brakes - may be

The rest is cosmetic and don't waste your money on body kits - Sports Design is not all that and certainly don't waste money on Carbon.

Don't overload a car with kit as you will typically lose out. Market in your region could have different tastes etc so some of the above may be irrelevant.

Good list, I would add Sport sound (very entertaining) and ventilated seats. I myself love massage seats too, but do not know if it is a common love ? Massage only with 14-way seats To opt. PDCC and Updated brakes not mandatory for me.

 

[DL_AU]

It is a case of head versus hear…. with uncertainty thrown in:

Head: Two ‘principles’ apply: 1. The more you spend, the more you lose. (There are exceptions to this in the world of Porsche - but as a going-in assumptions this principle seems reasonable.) 2. The closer to the basic spec, the lower the depreciation. So, it is better to buy the next model up than to add the options that make a more basic model equivalent to the next model up.

Heart: Most people on this forum say that you should spec the car for you rather than for the next owner. In general I think this is a reasonable approach. That said, my last Porsche was a Carrera T with a set of options on a shop-floor car which made the car ‘just right’ in ways which I could never have envisaged in a month playing with the configurator! Note that if you spec something that is too ‘out there’ then the range of potential buyers shrinks.

Uncertainty: Take Performance Battery Plus as an example: ‘Do you want your car to be 100kg heavier?’ …no thanks. Do you want to have more range? …of course! What is the practical benefit of longer range, and would you spend $12k to get it (which is the price in Australia)? …some are happy to do so, others not so.

 

[W1NGE]

It is a case of head versus hear…. with uncertainty thrown in:

Head: Two ‘principles’ apply: 1. The more you spend, the more you lose. (There are exceptions to this in the world of Porsche - but as a going-in assumptions this principle seems reasonable.) 2. The closer to the basic spec, the lower the depreciation. So, it is better to buy the next model up than to add the options that make a more basic model equivalent to the next model up.

Heart: Most people on this forum say that you should spec the car for you rather than for the next owner. In general I think this is a reasonable approach. That said, my last Porsche was a Carrera T with a set of options on a shop-floor car which made the car ‘just right’ in ways which I could never have envisaged in a month playing with the configurator! Note that if you spec something that is too ‘out there’ then the range of potential buyers shrinks.

Uncertainty: Take Performance Battery Plus as an example: ‘Do you want your car to be 100kg heavier?’ …no thanks. Do you want to have more range? …of course! What is the practical benefit of longer range, and would you spend $12k to get it (which is the price in Australia)? …some are happy to do so, others not so.

Agree wholeheartedly but the battery decision is a moot point given the option to choose or not only applies on certain models and variants. Standard on all CTs and STs in Europe at least.

More torque and more range justify the cost and most 2nd users will expect it.

 

[Jhenson29]

It’s a purchase. Not an investment. The sooner you make peace with that, the easier this process becomes. ?

That said, when I’m ordering a new car, I want it exactly how I want. Every tiny detail and option needs to be exact (within budget…?).

But if I’m buying new/used off of a lot, I’m usually only looking at a few things.

1. Trim
2. Exterior color
3. Interior color
4. Transmission (for ICE)

And suddenly, all of those other “critical”options seem to be easy to compromise. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the importance of options while ordering, but I’m not sure the second hand market gives them the same weight.

For example:

• I love in-car navigation, but I’ve bought a car off the lot without it.
• I love keyless entry, but I’ve bought a car off the lot without it.
• I love surround view cameras, but I’ve bought a car off the lot without it.
• I love ventilated seats, but I’ve bought a car off the lot without them.

I would never order a car without the above options. And yet I’ve bought cars off of the lot without them (and would again).

There are a few options people (even me) may specifically look for, like Sport Chrono on an ICE Porsche sports car, but by and large, I would guess people are, like me, very willing to compromise on most options when not ordering.

In the case of the Taycan, I think the larger battery is probably the only real possible make or break option on later sales. Other items like interior/exterior colors, glass roof, etc are going to be personal preferences. You may be able to look up used-car sales data in your region to get an idea of best choices. But other minor options and design elements probably won’t make any difference.

My two cents.

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