Taycan RWD base build spec + options help UK

[mandoyoda]

I'm happy you love your 4S, it makes me want to get it, which is testament to what Porsche has done with the Taycan range.

There are several cheaper alternatives (Audi e-Tron / GT) for example but if your heart says Porsche you absolutely won’t be disappointed nor will you bring any prejudicial pre-conceived ideas.

I much prefer the Taycan exterior styling and interior over Audi etron GT. Taycan is tuned to deliver a Porsche driving experience, which is what I want. I'll find out after my RWD test drive, and perhaps I can test drive the 4S too.

I don't want confirmation bias, but at the same time, I need to go for a car that makes sense to my lifestyle and budget, so thank you for the response!

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[mandoyoda]

On financing, I'm planning to go with Business Contract Purchase over Business Contract Hire. Porsche Financing are offering 5.9% APR. Is this a good deal, or shall I look elsewhere?

 

[W1NGE]

Std Porsche rate and generally can be had for less if you shop around. Suggest sticking with Porsche to save the faff.

 

[Nipri]

On financing, I'm planning to go with Personal Contract Purchase over Business Contract Hire. Porsche Financing are offering 5.9% APR. Is this a good deal, or shall I look elsewhere?

I have negotiated a rate with both Lombard & LLOYDS @ 3.47% APR

 

[Gogs]

I’d shop around. Porsche rate isn’t particularly good. The process is very simple, all you do is ask for the invoice to be sent to the finance house and tell the dealer to register the car to you.

 

[mandoyoda]

Thanks guys. Is there any advantage in going with Porsche Finance (besides not having to shop around)? 3.47% seems like a decent saving.

 

[W1NGE]

Thanks guys. Is there any advantage in going with Porsche Finance (besides not having to shop around)? 3.47% seems like a decent saving.

You can pay chunks off with no penalties if that's of interest / value?

 

[mandoyoda]

You can pay chunks off with no penalties if that's of interest / value?

I'll bring that up with the Porsche Finance team. After doing a search, it's a seemingly difficult to get a quote on business contract purchase without calling up.

 

[mandoyoda]

I had a call with a different Porsche dealership. 4S build slots are in November, which could be why the RWD is being pushed more aggressively. They advised dropping the air suspension and rear axle steering, and spend the budget elsewhere.

 

[W1NGE]

I had a call with a different Porsche dealership. 4S build slots are in November, which could be why the RWD is being pushed more aggressively. They advised dropping the air suspension and rear axle steering, and spend the budget elsewhere.

Don't listen to them. Be patient and purchase what you actually want and not what they have to sell.

 

[rich_r]

Nothing more subjective than a magazine or You Tuber video!

These folk don't live with a car they just play around and move on to the next.

I'm pretty sure that if given the choice they would not take the entry level model. This is a 2 tonne car however you cut it and so power and 4WD become important to retain the Porsche high performance expectations.

This is all about shifting metal, maintaing interest and keeping the factories busy with many flavours of the same thing and broadening appeal.

Start with a Taycan and move up the range next time around to a 4S or higher. It's clever.

Look across the Porsche range and you'll notice that apart from the Boxster 4WD dominates all models.....why would that be?

AWD is popular across all segments now. Consumers think it's a must have- even more so once you get into luxury cars. RWD cars have advatnages in terms of driving dynamics, but most people just want the "security" of AWD. Of course, on the Taycan sedans, AWD also brings an increase in acceleration so it's a matter of priorities.

 

[J0EL]

Would be cool if Taycan had a RWD mode for all models

 

[W1NGE]

Would be cool if Taycan had a RWD mode for all models

Well you can get front wheel drive if you switch to Range mode...not quite the same thing but...

 

[mandoyoda]

I'm sticking to the RWD with my build as planned, unless my test drive with the 4S brings unexpected results. Dealers need to get move stock, so I get why they need to promote current stock, but still leaves a bad taste.

 

[mandoyoda]

RWD on a 4S with the extra weight at the front might not handle how you would expect. Porsche should give the existing RWD more power in the rear motor.

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