Taycan test drive

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One thing that i think is great about the taycan and really stands out for me (and which surprisingly never seems to get mentioned in reviews) is the view out of the windscreen...seeing the front wings curve up and over the wheels is very '60s sportcar-esque. Reminded me of the view out of my elise when I first sat in a taycan which I obviously thought was fantastic!
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Wing Commander wrote: ↑Tue Jul 04, 2023 5:07 pm
Jon A wrote: ↑Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:06 pm The ST’s seem worse affected of all by depreciation. CT’s not much better but buying a new one of these at the moment (privately) is going to cost big time it seems…

It does seem odd, as I think that the ST is a good looking wagon, and a bit more practical than the saloon. :)
It's a good looking car. Now it it came with a 2.9l Twin Turbo V6 under the bonnet, I'd be very keen.
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wab172uk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:05 am
Wing Commander wrote: ↑Tue Jul 04, 2023 5:07 pm
Jon A wrote: ↑Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:06 pm The ST’s seem worse affected of all by depreciation. CT’s not much better but buying a new one of these at the moment (privately) is going to cost big time it seems…

It does seem odd, as I think that the ST is a good looking wagon, and a bit more practical than the saloon. :)
It's a good looking car. Now it it came with a 2.9l Twin Turbo V6 under the bonnet, I'd be very keen.
Well wouldn’t that be the Panamera Sport Turismo model?
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AllanG wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 11:12 am
wab172uk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:05 am
Wing Commander wrote: ↑Tue Jul 04, 2023 5:07 pm


It does seem odd, as I think that the ST is a good looking wagon, and a bit more practical than the saloon. :)
It's a good looking car. Now it it came with a 2.9l Twin Turbo V6 under the bonnet, I'd be very keen.
Well wouldn’t that be the Panamera Sport Turismo model?
Yes, but the Panamera is far uglier. Hence my comment.
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wab172uk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:30 pm

Yes, but the Panamera is far uglier. Hence my comment.
It's subjective. I think the Panamera ST is better looking than the Taycan ST. Conversely, I prefer the Taycan saloon to the Panamera saloon.
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andreas wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 1:45 pm
wab172uk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:30 pm

Yes, but the Panamera is far uglier. Hence my comment.
It's subjective. I think the Panamera ST is better looking than the Taycan ST. Conversely, I prefer the Taycan saloon to the Panamera saloon.
Think I agree with your views.
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Been lurking on a Taycan 4 CT for a while.......just binned the idea completely as my insurance quote has quadrupled; I am simply not prepared to pay well into 4 figures to insure a vehicle......
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No wonder there are few non business purchasers... allegedley
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bennachie wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 2:03 pm Been lurking on a Taycan 4 CT for a while.......just binned the idea completely as my insurance quote has quadrupled; I am simply not prepared to pay well into 4 figures to insure a vehicle......
Lots of chatter on-line regarding insurance soring. Think the insurance industry is now jumping on the band wagon.

Push up prices and blame inflation, interest rates, Ukraine, and next door neighbour cat dying.

Big business sees the current situation to make huge profits.
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wab172uk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:30 pm
AllanG wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 11:12 am
wab172uk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:05 am

It's a good looking car. Now it it came with a 2.9l Twin Turbo V6 under the bonnet, I'd be very keen.
Well wouldn’t that be the Panamera Sport Turismo model?
Yes, but the Panamera is far uglier. Hence my comment.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. ;) I think it’s a handsome car.

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