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Just to say that I spotted my first Taycan out in the wild on Sunday. On the M4 heading east, between Bristol and Swindon, about 4pm. I have to say, it looked fantastic! Low, wide and with a sporty stance. It’s a good looking car and seems to be one of those that look better in the metal, compared to images online or on the printed page.

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Agree they look a lot better in the flesh than pictures. Mamba green was a brave choice but looks good.
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MCDK wrote: Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:40 am Agree they look a lot better in the flesh than pictures. Mamba green was a brave choice but looks good.
Agree about Mamba Green - wouldn’t be my first choice, but looked great in the metal.

Shame that I don’t have the facility for home charging, or I’d be sorely tempted, especially if they bring out a model below the 4S.
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I got to take a 4s out for a test drive last Tuesday when my 911 was in for a heat shield fitting/recall.
Bonkers car!!
Still trying to work out what I think about it
Porsche dna is still there,
Very very quick but you have to look at the dials to have any idea of the speed your doing.
Quiet, no gear change revs
It is heavy but still handles exceptionally well considering
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Post by Macananon »

Is it just me or does anyone else think the rear quarter view of the Taycan is similar to the Alpine A110?
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Post by gmacan »

Yeah, sort of, but IMHO even more similar to the Audi A5 fastback:

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Colour is a very personal choice. To me, the key is will it still impress me after three to five years. Sapphire Blue did as I was just as in love with the colour when I drove my SD for the last time after five years as I was on day one. Not so sure with Mamba Green.

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Had a Mamba Green Macan as a loan car and thought it looked really good but in the end it failed the five year test.

While I was at the OPC waiting to collect my GTS they had a Taycan (and a Cayman) in Black and that colour on a Taycan failed the day one test for me. I'd still like to see one in Gentian Blue as it looks the dog's equipment in pictures.
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My friend has a Jet Black Metallic 4S and it looks stunning, the performance is awesome, without the noise it seems more like a Rocket ship!
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On-Track wrote: Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:12 pm I'd still like to see one in Gentian Blue as it looks the dog's equipment in pictures.
A Gentian Taycan does look pretty smart 8-)

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I would have one, in white

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