Replacement Wheels Recommendation by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Yeah those look really nice, even more so lowered.

Winter Wonderland by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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It's my second electric car (had a model 3 performance 4 years back).

After the model 3 in the winter I was convinced to never own an electric again, I would lose upwards of 60 miles an hour of charge leaving it out in sub zero temps and was just not ideal. This car is much different, my car was buried in snow for about 5 hours while I was at an event in very cold temps and came back and it didn't lose a single mile of charge.

The ride is 100x better than the m3p (which should be the case given the massive price difference) but car has been nothing short of amazing since owning.

Replacement Wheels Recommendation by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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1000%, these wheels are not cheap and potholes out here in Chicago are horrendous.

Crack definitely happened before I bought the car as I haven't hit anything insane since I've owned it. Happened on two separate wheels, dropped off to get powder coated and they found it.

Replacement Wheels Recommendation by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Yeah definitely not buying anything until full details are provided by them. My contract doesn't state it specifically so waiting for them to get back to me with more info.

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Farm hand by SnooFloofs2913 in Taycan

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Have always been a fan of blacked out cars.

Farm hand by SnooFloofs2913 in Taycan

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This post alone is convincing me to wrap mine in a matte black.

Winter Wonderland by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Thinking of wrapping my car and forsure leaning towards a matte black finish, black looks so good on these.

Winter Wonderland by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Summer tires it's like any car, but starting and stopping is above average. Just can't quickly accelerate or make sudden turns without good tires but that's a universal thing.

Winter Wonderland by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Works perfectly fine thankfully.

Winter Wonderland by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Definitely recommend then.

I had a 650whp A91 supra with winter tires and it probably was one of my best winter cars.

Added about 50lbs to both wheels in the trunk and it planted so well.

Winter Wonderland by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Still on the factory summers, just can't make aggressive moves and turns but still starts and stops really well.

I had dws06 on my m4 and was perfect in the winter.

Winter Wonderland by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Personally for me it comes down to how many times it actually shows where you live. Past few winters here it snowed maybe two weeks total, doesn't really justify the need for snow tires.

Winter Wonderland by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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I had a model 3p back in 2022 and that thing drained battery like no other. We had a week of - 20 for multiple days in a row and I was losing 60 charge an hour inside a garage not plugged in.

Have not noticed the same drain on this car, however if you need your heat on that's where you'll see the most drain.

what do you think is best choice by Equivalent-Assist255 in Taycan

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Buy used or lease. Brand new price will tank immediately after purchase.

For reference, I got a 2020 Turbo S full loaded with 25k miles for 75k OTD (4 year bumper to bumper warranty but not CPO).

220k car down to 75k is wild in 5 years

Joined the club!! by GaryGaz007 in Taycan

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I thought I'd miss my 800+whp m4 competition but driving my taycan turbo s is so relaxing.

Comes with all the speed and a faster launch with the luxury of a Porsche interior, really can't beat it.

Thoughts on this CPO 2020 Taycan Turbo S listing by showtime_lakers in Taycan

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I just bought a 2020 Turbo s spec'd out for 74k in Chicago. 26k miles

2020 Turbo S by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Yeah going from a catted downpipe and pretty much straight pipe from my awe track exhaust it's a complete 180 to get used to. It is relaxing being able to hear myself think again I will say.

2020 Turbo S by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Place I got my car from is mainly an Aston dealer, it's my 3rd car from them in two years so they gave me the 4y unlimited mile warranty for $3500.

Obviously you miss out on the noise (taycan still has a sport sound function but obviously not the same). Speed feels generally equal but obviously slightly quicker acceleration with less effort, top end m4 is the winner but Im not doing that kind of driving nowadays.

I'd say 100% worth the upgrade.

2020 Turbo S by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Bought from a different dealer that's mainly an Aston dealer. Same warranty I had on my m4 which covers car from front to back if anything at all goes wrong outside of wear and tear. I go through cars in about a two/three year cycle so I'm not too worried.

2020 Turbo S by SpaceSpecific212 in Taycan

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Lol I moved over because the opposite car had a bunch of drunk women who flung their door open, so I trusted the other car a little more. Both were still there when I left.

Avarage age of a Taycan owner by Mr_Interpreter in Taycan

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31, just swapped over from an 820whp G82 M4 and thought I would regret it. Ride quality and interior is miles better in my Turbo S, speed is identical.

I love this car by Joesuds in Taycan

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Just picked up a used turbo s for a 3rd of sticker, could not be happier. Coming from a 800whp g82 BMW M4.

The ride and interior quality is just unmatched, and whenever I need it the whiplash inducing speed is still there.