Should I do it? Taycan 4S Cross Turismo > Macan 4S EV

[RGBArgee]

Thinking of getting rid of very frustrating Taycan 4S Cross Turismo at 2 years old and possibly replacing with a new Macan 4S - what are the pros and cons?

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[Awaz]

If it's very frustrating, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, then there are just pros in getting Macan 4S

One of the best thing about Macan, other than the usual Porsche driving dynamics, is the ease of getting in and out of it. The wife especially loves it.

 

[RGBArgee]

I’ve never really been into SUVs for the reason you mentioned- worse handling, poor aerodynamics plus the risk of falling out! However the range seems 50% better and there are no other real EV options. I’m more interested in reliability and range as if I could find a sensible non SUV I would look at it.

 

[Awaz]

It's our first SUV as well. Although, it's an 'SUV' but feels more like a cross-over/hatch type. The Height is nothing like Range Rovers etc.
The best thing of course would be to test drive to get the feel of it.

 

[RGBArgee]

I’ve driven gently, locally - seems ok but will need a longer go before pressing any buttons- looking at 4S ( same as my Taycan) with pan roof Bose and a few bits .

 

[dgkhn]

I’ve never really been into SUVs for the reason you mentioned- worse handling, poor aerodynamics plus the risk of falling out! However the range seems 50% better and there are no other real EV options. I’m more interested in reliability and range as if I could find a sensible non SUV I would look at it.

Audi A6? Lucid Air?

 

[Awaz]

Lucid Air is not currently available in the UK.

 

[dgkhn]

Lucid Air is not currently available in the UK.

Sorry, didn't notice it was UK on my phone. Are there Chinese brands available in the UK?

 

[RGBArgee]

Thank goodness!

 

[RGBArgee]

Sorry, didn't notice it was UK on my phone. Are there Chinese brands available in the UK?

Sadly too many !

 

[Awaz]

Sadly too many !

We get other imported cars, why not Chinese as well?
More choice, good for consumer, I think

 

[RGBArgee]

Ethical purchasing- when there are European options I would rather not support an oppressive Chinese regime. It’s all part of their master plan to take over mass production of many products and created a Chinese monopoly.

 

[evdriver2016]

Curious what was frustrating?

 

[RGBArgee]

Curious what was frustrating?

This was a 2023 replacement for a 2022 that was off the road regularly with probably all the known problems and recalls.
ok for a year or so apart from dealer failing to do a recall on time, no loan car so had to take another car.
rattle from rear for about a year - 3 visits - finally they have at least heard it.
November Alarm went off in middle of night - key /remote would not activate-
Recovery got it going cleared faults - one week later same again - tried to take to dealer but told to call recovery again who cleared multiple faults - car with dealer 2 weeks - no car for 4 weeks in total - eventually a loan BMW saloon - not EV and not an estate ( which I need) . Porsche offer £250+vat ‘compensation’ - fed up!!

 

[Awaz]

I would rather not support an oppressive Chinese regime.

Usually, just the Chinese cars are on the radar these days, when it comes to ethical purchasing, but we buy a lot of Chinese stuff, without realising.

The UK imports many goods from China, including electronics, machinery, textiles, and consumer goods. China is the UK's fifth-largest trading partner.
Total UK imports from China amounted to £57 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2024

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