3 yr old ETron GT or 4 yr old Taycan - any advice?

offalyguy25

I’ve been looking at Audi E-Tron GTs and Porsche Taycans, Specifically ‘22 for the Audi or ‘21 for Taycan,

The idea would be to hold on to either for 3 yrs at least,

Audi I could get with 12 month warranty - but you can’t extend any further,

Taycan would come with Porsche Approved Warranty, which can be extended I believe, at a cost,

Would anyone have any experience of owning an Etron GT out of Warranty? As I could get a newer one for less than Taycan,

I’ve read reviews and forums on each, and there are some horror stories but also successful stories too, they’re a different beast to the usual EVs and like any premium car will have a few issues here and there,

but some of the worst stories have been people left without cars for ages due to major issues,

im just wondering what Audi are like to deal with when you’ve a premium vehicle out of general warranty? Even though the battery would still be covered, Is there a certain amount of goodwill when you’ve been using them for servicing and maintenance?

and yes, I could just buy a cheaper EV - but these cars are wonderful to drive, and quite luxurious plus they’re a lot better value now than when they were brand new,

any honest insight from previous or current owners would be much appreciated,

Thanks in advance

Padraig Mor

With the Audi at least, I'd hold off purchasing a while unless there was one you really liked. Current asking prices for 2022s are €63k - €70k. This is well higher than they were only a couple of months ago so I'd imagine they will fall. One I was watching (was mentioned here) was a 2022 blue one at an Audi dealer with black pack and upgrade wheels (and somewhat high mileage). This was for sale for months, dropping in price every couple of weeks before being delisted at a final asking price €56k IIRC. With the current glut of 2022s I'd imagine they have some way to fall.

mun1

i looked at both last year , GT was standard Audi on the inside, high quality finish nice to drive, extras to get a decent spec needed a UK import.

Taycan blew my socks away, like nothing id ever driven before. Couldn’t go back to the GT after the first drive.

Taycan has a lot of reliability issues which is why the recall history and Porsche warranty were must haves.

In the end bought a 2021 4S with 2 yr Porsche warranty and will likely extend warranty in 2026, as the car is a dream to drive.

I assume GT has same recall issues as its the same car, so an Audi warranty would be required . Someone here said they used to let you extend the Audi warranty but stopped in ireland a few years ago but still continue to give the warranty extensions in UK/NI.

offalyguy25

thanks guys, appreciate the feedback and info, yeah was looking at an Audi in Dublin and one in Sligo, around the mid 60s mark,

Yeah I noticed the warranty extension is only available in the UK for some reason,

seems to be some Taycans in non Porsche dealers and I suspect if I could get an approved Porsche warranty as part of the deal it may be worth it, and worth holding onto the car for as long as I can keep renewing,

the lack of extended warranty on the Audis will possibly put people off buying them in favour of a Porsche moving forward but who knows

joe1303l

One other consideration is location. The ability to extend the warranty with Porsche is definitely desirable especially if you’re intent on keeping the car for several years. Downside to Porsche is only having dealerships in Dublin and Belfast if you don’t live near either. Audi have dealerships all over the country and it’s likely to be easier to get a loaner from them too. Audi used approved warranty was available for 2 years but recently it seems to have been reduced to 12 months. I know of a Q7 bought from Audi North Dublin a few years ago that was sold with 3 years warranty. First 2 years was Audi backed and year 3 was added locally by the dealer. Might be worth putting a bit of pressure on an Audi dealer to establish what they can provide when pushed in terms of warranty. I’ve had relatively good results with Audi Ireland over the years in terms of goodwill on out of warranty items. An original Irish car with low miles and FASH is an advantage here. As with any premium car though, you still need a war chest for unexpected bills that will arise as a car gets older. Unlikely you’ll be unhappy with either whichever way you go.

offalyguy25

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123124780#Comment_123124780

thank you for that info! Very useful indeed, and you’re correct about location, well worth considering

MakersMark

I think you should go for the Taycan.

An Audi, no matter how good, isn't a Porsche!

tw0nk

I test drove both multiple times (different variants) before going with taycan turbo in the end. Agree with previous poster about the the interior of Porsche, it’s a special place to be, the GT is grand but doesn’t feel special and very similar to many Audis.

The extended warranty works great, you need to get 111 test done by Porsche if car is out or warranty to get it, you can extend by 1,2 or 3 years.

Belfast Porsche couldn’t do it for me because car was in south unfortunately.

When buying taycan, get the full option list as some are super expensive but brilliant to have and hard to tell from just looking at car, eg rear axle steering, dynamic chassis control etc so it’s good to know what your buying as there are an insane amount of options available for Taycan

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123125293#Comment_123125293

Whats the age/mileage limit on extending the warranty ? (As in how long could you really keep one and still be able to have a warranty on it)

tw0nk

I checked my notes from call with Porsche,

I think it was 180,000km or 13 years old max, whichever hits first

offalyguy25

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123125716#Comment_123125716

that is peace of mind then for long term ownership and no doubt would cover everything except the likes of brakes, tyres, wipers etc which is fair enough,

Good info! Thanks all

tw0nk

just to point out that battery is not covered as part of extended warranty but instead as part of the original battery warranty

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123126472#Comment_123126472

I assume the Porsche HV battery warranty is the standard VW group fare of 8 years/160K Km’s whichever comes first ?

tw0nk

yup, 8 years or 160,000km

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123126583#Comment_123126583

So bottom line is you’re going to have to be brave with either Taycan or e-Tron Gt once you get to either of those milestones.

tw0nk

Honestly it remains to be seen, evidence so far on EV batteries in general is that they are holding up much better than previously expected. One other major factor per manufacturer is how much of battery is usable. Eg Taycan has a 94kWh battery but exposes 84kWh so there is wastage built-in before you ever get below “100%” of battery

drunkmonkey

You'll save a lot by importing one that's still under 3yrs old as vat isn't due if it was built within the EU, you'll still have to pay the vrt which isn't a lot, you'd have this home for early 50's, might even be possible to extend the warranty in the UK before bringing it back, I'd pick the audi just for the simple reason you're not limited to 1 dealer.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410145189687?sort=price-asc&twcs=true&searchId=54b2664d-f81d-48ff-ab5f-3dd60e468abd&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Audi&model=e-tron%20GT&postcode=BT93%208AD&fromsra

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123126659#Comment_123126659

Doubt a UK extended warranty would work over here but it would be great if it did.

offalyguy25

The Porsche Centre Ireland listing on Done Deal has an image stating 24 months warranty and AA roadside assistance for a '21 Taycan, most likely incorrect, I'll reach out to them and check to confirm as I'd say it's only 1yr on offer

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123127159#Comment_123127159

No reason that it would be incorrect. They could sell one with 3 years warranty as long as they have captured the cost of it in their retail price.

drunkmonkey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123127159#Comment_123127159

Why would it be incorrect, you can get an extended warranty up until it's 15th birthday.

Just convert the prices here to euro

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://assets-v2.porsche.com/gb/-/media/Project/PCOM/SharedSite/Porsche-Service/Vehicle-Information/Approved-Warranty/PCGB/Porsche-Approved-Warranty.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjlsqLslaWLAxVcX0EAHUWnPMEQFnoECHUQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0glXTjdFrgypbTsClMfuSg

mun1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123127159#Comment_123127159

I asked last year and all their cars come with a 2 yr warranty , regardless of what ad says . Worth at least €3k premium IMO.

Cunningham in Galway claim to also give Porsche warranty on their Porsche cars . Only ever seem to have one in stock though

eastie17

well OP, did you purchase? Having similar thoughts myself on this choice.

Or a brand new polestar 4 but I know there’s no comparison in terms of looks (although the 4 is nice), driving or brand prestige.

offalyguy25

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123352068#Comment_123352068

I didn’t end up purchasing, holding on to my Tesla for the moment but I’ll certainly monitor the market and see what happens as they’re both fantastic looking cars - I’d actually really be interested in a xiaomi su7 that’s very Taycan like but I’m not sure how soon we’ll ever see one here in Ireland. And you’re right, the Polestar 4 is a decent looking motor but no comparison to the Porsche or Audi.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123352541#Comment_123352541

The problem with the SU7 is that every time you look at it, you’ll think of the Taycan.

MojoMaker

And then pat your pocket and smile at the $$$$ saved.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123352962#Comment_123352962

How much will a new SU7 be compared to a few years old Taycan?

MojoMaker

Is it 40K vs 60K maybe? 2 year old Taycan might be more like 80K?

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123353707#Comment_123353707

I can’t see the SU7 being €40k here tbh.
If it is then that probably opens a new dynamic.

offalyguy25

I'd say if the SU7 ever makes it to Ireland it would possibly be around the 70 to 75k mark similar to the MG cyberster but who knows,

...Ghost...

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123352639#Comment_123352639

He probably thinks of Elon every time he looks at the Tesla 😁