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Porsche Taycan

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  • #632
    Mr Q
    Registered Users Posts: 1,037 ✭✭✭Mr Q


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940288#Comment_120940288

    I thought there was no VAT or customs if it is an original NI car. Just VRT.

    But I've never purchased one after Brexit so not sure.



  • #633
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,917 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    6500 vrt according to the calculator

    63000 gbp is somewhere in the region if 73000-75000 euro

    So if there's no VAT or customs due its an 80-82k euro car approx



  • #634
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,616 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940467#Comment_120940467

    This is where it gets tricky. The rule was NI cars are vat/duty exempt of originally registered in NI before 1st January 2021.

    But revenue site is a bit grey area on this now so not sure if all NI cars are vat/customs exempt.

    If they are not, expect 23% customs plus 10% customs agent fees.



  • #635
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,137 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    If anyone is looking out for one of these i know this car well, it was very well minded and is absolutely stunning in the metal, no relationship with the crowd selling btw

    https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/porsche/taycan/fpa/3738393?journey=Search



  • #636
    joe1303l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭joe1303l


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122339330#Comment_122339330

    Nice car but I think their pricing might a little off.



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  • #637
    mun1
    Registered Users Posts: 918 ✭✭✭mun1


    yep, base RWD model, looks like smaller battery as well. Do very well to get €75k for it



  • #638
    Cyrus
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122340310#Comment_122340310

    maybe? It has 22k worth of extras if I recall, I haven't seen one nicer on the road and there are loads around here. Be interested to see if it sells at that.



  • #639
    joe1303l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭joe1303l


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122340335#Comment_122340335

    I watched them for about 6 months, €70K seems to be the selling point, anything above that and they’re just sitting on a lot for months. Extras are nice to have and they help to move a car but seldom worth any extra on a used car.



  • #640
    Cyrus
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122340362#Comment_122340362

    yeah fair enough, there are so many boggo specs one going around tho, unfortunately it's a car that needs the extra spent!



  • #641
    Gerrymandering reborn
    Registered Users Posts: 317 ✭✭Gerrymandering reborn


    Any particular reason why the sport Turismo commands a premium over the standard saloon?



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  • #642
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,137 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122343081#Comment_122343081

    practicality?



  • #643
    joe1303l
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122343081#Comment_122343081

    I’m not sure it does but it comes as standard with 5 seats which may make it more saleable. The standard Taycan is a far more impressive looking car in my eyes.



  • #644
    blingrhino
    Registered Users Posts: 1,136 ✭✭✭blingrhino


    Sports turismo is not a big seller, the cross turismo sells better.

    Cross turismo had performance battery as standard and air suspension before the facelifted model so would command a higher resale over the standard RWD saloon. Also it was more expensive than the saloon.



  • #645
    quokula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,645 ✭✭✭quokula


    Looking into getting one of these second hand pretty soon. There's one on sale I like the look of right now, but at only 2 years old and less than 20k km on the clock it already has 3 previous owners. Is that a major red flag? It's being sold by a dealership and the price is in line with other similar cars, this one just has the right combo of spec and colour I'm looking for.



  • #646
    joe1303l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭joe1303l


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122429460#Comment_122429460

    I wouldn’t be concerned but make sure it either has or will qualify to have Porsche extended warranty added. If it’s only 2 years old it might still be within warranty



  • #647
    mun1
    Registered Users Posts: 918 ✭✭✭mun1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122430148#Comment_122430148

    did a bit of research into Tay an a few months ago .

    Prices have dropped as reliability issues in uk and end of leases led to massive price drops .

    The reliability issues can be quiet sobering to read “ the red circle of death “ being the main one ( total failure of electric drive system )

    The range isn’t what it says on the tin , but I take that with a pinch of salt as most cars don’t make WLTP figures .

    Heater and air on issued pop up frequently

    The software can be glitchy ( much like all VAG cars)

    The car build quality itself is still very good though and I drove two 2021 versions and they were as expected, a very good drive .

    The newer version launched in 2024 seems to be much better across the board .

    I chickened out in the end and stuck with my Tesla , and will probably go for a 2024 in 2026.

    It’s a lovely looking car though but make sure you get the bigger battery and look carefully at the options . The one to go for is the 4S .

    And yes , make sure you get the Porsche extended warranty,( approx €1,500 per year ) which you can get even if you buy from a 3rd party dealer , once you present it car for a checkup (which is another cost )



  • #648
    joe1303l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭joe1303l


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122430182#Comment_122430182

    On the €1500 warranty extension, am I right in thinking the car would have to pass the 150 point check within issue to be eligible to purchase the warranty extension ? Someone also mentioned previously that Porsche Centre Dublin don’t provide loaners for warranty work. This could be a real pain given there is no alternative location other than Belfast.



  • #649
    mun1
    Registered Users Posts: 918 ✭✭✭mun1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122432148#Comment_122432148

    yes , you need to pass the 150 pt check and get anything fixed at the same time to avail of the warranty .
    I think all taycans sold by Porsche Dublin come with a 2 year Porsche warranty , which is worth more then the €3,000 cost of the warranty .



  • #650
    bf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭bf


    inspection for the warranty is about €300. In my experience they give loaners out for everything



  • #651
    yllw.ldbttr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,669 ✭✭✭yllw.ldbttr


    Any thoughts/ comments on something like this?

    Wife is looking at changing from her ID4 to maybe a BMW ix3, but for roughly the same money she could get the below.

    I realise it's probably a base spec Porsche, but it's still a Porsche… more expensive to maintain yes, but anyone have any comments re the below?

    https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/porsche/taycan/fpa/202309162046520?journey=Search



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  • #652
    Cyrus
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122451791#Comment_122451791

    be some upgrade from an ID4,

    i have nothing to add except go for it. Still has manuf warranty and you are buying direct so peace of mind there.



  • #653
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,917 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122451791#Comment_122451791

    Yes, you should talk to your wife first!



  • #654
    yllw.ldbttr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,669 ✭✭✭yllw.ldbttr


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122451856#Comment_122451856

    I need you lot to convince me, so that I can convince myself, before I convince her.

    😁



  • #655
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,917 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122451896#Comment_122451896

    To be honest, its a big, long, wide car, with a low driving position, does she want that? Not in any way as practical as id4 or ix3. Of course it is far better looking so depends on what she (or you) wants in a car. Porsche badge very flashy too

    I am trying to convince myself that I would be better off in an etron GT than the etron SUV I have, and if I am honest, it doesnt make sense. I look after my cars but they are also workhorses, they transport items, people, dogs.



  • #656
    yllw.ldbttr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,669 ✭✭✭yllw.ldbttr


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122451946#Comment_122451946

    I had a couple of i4s and she loved them, wouldn't take much convincing. Not in the same league obviously as the Taycan but the M50 wasn't that far off it either.

    It's more down to what issues/ expenses would I be getting myself into with the Porsche.



  • #657
    flyer_query
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 136 ✭✭flyer_query


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122340362#Comment_122340362

    Sorry but your logic is incorrect. No way is a standard taycan worth the exact same price as one with 22k of extras. For sure nowhere near worth 22k more but to say that "extras are seldom worth any extra on a used car" is incorrect



  • #658
    quokula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,645 ✭✭✭quokula


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122451978#Comment_122451978

    Being electric it has a lot less maintenance than an ICE car so the more expensive brand won't impact as much as it would if you were comparing something like a Panamera. It is quite inefficient on electricity usage but again that's not as expensive as a running a petrol hungry performance car so it won't hit you quite as much on running costs from that point of view.

    I think practicality is the biggest barrier. It's a bigger car than the others you mentioned so more hassle around town and car parks, but it still has less boot space and only two rear seats in the case of the one you linked.

    Performance, driving experience and quality are in a completely different world from the other cars though. So it depends what you want.



  • #659
    mun1
    Registered Users Posts: 918 ✭✭✭mun1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122451791#Comment_122451791

    looks like the 4 RWD rather than the 4s. Full spec isn’t advertised

    Pros:

    Decent price

    18 months left on warranty

    Low mileage

    Spec: adaptive air suspension, 18 way sports seats.

    Cons: notoriously for expensive things going wrong (hence the decent price ), RWD car .

    Spec: no sunroof, no ACC, only 2 seats in rear. White doesn’t look good (IMHO). Smaller battery

    Id ask them to extend the warranty to 24 months from purchase.

    Theres a 2023 red sport turismo which is more practical for the same price, nicer colour as well.



  • #660
    bf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭bf


    You may not need them, but from a resale perspective the 4-seaters are a much harder sell. Despite it being electric, Porsche "service" isn't cheap. It should automatically come with a 2 year warranty as a Porsche approved car. Budget for new rear tyres every 10-12k kms at c.€400 each.

    Other than that, go for it 😎



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  • #661
    joe1303l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭joe1303l


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122451791#Comment_122451791

    If the 4 seat layout isn’t an issue and you can afford it, go for it. You only live once. Once you keep paying the €1500 per year to extract the warranty and allow for some additional expense on tyres and servicing, running costs should be minimal.



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