4th Generation Cayenne to be EV Only
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I mean, we’re talking about SUVs here. So boring is okay, long as it’s capable and comfy.
But I have no desire for sedans of any kind and will never buy an EV sports car. Because, for me, an EV is absolutely boring and soulless as a sports car. I don’t care if it can go 0-60 so fast it time travels back to the past. If there’s no exhaust and no gears, then I find it boring. It took me like 2 minutes to decide to forego the PDK in my gt3 in favor of a manual which means giving up at least a half second in 0-60 time. Because driver engagement is what I value, not straight line speed.
But listen, if saving money and the sound of vacuum cleaner is what excites you, and it gives your middle finger a hard-on, then great - each to their own.
I like actually driving my cars and don’t care what it costs to do it. Maybe you could start a GoFundMe and we can donate to you so you can afford to drive a car with a soul?
But I have no desire for sedans of any kind and will never buy an EV sports car. Because, for me, an EV is absolutely boring and soulless as a sports car. I don’t care if it can go 0-60 so fast it time travels back to the past. If there’s no exhaust and no gears, then I find it boring. It took me like 2 minutes to decide to forego the PDK in my gt3 in favor of a manual which means giving up at least a half second in 0-60 time. Because driver engagement is what I value, not straight line speed.
But listen, if saving money and the sound of vacuum cleaner is what excites you, and it gives your middle finger a hard-on, then great - each to their own.
I like actually driving my cars and don’t care what it costs to do it. Maybe you could start a GoFundMe and we can donate to you so you can afford to drive a car with a soul?
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I'm all on the electric bandwagon now, but I don't see myself getting an electric SUV for a while, mostly because the range plummets with towing or even a roof box + bike rack with 4 bikes setup we use for camping trips. Winter and elevation gains up to 6000ft don't help range either. I often have range anxiety even with gas cars. Hybrids seem to be a good compromise for that in the near future. But for commute, errands or even close weekend outings electric is perfect.
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reading comprehension problem i see. i have 2 manual p cars and an incoming gt (no man option). specifically said evs are soulness and boring and that i prefer the analog/man engaging petrol version. evs have their place and blind hatred against them generally means you have the intellect of someone i wont engage with. sure ill take a gofundme, i could use a 5th car. but if you want to have a weird d measuring contest in regards to that topic, feel from to dm me cheers!
As for d**k measuring, I’ll let you handle that all on your own, thanks.
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Tesla Model S Plaid is indeed the fastest production EV! Now if you have $2 million, you can try be one of 150 Rimac Nevera owners but good luck with that. The Plaid is nearly $100K and so, I don't know what sort of a "poor man" can afford such a car. I suppose if you cross the Rio Grande about 10,000 times, you might be able to afford one.
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I'm not an EV fan, don't own one, and probably will never own one unless it's shoved down my throat. On paper, the Plaid is faster than the Lucid Air Sapphire (0-60 in 1.98 vs. 2.1). I have no idea what the Lucid looks like inside but I'm guessing that it's nicer than the Tesla.
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I'm not an EV fan, don't own one, and probably will never own one unless it's shoved down my throat. On paper, the Plaid is faster than the Lucid Air Sapphire (0-60 in 1.98 vs. 2.1). I have no idea what the Lucid looks like inside but I'm guessing that it's nicer than the Tesla.
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reading comprehension problem i see. i have 2 manual p cars and an incoming gt (no man option). specifically said evs are soulness and boring and that i prefer the analog/man engaging petrol version. evs have their place and blind hatred against them generally means you have the intellect of someone i wont engage with. sure ill take a gofundme, i could use a 5th car. but if you want to have a weird d measuring contest in regards to that topic, feel from to dm me cheers!
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My daily is a mild hybrid. Would that make me half as good as you? LOL.
Its all good Dude and enjoy your EV just don't take the bridge in 10 years when they are not the only new vehicles sold.
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Luxury EVs are in a tough spot. And performance luxury cars even tougher. It’s easy to make a MB/Audi daily boring EV such but you better make it engaging to slap a P on it. The base models are always going to be dull but I think the base cayenne is undriveable. the “turbo” cayenne EV that comes out will likely be around 175k or more, with a 50% dep almost the second you take it off the lot.
in excited for it. Count me out on buying a new one but maybe used 1st gen. But as I’ve said before and I believe even p confirmed. Petrok cayenne has at least 10 years of life left. Thank goodness.