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Old 06-10-2018, 04:53 PM
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^^^ Don't forget Tucker... ^^^

Dream:



Struggle:




Reality: ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????
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I am still on the list because it looked and promised to be sooooo unique.


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Old 06-10-2018, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 928 GT R
^^^ Don't forget Tucker... ^^^

Marketing image...



Reality:



I am still on the list because it looked and promised to be sooooo unique. But having serious thoughts of cancelling the reservation if it continues to disappoint.

The Panamera Turbo SE Hybrid Sport Turismo might be a better choice until they get it right.

Well - this is the most recent marketing image:

Originally Posted by JMartinni
Looking at this teaser video - the car has mirrors unlike the concept, but seems to retain the large wheel arches and rear wing shape of the concept unlike the prototype mules.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q_o4Pl-AuY

Previously they were always clearly showing the Mission E concept, now they're showing the Taycan looking pretty close to the concept car shape, just with mirrors. Why go to such lengths if the final car looks completely different? Would be pretty terrible marketing.
Old 06-10-2018, 08:45 PM
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^^^ Hope you are right!!! ^^^ Those are tantalizing shots...

I'd love to see the concept become reality! My order is in, and if it is as advertised, I'll be one happy camper.

FWIW - Porsche has never let me down with the design and construction of a car. I've loved my first 911, my 914's a lowly 924, a bunch of other 911's, Cayennes and even the mis-understood 928 GT's that I really like!




As we all know, there is a great distance and struggle between dreams and reality. Porsche has always dreamed big and executed well.

I'll edit my above post to reflect a better perspective... Enjoy!
Old 06-10-2018, 08:56 PM
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I wouldn't sweat it when you see a dead Toucan being towed - Porsche better run 'em 'til they are dead during development!!

Oh, sorry, I mean Taycan.

I'm going to order mine in black and white with an orange beak anyway...
Old 06-10-2018, 08:59 PM
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Taycan
Taycan 2
Taycan 4
Taycan 4S
Taycan Turbo
Taycan Me Out
Taycan Turbo S
Taycan Me Home
Taycan My Money
Taycan Tesla By Storm
Taycan Me To The Races
Taycan Me To The Concert
Taycan Me To The Thrill Rides
Taycan Me To The Charging Station
Old 06-10-2018, 09:50 PM
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the name is......how should I put this...unfortunate.

hopefully the car is better.
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if the car sucks as much as the name - well then I'll just keep suffering in my Model S P85D - cause ya'know it sucks soooo hard.
Old 06-10-2018, 11:12 PM
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I’m on the list to replace my CLS 550 with a... Taycan?
Oh well, maybe Suncoast will come up with a model badge that reads “Mission E”. If they do, I’ll be the first to order one.
Old 06-12-2018, 07:08 PM
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MisTaycan
Old 06-13-2018, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mrm 930
We have a deposit to be on a list to officially be on the pre-order list so that we can put down the deposit. Wait........what did I just say. All of this for a Taycan. wow - that was weird just typing that. I am buying the car - hopefully not the name. yes- name delete option will be picked
Same here.

As far as the name goes for me, I don't care that much. Actually like it. I'm sure people were scratching their heads when they announced the Macan. It will definitely be deleted however.🤫
Old 06-13-2018, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan Smithee

I was part of a focus group for the car...three hours of questions, but no mention of the name. Certainly would have voiced my negative opinion had I been asked for it.
I never get invited to any focus groups so I don't get to see the pre-release cars. Maybe I should stop checking the box next to Marketing Professional on those forms.
Old 06-14-2018, 07:14 PM
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i'm in Marketing too! maybe that's why i never get invited either.

too many great cars in the market to be driving around one with a laughably stupid name...even one as supposedly groundbreaking as this one
Old 07-18-2018, 08:54 PM
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If they make a crossover, I will ask for my deposit to be refunded because I was sold on Mission E sedan.
Old 07-18-2018, 09:18 PM
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Looking closer to the actual production Taycan on display at Goodwood Festival of Speed this past weekend:






Old 07-18-2018, 09:25 PM
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the Goodwood promo car is looking nice!


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