Hello All,

The question is basically why lease a CT 4S over a CT 4?

I am trying to rationalize going with option 1 and 2 below, with option 3 being the compromise (down grade from all leather to standard) to get the 4S. Any thoughts and suggestions on how rationalize the extra expense? Is it justified?

Option 1
Taycan CT 4 - MSRP $113,270
http://www.porsche-code.com/PMQVE3B3

Option 2 (similar config to option 1 and upgrade from a 4 to a 4S)
Taycan CT 4S - MSRP $130,470
http://www.porsche-code.com/PM61Z1M4

Option 3 (same as option 2 but downgrade from all leather to standard interior)
Taycan CT 4S - MSRP $125,770
http://www.porsche-code.com/PMVS3YZ6

 

Only you, your financial advisor, and potentially your spouse can answer this question.

No one NEEDS a 4S. Hell, no one needs a Taycan or a Porsche even. And yet we still buy them.

The CT4 is not, by any means, a shoddy car. Buy what you can feel comfortable affording. Or slightly uncomfortable.

Finally, comparing MSRP in three leasing scenarios is completely useless. I'm assuming the residuals are likely different, and perhaps any lease cash and even perhaps the MF?

 

Money factor is the same for all options, it is 0.002

Residual is the same for all cars, it is 51%

Lease cash isn’t any different, I have negotiated a preset % off of msrp, so that is the same too.

Nothing personal, but I wasn’t asking a life lesson question.

This is a Porsche Taycan forum, the question was for ppl who made a choice and how they personally chose if they were considering them and what helped them decide. For some it’s about cost, for some it’s about speed, for some it’s something else. Would love to hear how ppl decided.

Of course no one needs any of these cars. Lol.

btw I didn’t just include MSRP, I also included the config as well.

 

forget about option 3 - interior is very important.

i recommend you to add some options to Taycan 4, like premium package and technology package. It will add about just 5k to price, but it will add a lot for your daily drive pleasure

 

I understand. Wasn't trying to give you a life lesson. But the truth is, nothing about any of those builds screams "bad build" so really it comes down to can you accept the lower amount of power? And we really can't answer that for you. I understand I'm being a bit harsh, but perhaps narrowing it down to questions on specific options you're waffling over might help.

 

Thank you!

So this begs a question to ur point about power....

Has anyone found from video takes or reviews what the actual 0 to 60 is on the CT 4? Cause if it's considerably below the 4.8 seconds, then it makes the decision to go with a CT 4 over a CT 4S even easier for me.

Porsche quotes the sedan 4S at 3.8 secs, but C&D tested it at 3.4 secs (that's a 0.4 sec drop)
Porsche quotes the sedan RWD at 5.1 secs, but C&D tested it at 4.8 secs (that's a 0.3 sec drop)

The CT 4 is unique in that there is no comparable sedan version to reference the 0 to 60 against.

Porsche quotes the CT 4 at 4.8 secs. If actual tests show a 0 to 60 of 4.3 or 4.2 secs. This is a very easy decision for me. A 0.5 secs variance isn't enough to justify a $18K to $20k variance, let alone 1 second.

Considering the Taycan RWD has less efficient traction vs the AWD on the CT 4, the Taycan RWD has considerably less HP than the CT 4, but the lower weight helps the Taycan RQD. All things considered, I am hoping the CT 4 0 to 60 is considerably lower than the RWD C&D tested 4.8 secs.

Having said all of that, I don't actually care about traffic light 0 to 60, this is more of a mental decision making process between the 2 (and not really about reality). I am trying to leave as little on the table as possible. It's one of those things, be content with the purchase and never have second thought about speed, I don't buy or lease cars at this price level on a regular basis [img]data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7[/img].

Porsche under commits and over commits on performance which is always a good thing.

So anyone know the actual measured 0 to 60 of the CT 4 vs the 4S is?

 

I'm in the same boat as you and have been anxiously trying to find that answer. I haven't seen a single review of the CT where it was instrument tested. Turbo or otherwise.

 

Here is how I make my build decisions.
What is my goal with the car? Does my current collection already have fill any of that need?

Because the Taycan is so comfortable and quiet....
My current Taycan CT build, my goal was to build an oasis of serenity for a daily driver.
I am fortunate enough to have a GT3 when I want to ride the dragon. :-)

Like everyone says, a build is highly personal.
I always build my cars for my needs and not for anyone else (resale).

Enjoy the process!

 

All EVs are torque heavy and feel fast around town, but I have a sedan 4s and find it the perfect amount of power. I personally would not want less.

 

I didn’t want less than the 4s performance figures, I almost went for the turbo. Mechanically I think the 4s and turbo are the same, the 4 has a smaller motor on one of the axles can’t remember which.