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Old 01-08-2023, 02:11 PM
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Default Opinions please. I'm looking at a 2021 Porsche Taycan. Base.

Opinions please. I'm looking at a 2021 Porsche Taycan. Base.
CPO. Recalls completed.

Not Performance Plus, Not S. I'm okay with those. Has other must have options.

Red flags:

a) according to Carfax: 04/06/2022 19,167 miles 12/11/2022 32,190 miles (2170 miles a month?)

b) Mileage: 32,190

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Some people like road tripping their Taycan - I do!
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For example, Jan->Nov 2021 I drove a Taycan 17,960 miles.

That included trips to CA and back, Nashville and back, Austin and back, etc.

When you're not paying for gas, and you're not working against expensive service intervals, driving is guilt free and a joy.

To answer your implied question, should you worry due to the miles? I'd say no. It reflects someone who enjoyed the car and used it. The only thing you might check is the brake pad depth; if you have PSCBs and the brakes need pads or rotors that's very expensive.

However, I wouldn't expect that at 32K; mine were barely touched after 28K.

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I'll sell you my '21 RWD. Perf.+ battery - recalls complete. 3K miles.


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Originally Posted by XLR82XS
I'll sell you my '21 RWD. Perf.+ battery - recalls complete. 3K miles.
Thanks. You lucky person who parks his/her baby inside the house. Or one of the fanciest garages!!

I’m only looking for a frozen blue with red interior.

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Originally Posted by Dr. G7
I’m only looking for a frozen blue with red interior.

Thanks again
I've got 1/2 - red interior!
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I have a 2021 RWD built 4/2021. Other than one issue that was not a drivability issue, the car has been bullet proof. I have 14k on my car and would not hesitate to purchase a car with 32k on it, assuming the price is fair. The mileage tells me this car has been on the road and not in shop. Unfortunately, the earlier models (2020 and 2021) had techs that couldn't find their *** with both hands. Simple problems that would keep a 911 in shop for two days, took over a month with the earlier models. I would have no anxiety as long as you have the CPO.
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Will this be your first EV? I would not underestimate how valuable just a bit more range can be. I know you said you’re fine with the regular battery, but I would hold out for the plus battery if you can find one you like.
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The other thing to negotiate on is the windshield. If it has chips knock 3K off.

These damn things have the softest glass ever.
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Originally Posted by bluelines1974
Will this be your first EV? I would not underestimate how valuable just a bit more range can be. I know you said you’re fine with the regular battery, but I would hold out for the plus battery if you can find one you like.
Second. Yes, the extra 20 miles or so of the Performance Plus could be useful.
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Originally Posted by DerekS
Some people like road tripping their Taycan - I do!
so do I but a recent road trip in cool weather and the diminished range has me considering selling my 4s
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