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I think Porsche made a mistake using LG battery pouch cells. Tesla model S used individual cells that can easily be removed or isolated fixing the battery. A lot to be said for "keep it simple stupid". I almost bought a used Taycan but didn't based on trade in values in free fall and reliability issues plus delays in repairing them. Does Audi have the same problems ? Xiaomi SU7 looks very nice and could be my choice when released in the UK. I do worry about Chinese build and parts quality as well as software security.

Sorry for your Taycan After 3 years with a Taycan CT 4, only problem a charger out of order, otherwise the best car I have ever had. A Macan 4 since 1.5 months and 3500 km later, very satisfied. On the other hand, i suspect that their engineers do not test their car for everyday use. Example: armrest too short, the buttons of the door key remote control reversed, the buckle of the passenger seat belt knocks the car, no more regen button but a "next song"" button !! For electronics: the charge setting process for a programmed departure time does not work !!! I always ask Siri to play me a radio station, because always so complicated with the pcm No physical user manual, ok, but the one internal to the pcm does not exist for me, we can find one online, thanks to the Macan Forum, incomplete and poorly translated ... I don't know how Chinese cars are delivered, but for more than 100,000 euros, Porsche will have to do better

Turn the background music up some I can barely hear it

I have 2 2008 SL55s. Such amazing cars! Power & Performance paired with Comfort & Luxury.

You can always put better tires. Cheapest upgrade compared to everything else

Maybe someone will also be interested, we have a craftsman in Georgia in the post-Soviet space, he himself has a Taycan and he repairs all VAGs. He says in terms of design, these are very simple machines. And watching him repair them, I'm just shocked. Here they remove the battery and reflash the cell. I think it will be clear with the translation, the guy has golden hands. If someone needs advice, you can ask him, he answers. ruclips.net/video/0dZwCp_4qYg/видео.html

If im spending 100k-300k on a car and hear 8 out of 10 cars in this month are in for service......the other 2 are in for engine/gearbox problems.....why the hell would i buy a mclaren?

This car will be sold in Russia to a clown, who will never repair it, until it stops.😅

Shut your channel down, so lame

Porsche say they amplify the sounds from the motors and take out the bad frequencies, and enhance the good ones. Is Ferrari doing similar? One question I have is when you lose traction and wheelspin etc do the artificial "revs" rise, this would indeed make a difference to the driving experience....

A golf gti manual would need to be onit to beat a GTT being given death methinks.....well of course Golf R is different league over 200hp more and can do it all but its benign one pedal driving. Ill take the 5 for raw fun.

You’ve kept it well, nicely done… future classic. On a side topic, would be good to see a post from you and get your thoughts on Jaguars 🐆 controversial decision to change its iconic branding… good move or major mistake ?

Useful video thanks. Don’t suppose you could show your choke cable routing through bulkhead into the engine bay please?

John Thorne is about as honest and straight as they come....I've been taking my 570S to him for 2 years now.....the believe their reputation and service is unmatched in the UK world of McLaren, having peace of mind while running what some people wrongly refer to as a ticking time bomb brand with poor dealer back up has a huge value in itself. McLaren need to wake up and have this business as an approved dealer

I have had 2 SL55 AMGs I am now on a Japanese import E55 AMG with the M113K Engine at the moment she is pushing out 559bhp and 474bhp at the back wheels I will be after my 3rd SL55 AMG early in 2025 ❤ I know this M113K engine inside out as I do all the work myself

i am really hoping porche can up their electric game because they are most definitely better looking cars.

I'd like to know whether the iX, Taycan, e-tron GT, or EQS are the most reliable out of warranty.

The Chinese market is gonna tank once the EU & US put the tariffs in place.....maybe not in the UK due to Brexit

lmao u 2 talking about EVs holding value :D

Porsche’s problem (and that of all the western automakers outside of Tesla) is not just software but they have little to no support when it comes to the repairability of their EVs. It’s not that we don’t want them, but it’s absurd they don’t have a better system in place so that we can fix it if something goes wrong without practically having to buy a new one?! Tesla’s benefit is they have everything in house, and the Chinese makers sell at such an affordable price it’s not the end of the world even if you had to buy another one in the event of an issue. Add these problems on top of the fact that the public charging infrastructure in most places is nowhere near that of gases, charging is a long endeavor, AND the price of EVs is more expensive than its ICE counterparts practically across the board, we can’t simply say people don’t like EVs. These are some “real” hurdles you can’t expect to just leave the average consumer to figure out on their own

I think they’ve worked out the Engineering issues on the more recent years, but the software is still an issue. Not to mention the underside is a huge weak spot. Add on that the bloom is off the rose for EV’s, people don’t want to spend $100-200k on an EV no matter how good it is. The last pile on is the secondary market, they aren’t selling. I’ll jump on an original one when they hit $60k CDN. They’ve already backtracked on the Macan.

I thought about this car, but the Porsche sales won't sell me one because he knows how many problem this car has. The US dealers don't even want them back for trade ins. Porsche has recalled almost every Taycan from 2020-2024 just last month I think.

Personally, if I were in your position, I would ask for a free Taycan courtesy car since you've been waiting for four weeks.

Cars breaking down, really? Never had a single issue with my 981 Boxster GTS 😂

German car industry are falling rapidly not just regarding tech issues but energy cost on production, cheap energy direct from Russia have all been stopped…… all self inflicting…..

I think Porsche needs more independence in terms of software. It’s engineering has been for decades too draw, but the software is 2nd or possibly 3rd rate. Plus the EV architecture is too compromised and over complicated to be efficient and reliable. I’m optimistic that this super brand can do it, just worried that the VW group will both stifle its ability to compete and possibly cause a weakening of the brand by association as that group struggles. Another great video!

Dude get real. The taycan gen 1 was porsche FIRST EVER EV. U know how many problems tesla had at first? I bet not becuase no one bought them then. Now if their all new gen 2 2025 taycan models have issues ill agree. But seriously do some critical thinking before u buy or post something this dumb. No one is going to perfect their first attempt.

Good video tabon. The chinese are good and good value in my opinion pnly tesla near them for that. The rest are done for as they dont know value and have bedn soaking us for years. Unfortunately tariff situation may save them from an early bath. If it was a free trade market the legacy makers would no t exist very mych linger . Electric viking channel quite good . Thanks again. Always watch your channel sorry to hear about the taycan

I’ve found Porsche’s are not reliable at all. My 992 911 was constantly in for warranty work for the 4 years I had it. It was so disappointing as I thought a 911 was going to be bulletproof.

all Porsche's have lots of issues. I have to be careful as my 911 is back in for the third time this year. It has done more miles going in for repair then I have done enjoying it

Collecting Turbo S tomorrow, delayed by a two days was supposed to be Monday! Hoping no too many issues :D

That BMW is hideous :-)

Let’s not forget about the high voltage battery recall on the horizon!

I bet you are so happy you did not speck a new GT Taycan

Yep, I’ve owned a Taycan for a year and it been in & out of the garage multiple times. Luckily it’s still under warranty. I’ve had issues with the rear door not closing, the electric folding exterior side mirror making a clonk sound every time it closes-which is every time I lock the vehicle, the paint on one of the alloy wheels pealing off, and some other minor issues. It’s a fantastic car but plagued with niggles.

Excellent analysis. Painful to see such a great brand struggling, but Porsche has to up their game to compete again with the EV industry (mostly China). Any updates about the failure analysis on your Taycan? If you keep driving the iX for prolonged time, you might not want to give it back anymore... ;-)

I’ve had a Tesla model 3 performance for five years. Decided to jump ship for a Macan Turbo which was ordered in June of this year. I’m due to collect it next month, and having read forum posts, watched videos (like this one), and seeing 40 for sale on auto trader already! I’m genuinely worried the car will be a riddled with issues, load of hassle, and rubbish etc

What do you mean by collaboration with Google Volkswagen group has already collaborated with rivian as a joint venture

Hi. Porsche don't have any other choice than to make EVs! After the Cariad fail in the Taycan they descided to create a own software engineer center they finished in October 2023! There they tested different software systems and decided to use Google #Automotive! The first car on this platform is the E Macan! And yessss, they used the same UI which is not really intuitive or smooth to the customer! But they have to change it for the next cars... Maybe the 718 is the one. Let's wait a bit... Hope your Taycan is coming back soon, can't believe that it's totally down.... 🤷🏼‍♂️ Have a nice day! 👍 👍 👍 ❤

What model year is your Taycan? How long have you had it? How many miles did it have?

I'm a long term Tesla Model S driver which is now 9 years old. I've been on the fence for about a year thinking about a 2nd hand Taycan but just can't bring myself to risk it given the amount of issues I keep reading about on the forums and FB groups - despite the high depreciation making 2nd hand prices quite attractive. An out-of-warranty Taycan just feels too scary a jump..the labour rates alone are quite frightening. You can say what you want but my 2015 Model S has been brilliant and whenever I've needed Tesla, they've been good and reasonably priced...even out of warranty. It's a shame they don't make the Model S in RHD anymore...

That sucks! At least they gave you a loaner. But that’s sad Taycan is so unreliable. I’m crossing fingers to extend my warranty…

7:30 is that a non-ironic pacific?

I did purchase my MP4-12C from Thorney Motorsport. A very early car, 2011 and VIN00065. Purchased with just over 38k miles, & now just under 50k miles in 20mths 👍🏻 For me I love the appearance of a 12C, but even better is the driving experience 👌 As you state, buy the right car; history, ownership, service and vendor. I’ve had an air con re-gas, and an air bag sensor. I’ve obviously purchased my car to drive it. The driving experience; feel, feedback, performance (and attention) is worth every penny of depreciation (due to mileage) IMHO. Note. I’ve also taken the plastic covers of my new sofa 😂 You’re welcome to test drive, looks and drives like new 👌

Tie-Con :P

I was considering a used Taycan before I saw this video, Thanks for sharing.

I have a burago red Porsche 959 Turbo cod.0163 . Never out of the box. How expensive is it now

That's really unfortunate. I'm 3 months into Taycan Turbo GT ownership and that seems stable. At the moment anyway. Good luck

Taycans appear to be particularly unreliable. I think you should be looking for a buyback from Porsche - under “lemon” law. Incidentally we have two EVs - a BMW iX40 & a Tesla Model 3 Performance. Both have covered around 50,000km and both have been faultless.

so impressive compared to an internal combustion???? Most, if not all Porsches have been 2yr service interval for years!