I have 87k miles on my 2020 4S, purchased new. Yes, lots of glitches for the first few years. Pretty stable now, took it on a 7600mile road trip with 0 issues. Still love the car.
2020 turbo S in Miami FL, no issues since 35k, 70k miles now. I’ve never used the heater. update gave me a noticeable amount of range. Absolutely love this car. I’ve have OPW till 120k miles. Wife has 2019 etron edition one and she’s extremely happy with hers.
Great video - I have a 2020 Taycan Turbo and it’s just turned 50k miles. Extended the warranty for 2 years and had it serviced through Porsche Silverstone and have had no issues.
Keep the content coming and if you want to link up for a follow up story with me on how well my 2020 Taycan Turbo performs with over 50k of mileage. I use it daily and cover over 15omiles a day. Cheers
AVOID ex lease Taycan's because if the previous owner hasn't followed Porsche warranty to the letter your battery warranty is less than 8 years. One Taycan for sale with a dealer shows a battery percentage of 97% and Porsche recommend not leaving the car at greater than 80%. Any Taycan that has been fast / rapid charged will have reduced range due to degredation caused by the rapid charging. Ask for a FULL battery health check before you buy the car. Porsche did say the battery modules can be replaced and the Taycan is designed to have its battery removed easily for repair. If you are buying a used Taycn just ask where it was last serviced and contact the dealer to ask if all recalls have been done and which heater is in the car or has it been replaced. If the car is out of warranty the heater might cost over £2000 to replace. If the battery fails on a used car and Porsche won't fix it under warranty your car is worthless as a brick.
I am grateful for your videos! I feel as if we are having a sit down and a meaningful conversation (albeit I know I'm not asking or answering). However your approach is always informative and above all, realistic. We have a CPO 2021 4S and it is amazing. It has been given all recall services, including a programming update and a recent new passenger compartment heater replacement. Did purchase the Porsche Extended warranty as well and believe it is a worthwhile investment. As you stated about the used market, we got a great deal! Thanks so much and keep up the good work. Much appreciated. Cheers and best to you.
Thanks for the kind words, very much appreciated. It's always interesting to hear what people actually think of your content beyond the YT stats, and it's comments like these that keep us going. Glad the videos help. Enjoy your 4S!
Don't buy just lease, if you want buy a Porsche with loads of room, then you buy a petrol vehicle, they have three to choose from, and the depreciation is a lot less than the Taycan, and maybe you will actually make no loss, every vehicle has to be serviced once a year, even a Taycan has service costs, then the devaluation is the biggest cost, this is why if possible only on lease, they have to take it back after the contract is done, whereas if you buy, you will be lucky if you can trade it in.
It is not just software. Battery cell sealants and moisture issues are fixed. Heater pumps, wiring issues, etc. A friend’s car has spent 7 months at Porsche for battery, heather and maintenance. These are proper hardware issues fixed in MY22 for example…
Of course, but they fixed it! So you don't have to pay for it! If you buy a used one just be sure the car is up to date on physical and software side with Porsche approved! 👍
Love your vids - keep up the great work! I'm in the market for a Porsche Approved Used Taycan - as a first time EV plus used car buyer, just have a few Qs if possible: 1. when you say make sure all the recall work has been done, is that a case of just asking the dealer if thats happened? How would I go about confirming this? 2. Your point about the battery is concerning - how do I check the condition of it? 3. Appreciate there's a 8yr warranty on the battery - would your general view/advice be to not keep a Taycan beyond that warranty given the cost of the battery? Your thoughts on these Qs would be most appreciated. Cheers!
Thanks for the comment William! You'll have plenty of choice for sure so take your time... Points 1 & 2 can both be covered by an OPC there's a digital service history so they can advise. Battery needs a diagnostic computer health check. I wouldn't be comfortable running a Taycan outside the battery warranty period. It's likely to have a lost some (maybe significant) capacity by then anyway.
2020 owner - yes to all of your points. The one thing that I am struggling with regularly though is squeaking at low speeds (10-15 mph) from the left back. Drives me nuts! It goes away after a few minutes of driving, but it really annoys me. Porsche has tried to address it twice, and each time it goes away for a while and then comes back. I have not really seen a lot of comments on this on the forums, except some suggestion that high performance breaks will squeak. Would love to find a solution for this one. Apart from that, mostly software gremlins and yes, of course the heater.
Put the car on a lift at a Traffic Inspection Centre. In Finland we have those centers and regular check-ups for vehicle roadworthiness, and in one of the checks during the inspection the car is being ”shaken” from every wheel. Every wheel is on a platform that can be shaken with different frequencies. You could possibly locate the squeeking by doing something like this.
@@TABonTV definitely seems crazy that it wouldn’t be software unless there’s actually a hardware piece missing, but unlocking/locking is already activated by software via pressing a button…regardless, not really a deal breaker by any means
What about the hardware for the PCM? In Tesla land newer model years got upgraded to faster processors so it ran better. Just wondering if there’s any reason down the road for Porsche to say “actually, 2020 models don’t have X, so don’t get the latest software”. I know you said the main hardware of the car is exactly the same, just wasn’t sure if you also meant the entertainment hardware as well. P.S. yeah the forums are full of “stay away from 2020, but they fixed everything in 2021!” :)
Yeah, as far as I'm aware it's all still the same. I'm also hearing that Porsche might break away from VWs in house software devs and go with Google for future PCM.
@@TABonTV that’s good to hear. As a software dev myself, their system makes me want to go work for them and fix all these oddities. I’m sure theirs devs are quite brilliant, though, and most of the issues come from the higher ups/bean counters saying no… For example in installed an aftermarket CarPlay/Android auto module for my 2007 3 series iDrive that I got off Ali Express for $200 that runs circles around most car’s OEM installs and has never once had connectivity issues (Wireless CarPlay), which is still something a brand new bmw has. These companies must be buying the cheapest of the cheap chips/systems possible to have such terrible performance and reliability issues.
I have 2021 been nothing but trouble 2 heaters air con packed in high voltage charger packed up breaks failed 3 times now and it’s lost 60k in 2 years . I would simply avoid them all
After trying to live with a Taycan for a week I may keep my Model Y for a few years longer. I wasn't overly impressed with the car as something for a daily, especially for the cost difference. The tech in the Tesla has utterly spoiled me - as easy and convenient to use as a cellphone, whereas the Taycan is clunky. The Bose system is not great, the Tesla's is, the seats were uncomfortable, and the handling/steering joys are really at the extremes of driving, otherwise they're pretty similar in canyons (blasphemous I know, but drive them back to back, and tell me is it worth the 50k+ premium!). Obviously the Porsche is sexy, and feels more solid, but day to day it's a big compromise to make to own a Porsche. I may have to just get a 911 and get a true sport car 😂
Hi just saw your videos there really cool but just maid me scared want to buy one with 120miles 2023 but u make seem that brakes are no good and is just problem’s after problems. I like the looks and feel of it but really would like straight buy or not buy I don’t care about how much miles it can do just it as second car and ev
@@TABonTV And that's OK with you? If new ones at £40k are not appealing to dealers, I don't think wr've seen the bottom yet. 1000+ used Taycans and counting!
lots of issues!! Frozen and black screen, sudden lights turn on for no reason, brake issues. Brakes were replaced at 40,000 km last week. Now having fan issues and window issues with motor. I also had camera issues and heater replacement which everyone has. I’m here feeling the pain BUT I absolutely adore this car. I have lots and lots of warranty so I’ll be okay 😢I think…
I have 87k miles on my 2020 4S, purchased new. Yes, lots of glitches for the first few years. Pretty stable now, took it on a 7600mile road trip with 0 issues. Still love the car.
That's what it's all about! Enjoying the car!
7600 mile trip is wild
2020 turbo S in Miami FL, no issues since 35k, 70k miles now. I’ve never used the heater. update gave me a noticeable amount of range. Absolutely love this car. I’ve have OPW till 120k miles. Wife has 2019 etron edition one and she’s extremely happy with hers.
Heater is for cabin and battery so if it is the older heater it will fail.
@@RBcymru doesnt get colder than 60F here in miami. doubt it.
Yes but Taycan's either cool or heat the battery for better charging and this is the same heater. @@Jorgetrader
Great video - I have a 2020 Taycan Turbo and it’s just turned 50k miles. Extended the warranty for 2 years and had it serviced through Porsche Silverstone and have had no issues.
Thanks for the comment and great to hear your Taycan experience has been a good one! 👍🏻
Keep the content coming and if you want to link up for a follow up story with me on how well my 2020 Taycan Turbo performs with over 50k of mileage. I use it daily and cover over 15omiles a day.
Cheers
@@physiccalum7127 will do! And yes, be good to hear about your big mileage experience!
AVOID ex lease Taycan's because if the previous owner hasn't followed Porsche warranty to the letter your battery warranty is less than 8 years. One Taycan for sale with a dealer shows a battery percentage of 97% and Porsche recommend not leaving the car at greater than 80%. Any Taycan that has been fast / rapid charged will have reduced range due to degredation caused by the rapid charging. Ask for a FULL battery health check before you buy the car. Porsche did say the battery modules can be replaced and the Taycan is designed to have its battery removed easily for repair. If you are buying a used Taycn just ask where it was last serviced and contact the dealer to ask if all recalls have been done and which heater is in the car or has it been replaced. If the car is out of warranty the heater might cost over £2000 to replace. If the battery fails on a used car and Porsche won't fix it under warranty your car is worthless as a brick.
Incredible advice. Thank you
Thank you!
I am grateful for your videos! I feel as if we are having a sit down and a meaningful conversation (albeit I know I'm not asking or answering). However your approach is always informative and above all, realistic. We have a CPO 2021 4S and it is amazing. It has been given all recall services, including a programming update and a recent new passenger compartment heater replacement. Did purchase the Porsche Extended warranty as well and believe it is a worthwhile investment. As you stated about the used market, we got a great deal! Thanks so much and keep up the good work. Much appreciated. Cheers and best to you.
Thanks for the kind words, very much appreciated. It's always interesting to hear what people actually think of your content beyond the YT stats, and it's comments like these that keep us going. Glad the videos help.
Enjoy your 4S!
heater, door card and PCM issues on mine and ive got a 2022 car, the rear view camera is almost impossible to use on the rear...front is fine
could ya do a quick vid on rear reversing camera mate ??
I don't think there'd be much to look at 😆
🤣🤣🤣@@TABonTV
I have a 2020 taycan turbo and with 30k miles i have no issues with it.
Good to hear! Mine's been very well behaved too on the whole!
Don't buy just lease, if you want buy a Porsche with loads of room, then you buy a petrol vehicle, they have three to choose from, and the depreciation is a lot less than the Taycan, and maybe you will actually make no loss, every vehicle has to be serviced once a year, even a Taycan has service costs, then the devaluation is the biggest cost, this is why if possible only on lease, they have to take it back after the contract is done, whereas if you buy, you will be lucky if you can trade it in.
It is not just software. Battery cell sealants and moisture issues are fixed. Heater pumps, wiring issues, etc. A friend’s car has spent 7 months at Porsche for battery, heather and maintenance. These are proper hardware issues fixed in MY22 for example…
Of course, but they fixed it! So you don't have to pay for it!
If you buy a used one just be sure the car is up to date on physical and software side with Porsche approved! 👍
battery sealant issue was on MY23, no?
@@jmsw007 not sure if the same problem. It spent months in Porsche and they changed number of cells or the whole battery not sure.
@@h.pandjarov
They changed the modules between 10/22 - 7/23.
From 10/23 no more problem with the sealing.
That's what I covered in the video. Yes, there have been recalls and fixes, but the fundamental J1 platform remains the same.
Love your vids - keep up the great work! I'm in the market for a Porsche Approved Used Taycan - as a first time EV plus used car buyer, just have a few Qs if possible:
1. when you say make sure all the recall work has been done, is that a case of just asking the dealer if thats happened? How would I go about confirming this?
2. Your point about the battery is concerning - how do I check the condition of it?
3. Appreciate there's a 8yr warranty on the battery - would your general view/advice be to not keep a Taycan beyond that warranty given the cost of the battery?
Your thoughts on these Qs would be most appreciated. Cheers!
Thanks for the comment William! You'll have plenty of choice for sure so take your time...
Points 1 & 2 can both be covered by an OPC there's a digital service history so they can advise. Battery needs a diagnostic computer health check.
I wouldn't be comfortable running a Taycan outside the battery warranty period. It's likely to have a lost some (maybe significant) capacity by then anyway.
Get a FULL battery health check from Porsche.
2020 owner - yes to all of your points. The one thing that I am struggling with regularly though is squeaking at low speeds (10-15 mph) from the left back. Drives me nuts! It goes away after a few minutes of driving, but it really annoys me. Porsche has tried to address it twice, and each time it goes away for a while and then comes back. I have not really seen a lot of comments on this on the forums, except some suggestion that high performance breaks will squeak. Would love to find a solution for this one. Apart from that, mostly software gremlins and yes, of course the heater.
Doesn't sound like brakes, you're using regen a lot of the time. Problem is you could dismantle half the car trying to find out.
Put the car on a lift at a Traffic Inspection Centre. In Finland we have those centers and regular check-ups for vehicle roadworthiness, and in one of the checks during the inspection the car is being ”shaken” from every wheel. Every wheel is on a platform that can be shaken with different frequencies. You could possibly locate the squeeking by doing something like this.
I've heard that the 2020 does not have Plug and Charge or remote lock/unlock.
Noted, I haven't heard that and would've thought just software enabled? Plug and charge only works with certain providers anyway.
@@TABonTV definitely seems crazy that it wouldn’t be software unless there’s actually a hardware piece missing, but unlocking/locking is already activated by software via pressing a button…regardless, not really a deal breaker by any means
Got to say, no pan roof and the all black interior is pretty depressing on camera
I'll wear some sequins next time
@@TABonTV🤣🤣👌
What about the hardware for the PCM? In Tesla land newer model years got upgraded to faster processors so it ran better. Just wondering if there’s any reason down the road for Porsche to say “actually, 2020 models don’t have X, so don’t get the latest software”. I know you said the main hardware of the car is exactly the same, just wasn’t sure if you also meant the entertainment hardware as well.
P.S. yeah the forums are full of “stay away from 2020, but they fixed everything in 2021!” :)
Yeah, as far as I'm aware it's all still the same. I'm also hearing that Porsche might break away from VWs in house software devs and go with Google for future PCM.
@@TABonTV that’s good to hear. As a software dev myself, their system makes me want to go work for them and fix all these oddities. I’m sure theirs devs are quite brilliant, though, and most of the issues come from the higher ups/bean counters saying no…
For example in installed an aftermarket CarPlay/Android auto module for my 2007 3 series iDrive that I got off Ali Express for $200 that runs circles around most car’s OEM installs and has never once had connectivity issues (Wireless CarPlay), which is still something a brand new bmw has. These companies must be buying the cheapest of the cheap chips/systems possible to have such terrible performance and reliability issues.
What is the benefits to buy a used taycan from official porsche zentrum dealer rather from any dealer. Is it 100% safe ???
The main thing is having a Porsche service history / warranty.
@@TABonTVexactly. Especially when the car is Porsche Approved certified and under warranty
Great video Gabon thank you
Thanks!
I think there are few options that were missing in the early 2020 models.
Yes, there have been additional options added over time...
I have 2021 been nothing but trouble 2 heaters air con packed in high voltage charger packed up breaks failed 3 times now and it’s lost 60k in 2 years . I would simply avoid them all
After trying to live with a Taycan for a week I may keep my Model Y for a few years longer. I wasn't overly impressed with the car as something for a daily, especially for the cost difference. The tech in the Tesla has utterly spoiled me - as easy and convenient to use as a cellphone, whereas the Taycan is clunky. The Bose system is not great, the Tesla's is, the seats were uncomfortable, and the handling/steering joys are really at the extremes of driving, otherwise they're pretty similar in canyons (blasphemous I know, but drive them back to back, and tell me is it worth the 50k+ premium!). Obviously the Porsche is sexy, and feels more solid, but day to day it's a big compromise to make to own a Porsche. I may have to just get a 911 and get a true sport car 😂
The Taycan is very overpriced. I keep saying this, but Porsche won't listen 😂
Just make sure you get the continues porsche approved warranty (if it got ever interrupted for whatever reasons, you will not get it later).
There's an option in the UK to bring it back in to warranty with Porsche, even if it's lapsed. Subject to a check....
⚠️I bought a 2020 model a few days ago in 'Forza Horizon 5' and have had no issues with it...
😂😂 wait for the virtual recall letters
I’m in IT…that BSOD pop up set off a trigger 😂
I hope you're ok 😂
Hi just saw your videos there really cool but just maid me scared want to buy one with 120miles 2023 but u make seem that brakes are no good and is just problem’s after problems.
I like the looks and feel of it but really would like straight buy or not buy
I don’t care about how much miles it can do just it as second car and ev
Thanks for the comment! Have you test driven one yet? If it's not your only car you shouldn't need to worry
The Battery is putting me off , £40k for a new battery no thank you I’m happy with my Porsche Pan Hybrid
That's if you need one, you might not
@@TABonTV that’s a big might
Ty-carn? It’s a Taycan. 😅
It's whatever you want it to be. Tincan.
Easy answer, none, unless you want to lose a quick £100k... 😂
It's going to be hard to lose that on a used one. Even if it is a Taycan.
@@TABonTV And that's OK with you? If new ones at £40k are not appealing to dealers, I don't think wr've seen the bottom yet. 1000+ used Taycans and counting!
Just don’t buy a 2020 like me!!
Sounds like you've had issues?
lots of issues!! Frozen and black screen, sudden lights turn on for no reason, brake issues. Brakes were replaced at 40,000 km last week. Now having fan issues and window issues with motor. I also had camera issues and heater replacement which everyone has. I’m here feeling the pain BUT I absolutely adore this car. I have lots and lots of warranty so I’ll be okay 😢I think…
@@Lifeisapartydresslikeiti have the same feeling
Suddenly, the Model S Plaid sounds better...
But doesn't drives like a porsche and the interior isn't this good
Nope, it really doesn’t
None of them because like all EVs they’re shit.