I’ve Owned My Porsche Taycan RWD For Almost 1 Year! Here’s What I Love & Hate

Jen discusses her ownership experience with her beloved Porsche Taycan.
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[@KyleConner]

Sounds like Jen got the software update and the process was way smoother than we expected it to go. Video coming soon on this process! Thanks for supporting Jen as she starts making more videos for us ⚡️

[@buddy1155]

She works at a bodyshop that does Teslas ;)

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Nice female team-mate.. he he..

[@fadingstar6594]

Kyle, did Jen just dox herself by giving away her home address here at the 20:15 mark? lol.

[@EV_OBD]

More hidden Taycan info is visible in Car Scanner ELM OBD2 app - things like SOH, real SOC, voltage doubler, etc.

[@olemissjim]

Awesome video, she’s great at explaining. The idea of needing 2 days at a stealership for software updates after owning a Model 3 performance for 3 years is nuts. And paying 2x more for a EV with 50% less range, worse software (the maps were unbelievably slow and looked like a 15 year old Ford infotainment) , and it’s slower than the Tesla that’s 1/2 the cost. Crazy. Pretty car tho.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Truly the first time I have seen a review of any car at night, and how the car operate in the dark ! Very helpful .

[@jdjdr2]

“Nobody wants to drive an all wheel drive”, Oh I beg to differ.

[@mowcowbell]

Basically everyone outside of CA wants an AWD Porsche!

[@paulm6481]

Lol I live in Chicago and I would not buy a rear wheel drive car

[@billbligh4547]

Cool review, particularly liked the way Jen is keeping it real with no ego BS intruding. Congrats on the purchase Porsche should be well chuffed having such a relatable customer.

[@jasondong9721]

Lol come to Canada

[@jaychu3850]

Cuz she couldn’t afford the awd….

[@ronb4633]

Jennifer, thanks for the update on your experience. I have had a 2020 Taycan 4S for 21 months now and 40k miles. I also love the way it makes you feel driving it.

[@gerradwalker346]

Wow ok, how do you do on road trips with this?

[@AlexLplus]

Very detailed review! Thanks for making it, please continue!!!

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Yes -- ANYTHING but a black interior -- agree! Beige rocks!

[@d0m2288]

I plan on buying one April 2023 for my birthday. Can't wait. My current car is a 2005 Kia Spectra.

[@kiwi335d]

Great review Jen. The best Taycan review I have watched so far and I have watched almost all of them. Really hoping for an update on your Taycan experience soon. You have a beautiful speaking voice, I could listen to you all day.

[@billbush1270]

I enjoyed this review, because it was so real. The software frustrations surprise me, but hope the new software update fixes the irritations. The drive is what would matter to me. All I need is air, FM radio, CD player and power seat and windows.

[@stighaaland5357]

Traditional auto makers suck at software.

[@KemDIY]

You both need your own channel. Awesome to watch and love the content so far.

[@zoner__]

Great job on your first video. Keep em coming.

[@001sander2]

Excellent review, this is the level of detail we need! Looking forward to the update of the update 😁

[@officialyasir]

You are a perfect addition to the channel, an honest automotive enthusiast. Looking forward to more videos from you! Did you sign the binding contract to lock in the 7,500 tax credit? I did but I only ordered the truck this March so who knows when I will get it.

[@wesrxnumber]

Thank you Jen. I really enjoyed the review of the Taycan. I l enjoyed your talk about purchase with the available options. You showed us so many of the features of your Taycan flawlessly(just like Kyle). I prefer a set of gauges in front of me versus Tesla. I hope you will continue to make more videos in the future.

[@Curbow5]

More videos from Jen, please. Love her perspective and honesty, great review. Glad I subscribed.

[@Mathingon]

Great introduction and video, looking forward to you hosting more Out of Spec videos!

[@Ugottahaveit]

Great review. Thank you Kyle for adding Jen to the channel. I look forward to more content from her.

[@bdeithrick]

Like Only Fans ?

[@mikesilverii7535]

@@bdeithrick you know it’s possible to value women in ways other than objectifying them?

[@Jbiglin]

I really enjoyed your review! Thank you for sharing the bad as well as the good in term of what it’s like to live w/ the Taycan! I could have watched another hour listening to your descriptions. Great job!

[@mocheen4837]

The Taycan is beautiful. I would love to drive one of them.

[@oscarreynaable]

Great video! Love that sound it makes! I would totally have that on too! Keep up the great work!

[@zon3884]

Jennifer, love your reviews. I appreciate seeing/hearing your perspective as a women and your reviews seem really genuine. Nice addition Kyle and Company.

[@cheesun124]

Jen - That's a Very very nice car. Appreciate your perspective, thank you!

[@iusum]

This is one of the nicest reviews, very well done. Can't wait to see more of your reviews.

[@obieWanmotivation]

Jen, your review is the best. Keep it coming ❤️

[@PhillipStewartYYZ]

Very informative video about her real world experience. Thank you.

[@barryw9473]

Thanks. Nice review. My e-Golf also forgets my driving modes and HVAC settings after sitting unused for more than 30 minutes.

[@dustingreenhill9711]

Agree with every word 100%, honest and ACCURATE review of a Taycan. Have the same gripes and love the same things about this car.

[@TechdubberStudios]

I love the down-to-earth review. Everyone is about the 0-60 time these days, but I loved your review in particular because it focuses more on the day-to-day-use features and less on the performance. I hope I'll have the money one day to buy a Taycan myself. Blessings!

[@LuckTR]

Conscise, relevant and constructive. Thank you for sharing.

[@trzarector]

This is my current dream model car at least the Cross versions. Hoping they increase their range in the near future too. Hoping to get one in the next 18 months. Interesting review. Thanks.

[@richardh3587]

Very thorough and realistic review. This is my dream car (for a daily driver). I could probably just about afford a RWD version with a few options. But it’s so easy to go into the configurator and think “I’m already spending this much so I might as well get what I want”. With that mindset I quickly get myself to a 120k cross turismo. Current wait time is over a year which is probably a good thing for my wallet.

[@muribe85]

The configurator hits hard. I bought the 4S, starting in Norway at aroung 90K USD. End price was 145K, as the configurator was kind enough to help me pick the right options for me (right?). I'm selling the car now as my family just went +1 and the car is now too small. I think I will lose a lot of money as I went for "all" the options. We'll see. : )

[@YilongLeng]

@@muribe85 so true when comes to +1 family member. How’s the back-sit of taycan ? Would cross turismo be better ?

[@muribe85]

@@YilongLeng the back seats are not a problem. Storage in the trunk is. We have a six year old and a 6 months old. Driving to our cabin with a stroller, luggage, groceries and such was not possible. I checked out the cross turisimo, but it’s not much bigger. So the Taycan has to go :/

[@obieWanmotivation]

@@muribe85 sounds like you need a minivan to complement your taycan 😀

[@theanimerapper6351]

@@muribe85 get an Audi rs6

[@johngalt5411]

It's so cool Kyle has added Jennifer as a contributor to Out of Spec. Jennifer doesn't mention it but she has her own channel with additional content re her Taycan.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

What is her channel?

[@KemDIY]

@@MadLadsAnonymous I also want to know.

[@donaldlohouse1334]

Great video, thank you! I'm liking the Taycan more and more as I see them on Out of Spec.

[@rwjr1944]

Kind of rough in spots but she is getting better and the presentation is very informative and detailed. Her rationales for likes and dislikes were spot on. looking forward to more from her.

[@neemayaz1113]

i not sure why, but this is a great review. maybe its authentic and not too critique-ish. ive seen over 20 review videos on the taycan

[@ThrowEmBack]

Maybe I missed it but how did you get those blacked out 21" RS Spyder Rims on your spec? Where did you order?

[@wernerengel4919]

Great review. This young lady is a natural. More please.

[@nk9070]

Brilliant review. Non biased and things people actually look for . I've just ordered one in the UK - 6 month delivery time. Not bad.

[@Charlie-UK]

Great video Jen. Hope to see some more content from you soon...

[@bjs2022]

If your shoulder belt attachment on the A pillar is adjustable you need to move it up so it's higher on your shoulder. The belt should cross over with the midpoint on your breastbone for maximum crash protection.

[@nevea2be]

Liked the video. So glad you didn’t add the music during your times while not talking. A lot of KZbinrs who use the music it’s seems to always be at a different level so one is stuck playing with the volume control through the video. Very ignoring. Two questions does Porsche have a cover option for the roof glass and if not is it hot during sunny days? Back seat looked very small and not a lot of leg room for people/kids.

[@alanoakley3242]

Greetings from London, England. What a great video! An object lesson in long-form product reviews. Knowledgeable, articulate, engaging and so mercifully light on overblown American superlatives that I'm going to grit my teeth, break the habit of a lifetime and for the first time ever use the term "super awesome" to describe it.

[@edventures9884]

I really like how “cheap” they’re getting in the used market. I really want a panamera but after driving an EV as a daily I think I want a Taycan for my next daily dream car. Can’t wait to get on in the future

[@theslimshadyist]

Hi, what aftermarket wheels did you put on your Taycan? They look fantastic!

[@MadMonkMan]

i have to say this was one of the best reviews...of any EV..I have seen. The ambient light segment was very nice. The critique of the PCM was very candid and appreciated. I am looking to buy the new Macan EV and hope that the software is fixed because I am used to Tesla and all else aside they set the bar for responsiveness, usability, etc. for software, especially because I will be giving up my Model Y for the Macan and I am not looking to go backwards in that area (fingers crossed).

[@butchhighwayranger4930]

Hi 👋🏻 Thx for your review; great information. Today, 8/2023, are you still loving your Taycan, have you had problems worth mentioning to a future (2023) Taycan owner? Thank you for your feedback.

[@tommytorres]

Great real world review! I’ve owned a Taycan for 6montha and agree with almost every single thing she said. I just want to know where did you get those amazing wheels and how did you spec the yellow calipers which are reserved for the Turbos? I want in!!

[@mannysanagustin1059]

Those are the RS Spyder wheels that only come on the GTS model. You used to be able to spec them on any model, as I was teetering on ordering them for my 2022 RWD, but looks like the addition of the GTS version stopped that option. As for the yellow calipers…I was wondering the same thing…I want in too!! Great review!

[@vahagsh1208]

She feels so excited about her car you can feel it in her voice ❤️🙂

[@Ladnass]

I’ll be Checking out your Channel Jennifer. I’ve been watching “Out of Spec” for a while. I don’t currently have an EV,but considering one in the future. Nice Work!!! Thanks!

[@Wes-mv9zj]

Great review! Thank you.

[@tommoen6775]

Very nice review with great, thoughtful, comments and advice. Love that you named your car Blackjack. ;-) love things like homelink appears and remembers speed bumps, driveway dips, and adjusts car height automatically. Don’t think you mentioned it but also automatically preconditions battery on road trip for next charge. Thanks for this video.

[@petersanchez4246]

Thank you! Have always loved the brand since I was a kid - hope to get one one day - nice review!

[@styledtothetop3579]

Great video!! I love that ur a woman doing these!! Placing my order for 2023 Taycan!!!

[@dmack346]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnshepherd2666]

Great to have a 10 months review …unlike others where guys may drive a car for 10 hours

[@izirenokhamafe6416]

I have a Model 3 Performance and my wife has a Model Y Performance, you will love the Model Y Performance. Thanks for the review!

[@RaphaelMArias]

You’re very smart and a Californian like me. Your thorough knowledge was impressive, and you’re easy to follow. Thank you.

[@crowfoot1199]

Great review - especially liked seeing it at night time and seeing how the headlights lit up the road. Not a lot of folks show that. Really enjoyed all your videos so far - looking forward to more! (also, as a woman it's great to see another woman talking cars, ngl 😉 )

[@frodemarkhus3692]

Very thorough and realistic review.I have 4S Volcano gray

[@YourMajestyTheKing]

Yeah i am glad that i optioned the race tex steering wheel. I probably would feel sad without it. Finalized my build. Probably can't regret any more

[@deepsdeepskiski9621]

Great ownership review. Yes UI would do my head in ... sure newer and next gen will make great changes. More buttons coming up. I would probably go for Audi if UI is better there. Trusty GV60 is my dream at the moment.

[@allenfazer]

Beautiful car is it the standard black or metallic black? Thanks

[@DrMJBull]

Great video really enjoyed it 😎👍

[@freesworld6596]

I absolutely love that you showed it at night. Good video

[@LLP3360]

Perfect review - thanks from Europe 🥰

[@waynelevett3632]

Your awesome and so is your hot Wheels. Thanks for your full brilliant video. I'm heading towards a model Y performance too.

[@mickyeverton]

Many Thanks Jennifer, Peace From London!! 🙏

[@NoHarmDunn]

Love the different perspective outside of Kyle

[@CrinosAD]

Great and honest review.

[@john.s]

really enjoyed the video as someone who is interested in the base model

[@bam111965]

Beautiful car. Thanks for the intro.

[@joejarvis2497]

Interesting that some of the functions don't save and that the OTA lacks. I own a 23 Audi e-tron and know that if you go deep in the settings you can have features save but not all. Also I'm always having issues with pre-conditioning the interior of my car through the app. What is frustrating the most out of me now is I can't figure out how to activate the battery preconditioning. They say it came with my car but can't find a simple solution. Whatev. Thank you for the review and I like your style. Take care.

[@BlakeCheck]

Nice work Jenn. 👍🏾

[@rahulseth8823]

Where did you get the Brake callipers painted to yellow from? Which shop in the Bay area, California?

[@TheIansp997]

Great video … great sense of humour Love it 😍

[@user28495]

Awesome Thank you for a great review

[@dumitrusavva7813]

Got the ‘charging error’ every time after getting only 30% due to overheating with the home charger at 240v, did you ever experienced this?

[@vanessabailey4092]

This is a beautiful car! I am in love with the Cherry Metallic Red color. However, I would only want an AWD car after owning my LR Tesla M3. I live in a part of Az that gets snow to the North. This video made me realize how much car you get for your money with Tesla. I guess I would rather a Model S plaid. The Porsche is beautiful to look at though.

[@joejarvis2497]

I like the sound effect of the car.

[@fkporsche1]

Good taycan experience video. Enjoy your Porsche.

[@38Flyer]

Very well done presentation!

[@robhoekstra1841]

Hi Jen, how can it be that the paint of your car is so shiny, it looks stunning? Is it the default black option?

[@andreatanzi3191]

Finally someone demystifying the range-paranoia. I cannot tell for the US, though here Switzerland, Germany and Austria you do not need to worry (..) Well done video !

[@filoniz]

Have you have problem with glass roof being hit with rock debris on the hwy?

[@turabraza6690]

Did you paint those plastic panels , bumper, side skirts and rear? Looks awesome!

[@jungledesh]

Can you share the build spec for this? Thanks!

[@hughmann1908]

This is a fabulous review, I love a car women’s review! You’re delightful

[@gerradwalker346]

I think this was a test vehicle for Porsche but the next models will be really amazing 🤩

[@Zenvo-uu9tm]

What i love most about the taycan is the polestar next to it

[@CashJohnston]

Yes those are sweet rides. One pulled up next to me in my model 3 and it was clearly a very classy sports car.

[@ryanzone3675]

great vid!!

[@Dark_Vader888]

Best review I've seen in a long time. So much useful information here. Taycan is a car I'm looking at and was wondering if it's worth to stretch the budget for a 4S. Wondering who's Polestar2 that is and if they can review that as well! Love how Jen is not a fanboy/fangirl and likes different brands.

[@peterhammer4644]

I was in between the rwd and 4S and after test-driving both twice I chose the 4S. There is quite a big difference in performance. Much bigger than from 4S to Turbo.

[@Per.Norberg]

Great review. Totally don't understand the poor UI in the Taycan. Love the chassie setup and the ride in general. Fab quality overall. Just feels a bit too big too though

[@Rei_n1]

Excellent reviw!

[@GurmeetSingh-fr8uo]

How much did the car cost you? Did you pay upfront or finance? Which loan tote did you take out?

[@edmasi]

Yeah! Thanks for this! I’m grabbing the 4S in Silver/Red. You make me miss California. Haha. Great show!

[@Grace-or3kw]

Which model Taycan are you driving? Is it a good practical car?

[@fystro77]

Remote boot operation: aim for the C in logo. That is where the sensor is.

[@jhenrikandersen]

one of the bedst Taycan ownership experience on KZbin love it. please keep Jen 🙂

[@SC-lb6cn]

Great video!