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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 .

[@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?

[@d0m2288]

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

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

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

[@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.

[@mocheen4837]

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

[@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….

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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?

[@oyacaro]

she's really convincing me to try a taycan now lol

[@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.

[@cheesun124]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@vahagsh1208]

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

[@johnpoldo8817]

Excellent review and really appreciate a woman’s opinion. We drove this model and my wife told the salesman it was a “slug” compared to my 2022 model S. He said we need to buy the dual motor version. When configuring Taycan, there are over 100 options which must make it very difficult to build and inventory. We are leaning more toward Lucid for its range, but fear some problems with software and UI.

[@deanprater12]

Stick with the Tesla over Lucid. Lucid and porches software will take 3-5 years to catch Tesla at 2018…

[@G82Watts]

So far from the truth. Lucid and porsche have way better luxury interior and presence on the road. Teslas are a dime a dozen these days with the depreciation model s plaid was 140k last year now its 85k lmao what a joke. And the interior is so blah bunch of plastic areas and a single iPad. So boring to look at. Porsche has a taycan turbo gt said to have more then 1000hp coming out soon. It was spotted being tested at nurumbring. It'll prolly be the faster then lucid def tesla.

[@johnpoldo8817]

We bought the Lucid but returned it within a month due to bugs and design problems. I think they have fixed these problems in the Gravity. Now driving the EQS 580 with beautiful Hyperscreen and rear wheel steering. Love it. We also have a Tesla S for road trips due to its reliable chargers.

[@G82Watts]

@@johnpoldo8817 hell ye, I was replying to the comment u got but the mercedes def has high end luxury for cruising. If I got an EV that's what I would want. For speed id want an engine. Nothing beats the experience of a v8 or v10. Using EVs for speed is like having sex with earplugs in.

[@johnpoldo8817]

@user-my4xu4gf1z So many new EVs were launched in 2023 and I’m surprised none of them have an option to make noise. Am I the only one who finds this strange? It’s so easy to reproduce sound with a 10+ speaker, 300+ watt entertainment system on-board.

[@KemDIY]

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

[@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.

[@barryw9473]

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

[@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).

[@AlexLplus]

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

[@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.

[@iusum]

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

[@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 😁

[@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.

[@DrKellieOwczarczak]

I love my electric sport sound on it. One, it is like I am in the the Enterprise and listening to the warp nacelles. Two, it turns heads in the city making pedestrians aware the car is there.

[@johnshepherd2666]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jhenrikandersen]

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

[@stuartdrummond]

Just got my Taycan two days ago and loved this review. Not sure if youre posting on Out of Spec but Id love to see more content like this!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@Caelum_NLD]

So it WAS a Taycan I saw on the road. Noticed a very specific sound when I heard a car taking a left turn out of a parking lot and sped away. Very cool sound, reallly 80's style futuristic. For the rest it looks like a Porsche.

[@wernerengel4919]

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

[@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 !

[@pjs12464]

Carbon ceramics seems a little overkill (and expensive) for a RWD that never gets tracked

[@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!

[@TheZakk28]

I have a 4S in black pretty high spec here in the Bay Area and absolutely love it. There’s a few things I would improve but overall it’s a beast. I hate the options game with Porsche but they’ve always been that way. Taycan is not a “value” car… look at model S for that.

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

New Model S long range is way better value than the 4S but I think the 4S drives a little better.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Model S isn’t really ‘value’ anymore. 6 figure starting now… and just 1-2 years ago they were 70K starting.

[@TheZakk28]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 I meant compared to Lucid and Taycan top trims. In fact when you look at Plaid, the overall package and performance, it’s a pretty compelling value. Not a perfect car, but a really good one. I ultimately chose the 4S because: 1) it’s a Porsche, 2) it handles/drives incredibly 3) I prefer the overall quality. Taycan is a great car… but in the $150k range there’s a lot of options to choose from. Mine stickered for $140k but it’s basically the perfect car FOR ME.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@TheZakk28 True. At the current Model S prices, it comes down more to preference, since value of Teslas is now lost. Model S tops around 150K while Porsche and Lucid can top 175K, which makes the Tesla kind of a value player lol

[@styledtothetop3579]

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

[@LuckTR]

Conscise, relevant and constructive. Thank you for sharing.

[@lionking68x]

Very nice review and excellent content for a future EV owner. I want a Taycan Turbo S , Hopefully I can make it happen in the new year. Keep up the great work on the channel. love how you breakdown each part of the vehicle along with ownership issues and positives with this EV. 🎉🎉🎉

[@PhillipStewartYYZ]

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

[@gust9464]

Thanks for sharing this video. So I was in the same position your were in. I owned the Model 3 performance & test drove the Taycan RWD & AWD. I honestly have to say the Tesla drove better than both & the software, technology & charging network is ACE!. However, the fit & finish were great on the Taycan. Lastly, I do think this Taycan was built to keep existing Porsche customers into an EV. Maybe I’ll give the Taycan another try in 2023 🤷🏽

[@MrRdporto]

I agree with you. The Taycan is the sexiest ev on the road. Congrats on your ownership!

[@wildnfree24]

The only things I think this vehicle is inferior to Tesla are the battery and the charging network. It is a beautiful beast.

[@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

[@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.

[@teemo988]

The segment about ambient light is very helpful

[@Curbow5]

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

[@PresidentCamacho24]

I like the sound effect of the car.

[@fystro77]

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

[@mocheen4837]

So many people do not like EVs. I usually drive performance cars, but I have been happy with my Tesla 3 and Y Performance vehicles so far. I still have my manual BMW M3 with manual and full mods but the Teslas still get used the most. I do think that it is best to have a manual ICE vehicle for fun though.

[@RaphaelMArias]

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

[@NoHarmDunn]

Love the different perspective outside of Kyle

[@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.

[@Lud_sa]

Such a great review. I am looking at a very similar spec atm, but all reviews are from petrolheads, Tesla fanboys, or tech geeks (who, for the most part, are Tesla fanboys). Loved the honest and straightforward review from a perspective similar to mine - a car lover who wants the best vehicle for me and my budget. Thanks!

[@donaldlohouse1334]

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

[@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.

[@oscarreynaable]

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

[@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.

[@mickyeverton]

Many Thanks Jennifer, Peace From London!! 🙏

[@Markellespurpose]

I absolutely love this review ! my mind has been set on a Porsche Cayenne coupe turbo GT but honestly things could change

[@frodemarkhus3692]

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

[@aren8443]

i have never seen a youtube channel be more transparent n right to the poin as this lady

[@johneric98]

Please provide comparison of typical costs and duration of waiting for repairs to be made due to different type of collisions for Teslas compared to popular ICE cars.

[@Mathingon]

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

[@gerradwalker346]

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

[@edmasi]

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

[@hughmann1908]

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

[@rubenmeister5276]

love the review, currently own a Tesla model S and considering the Taycan... I CANT DEAL WITH THE INCRUSTED SCREEN.... and lack of tech. WHOever designed that needs to be firED!

[@freesworld6596]

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

[@Zenvo-uu9tm]

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

[@theslimshadyist]

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

[@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.

[@mabi5939]

the best EV ever and very great design

[@ravz1983]

Jen mentioned you wouldn't want 4 wheel drive, and rear is better, curious about why? I had the opposite in mind, but don't have the experience in this car yet. Thanks.

[@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!

[@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!

[@DescartesRenegade]

My wife and I have the 2022 model S. She test drove the Taycan turbo and immediately hated it. It is shockingly cramped in the cabin. Functionality is abysmal without paying an additional 30K for all the functions the Model S comes with. Reverse cam video feed was way too small. And I think there wasnt even a blind spot feed. I personally LOVE the way the wagon version looks, but cant swallow the inferior tech.

[@G82Watts]

Are u serious the taycan interior is miles better. Tesla gives u a bunch of plastic parts and iPad then calls it a day. Exterior wise this looks miles better and actually has a unique porsche appearance on the road. Teslas are a dime a dozen these days with its depreciation

[@DescartesRenegade]

@@G82Watts I never said the interior quality was worse on the Porsche. Read with precision.

[@Yanquetino]

¡Qué bueno! Me alegro mucho volver a verte, Jennifer. I had followed you on Twitter, but I shut down that account months ago, and have missed your posts. Yes, your Taycan is gorgeous, no question, but… out of my league. I assume you still have your Polestar 2, right? I remember that you really loved that car also. I have soured on Tesla and am now looking at other EVs to replace my Model 3. We'll see what I opt for! Espero verte más a menudo en esta serie.

[@cyberslim7955]

23:30 For "Stop and Go traffic" you switch on the ACC, should be a no brainer!

[@dabb5946]

Thanks for solidifying my decision to purchase the Taycan over Tesla.

[@u.wunschel7311]

Love Porsche 💖

[@petersanchez4246]

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

[@izirenokhamafe6416]

The Taycan is actually a Model S competitor. I do think it is the best looking EV currently.

[@obieWanmotivation]

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

[@investornabil8825]

Really love this review

[@BecauseTesla]

Great honest review! Thanks! I love Porsche, but I think I'd wait a few years for them to iron out all the EV idiosyncrasies. I'm sticking with Tesla for the foreseeable future. I've owned a few German cars, and I love V.olkswagen A.udi G.roup I.n N.orth A.merica, but I won't be driving one anytime soon.

[@PraxicThorn]

This one is tempting but no way I’m leaving the supercharger network

[@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?

[@eikcajurt]

I never liked porche, but this one is nice, I definitely would save up.

[@allenfazer]

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