RECALLS, UPGRADES, AND KILLING RANGE FOR LOOKS! - 6 MONTH HALF PRICE TAYCAN UPDATE!

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Six months into ownership of a used Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, Matt Farah provides a comprehensive update. The vehicle has proven reliable, with no powertrain issues despite over 5,000 miles driven, including a long road trip. However, the infotainment system (PCM) exhibits clunkiness and occasional software glitches, such as resetting favorites and a frustrating loss of the simultaneous Waze and Porsche route planning feature due to an "over-the-air downgrade." The ADAS system also presented phantom steering takeover warnings. Service included addressing recalls (new charge cable, software update) and a $750 brake fluid flush and cabin filter replacement. Modifications, including larger HRE wheels and Turbo fender flares, have enhanced aesthetics significantly, drawing attention and magazine features. While the larger wheels slightly impacted ride quality on sharp edges and marginally reduced highway range (approx. 5%), urban range remains unaffected, and the author finds the trade-off worthwhile for the improved looks. The author expresses overall satisfaction with the car's driving dynamics and comfort, particularly in sport mode, and notes minimal brake pad wear due to aggressive regenerative braking.