“Performance quality” and “resale price” really don’t always go hand in hand, do they?

The used car market prices are heavily influenced by the balance of supply and demand. Even if you genuinely feel a car is outstanding, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will hold its value accordingly. Factors like rarity and a model’s popularity play huge roles in pricing, which I came to appreciate all over again.

Well, that’s only natural, I guess.

Drawn to the Taycan’s E-Shift

Recently, I found myself considering an upgrade of my Taycan and was playing with the Porsche configurator to customize various specs.

Logically speaking, there’s absolutely no need to trade in my current Taycan—actually, even without careful thought, I have no real reason to switch. But the new Taycan model now offers an option for the E-Shift, which got my heart racing a bit (lol).

This E-Shift is a clever software-controlled feature that mimics the shifting mechanism of Porsche’s 8-speed PDK (dual-clutch transmission). You can switch gears using the steering wheel paddles, experiencing shift changes much like those in a gasoline-powered sports car.

Image Source: New Taycan | Porsche Japan

My current car, a 2023 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, is equipped with the Sports Electric Sound option aftermarketed — it sounds futuristic, almost like a spaceship, which I love. So I was super excited imagining how it would feel combined with the E-Shift.

That was until a few days ago.

Sticking with My Current Taycan

“Maybe gold wheels would look really cool this time.”
“I like that Purple Sky Metallic body color.”
“And I want to add the Active Ride option like my husband’s Turbo GT has.”

As these dreams grew, of course, the price climbed quite a bit… well, as expected.

I still have a loan balance on my current Taycan, so I knew I’d have to put some money down for a trade-up. Curious about exactly how much, I asked my dealer for a trade-in appraisal. While I didn’t have high hopes for the valuation, what I was told hit me with a solid dose of reality: “Oh, I see… that’s how it is.”

I casually tweeted about it on X (formerly Twitter), and the response was surprisingly abundant — maybe many feel the same way (lol). Followers chimed in with lots of comments.

Thinking about trading in my Taycan. I checked market prices on Car Sensor and asked the dealer for a trade-in. But the offer was so… disappointing that it calmed my mind. So, I’ve decided to cherish and keep driving this Taycan. pic.twitter.com/f5noN0rnBx

— Mina – Welcome Home, PORSCHE (@Mina_Panamera) September 7, 2026

Many said things like “The Taycan is really such a fantastic car! Don’t sell it — keep driving!” Those words brought me back to my senses: yes, that’s right. I’ll keep it.

The Taycan truly is an incredible car. Many in my circle who experience it for the first time say, “I definitely want the next one to be a Taycan too!” (It’s probably the same with the Macan EV and others.) Owner satisfaction is extremely high.

But that doesn’t mean its resale value is great.

Since I love it so much, and with over 43,000 km already on the clock, the best choice for me is clearly to keep driving this trusty companion a while longer.

Among my friends and family—including my husband—many are quick to buy new cars frequently, and I almost felt pushed to do the same. Yet, after a moment of calm reflection, I chose to cherish the car I have.

By the way, my husband said, “I’ll ask them to push harder on the trade-in offer,” heroically, but he also tweeted he really wants a Taycan GTS himself (lol).

On the other hand, I’m starting to want a Taycan GTS with E-Shift and Active Ride… https://t.co/LdowSztAu3

— Hiro | Welcome Home, PORSCHE (@boxster_gts) September 7, 2026