Older Bargain vs Newer Reliability
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TooMany2cvs said:
<scratches head>
Unrelated to the coupe/convertible idea that came up afterwards that is. Initially I suggested moving from a Focus diesel to a Golf GTi would be a good move in terms of build quality, comfort and fun. Then she moved the goal posts to different types of cars entirely haha.
I'm no mechanic either unfortunately but I do have a few good mobile mechanics who are quick to help if I'm stuck with something (as well as friends).
You're right though, you'd expect a car that's 3-5 years old to have taken that initial depreciation but expect it to be more reliable than something 5-10 years older.
It's hard to advise someone else on as I know what I'm prepared for buying an older car but other people may not be.
You're right though, you'd expect a car that's 3-5 years old to have taken that initial depreciation but expect it to be more reliable than something 5-10 years older.
It's hard to advise someone else on as I know what I'm prepared for buying an older car but other people may not be.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
I'd go for the above with 2k change, Lexus are famous for build quality and reliability, the only slight concern I'd have would be the CVT gearbox so I'd do my homework on that first. You could always go for the non-hybrid version if you don't fancy it.
I'd go for the above with 2k change, Lexus are famous for build quality and reliability, the only slight concern I'd have would be the CVT gearbox so I'd do my homework on that first. You could always go for the non-hybrid version if you don't fancy it.
patmahe said:
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I'd go for the above with 2k change, Lexus are famous for build quality and reliability, the only slight concern I'd have would be the CVT gearbox so I'd do my homework on that first. You could always go for the non-hybrid version if you don't fancy it.
What the fI'd go for the above with 2k change, Lexus are famous for build quality and reliability, the only slight concern I'd have would be the CVT gearbox so I'd do my homework on that first. You could always go for the non-hybrid version if you don't fancy it.
k is that where the rev counter should be? xjay1337 said:
What the fk is that where the rev counter should be?
There might be a clue in it saying "kW" on the dial.k is that where the rev counter should be? Hybrid, so a tacho's not particularly relevant. So it shows the power being used - which'll be calculated from both electric and ICE. Lexus are probably not gutted that it's hardly dissimilar to Rolls's "power reserve" dial...
TooMany2cvs said:
There might be a clue in it saying "kW" on the dial.
Hybrid, so a tacho's not particularly relevant. So it shows the power being used - which'll be calculated from both electric and ICE. Lexus are probably not gutted that it's hardly dissimilar to Rolls's "power reserve" dial...
Ok - So if a tacho is not relevant, what % of time is the car operating on the engine rather than the electronic motor?Hybrid, so a tacho's not particularly relevant. So it shows the power being used - which'll be calculated from both electric and ICE. Lexus are probably not gutted that it's hardly dissimilar to Rolls's "power reserve" dial...
Seems a gimic
xjay1337 said:
TooMany2cvs said:
There might be a clue in it saying "kW" on the dial.
Hybrid, so a tacho's not particularly relevant. So it shows the power being used - which'll be calculated from both electric and ICE. Lexus are probably not gutted that it's hardly dissimilar to Rolls's "power reserve" dial...
Ok - So if a tacho is not relevant, what % of time is the car operating on the engine rather than the electronic motor?Hybrid, so a tacho's not particularly relevant. So it shows the power being used - which'll be calculated from both electric and ICE. Lexus are probably not gutted that it's hardly dissimilar to Rolls's "power reserve" dial...
Remember, it's a CVT - so when the ICE's going, the revs will be within a fairly narrow range, governed almost exclusively by the throttle position.
xjay1337 said:
Seems a gimic
Well, yeh - "hybrid"...Edited by TooMany2cvs on Wednesday 29th June 17:17
Well 10k will get you a whole lot of CLK you'll get a near last of the line one with full history low miles etc, the most expensive job will be a plug change as there are 12/16 depending on the engine.I'm bias but these are great cars & slightly underrated to.
CLK 280 Sport Coupe
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Convertible
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Or if you still want to keep costs down you can always go for the CLK200 which is a supercharged 4 pot.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
CLK 280 Sport Coupe
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Convertible
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Or if you still want to keep costs down you can always go for the CLK200 which is a supercharged 4 pot.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
When I was in this exact scenario some years ago I bought a Mercedes CLS 500 and loved it. £72k car new, bought at less than 10yrs old for less than £10k. It had £12k worth of extras and it amused me to have paid less for the whole car.
I escaped relatively unscathed after 2yrs and still miss that car.
I escaped relatively unscathed after 2yrs and still miss that car.
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