Car for lots of short journeys
Discussion
SimonTheSailor said:
Surely for lots of small journeys you need an economical small car ?
Or a massive cheap petrol barge. Think about it.
A V6 Vectra, for under £1000. No depreciation. Cost about 25p a mile on fuel.
Vs a "small" car costing £10k (or £17k in the first post) depreciating like a stone. That's buys alot of fuel.
Tesla's are a bit bland and they all drive like an arse but if you have a BMW you're half way there already 
Seriously though, short regular journeys you probably want an EV or a little zippy city car/hatch. Not a big lump. A model S would fit. I-Paces are in that price range and the odd Polestar which all have the space.
In terms of Hybrids, not sure you'll get anything more interesting than what you have. Few Mercs, an Infiniti, a Lexus?
Seriously though, short regular journeys you probably want an EV or a little zippy city car/hatch. Not a big lump. A model S would fit. I-Paces are in that price range and the odd Polestar which all have the space.
In terms of Hybrids, not sure you'll get anything more interesting than what you have. Few Mercs, an Infiniti, a Lexus?
Jimjimhim said:
Rusty Old-Banger said:
halo34 said:
RayDonovan said:
The CVT is perfect around town.
I dont understand anyone who drives a CVT and is ok with it tbh....I drove a hybrid with one and it was like going back to the 1970sSports car they are not.
CABC said:
Jimjimhim said:
Rusty Old-Banger said:
halo34 said:
RayDonovan said:
The CVT is perfect around town.
I dont understand anyone who drives a CVT and is ok with it tbh....I drove a hybrid with one and it was like going back to the 1970sSports car they are not.
TikTak said:
Tesla's are a bit bland and they all drive like an arse but if you have a BMW you're half way there already
Seriously though, short regular journeys you probably want an EV or a little zippy city car/hatch. Not a big lump. A model S would fit. I-Paces are in that price range and the odd Polestar which all have the space.
In terms of Hybrids, not sure you'll get anything more interesting than what you have. Few Mercs, an Infiniti, a Lexus?
Yeah maybe an EV is the answer, but I would need to put more money in to it if I did, a nice 330e is £14k where as a nice EV is £3-4k more + another £1k if I fitted a wall box. Seriously though, short regular journeys you probably want an EV or a little zippy city car/hatch. Not a big lump. A model S would fit. I-Paces are in that price range and the odd Polestar which all have the space.
In terms of Hybrids, not sure you'll get anything more interesting than what you have. Few Mercs, an Infiniti, a Lexus?
Jimjimhim said:
It's not just about having the cheapest motoring possible for me, I want somewhere that's nice to sit and nice to drive with a decent bit of poke and a few gadgets.
Yeah. I read that and I'm thinking this would be perfect. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166705618646?mkcid=16&a...
Jimjimhim said:
Yeah maybe an EV is the answer, but I would need to put more money in to it if I did, a nice 330e is £14k where as a nice EV is £3-4k more + another £1k if I fitted a wall box.
Yep, was going to suggest a Polestar 2 as seems to tick all of your boxes (size, 400hp, lots of kit in pilot + plus spec), but you're looking at £18-20k in comparison.You wouldn't necessarily need a wallbox for an EV BTW. Assuming you plan to charge a 330e off a 3 pin plug charger the same solution should work perfectly for an EV in your usage as easily adds 50-60 miles of range overnight. We've done it for 5 years with multiple EV's.
Jimjimhim said:
Yeah maybe an EV is the answer, but I would need to put more money in to it if I did, a nice 330e is £14k where as a nice EV is £3-4k more + another £1k if I fitted a wall box.
Similar boat mate. I just do less miles than you so the EV slides even more out the picture. Pit Pony said:
Yeah. I read that and I'm thinking this would be perfect.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166705618646?mkcid=16&a...
This is what I did instead https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166705618646?mkcid=16&a...
Tam_Mullen said:
Mate, just buy a 330e. You are not only disregarding everything else suggested immediately, but always comparing back to a 330e.
You know what you want, just go get one.
I have been looking at various cars for a while and have already viewed and had already dismissed most of the cars that have been suggested. The reason for starting this was to see if I was missing anything. You know what you want, just go get one.
SWoll said:
Jimjimhim said:
Yeah maybe an EV is the answer, but I would need to put more money in to it if I did, a nice 330e is £14k where as a nice EV is £3-4k more + another £1k if I fitted a wall box.
Yep, was going to suggest a Polestar 2 as seems to tick all of your boxes (size, 400hp, lots of kit in pilot + plus spec), but you're looking at £18-20k in comparison.You wouldn't necessarily need a wallbox for an EV BTW. Assuming you plan to charge a 330e off a 3 pin plug charger the same solution should work perfectly for an EV in your usage as easily adds 50-60 miles of range overnight. We've done it for 5 years with multiple EV's.
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