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Looking to change my GLB35 to a more economical 7 seater, changing jobs so will have a longer commute. Also want to bring down the running costs.
Came across the Chery Tiggo 8, apx 35k brand new.
Spec is huge, MPG seems great, long warranty. Going to get a test drive.
Anyone have any experience with this brand? servicing reasonable?
Came across the Chery Tiggo 8, apx 35k brand new.
Spec is huge, MPG seems great, long warranty. Going to get a test drive.
Anyone have any experience with this brand? servicing reasonable?
Not with that particular one, but a lot of different ones through my work.
My advice would be don't but hey, we all like different things.
Make sure you have a long test drive on different roads before committing.
Most of the petrol ones have old GM or VW engines I think you might find them not as economical as you expect and some of the tech damb annoying.
My advice would be don't but hey, we all like different things.
Make sure you have a long test drive on different roads before committing.
Most of the petrol ones have old GM or VW engines I think you might find them not as economical as you expect and some of the tech damb annoying.
mike13 said:
It s fine having a long warranty, but if parts are needed look into how long you have to wait. They want to sell new cars as quick as they can, but anything goes wrong and it s a different story.
You should also check insurance quotes, typically twice the price of normal quotes.
Parts is a big issue, so is very poor quality batteries and what happens when they fail.You should also check insurance quotes, typically twice the price of normal quotes.
For the MG ZS which that car share mob used a lot, Zipcar, my mechanic mate ordered the engine parts from Vauxhall.
They are going, but they never took any car back for warranty claims, they said it was too time consuming and therefore costly having vehicles out of service.
Supplying dealers struggle to get parts.
If cheap to buy, cheap to run, all the toys you'd need, and not have to worry about repair bills for 7 years, then there's always the dacia jogger. Seats are big enough for 7 adults too. Can get top spec 1.6 hybrid version for under £23k, and you'll always be near a Renault Dacia dealer. The new 1.8 is a bit more.
Pickle_Rick said:
If cheap to buy, cheap to run, all the toys you'd need, and not have to worry about repair bills for 7 years, then there's always the dacia jogger. Seats are big enough for 7 adults too. Can get top spec 1.6 hybrid version for under £23k, and you'll always be near a Renault Dacia dealer. The new 1.8 is a bit more.
Makes sense tbh, dealing with and driving these Chinese things daily, I wouldn't touch one with anybodies lol.Drove an Omada 9 just before my holiday, going back for warranty issues, being a trucker I use the mirrors more than most, car didn't like that , kept telling me I had to stare ahead lol, until I fall into a trance like state lol.
Didn't feel that nice to drive either, prefer the Iveco.
Pickle_Rick said:
If cheap to buy, cheap to run, all the toys you'd need, and not have to worry about repair bills for 7 years, then there's always the dacia jogger. Seats are big enough for 7 adults too. Can get top spec 1.6 hybrid version for under £23k, and you'll always be near a Renault Dacia dealer. The new 1.8 is a bit more.
Aye, I noticed the dacia.I have a towbar on my glb, so quite handy to trailer my P&J. The jogger won't be big enough.
Going on holiday as a family of 6 requires plenty of baggage, so i also use the hitch with a baggage rack.
Could be 140 miles per day. Would be a pretty significant fuel saving with something economical.
Also, Mercedes servicing is pretty extortionate, wasn't a problem on previous wage, not something I want to pay anymore.
Start the new job in April, I'll use the merc to start with along with the bike and break out the old spreadsheet. Another option is to buy a flat more local. If it works out I can move the family later.
Seat Terraco or an MPV might be worth a look.
JPC63 said:
31mpg, that's worse than my GLB
I've got 4 kids, so must be 7 seats.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602240176735?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android-appI've got 4 kids, so must be 7 seats.
Has a towbar too.
0-60 in 2.6s sounds mental for a 7 seater car that will be cheaper than a Toyota aygo to run.
But in all seriousness, a van maybe the best option. A diesel 7 seater might not improve much over 31mpg when fully loaded.
The kia pv5 will be available as a 7 seater this year. Much cheaper than a buzz, and will be more reliable too.
Edited by Pickle_Rick on Saturday 28th February 20:39
JPC63 said:
Could be 140 miles per day. Would be a pretty significant fuel saving with something economical.
Also, Mercedes servicing is pretty extortionate, wasn't a problem on previous wage, not something I want to pay anymore.
Start the new job in April, I'll use the merc to start with along with the bike and break out the old spreadsheet. Another option is to buy a flat more local. If it works out I can move the family later.
Seat Terraco or an MPV might be worth a look.
The difference between 30mpg and 45mpg is 2 grand a year. You’ll lose more than that in depreciation in the first year of owning a new car.Also, Mercedes servicing is pretty extortionate, wasn't a problem on previous wage, not something I want to pay anymore.
Start the new job in April, I'll use the merc to start with along with the bike and break out the old spreadsheet. Another option is to buy a flat more local. If it works out I can move the family later.
Seat Terraco or an MPV might be worth a look.
Buying a flat would cost significantly more than that too!
SAS Tom said:
JPC63 said:
Could be 140 miles per day. Would be a pretty significant fuel saving with something economical.
Also, Mercedes servicing is pretty extortionate, wasn't a problem on previous wage, not something I want to pay anymore.
Start the new job in April, I'll use the merc to start with along with the bike and break out the old spreadsheet. Another option is to buy a flat more local. If it works out I can move the family later.
Seat Terraco or an MPV might be worth a look.
The difference between 30mpg and 45mpg is 2 grand a year. You ll lose more than that in depreciation in the first year of owning a new car.Also, Mercedes servicing is pretty extortionate, wasn't a problem on previous wage, not something I want to pay anymore.
Start the new job in April, I'll use the merc to start with along with the bike and break out the old spreadsheet. Another option is to buy a flat more local. If it works out I can move the family later.
Seat Terraco or an MPV might be worth a look.
Buying a flat would cost significantly more than that too!
I would keep the flat, rent it out and buy a house for the family if the job works out. It's in my plan to buy property to diversify my pension and I can pass on to my daughters.
JPC63 said:
SAS Tom said:
JPC63 said:
Could be 140 miles per day. Would be a pretty significant fuel saving with something economical.
Also, Mercedes servicing is pretty extortionate, wasn't a problem on previous wage, not something I want to pay anymore.
Start the new job in April, I'll use the merc to start with along with the bike and break out the old spreadsheet. Another option is to buy a flat more local. If it works out I can move the family later.
Seat Terraco or an MPV might be worth a look.
The difference between 30mpg and 45mpg is 2 grand a year. You ll lose more than that in depreciation in the first year of owning a new car.Also, Mercedes servicing is pretty extortionate, wasn't a problem on previous wage, not something I want to pay anymore.
Start the new job in April, I'll use the merc to start with along with the bike and break out the old spreadsheet. Another option is to buy a flat more local. If it works out I can move the family later.
Seat Terraco or an MPV might be worth a look.
Buying a flat would cost significantly more than that too!
I would keep the flat, rent it out and buy a house for the family if the job works out. It's in my plan to buy property to diversify my pension and I can pass on to my daughters.
Pickle_Rick said:
JPC63 said:
31mpg, that's worse than my GLB
I've got 4 kids, so must be 7 seats.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602240176735?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android-appI've got 4 kids, so must be 7 seats.
Has a towbar too.
0-60 in 2.6s sounds mental for a 7 seater car that will be cheaper than a Toyota aygo to run.
But in all seriousness, a van maybe the best option. A diesel 7 seater might not improve much over 31mpg when fully loaded.
The kia pv5 will be available as a 7 seater this year. Much cheaper than a buzz, and will be more reliable too.
Edited by Pickle_Rick on Saturday 28th February 20:39
Isnt this exactly the sort of car you lease? Just had a quick look on leasing. Com and you can get one for £2800 down and £240 a month.
That way someone else takes the depreciation, which let's be honest is going to be monumental. Also if you hate it or it has issues then you just give it back and don't have to deal with them long term.
Put the £35k into your iISA and lease one.
That way someone else takes the depreciation, which let's be honest is going to be monumental. Also if you hate it or it has issues then you just give it back and don't have to deal with them long term.
Put the £35k into your iISA and lease one.
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