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[ALawson]

SpeckledJim said:

I'm having a wobble.

I seem to remember one of our merry band owning a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?

I'm considering chopping in the E-Class and S-Class for just such a thing. Two questions if I can: what's the reliable range on battery alone, and will it accelerate to and cruise at 70mph without needing the IC engine?

Thanks in advance!

A colleague has one, I recall him saying the range on battery was circa 12-18miles only.

[idiotgap]

A mate of mine has one, the EV range is less than advertised in line with ALawson's information above.
With PHEV you only get 5 seats.
Disappointing interior, low grade pleather and plastics.

[anonymous-user]

idiotgap said:

A mate of mine has one, the EV range is less than advertised in line with ALawson's information above.
With PHEV you only get 5 seats.
Disappointing interior, low grade pleather and plastics.

They seem to be among the worst things on the road for blinding headlights. FWIW Several people in work have them and complain about the small fuel tank and range a lot.

[SpeckledJim]

This isn't going well, is it.

[callahan]

Not exactly barge related (although it is quite old and has 6 cylinders....) but my 986 Boxster has some battery drain issues. I tried one of the AA solar things and it appears to have made it worse.

Any recommendations for a charger / conditioner for a sensible price?

I'm assuming Ctek is the preferred option, but which model for a 2.5 litre engine?

Thanks

[RicksAlfas]

Like most PHEVs you will get 10-15 miles on electric only, but that's not the point of them. The drivetrain shuffles use between the ICE and the electric as is appropriate for the conditions. Without looking on my dashboard I can't remember the exact figures but I've done over half my mileage with the ICE off, even though my electric only range is 10-12 miles. This is on a Merc C-Class, but they all work very similar so don't fixate on the electric only range unless you have a charger at both ends of your usual commute.

[anonymous-user]

Under thread by £5 - Saab 95 Aero Estate. 180,000 miles

Suspension work needed shortly I'd guess
MOT Advisories Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
- oil leak
- Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?sort=price...

[Zonergem]

Probably overshooting barge territory, passing through youngtimer and ending up somewhere close to wilful stupidity but who doesn't feel the pull of a half-decent CX?



https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1062627

[Croutons]

wsurfa said:

Under thread by £5 - Saab 95 Aero Estate. 180,000 miles

Suspension work needed shortly I'd guess
MOT Advisories Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
- oil leak
- Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?sort=price...

Am I the only one who thinks that at 180k with work needing doing it would look toppy at half thread? I know Saab afficionado s are a bit nutty, but you'd really, really have to want a Saab to look past the 760 we had a few places ago, or any number of E's.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Zonergem said:

Probably overshooting barge territory, passing through youngtimer and ending up somewhere close to wilful stupidity but who doesn't feel the pull of a half-decent CX?



https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1062627

I saw the car and was pretty sure it would be a post from Woody, not you!

I can see the appeal in a sort of winsome-but-ultimately-self-harming way; a bit like those initially appealing but mildly scary women with blue hair and facial piercings. Maybe I'm over-thinking. Nice car.

[trooperiziz]

Croutons said:

Am I the only one who thinks that at 180k with work needing doing it would look toppy at half thread? I know Saab afficionado s are a bit nutty, but you'd really, really have to want a Saab to look past the 760 we had a few places ago, or any number of E's.

No, you're not the only one that thinks that, which is why that car is £995

[Max M4X WW]

QuantumTokoloshi said:

Rubins4 said:

The 190 has been taken in for some alignment work today, having constantly has a slight pull to the right since purchase.

The alignment was ok however the camber on the driver's side front was out.

The 20 mile dual carriageway home this evening was a revelation and I've fallen for it a little bit more now. A good wash on Saturday and up to BMW HQ on Sunday morning as a bit of a treat.

Will be there too. Hopefully spot it, and a look around.

Great, so it now drives better and I have to look at it Hopefully see you there.

[Max M4X WW]

paddycam said:

Whilst explaining the benefits of a barge to a colleague this became a sudden obsession for him.
A little wear on the bolster, but I do love the colour.
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300E-Auto...

Had a brief look at this a few weeks or months back. Nice, various bits starting to go rusty but to be expected. (I was just passing and spotted it, wasn't looking to buy)

[Croutons]

trooperiziz said:

No, you're not the only one that thinks that, which is why that car is £995

It's been a long day.

Stinky diesel and 142k on it, oh and lowly luxury, but XF in thread budget. Didn't realise they were in scope.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/jaguar/jaguar-xf-2008-lu...

[ian316]

Max M4X WW said:

paddycam said:

Whilst explaining the benefits of a barge to a colleague this became a sudden obsession for him.
A little wear on the bolster, but I do love the colour.
|https://thumbsnap.com/dUVnXzZm[/url][url]

|https://thumbsnap.com/MM15EldZ[/url][url]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300E-Auto...

Had a brief look at this a few weeks or months back. Nice, various bits starting to go rusty but to be expected. (I was just passing and spotted it, wasn't looking to buy)

Well there are worse barges to start the addiction with than a smart looking w124

[anonymous-user]

Croutons said:

It's been a long day.

Stinky diesel and 142k on it, oh and lowly luxury, but XF in thread budget. Didn't realise they were in scope.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/jaguar/jaguar-xf-2008-lu...

Jags of that age, they're a bit, um, pub landlord .

[Croutons]

janesmith1950 said:

Jags of that anyage, they're a bit, um, pub landlord .

EFA.

Not quite sure what your point is though?

[CB 987]

callahan said:

Not exactly barge related (although it is quite old and has 6 cylinders....) but my 986 Boxster has some battery drain issues. I tried one of the AA solar things and it appears to have made it worse.

Any recommendations for a charger / conditioner for a sensible price?

I'm assuming Ctek is the preferred option, but which model for a 2.5 litre engine?

Thanks

I’ve just got a CTEK MXS 5.0 for my 996 and so far very impressed, simply to set up and use. Approx. £62 from Amazon.

Just make sure your battery is in good health. Have you perhaps got an old tracker fitted causing battery drain?

Edited by CB 987 on Friday 14th December 20:51

[ian316]

janesmith1950 said:

Croutons said:

It's been a long day.

Stinky diesel and 142k on it, oh and lowly luxury, but XF in thread budget. Didn't realise they were in scope.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/jaguar/jaguar-xf-2008-lu...

Jags of that age, they're a bit, um, pub landlord .

My biggest problem with these is the Peugeot coupe with the same engine on the same year for half the price, but with a stunning interior

[callahan]

CB 987 said:

I’ve just got a CTEK MXS 5.0 for my 996 and so far very impressed, simply to set up and use. Approx. £62 from Amazon.

Just make sure your battery is in good health. Have you perhaps got an old tracker fitted causing battery drain?

Edited by CB 987 on Friday 14th December 20:51

Thanks, I've ordered one of them. I don't think it has a tracker, it's the first time it's drained in 18 months, so hopefully nothing painful..

(barge to be added next year, I promise)