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Dear all,
I'm after some help picking a new family wagon.
I'm currently in a 3 year old cupra formentor v2 4wd (used value 24-25k as trade in), it was supposed to a long term buy, but it has been remarkably unreliable as it not as big as we though! We don't quite have enough space for a growing family with all the stuff that goes with family trips/holidays to Devon etc.
We were looking at a used Rav4 or Lexus hybrid, but with the cost of petrol and pay per mile hybrid tax, even if burning petrol, I'm reconsidering.
There are two options, one is sell the car, take a lease for now (the only thing I like the look of at the moment is the ford explorer deal especially as it appears to come with a free charger and 10000 miles credit). This would also free up a bit of extra cash for house renovations.
The other option is to buy a second hand EV. I would be after something reliable and about 3 years old (20-25k) that can take 2 adults two small children, buggy & stuff for family trip etc. I really like the polestar 2 but suspect there's not enough room.
Most of my miles are short local runs except 2-3 long trips a year.
Where would your money go?
I'm after some help picking a new family wagon.
I'm currently in a 3 year old cupra formentor v2 4wd (used value 24-25k as trade in), it was supposed to a long term buy, but it has been remarkably unreliable as it not as big as we though! We don't quite have enough space for a growing family with all the stuff that goes with family trips/holidays to Devon etc.
We were looking at a used Rav4 or Lexus hybrid, but with the cost of petrol and pay per mile hybrid tax, even if burning petrol, I'm reconsidering.
There are two options, one is sell the car, take a lease for now (the only thing I like the look of at the moment is the ford explorer deal especially as it appears to come with a free charger and 10000 miles credit). This would also free up a bit of extra cash for house renovations.
The other option is to buy a second hand EV. I would be after something reliable and about 3 years old (20-25k) that can take 2 adults two small children, buggy & stuff for family trip etc. I really like the polestar 2 but suspect there's not enough room.
Most of my miles are short local runs except 2-3 long trips a year.
Where would your money go?
It depends how much "stuff" you carry but my Polestar 2 has had plenty space for the last 3 years for my family of 4 including now 6 and 8 year olds.
Back seats are limited for adults but there should be no issues with younger kids. The boot is a decent enough size too but again it comes down to how big your buggy is and what else you take with you. A full travel system style pram would probably fill the boot but a lighter one would be manageable with other luggage.
Back seats are limited for adults but there should be no issues with younger kids. The boot is a decent enough size too but again it comes down to how big your buggy is and what else you take with you. A full travel system style pram would probably fill the boot but a lighter one would be manageable with other luggage.
The Polestar 2 is longer than the Formentor, so probably worth collecting together all your various baby buggies and making a visit to a showroom, sure they'd let you try out the boot and decide if it's viable for you.
RIDC has some good status on boot dimensions https://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/out-and-a... - looks like the PS2 has 20cm longer boot floor than the Formentor, for example.
I'd check the VW ID4 and Skoda Enyaq too, I think they're fairly spacious inside.
RIDC has some good status on boot dimensions https://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/out-and-a... - looks like the PS2 has 20cm longer boot floor than the Formentor, for example.
I'd check the VW ID4 and Skoda Enyaq too, I think they're fairly spacious inside.
This has Model Y written all over it.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202604171...
Supercharger network for the long runs away from home.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202604171...
Supercharger network for the long runs away from home.
Edited by MediumBuild on Tuesday 5th May 16:55
interstellar said:
Do you know about the current lease deal on Tesla model 3?
No deposit and £295 a month.
I d be going for that for ease.
My assumption would be that all the baby buggies mentioned won't readily slot into the Model 3's letterbox boot opening. However I guess that could be an assumption worth the OP checking.No deposit and £295 a month.
I d be going for that for ease.
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