Ampera, talk to me.
Discussion
Hi,
We're seriously looking into the Vauxhall Ampera as our next family car.
It'll be within the used market, so I'd like to hear of any problems people have encountered with them, has anyone racked up a large mileage and what are if any the points to look for on a 3 year old car.
Many thanks
We're seriously looking into the Vauxhall Ampera as our next family car.
It'll be within the used market, so I'd like to hear of any problems people have encountered with them, has anyone racked up a large mileage and what are if any the points to look for on a 3 year old car.
Many thanks
Daily trips will be under 3 miles, town within 10 miles once a week, and then 3 larger towns within 25 miles maybe twice a month. This is really the furthest we travel (family all nearby), apart from the odd summer away to Cornwall etc. So range wise I'm happy.
The real worry would be the battery and electric motor failure, I'd imagine that could potentially write some of these off, as the prices of them are low considering their initial cost.
The yanks appear to see 100K off easily with no problems.
Feels like a no brainer but I'm worried about dealer back up on a model they've already dropped.......
The real worry would be the battery and electric motor failure, I'd imagine that could potentially write some of these off, as the prices of them are low considering their initial cost.
The yanks appear to see 100K off easily with no problems.
Feels like a no brainer but I'm worried about dealer back up on a model they've already dropped.......
Cheers for all the replies.
Sat in an Ampera yesterday, and was rather impressed.
The only down part is the touch button switching in the centre (looks horrid and had some marking on it)
Why oh why don't these dealers have this things charged and ready to test drive!!! Most of the adverts showing photos of the dash, show the battery as empty! "Would you like a test drive?" Yes but as a full battery version please
Just got to get the wife on board before I commit to a test drive.
The pre conditioning will be a big plus as you can get the cabin warmed up prior to getting in it.
The Prius just isn't going to cut it for looks, and I'm not keen on fully electric and the range anxiety that could ensue........
The dealer says that Vauxhall cover the battery for 10 years, which appeals.
Sat in an Ampera yesterday, and was rather impressed.
The only down part is the touch button switching in the centre (looks horrid and had some marking on it)
Why oh why don't these dealers have this things charged and ready to test drive!!! Most of the adverts showing photos of the dash, show the battery as empty! "Would you like a test drive?" Yes but as a full battery version please
Just got to get the wife on board before I commit to a test drive.
The pre conditioning will be a big plus as you can get the cabin warmed up prior to getting in it.
The Prius just isn't going to cut it for looks, and I'm not keen on fully electric and the range anxiety that could ensue........
The dealer says that Vauxhall cover the battery for 10 years, which appeals.
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