Going down to a single car
Discussion
Hello,
I'm after a bit of advice really - situation is as follows (and this all probably sounds really mad):
I've got a 5 year old Jag XE 20t (petrol) - low mileage (23K), FSH etc. I'm the second owner and the car is immaculate (it still smells like a new car inside). Servicing costs have been very low (independent Jaguar Specialist) and it has sailed through its MOTs in my ownership. I love the car, but I am prone to car park anxiety, so I am careful where I leave it.
We also own a 10-year-old Fiesta Titanium X. Predominantly driven by my Mrs (she doesn't like driving larger / saloon cars), this is also our go-to vehicle for short runs or being left in airport car parks. It’s great, but probably not as an only car.
I WFH full time and my OH works within walking distance of where we live. We normally only have cause to use a car at weekends and no longer have justification for two cars. Moving to a single vehicle would reduce insurance and servicing liabilities.
This has led to us considering a single go-to / do anything vehicle that both of us drive.
We’ve found a 2nd hand 2021 1.5 l petrol Kia Ceed GT-Line at a Kia Dealer. The warranty (5 years left) is a big draw, and the car looks quite nice externally.
It includes some decent tech Android Auto / Apple Car Play and a reversing camera. It seems like a nice car for the money - plenty of cabin / boot space. We both liked the car, though I'm not sure how it'd be on longer journeys.
We own both cars outright, though of course at trade-in / motorway / WBAC values, we will make a significant capital loss on both vehicles compared to what we paid for them.
Logically, long-term, the most financially prudent approach is get the Kia. Cheaper parts and running costs - however my heart is telling me to keep my Jag (and the Fiesta as a runaround).
As fellow car enthusiasts, would you feel the same, or should I just pull myself together and get the Kia? Interested to hear any thoughts, and / or Kia ownership experiences.
Thanks in advance
I'm after a bit of advice really - situation is as follows (and this all probably sounds really mad):
I've got a 5 year old Jag XE 20t (petrol) - low mileage (23K), FSH etc. I'm the second owner and the car is immaculate (it still smells like a new car inside). Servicing costs have been very low (independent Jaguar Specialist) and it has sailed through its MOTs in my ownership. I love the car, but I am prone to car park anxiety, so I am careful where I leave it.
We also own a 10-year-old Fiesta Titanium X. Predominantly driven by my Mrs (she doesn't like driving larger / saloon cars), this is also our go-to vehicle for short runs or being left in airport car parks. It’s great, but probably not as an only car.
I WFH full time and my OH works within walking distance of where we live. We normally only have cause to use a car at weekends and no longer have justification for two cars. Moving to a single vehicle would reduce insurance and servicing liabilities.
This has led to us considering a single go-to / do anything vehicle that both of us drive.
We’ve found a 2nd hand 2021 1.5 l petrol Kia Ceed GT-Line at a Kia Dealer. The warranty (5 years left) is a big draw, and the car looks quite nice externally.
It includes some decent tech Android Auto / Apple Car Play and a reversing camera. It seems like a nice car for the money - plenty of cabin / boot space. We both liked the car, though I'm not sure how it'd be on longer journeys.
We own both cars outright, though of course at trade-in / motorway / WBAC values, we will make a significant capital loss on both vehicles compared to what we paid for them.
Logically, long-term, the most financially prudent approach is get the Kia. Cheaper parts and running costs - however my heart is telling me to keep my Jag (and the Fiesta as a runaround).
As fellow car enthusiasts, would you feel the same, or should I just pull myself together and get the Kia? Interested to hear any thoughts, and / or Kia ownership experiences.
Thanks in advance
Edited by 92203 on Sunday 21st January 20:22
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