Gonk Posted February 17 Posted February 17 Currently driving a 68 reg Mokka X - does the job to and from work, 25 miles a day round trip 83K on the clock. Looking for a change - considering a budget including trade in of around 16-17K buying it (not really interested in HP/PCP) Fancy a plug in hybrid as we have free electric points at work, so I can charge each day costing nowt - don't reallywant to go full electric Seen some 2024 Reg MG HS PHEV Trophy knocking around - yeah I know is a Temu job, but seem like decent value with all the trimmings, as they completely refreshed the model last year and sold off the old stock. Any advice /opinions welcome apart from anyone on ignore GO! Quote
freds dad Posted February 17 Posted February 17 (edited) I know you don’t want to go all electric but some great used Tesla Model 3s around for your budget and if you can charge for free at work it’s really a no brainer. Id keep away from anything MG as not the best for reliability Edited February 17 by freds dad Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 17 Posted February 17 Free electricity, but don't want to go full electric car! Are you mad? You're doing 25 miles a day. Depending upon weekend use, you could easily be looking at 10-14 days on one charge, all at no cost. As above, loads of second hand evs available now, and all this concern over battery life has, and is, being shown to be completely unfounded. Indeed batteries are being shown to last far longer than initially thought. For the sort of mileage you're looking at, a hybrid is completely unnecessary. Quote
only1swanny Posted February 17 Posted February 17 The MG's have all just had a huge safety recall IIRC, something to do with the seats. Hopefully keep my 2017 Tiguan for another decade.. 50mpg and loads of room.. Quote
little whitt Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Someone Told me if you buy a Tesla you can charge for FREE for life at there Charging points Quote
freds dad Posted February 18 Posted February 18 2 hours ago, little whitt said: Someone Told me if you buy a Tesla you can charge for FREE for life at there Charging points That offer ended around 2018 and was only on the S and X models, but there are still used ones around for sale that have it. Quote
MancWanderer Posted February 18 Posted February 18 10 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Free electricity, but don't want to go full electric car! Are you mad? You're doing 25 miles a day. Depending upon weekend use, you could easily be looking at 10-14 days on one charge, all at no cost. As above, loads of second hand evs available now, and all this concern over battery life has, and is, being shown to be completely unfounded. Indeed batteries are being shown to last far longer than initially thought. For the sort of mileage you're looking at, a hybrid is completely unnecessary. This. Mrs went full EV and charges for free at work with rare charge every now and again at home. Made no sense to do anything else. She’s saved an absolute shed load of money. I’d happily go full EV at work if my journeys weren’t as long Quote
Whitestar Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Citroen C5aircross petrol plug-in hybrid. Big, very comfortable,30 miles on leccy, and decent 0-60. 17k gets you a 74 plater too i would think? Quote
Spider Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Just now, Whitestar said: Citroen C5aircross petrol plug-in hybrid. Big, very comfortable,30 miles on leccy, and decent 0-60. 17k gets you a 74 plater too i would think? Is that one of them cars with rubber panels on the side? Quote
Whitestar Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Probably, i haven't got one, just making a suggestion at that price range. Slightly older and maybe higher mileage you could get a Polestar for that money. Quote
mickbrown Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Missus has just ordered an ev through work. Salary sacrifice job. No brainer really Quote
Traf Posted February 18 Posted February 18 1 hour ago, Spider said: Is that one of them cars with rubber panels on the side? That's the C4, I think. I pitched up at Rhodes Airport to collect a hire car and they tried to give me one of those. Not a fucking chance. Quote
athywhite1958 Posted February 18 Posted February 18 My 2 EV's, big one for round town and small one for holidays and match Quote
Sweep Posted February 18 Posted February 18 2 hours ago, L/H White said: DONT BUY SECOND HAND LEASE LEASE LEASE I've recently moved across to leasing, I doubt I'll ever buy a car again Quote
Spider Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Leasing is best if you want a fixed outlay every month and a full warranty. missus has had several and never had an issue. She’s also been contacted to say she’ll be getting a few grand back because PPI or some such bollocks. Quote
bolton_blondie Posted February 18 Posted February 18 I’ve a fully EV Hyundai kona and love it. It’s fucking rapid also. Quote
deeane Koontz Posted February 18 Posted February 18 1 hour ago, Spider said: Leasing is best if you want a fixed outlay every month and a full warranty. missus has had several and never had an issue. She’s also been contacted to say she’ll be getting a few grand back because PPI or some such bollocks. ? Quote
DirtySanchez Posted February 18 Posted February 18 1 hour ago, bolton_blondie said: I’ve a fully EV Hyundai kona and love it. It’s fucking rapid also. What about the car? Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 18 Posted February 18 9 hours ago, MancWanderer said: This. Mrs went full EV and charges for free at work with rare charge every now and again at home. Made no sense to do anything else. She’s saved an absolute shed load of money. I’d happily go full EV at work if my journeys weren’t as long Go on, you know you can do it with the right EV. One with around 300 miles (including some motorway) range. Good sized battery, and avoid the twin motor high power ones. Will complete the vast majority of journeys, and if a charge is required coming back, a quick blast at a high voltage one will have you topped up in 20 minutes. Just time for a butty and a wank! 😀 Quote
MancWanderer Posted February 18 Posted February 18 8 hours ago, mickbrown said: Missus has just ordered an ev through work. Salary sacrifice job. No brainer really Exactly what my Mrs did. Got a BYD Seal. Fucking ace car. Tesla threw decent deals at her but BYD worked out better Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 18 Posted February 18 7 hours ago, L/H White said: DONT BUY SECOND HAND LEASE LEASE LEASE Each to their own, but as above, fine if you're happy paying out a fixed fee continually. If you're happy to keep a car for a while, then get it when the max depreciation has gone, and pay less overall. Swings and roundabouts. Quote
MancWanderer Posted February 18 Posted February 18 1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Go on, you know you can do it with the right EV. One with around 300 miles (including some motorway) range. Good sized battery, and avoid the twin motor high power ones. Will complete the vast majority of journeys, and if a charge is required coming back, a quick blast at a high voltage one will have you topped up in 20 minutes. Just time for a butty and a wank! 😀 I need a 4x4 SUV for both work and leisure and the full EVs not quite there yet. With a 2.5 litre PHEV I get 25p/mile at work and make a tidy profit. Full EV I’d get 7p/mile and would make a loss on most long work journeys. Took her car on a return journey to Heathrow. Folk complained about my seagulling at Cherwell Valley services on the return journey Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 18 Posted February 18 That mileage rate is a piss take. Iirc, something similar at t'other half' place- disproportionately lower. So much for local government pushing the "green agenda". Mind you, central government is also of a similar stance. Quote
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