Which car to buy as a taxi

[taximike]

Option 1:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...el-type/diesel/page/1/sort/priceasc&logcode=p

Option 2:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...rice-from/3000/page/1/sort/priceasc&logcode=p

Option 3:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...rice-from/3000/sort/priceasc/page/1&logcode=p

Option 4 - open to suggestions...


Basically I feel with the BMW that I'll be much happier sitting at the wheel for long hours, it will be fine on fuel with the diesel engine. Just worried about massive repair bills? Tyres + brakes will probably also be a bit more, as will commercial insurance....

 

[Aero]

octavia loads round here

 

[Firestar_3x]

You want a car with over 120k on it as a taxi, how longs that going to last?

 

[taximike]

You want a car with over 120k on it as a taxi, how longs that going to last?

Hopefully 6 months! It's only a temporary job

 

[[TW]Fox]

The Nissan probably. Most of the taxi drivers round here have binned TDCi Mondeos in favour of petrol ones as they are more reliable.

And lol@the bmw

 

[taximike]

The Nissan probably. Most of the taxi drivers round here have binned TDCi Mondeos in favour of petrol ones as they are more reliable.

And lol@the bmw

You lol but drive one??

 

[MarkDavis]

Both the Nissan and Ford diesel engines are known to have reliability problems.

All the ***** mini-cab / taxi drivers seem to drive Octavia diesels.

 

[Fr0dders]

i think he's more pointing out its completely unsuitable for use as a taxi as it will just bleed you dry.

People dont use expensive bmws and mercs for taxis for a reason.

 

[[TW]Fox]

You lol but drive one??

I didnt buy it when it was 10 years old intending to use it as a minicab, though.

Someone round here runs a 97 535i as a taxi. I honestly wonder if he even breaks even.

 

[Gonzo0]

Toyota Avensis mk2

Half of them i see on the roads now are taxis

 

[Firestar_3x]

i think he's more pointing out its completely unsuitable for use as a taxi as it will just bleed you dry.

People dont use expensive bmws and mercs for taxis for a reason.

Not always true mate, goto various part of spain and you see nothing but new Merc and BMW taxis.

 

[Fr0dders]

its those parts of spain that charge you 10 euros for a pint

their typical fare wouldnt get into anything else

 

[ZG002]

i think he's more pointing out its completely unsuitable for use as a taxi as it will just bleed you dry.

People dont use expensive bmws and mercs for taxis for a reason.

I'm starting to see more and more mercs and jags as taxis up here for some reason.

Most are fords,skodas,vauxhalls though.

 

[kinobestew123]

You need a Toyota or you wont fit in with the taxi eliteists. Lol.

Strangely I was talking to the taxi driver taking me home from the put the other night. We were in a vectra and he didn't like it at all because "it was nowhere near as smooth as the old toyota avensis" he used to have.

 

[Vigoro]

i think he's more pointing out its completely unsuitable for use as a taxi as it will just bleed you dry.

People dont use expensive bmws and mercs for taxis for a reason.

Majority of taxis i see around here are Merc E320s

 

[BigRazer93]

I would look at a skoda mate

 

[bob055]

peugeot 406

 

[Lethal`]

octavia loads round here

Same, lots of 09/59 plate octavias round here too.

 

[Gonzo0]

Also quite a few Insignias being used as taxis now must be a good fleet buy

 

[alex24]

As a passenger in a Honda Accord, I was really surprised by how smooth it was. No idea what engine it had, but it was silent and had plenty of effortless power.

There's a Chrysler 300C taxi around here, just for the pimp value. I've also seen a Jag X-type taxi outside the marriot.