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Going to test drive an ID3 today... most likely won't end up changing but hey ho, good to try out the new shiny stuff and compare it to our 1st gen Zoe :)

The thinking behind it if we do change is to go from cheap electric + more expensive big car to a nicer electric and a bigger shed for tip and holiday duties, as it seems that we end up using the Zoe 90% of the time and hardly ever use our larger car
 
chanjy said:
Going to test drive an ID3 today... most likely won't end up changing but hey ho, good to try out the new shiny stuff and compare it to our 1st gen Zoe :)

The thinking behind it if we do change is to go from cheap electric + more expensive big car to a nicer electric and a bigger shed for tip and holiday duties, as it seems that we end up using the Zoe 90% of the time and hardly ever use our larger car
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This what we're thinking of doing for my other half's car - Zoe to ID3 - I'd love to know what spec you drive, what tech it had, and what you think.
 
gailjon said:
The ID3 is a lovely car - I love my wife's Family model. Smooth, quiet, quick and spacious enough for when we go out as a family of 4.
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That's the spec I'm looking at. Has all the stuff you would ever need, the add ons over the bottom spec more than justify the cost bump I reckon

Obliter8 said:
This what we're thinking of doing for my other half's car - Zoe to ID3 - I'd love to know what spec you drive, what tech it had, and what you think.
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ZE40 Dynamic Nav is bog standard white

It's a great little runaround and has fully sold me on electric, but it's definitely a budget car. Tech wise it does have climate control which is good and stuff like auto lights and wipers makes it easy to live with, but the sat nav and audio is pretty poor (but I'm comparing it to much more expensive cars I guess). One thing I'd like is a bit more range so that it can be the car we do 99% of stuff in rather than 90%.
 
chanjy said:
That's the spec I'm looking at. Has all the stuff you would ever need, the add ons over the bottom spec more than justify the cost bump I reckon


ZE40 Dynamic Nav is bog standard white

It's a great little runaround and has fully sold me on electric, but it's definitely a budget car. Tech wise it does have climate control which is good and stuff like auto lights and wipers makes it easy to live with, but the sat nav and audio is pretty poor (but I'm comparing it to much more expensive cars I guess). One thing I'd like is a bit more range so that it can be the car we do 99% of stuff in rather than 90%.
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Sorry, I wasn't clear - that's teh Zoe we have! We're looking to upgrade, either to a new Zoe or an ID3. So, I want to hear whether the drive is better, what the ID3 is like in terms of infotainment and tech, and the perceived upgrade over the Zoe.

We have tried to test drive an ID3, but we want upper spec list, and they only have the boggo version to drive
 
If the choice of bev estate is limited .... peugot released pictures of the phev sw 308 seems still only a 12KW battery so not following merc/bm 'trend' to up battery range 25KWh,
but maybe that's a platform limitation, ... battery density hasn't improved as much as price.
 
Obliter8 said:
Sorry, I wasn't clear - that's teh Zoe we have! We're looking to upgrade, either to a new Zoe or an ID3. So, I want to hear whether the drive is better, what the ID3 is like in terms of infotainment and tech, and the perceived upgrade over the Zoe.

We have tried to test drive an ID3, but we want upper spec list, and they only have the boggo version to drive
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I misunderstood sorry :D

I think it's probably a Life spec they will give me as I asked for a Family and they said they don't have any on site :(
 
jpaul said:
If the choice of bev estate is limited .... peugot released pictures of the phev sw 308 seems still only a 12KW battery so not following merc/bm 'trend' to up battery range 25KWh,
but maybe that's a platform limitation, ... battery density hasn't improved as much as price.
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Probably the same one as the rest of the PHEV range that's been around for a few years. Disappointing - maybe it's based on the old platform rather than a new one, haven't done any research so just thinking out loud really
 
Mg 5 is still the only EV estate then?

New facelift version coming soon with bigger battery and bigger engine and longer range I see.
 
Obliter8 said:
The Class 1A National Insurance Contribution is the saving for the employer, and it's big. They also get some kind of tax write-off which would be relevant for them if they own the asset. The fuel saving is real, but depends on mile driven. Oh, and the lower/no servicing would help too. Actually, it may be far better for the employer if they own outright, rather than getting fleeced by the lease company!

But yeah - you need the right car for the job at the end of the day. MG 5 it is then!
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I'd happily drive an MG5, can't be any worse than my Friday afternoon special Leon :rolleyes:
 
Forgive me for asking but does anyone know how leasing works through a limited company? Although my Co isn't VAT registered.

If I lease a Polestar 2 and pay 3/6 months upfront and then a monthly payment, is both the upfront and monthly payments treated as a business expense?

And I only pay income tax on 1% of the value of the car every year of the lease?

Just wondering if it might be worth looking at to reduce corporation tax? Or am I barking up the wrong tree here?
 
Yeah be really interesting to see if we do get the new MG5, it does look a lot better than the current car which in effect dates from 2017 as a Rowe i believe which is why it doesn't have any kind of autosteer or smart features even compared to the older to us ZS.
 
Strongly considering selling my ICE car to WBAC with the current offer prices, and taking a personal lease out on a Tesla Model 3 LR. Anyone got any suggestions on the best place to look at for a personal lease? So many out there.
 
I’m not sure why you would do a personal lease on a Model 3 the residuals are really high but so are the lease costs. The two just don’t square.

If you can afford the lease costs, perhaps consider PCP or a personal loan to buy?
 
b0rn2sk8 said:
I’m not sure why you would do a personal lease on a Model 3 the residuals are really high but so are the lease costs. The two just don’t square.

If you can afford the lease costs, perhaps consider PCP or a personal loan to buy?
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Yeah I could go PCP I guess, monthlies aren't that much different from what I can tell. Personal loan might be a little much to swallow but I'll do the math.
 
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