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snips86x said:
Used and runaround. We've been toying with keeping the smax and getting a little run around like that or simply getting a full on EV replacement. We've fallen for the Jaecoo 5 EV after driving today.
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If you are looking at the Jaecoo 5, then the PCH lease deals are way better than the PCP unless the specific deals does you a custom offer. You can get the Jaecoo 5 Luxury 61kWh for £333 with 8k miles PA, nothing upfront 1+47 profile. £16k TCO, or 4k per year, the PCP deals they have are significantly worse. £18.2k for 48 months with only 6k miles PA, and you need to find £4,750 upfront, also AFAIK the PCH offer includes the VED for the 2, 3 and 4th year. so another £585 saving.
 
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Journey said:
If you are looking at the Jaecoo 5, then the PCH lease deals are way better than the PCP unless the specific deals does you a custom offer. You can get the Jaecoo 5 Luxury 61kWh for £333 with 8k miles PA, nothing upfront 1+47 profile. £16k TCO, or 4k per year, the PCP deals they have are significantly worse. £18.2k for 48 months with only 6k miles PA, and you need to find £4,750 upfront, also AFAIK the PCH offer includes the VED for the 2, 3 and 4th year. so another £585 saving.
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Thanks for the info, def something we will keep in mind.

What was the issue you had with the E-C3? It would have only ever been a run around for the wife so would sort her out just fine for local runs. Couldn't fault the test drive to be honest.

Jaecoo 5 is absolutely our fav though. We did have a poke at the Omoda 9...really wish we hadn't lol
 
snips86x said:
What was the issue you had with the E-C3? It would have only ever been a run around for the wife so would sort her out just fine for local runs. Couldn't fault the test drive to be honest.
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Ha. I just realised it was the DS3, slept since then! Think the e-C3 fixed a great many issues. We ordered the Frontera 44kWh equivalent in Ultimate spec for a family member as it was only £165 per month on PCH with nothing upfront. It's actually not too bad, don't think I'd commit to one right now as a purchase when you'll be able to get one used for £9k in a couple of years, so the lease was the best option

What sort of age and price was the one your were looking at?

snips86x said:
Jaecoo 5 is absolutely our fav though. We did have a poke at the Omoda 9...really wish we hadn't lol
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It is a lot of car for the money, get an insurance quote first, they are a bit like when Tesla first came to the UK so you can end up paying quite a bit more.
 
Journey said:
Ha. I just realised it was the DS3, slept since then! Think the e-C3 fixed a great many issues. We ordered the Frontera 44kWh equivalent in Ultimate spec for a family member as it was only £165 per month on PCH with nothing upfront. It's actually not too bad, don't think I'd commit to one right now as a purchase when you'll be able to get one used for £9k in a couple of years, so the lease was the best option

What sort of age and price was the one your were looking at?



It is a lot of car for the money, get an insurance quote first, they are a bit like when Tesla first came to the UK so you can end up paying quite a bit more.
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We've just been test driving them since those 2 are the ones we've been interested in for salary sacrifice. I'll know more once I have access to works benefits page lol
 
snips86x said:
We've just been test driving them since those 2 are the ones we've been interested in for salary sacrifice. I'll know more once I have access to works benefits page lol
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Fair enough, do your sums on the Sal Sac as sometimes it's higher than what you'd pay after tax, but depends on exactly what is included.
 
I've put a deposit on a Peugeot e5008. Throughly depressing but seems like a good car for everyday family life and my kids are excited about it being a 7 seater. For £337 and no deposit and 8k miles a year I think it's a good deal for what it is. I did look at hybrids but I am firmly in the EV camp for daily driving. I really wanted a Smart #5 but wanted a good deal more than anything else.
 
panthro said:
I've put a deposit on a Peugeot e5008. Throughly depressing but seems like a good car for everyday family life and my kids are excited about it being a 7 seater. For £337 and no deposit and 8k miles a year I think it's a good deal for what it is. I did look at hybrids but I am firmly in the EV camp for daily driving. I really wanted a Smart #5 but wanted a good deal more than anything else.
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It's a great deal, and sometimes that's good enough. You could use the savings on some solar and battery installation for your house if you don't have any already. :)
 
snips86x said:
We've just been test driving them since those 2 are the ones we've been interested in for salary sacrifice. I'll know more once I have access to works benefits page lol
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Comes out at £272 a month net on our scheme, including 5 driver insured, tyres, maintenance, recovery etc
 
Wife needs a new car and been considering a Kia Niro E. Have been out to test drive a few and they seem like the most sensible and best value purchase in the 12-15k range, especially considering the spec and range.

Out of curiosity went and saw an Ionic 5 and everything just felt a bit of a step up. Much nicer interior, more space bit more refined. Just means spending an extra few thousand. EV6 seems just bit more than I'd be willing to spend on an EV at the moment.

Should probably go with the head and get the Niro.
 
Rroff said:
Personally gone completely off VW - acquaintance is having issues with their Buzz currently where it suddenly won't go above 40MPH, no warnings or logged faults - been "fixed" twice.
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Disappointing to hear, got just under a year left on the Niro lease and was seriously considering a Buzz to replace it, but combined with the ongoing issues @MrRockliffe has been having with his ID.7 I'm certainly having second thoughts (I realise there can be issues with all makes/models, but it sounds like the support from the manufacturer isn't there either)
 
Haggisman said:
Disappointing to hear, got just under a year left on the Niro lease and was seriously considering a Buzz to replace it, but combined with the ongoing issues @MrRockliffe has been having with his ID.7 I'm certainly having second thoughts (I realise there can be issues with all makes/models, but it sounds like the support from the manufacturer isn't there either)
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Have you looked at the Kia PV5 if you were thinking of a Buzz? I need to go and find a dealer with one in to have a poke around but everyone seems to love them so far.
 
sovietspybob said:
Have you looked at the Kia PV5 if you were thinking of a Buzz? I need to go and find a dealer with one in to have a poke around but everyone seems to love them so far.
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Yeah, this is the main option we're looking at, especially considering a new one can be had for the same price as a 2-3 year old Buzz!
 
Haggisman said:
Disappointing to hear, got just under a year left on the Niro lease and was seriously considering a Buzz to replace it, but combined with the ongoing issues @MrRockliffe has been having with his ID.7 I'm certainly having second thoughts (I realise there can be issues with all makes/models, but it sounds like the support from the manufacturer isn't there either)
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Plenty of people have VWs without issues but there have been some concerning issues along with the recent battery recall, it definitely makes me leery of them. That and the way they handle it.
 
Just ordered the Jaecoo 5 all inclusive (tax, servicing, MOT, insurance, glass and tyres) at £417 which is 12k miles and 2 drivers.

Has anyone got an app or website for seeing charging costs for journey planning?
 
tamzzy said:
abetterrouteplanner.com

ABRP

A Better Routeplanner is the world's most popular consumer EV routeplanner - both for beginner and experienced EV drivers. And of course for anyone curious about EVs.
abetterrouteplanner.com abetterrouteplanner.com
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Thanks, I really like this site, but it doens't give rough costs for charging enroute.
 
snips86x said:
Thanks, I really like this site, but it doens't give rough costs for charging enroute.
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ZapMap shows per kWh pricing on its app, though that obviously requires a bit of manual calculation from you on how much you'll be needing to add etc. and doesn't account (i don't think) for potential rates available if you're utilising some sort of app rather than contactless etc.
 
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