Largish Family Car - SUV?

dlockers · 23 Aug 2024 at 10:38

I am finding this whole thing depressing. I just want a G Wagon or something outrageous, but the man maths is just not working. Especially for the next 3 years with another kid in childcare.

This was the scene outside today, like some kind of depressing signal of adulthood. Am I ready for a ID7 Tourer? Is it throwing the towel in too soon?

I mean the saving grace is I can bank £25k, and my bonus will cover the salsac pretty easily; so I could buy something *actually* fun instead of thinking an E43 is peak yob.

/blog

Robbo · 23 Aug 2024 at 10:43

[TW]Fox said:
I do. I think it looks exactly as you'd expect a newer E Class to look. The 5 Series is just, I don't even know what. But I've gone from thinking the 5 Series is my favourite car in the world to not understanding why I'd ever buy one again

I know what you mean, but perhaps the 5 might age better as cars start to look more futuristic... but maybe not

I did initially think it looked a mess but I am more used to it now.

dlockers said:
I am finding this whole thing depressing. I just want a G Wagon or something outrageous, but the man maths is just not working. Especially for the next 3 years with another kid in childcare.

This was the scene outside today, like some kind of depressing signal of adulthood. Am I ready for a ID7 Tourer? Is it throwing the towel in too soon?

I mean the saving grace is I can bank £25k, and my bonus will cover the salsac pretty easily; so I could buy something *actually* fun instead of thinking an E43 is peak yob.
/blog

To be honest it sounds like you want something interesting, a boring blob of an electric car does not fit the bill - and they aren't exactly cheap either.

Yaayuh! · 23 Aug 2024 at 10:43

@dlockers
Are you having a midlife crisis?

200sols · 23 Aug 2024 at 11:02

Yaayuh! said:
@dlockers
Are you having a midlife crisis?

When he buys a Caterham you'll know.

GarethSouthgate · 23 Aug 2024 at 11:03

Robbo said:

I can't see the front bumper, it's just a black blob.

Surely you agree that the new 7 isn't good looking?

dlockers · 23 Aug 2024 at 11:13

Yaayuh! said:
@dlockers
Are you having a midlife crisis?

I am fighting my brain :cry:

. The logical answer is just so dull.

dlockers · 23 Aug 2024 at 11:24

200sols said:
When he buys a Caterham you'll know.

I'm thinking something 4 seats like a triumph stag or maybe a project E type...

Robbo · 23 Aug 2024 at 11:26

GarethSouthgate said:
I can't see the front bumper, it's just a black blob.

Surely you agree that the new 7 isn't good looking?

It depends on the spec, in chrome trim I don’t really like it - but M Sport looks good with the black grille etc. I’d actually say it’s essential on the newest 7.

However, the interior is by far the best I’ve ever been in. The quality is outstanding and the technology is on another level. It’s an amazing car! Makes the brand new Range Rover look basic and dull. Downside is they are massive, makes my existing 7 look small…

Kill_Phil · 23 Aug 2024 at 11:41

Couple of others to consider

Rav4 plugin
Taycan turismo

thewanted · 23 Aug 2024 at 11:55

This thread is whack.

The criteria was more boot space, and SUVs 40cm shorter than an E-class Mercedes are being suggested.

[TW]Fox · 23 Aug 2024 at 12:03

Robbo said:
but M Sport looks good

No.

dlockers · 23 Aug 2024 at 13:44

thewanted said:
This thread is whack.

The criteria was more boot space, and SUVs 40cm shorter than an E-class Mercedes are being suggested.

The small SUVs are obviously no good, but the general SUV hatchback deck lid is what was appealing. I can't stack anything or efficiently use the E43 boot space.

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I've just had a quick look at the ID7. It seems a really, really nice place to sit. It is quite a chongus car though - it is a fraction longer than the E43 and a tiny bit wider; but it just feels quite fat too.

I think I am going to place an order with Arval and see what they come back with in regard to timelines.

I can get the E43 washed and on Motorway and see what the craic is with pricing there, too.

Total curve ball but this frees up £25k to buy an E43 M3 Convertible

jpaul · 23 Aug 2024 at 14:09

with what toppings ? lit emblem , dcc+, party piece pan ?

GarethSouthgate · 23 Aug 2024 at 14:11

dlockers said:
The small SUVs are obviously no good, but the general SUV hatchback deck lid is what was appealing. I can't stack anything or efficiently use the E43 boot space.

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I've just had a quick look at the ID7. It seems a really, really nice place to sit. It is quite a chongus car though - it is a fraction longer than the E43 and a tiny bit wider; but it just feels quite fat too.

I think I am going to place an order with Arval and see what they come back with in regard to timelines.

I can get the E43 washed and on Motorway and see what the craic is with pricing there, too.

Total curve ball but this frees up £25k to buy an E43 M3 Convertible

Can't you get an E43 wagon?

dlockers · 23 Aug 2024 at 14:22

jpaul said:
with what toppings ? lit emblem , dcc+, party piece pan ?

Yeah fully specced with Exterior Plus pack and Interior pack. There is a heat pump option but not sure I'd get the value back.

We'll see what Arval come back with. They normally have a conversation with you around factory order, and what is actually available.

GarethSouthgate said:
Can't you get an E43 wagon?

There is a lot of maths going on here. I need to reduce my salary by quite a bit as the government changed childcare rules (you now get 30 hrs free from 9 months) - so I could either top-up pension loads or spank it on a salsac. The added benefit of the salsac is I avoid an imminent £1500 bill (insurance, tax, MOT, service) and free up the capital tied up in the Merc.

Kenai · 23 Aug 2024 at 14:23

jpaul said:
dcc+

Not heard of DCC+ before on a VW platform, what's different compared to DCC?

GarethSouthgate · 23 Aug 2024 at 14:32

dlockers said:
There is a lot of maths going on here. I need to reduce my salary by quite a bit as the government changed childcare rules (you now get 30 hrs free from 9 months) - so I could either top-up pension loads or spank it on a salsac. The added benefit of the salsac is I avoid an imminent £1500 bill (insurance, tax, MOT, service) and free up the capital tied up in the Merc.

Name change required "fromV6toAAA"

Slackworth · 23 Aug 2024 at 16:45

As another slightly out there idea - how about the 640i Gran Turismo - bit of a marmite car I guess but they come with a lot of spec as standard and has the B58 engine in it:

BMW 6 Series 640i xDrive GT M Sport 3.0 5dr

usedcars.bmw.co.uk

it's got a sloping roof type boot but it's a hatchback style and still pretty sizeable at 610L.

sx_turbo · 24 Aug 2024 at 11:41

GarethSouthgate said:
Mazda make some reasonable looking cars good value too, although not a badge for the carpark/driveway bling.

Just not fast enough, same as Lexus just don't seem to want to put punchy engines in the range. That's where BMW and Audi et al win out.

jpaul · 24 Aug 2024 at 12:07

Kenai said:
Not heard of DCC+ before on a VW platform, what's different compared to DCC?

maybe I misremembered the name , yes dcc pro - but it sounds like fords maganride and potentially a better, more reliable prospect for second hand ownership,

jpaul said:
on id3 anyway my current private purchase thinking is that sticking with 18" wheels rather than introduce repair cost liability of DCC is better option,
however if I was buying new, seems the vw newest DCC incarnation with less electro mechanics, rather ferrous type fluid & electromagnetic to change viscosity would be more robust.

e: https://www.amz.de/dcc-pro-evolution-am-daempfer can't see mention of fluid as I'd thought before