Looking at buying a new car

[kingtreelo]

So looking for some advice from people who know more about cars than me, which will be most of you i imagine

Currently have a 2018 Ecoboost Ford Focus and i have never really liked it, bit small, not enough ooomph and its not a very comfortable drive

Looking at getting a car from about 2-3 years ago, not massive mileage and possibly looking at electric options

So far the following have caught my eye, i am obviously on a budget, but am flexible, looking to pay no more than say £24k if possible

Polestar 2
Kia EV6
CUPRA Born
Hyundai Kona
MG M4
Kia Sportage
MG 7S
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe


Thoughts?

 

[pooman2084]

I love my Polestar 2. Best car I’ve ever had.

Edit: Mine is the newer RWD, I understand the FWD handles quite differently.

 

[kingtreelo]

I love my Polestar 2. Best car I’ve ever had.

Edit: Mine is the newer RWD, I understand the FWD handles quite differently.

thanks, that is the one i really like the look of

 

[pooman2084]

I can 200 miles or so for about £3 on a home charge. More like £35 if charging on the motorway at a high speed unit. It has a one pedal drive mode that makes it like a giant bumper car.

 

[aeroflott]

I'm not sure there's any such thing as a "shit" car these days really? Of the list, nothing jumps out as anything to particularly avoid (although I despise the MG cars from a design perspective). Of all those, the Polestar 2 looks like good value to me in the used market currently.

 

[ZedEx48K]

Only thing I will say is if you care about the vehicles future value, leccy cars don't really have one

 

[Vorbis]

No Ioniq 5 on the list? I really like the look of that one, seems really practical too with the sliding rear seats

 

[Vorbis]

Only thing I will say is if you care about the vehicles future value, leccy cars don't really have one

Isn't that true for all cars? Depreciation is a factor in any car purchase unless you're buying a classic you don't plan on actually driving.

 

[Chihiro]

I've had 6 cylinder petrol for over 13 years now across 3 cars I don't think I'm ever going to change.
My local dealer tried to get me to "upgrade" from my 2.5 V6 RWD car to a FWD 4 pot hybrid I'm like how is that even a upgrade.

 

[pooman2084]

Exactly. In the real world batteries are lasting much longer than anticipated. SMMT said last year the lifespan for an ICE and EV were now about the same.

 

[kingtreelo]

Isn't that true for all cars? Depreciation is a factor in any car purchase unless you're buying a classic you don't plan on actually driving.

indeed, i have been quoted £1400 to replace a wet cam belt, not that it needs changing yet but so many moving parts that can fail on non electric vehicles is pushing me down the EV route

plus, i was always worried about the mileage out of them, but a quick google tells me i get 220 miles per tank(£65) from my current car, i can get around 300(so lets say about the same as the petrol car) for a full charge on an EV, plus my wife can charge it for free in her work

i will gladly run a car into the ground if im being honest, my current car has depreciated in value by around 1.5k per year, and that is without repairs

don't get me wrong, i will always have my eyes on a Mustang, my dream car, but this is one for family holidays and work

 

[kingtreelo]

No Ioniq 5 on the list? I really like the look of that one, seems really practical too with the sliding rear seats

added to the list, lovely looking car as well

this is what i am after, recommendations

nice, they have SNES controller ports in them as well

 

[Chihiro]

Guy at work has a Kia EV6 & in the year he's had it the range has dropped quite a bit & falling & he was also saying it drops about 50 miles just for putting the heating on so what's it going to be like in 5 years?
It's a lease car so not his problem & he's looking to getting the Toyota equivalent when its up as he previously had a C-HR & loved it.

 

[kingtreelo]

Guy at work has a Kia EV6 & in the year he's had it the range has dropped quite a bit & falling & he was also saying it drops about 50 miles just for putting the heating on so what's it going to be like in 5 years?
It's a lease car so not his problem & he's looking to getting the Toyota equivalent when its up as he previously had a C-HR & loved it.

yeah, i am factoring into that the maximum mileage is going to drop by at least 50-75 miles due to things being on, still matches my petrol car now though

 

[eliotcole]

Do what I did ... and get a nice old supercar/sportscar for next to nothing, that's in top nick.

So looking for some advice ...
... ...
Thoughts?

It's likely that the cost of it (plus upkeep / insurance / etc) will either average out about the same price ... or much, much, better.

Plus you won't have to worry about all that Road Tax, MOT, ULEZ, stuff (for any UK city) ... with the added bonus that this means that almost all your costs / admin are reactionary ... rather than requiring active planning, thought, etc. So there's less brain ache! ;-)

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Hopefully it's clear that this response is semi-jovial, and definitely light in tone ... but ... I looooooove my old motor ... and I largely know 🐶 about cars. 😏

 

[Chihiro]

My Toyota GS250 F sport 2.5 V6 petrol is Ulez ok as the EAG @Excel is in the zone & I drive there every year prob get the train if not.
I'm sure they will move the goal posts again soon.

 

[kingtreelo]

i am not in a a ULEZ area, that shit is just plain robbery

 

[Chihiro]

Isn't there something similar in Bristol prob be every city eventually.

 

[kingtreelo]

Isn't there something similar in Bristol prob be every city eventually.

i always go into my city centre on the train, car parking charges have dictated that for me

anyway, EV owners, how much does the AC and heating use the battery, just need to know if i need to order some shorts or Oodies for my travels

 

[Chihiro]

Me too ! that guy at work is the first honest ev owner I've met the negs are never mentioned by most.