Whats everybody driving these days? (2 Viewers)
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Terry_dactyl
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Myself mad.
We'll_live_and_die
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Ioniq 5 is full EV only. They've not done a hybrid of the I5.
Houchens Head
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Mine's the Ionic 5. It most certainly is a hybrid!
Houchens Head
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The rear of my Ionoq 5..... note the word "Hybrid".
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Deffo the way to go unless you set up as self employed Ltd company and build it into your daily rate,had a mate year's ago and that's what he was doing,charged it to his company and basically ran it free or that's what he used to say!
We'll_live_and_die
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I also see that's an Ioniq and not an ioniq 5 Baz. The boxy one is the 5 and only ever been available as EV.
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Nuskyblue
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That's not the back of an Ioniq 5, just an Inoiq (I had a phev)
Nuskyblue
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Do you remember the old Fronteras?
eastwoodsdustman
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Ioniq 6. Its my first EV and I love it.
shepardo01
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Peugeot 2008. It's shite.
Previously had a 3008 - favourite car I've owned.
Had on one of those deals with Peugeot where you hand it back after 3 years or pay a sum to keep it. (Couldn't afford it)
Couldn't afford a new 3008 and my 2008 is costing MORE p/m than my old 3008!
Previously had a 3008 - favourite car I've owned.
Had on one of those deals with Peugeot where you hand it back after 3 years or pay a sum to keep it. (Couldn't afford it)
Couldn't afford a new 3008 and my 2008 is costing MORE p/m than my old 3008!
RegTheDonk
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Got a 62 plate Zafira, handy for the tip run or when the kids/grandkids need to be taken somewhere. No real interest in cars, just see them as a necessary tool. Rather spend money on the home, I live in that more.
We'll_live_and_die
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Ive got a 2014 E class and a 2023 Ioniq 5. I much prefer the Ioniq but I've got the 55kw so the range isn't great. One bonus is that if its hooked up to a fast charger you can get to 80% in 15minutes.
Houchens Head
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All my paperwork states Ioniq 5 hybrid.
eastwoodsdustman
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Had a Leon Fr before the ioniq and really liked it. Would have kept it but for my accountant’s advice.
Houchens Head
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Yep. Had one. An old R reg. FWD. Loved it! Sadly, the new one on order isn't FWD.
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Houchens Head
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Houchens Head
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Had to replace the Ioniq. Almost 3 years old, done 15,000 miles and MOT due. Time to change it.
ProfessorbyGrace
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2015 Dacia Stepway 1.5 diesel. Ideal workhorse, and has a few odd quirks such as a randomly juddering clutch.
The MOT is due soon, and I’m not sure it’ll pass first time this year. I think a ball joint has gone and the brakes are spongey.
The MOT is due soon, and I’m not sure it’ll pass first time this year. I think a ball joint has gone and the brakes are spongey.
You'd do that on a Sunday easy yourself tbf,only PADS assuming disc's are ok and possibly shoes ball joint isn't too much either .
ProfessorbyGrace
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Considering the debacle that ensued when I attempted to change the pads on my old 206 (Roland Garros edition, it was so swish) I prefer to let the professionals deal with it.
The debacle itself was comical; I couldn’t find the calliper to reset the discs, yelled at the car for being an awkward bitch, and then the jack collapsed.
Bertola
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Fully agree with this viewpoint.
Was fed up of throwing money at my old 308, and needed a new motor. Got my hands on a Ford C-Max for cheap and could pay it off with savings, and what i got from We Buy Any Car for the 308. Nice not having any monthly outgoings for it. Helped that I got a decent deal for it, and it covered a lot of what i wanted.
It's not sexy and glamorous, but it drives well, is comfortable, and has plenty of space for the kids and football stuff
StrettoBoy
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Lexus RX 450 h
It's coming up to 7 years old but it's beautifully built, supremely reliable and very comfortable.
I think it will last forever, although eventually the hybrid batteries will need replacing and that will be expensive although I will probably go down the refurbishment route.
It's coming up to 7 years old but it's beautifully built, supremely reliable and very comfortable.
I think it will last forever, although eventually the hybrid batteries will need replacing and that will be expensive although I will probably go down the refurbishment route.
Captain Dart
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fernandopartridge
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Same, had the same car for 7 years. I just do not understanding the permanent rental deals people are on, just mental.
The Reverend Skyblue
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I work for National Grid, so whether I want to or not I have to change my car
We have a target that everyone is driving an all electric car, but no way that will be hit.
As I live in Norfolk the charging infrastructure is totally shit, and I do a lot of miles every week, so if I go all electric half my work life will be sat in charging stations that I’ve had to do a 25 mile diversion to get to, financially viable , a big no.
I had to fight really hard to get my new car as a hybrid, basically had to put a case forward to justify it. National Grid is a great company to work for, but on the car issue that need to seriously think about the rural areas like Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and eat Yorkshire wher a lot of work is now.
I spend a lot of my life driving, I’m a Senior supervisor so I have to go around the Overhead and substation teams to make sure our teams are working safely and abiding to our huge amount of our policy’s and procedures , so that needs to be at least part of the bigger policy.
We have a target that everyone is driving an all electric car, but no way that will be hit.
As I live in Norfolk the charging infrastructure is totally shit, and I do a lot of miles every week, so if I go all electric half my work life will be sat in charging stations that I’ve had to do a 25 mile diversion to get to, financially viable , a big no.
I had to fight really hard to get my new car as a hybrid, basically had to put a case forward to justify it. National Grid is a great company to work for, but on the car issue that need to seriously think about the rural areas like Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and eat Yorkshire wher a lot of work is now.
I spend a lot of my life driving, I’m a Senior supervisor so I have to go around the Overhead and substation teams to make sure our teams are working safely and abiding to our huge amount of our policy’s and procedures , so that needs to be at least part of the bigger policy.
Wyken Sky Blue
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Ford Kuga as a company car, love it!
If I didn't have the opportunity of a company car I would buy a decent car outright and run it to the ground and repeat
Before getting the option of a company car three years I had a 58 Ford Fiesta and served me well
Really don't get the appeal of having a flashy car if it's going to burn a hole in my pocket, much rather spend money on the house or an experience/holiday
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If I didn't have the opportunity of a company car I would buy a decent car outright and run it to the ground and repeat
Before getting the option of a company car three years I had a 58 Ford Fiesta and served me well
Really don't get the appeal of having a flashy car if it's going to burn a hole in my pocket, much rather spend money on the house or an experience/holiday
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