Christmas Tree 4820 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 It's time for our lass to renew her car lease. She quite fancys one of these crossover suv's such asPeugeot 2008Kia SoulSkoda YetiFord Exotex?Renault CapturI've read some of the reviews (which sometimes are just a bit too arsey for the average driver) but does anyone have one of these types or already done the research? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4820 Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 It's through the NHS so different to just doing it yourself. For example not only does it include servicing and road tax, it also includes insurance. (As she's had a few bumps, the free insurance makes a big difference. If I was in your position.... Young, well paid, not too many heavy commitmentd, I would jump at having a nice new motor every two or three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4820 Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 As for the cars you mention, they are right at the top of her budget. I'm quite liking the look of the 2008 but haven't seen it in the flesh yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Bold ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4820 Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Been to see this baby tonight. Looks lovely and is half electric, half petrol. 148 MPG....... http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/outlander/phev-overview.aspx?gclid=CPPewaX8pL8CFagSwwodoVkAYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7167 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Sky high repair costs too. It will be fun for 3 months then you will wish you bought something that did 45mpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7167 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Bikes are fine in the cold too. Plenty of dry days in winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31195 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) I'm looking at a 3lt bmw with 25mpg and 250bhp =P fck the planet You're the reason that Gemmill won't have kids. Edited July 2, 2014 by ewerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4820 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46004 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Irresponsible. You want a smart car after what you did to your last one, ya hallion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4820 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Just been for a test drive in the electric outlander. What a superb car. Absolutely quiet as anything but fast acceleration as well. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7167 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Not particularly practical as a taxi id imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4820 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Not particularly practical as a taxi id imagine Alas it's for our lass not me. However talking to one of the big design tech guys from Nissan last week and he reckons they are on the cusp of quite a big breakthrough with battery life that will virtually double range. If he's right then eke tricks taxis will be everywhere . I'd also mention that through a government grant, British gas are currently installing home charging points (worth over a grand) free. Even if you don't have one yet you can still have it for free . Handy if you are considering one in the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4411 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I think the way BMW and other's are using hybrids is a good bridge for the time-being - I got some sales blurb for the I3 and it's impressive (though hideous). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 CT what's your wife's experience of the NHS Fleet Scheme? Just thinking of getting myself a car through them that's all and want to get some first hand experience from others first before doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4820 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 CT what's your wife's experience of the NHS Fleet Scheme? Just thinking of getting myself a car through them that's all and want to get some first hand experience from others first before doing so. It's just changed. Under Labour instead of spending money on patients, they gave staff wrapping big discounts to lease a car. Those nasty Tories have come in and redirected that money to patients and therefore prices have shot up. Under Labour a Nissan Note was £70 Under the Tories it's £220 ish. You still get a discount compared to a normal personal lease due to the nhs's large buying power. Also under the NHS scheme you pay no deposit, get free servicing, free tax and free insurance. You can also choose to have the payments deducted from your salary or save even more by taking it as a salary sacrafice. There is an app called NHS fleet solutions that lets you get quotes for every make of car instantly. The Mitsubishi fuck off electric jeep that we are looking at is about £280 but when you deduct the £140 or so a month she will save in petrol it makes it cheaper than a note or most other basic small cars. The mileage allowance also goes up this month in the NHS from something like 12p a mile to 50 or 60p a mile (even if your driving around on electricity). Finally, a lot of the NHS sites have fast charge points where you can recharge in 35 minutes iirc. In summary, great scheme if you can't afford new, don't want to drive a banger and fancy trouble free motoring with everything covered for one price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7167 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Half right. The prices have shot up under the Tories. The money is most definitely not going to patients however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Your lass got much of a wait CT? Been having a look today and there's like a 6 month wait for a lot of the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4820 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Your lass got much of a wait CT? Been having a look today and there's like a 6 month wait for a lot of the stuff. 4 weeks to 12 weeks depending on colour / spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4820 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Just had British gas out to fit the charging point for this. Totally free of charge to anyone who wants one whether you have an electric car or not. Saves just over a grand so worth getting one now if you may go electric at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Does the salon give you much time off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Mod flaps I'll have you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Does any man with any self awareness seriously drive that car? I shave my head fwiw so can't throw any business your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46004 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Oh ant. This was never the forum for that kind of post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4820 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 and have a decent set of cleaning guff like a snow foam lance Snow foam lance Wtf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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