[zesty]

Daz we Test drove the vz3. Ok car, but wasn’t impressed.  Hated the infotainment system.  Nevertheless, enjoy it 

Gotta be an x3m40i or sq5. We can’t decide.

I’ve had both, in fact my wife still has the X4 M40i, out of the two I prefer the BMW.

We’ve always been BMW, but have to say I like the look of the SQ5 and after sitting in a customers, was pretty impressed. Never owned and Audi. We’ll see. Won’t be buying till end of year. Plenty of time to decide.

[DJW]

Biggest mistake I made was buying a hybrid car. Great to begin with but within three years the battery side of the hybrid was letting it down. Fortunate enough to sell it on to replace it with a diesel.
I am heavily into off grid DIY solar with LifePo4 but no way interested in Lithium Ion batteries. It's a learning curve, learning from the internet and wisdom of others. Lithium phosphate batteries have their place in this world for green home energy but don't feel the market is there for EV vehicles in general for another decade at least for many reasons.

Not a van but I've ordered a CUPRA FORMENTOR DSG (petrol version)as I just can't bring myself to bother with a fully electric vehicle at present.the infrastructure just isn't there yet.

It's getting delivered this coming  wednesday!can't wait!as I've been let down with the T-Roc I ordered(not even been built yet)...the cupra is cheaper and looks far more sporty and stylish 😎

Thought you’d be buying a muscle car 🤷‍♂️

1.5TSI engines are prone to kangarooing at low speeds. Common fault. Don’t know if they’ve cured it yet. My Son has the same engine in an Octavia. Does his head in. Utter crap from VW yet again.

[michael mckeary]

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/electric-hatchback-heavy-jeep-needed-110200681.html

Interesting read about tyres lasting 7500miles on an EV car, wonder if its the same with vans?

[Soupy]

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/electric-hatchback-heavy-jeep-needed-110200681.html

Interesting read about tyres lasting 7500miles on an EV car, wonder if its the same with vans?

I just returned a mercedes evito. It had 18,000 miles on it. It has been at max capacity pretty much all it's miles (650l tank - 2 man system), driven by a young lad, so most likely flat out.

I had to replace the front tyres at 10k and rotate them at 15k. Definitely more frequent than a diesel but more down to driving style than the power train.

Low end torque is fun.

[dazmond]

Biggest mistake I made was buying a hybrid car. Great to begin with but within three years the battery side of the hybrid was letting it down. Fortunate enough to sell it on to replace it with a diesel.
I am heavily into off grid DIY solar with LifePo4 but no way interested in Lithium Ion batteries. It's a learning curve, learning from the internet and wisdom of others. Lithium phosphate batteries have their place in this world for green home energy but don't feel the market is there for EV vehicles in general for another decade at least for many reasons.

Not a van but I've ordered a CUPRA FORMENTOR DSG (petrol version)as I just can't bring myself to bother with a fully electric vehicle at present.the infrastructure just isn't there yet.

It's getting delivered this coming  wednesday!can't wait!as I've been let down with the T-Roc I ordered(not even been built yet)...the cupra is cheaper and looks far more sporty and stylish 😎

Thought you’d be buying a muscle car 🤷‍♂️

1.5TSI engines are prone to kangarooing at low speeds. Common fault. Don’t know if they’ve cured it yet. My Son has the same engine in an Octavia. Does his head in. Utter crap from VW yet again.

I'm big fan of the DSG automatic gearbox...had one in my GTD...I doubt I'll have any problems...the car is brand new!😎👍

[DJW]

Biggest mistake I made was buying a hybrid car. Great to begin with but within three years the battery side of the hybrid was letting it down. Fortunate enough to sell it on to replace it with a diesel.
I am heavily into off grid DIY solar with LifePo4 but no way interested in Lithium Ion batteries. It's a learning curve, learning from the internet and wisdom of others. Lithium phosphate batteries have their place in this world for green home energy but don't feel the market is there for EV vehicles in general for another decade at least for many reasons.

Not a van but I've ordered a CUPRA FORMENTOR DSG (petrol version)as I just can't bring myself to bother with a fully electric vehicle at present.the infrastructure just isn't there yet.

It's getting delivered this coming  wednesday!can't wait!as I've been let down with the T-Roc I ordered(not even been built yet)...the cupra is cheaper and looks far more sporty and stylish 😎

Thought you’d be buying a muscle car 🤷‍♂️

1.5TSI engines are prone to kangarooing at low speeds. Common fault. Don’t know if they’ve cured it yet. My Son has the same engine in an Octavia. Does his head in. Utter crap from VW yet again.

I'm big fan of the DSG automatic gearbox...had one in my GTD...I doubt I'll have any problems...the car is brand new!😎👍

Google it.

[dazmond]

It only effected manual cars with software issues.mines an automatic!😎👍

[DJW]

👍

[Perfect Windows]

Decision made.

Waiting for response from the people involved in running a cable across the pavement. Local council has no policy available yet so, bizarrely, my request seems to have come as a total surprise to them and panic has ensued.

Pleased to find there's a £350 grant towards crossing pavements, which is nice.

So, the next change of vehicle will be to an EV. Soupy's advice about having run them and been more than happy has helped - ta!

One debate now remains. Get a vehicle insanely cheap (4 yo, below £10k) that will do a day on a charge or get a vehicle reasonably cheap (4yo, £16k) that'll do a week.

Vin

[dazmond]

Daz we Test drove the vz3. Ok car, but wasn’t impressed.  Hated the infotainment system.  Nevertheless, enjoy it 

Gotta be an x3m40i or sq5. We can’t decide.

My cupra got delivered yesterday.....the infotainment system is much better than my golf GTD in my last car,it connects to my phone effortlessly,it's much bigger too...

It's like a golf on steroids!love it!👍😎

[zesty]

Daz we Test drove the vz3. Ok car, but wasn’t impressed.  Hated the infotainment system.  Nevertheless, enjoy it 

Gotta be an x3m40i or sq5. We can’t decide.

My cupra got delivered yesterday.....the infotainment system is much better than my golf GTD in my last car,it connects to my phone effortlessly,it's much bigger too...

It's like a golf on steroids!love it!👍😎

I hated all the controls being touch screen. I much prefer the important buttons being, well actual buttons.

I also found it quite bland to drive, and boring inside.

Glad you like it! Have fun!

[KS Cleaning]

Daz we Test drove the vz3. Ok car, but wasn’t impressed.  Hated the infotainment system.  Nevertheless, enjoy it 

Gotta be an x3m40i or sq5. We can’t decide.

My cupra got delivered yesterday.....the infotainment system is much better than my golf GTD in my last car,it connects to my phone effortlessly,it's much bigger too...

It's like a golf on steroids!love it!👍😎

I’m surprised you went for the 1.5. Now that you are living rent free, or soon to be living rent free? I thought you would av pushed the boat out and got something with a bit of oooomph!

[Soupy]

Daz we Test drove the vz3. Ok car, but wasn’t impressed.  Hated the infotainment system.  Nevertheless, enjoy it 

Gotta be an x3m40i or sq5. We can’t decide.

My cupra got delivered yesterday.....the infotainment system is much better than my golf GTD in my last car,it connects to my phone effortlessly,it's much bigger too...

It's like a golf on steroids!love it!

I’m surprised you went for the 1.5. Now that you are living rent free, or soon to be living rent free? you would av pushed the boat out and got something with a bit of oooomph!

Like a Tesla or Jag ipace??

 

[dazmond]

Daz we Test drove the vz3. Ok car, but wasn’t impressed.  Hated the infotainment system.  Nevertheless, enjoy it 

Gotta be an x3m40i or sq5. We can’t decide.

My cupra got delivered yesterday.....the infotainment system is much better than my golf GTD in my last car,it connects to my phone effortlessly,it's much bigger too...

It's like a golf on steroids!love it!👍😎

I’m surprised you went for the 1.5. Now that you are living rent free, or soon to be living rent free? I thought you would av pushed the boat out and got something with a bit of oooomph!

It's still quite nippy.obviously not as fast as the GTD or GTIs I've had in the past but no small SUVs are slouches these days....my missus will also be using it occasionally....its already been named as Dazmondos batmobile by the missus due to the curved black bonnet!😆👍🤣

[dazmond]

Daz we Test drove the vz3. Ok car, but wasn’t impressed.  Hated the infotainment system.  Nevertheless, enjoy it 

Gotta be an x3m40i or sq5. We can’t decide.

My cupra got delivered yesterday.....the infotainment system is much better than my golf GTD in my last car,it connects to my phone effortlessly,it's much bigger too...

It's like a golf on steroids!love it!👍😎

I hated all the controls being touch screen. I much prefer the important buttons being, well actual buttons.

I also found it quite bland to drive, and boring inside.

Glad you like it! Have fun!

Touch screen is the way things are going these days,I'm used to it as my last golf hardly had any physical buttons....

[The Jester of Wibbly]

Interesting turn on the topic....

But funny, been looking for new car myself, was tempted by the Cupra, but decided against it, as didn't like the design (my personal choice only though).   

Hated the Tesla vehicles with nowt on the dash other than a tablet.   I like the old fashioned button s to play with.

Opted for a BWM 330E Pro plug in hybrid in the end.    I love it, really quick car, so comfortable and looks stunning.

[zesty]

Interesting turn on the topic....

But funny, been looking for new car myself, was tempted by the Cupra, but decided against it, as didn't like the design (my personal choice only though).   

Hated the Tesla vehicles with nowt on the dash other than a tablet.   I like the old fashioned button s to play with.

Opted for a BWM 330E Pro plug in hybrid in the end.    I love it, really quick car, so comfortable and looks stunning.

Very nice!

[zesty]

Daz we Test drove the vz3. Ok car, but wasn’t impressed.  Hated the infotainment system.  Nevertheless, enjoy it 

Gotta be an x3m40i or sq5. We can’t decide.

My cupra got delivered yesterday.....the infotainment system is much better than my golf GTD in my last car,it connects to my phone effortlessly,it's much bigger too...

It's like a golf on steroids!love it!👍😎

I hated all the controls being touch screen. I much prefer the important buttons being, well actual buttons.

I also found it quite bland to drive, and boring inside.

Glad you like it! Have fun!

Touch screen is the way things are going these days,I'm used to it as my last golf hardly had any physical buttons....

I know mate, but you can have the best of both worlds. I’m a fan of having some physical buttons for heating/AC etc.

[dazmond]

Back on topic I will defo be interested in a new electric van in the next 7 years or so.i will probably have to incorporate an immersion system to heat my water rather than a diesel heater as I don't fancy having a separate tank for filling up.it would be difficult too i imagine depending on where the batteries are in the van..

My average mileage per year in my van is around 3000 miles and I will have a large driveway to install a charging point at home...

Is there any companies who professionally fit immersion heating systems in vans for window cleaning?(as I don't feel confident in doing the job myself).

[dd]

In 7 years time if diesel is further out of favour, I guess companies such as Grippa  would provide some sort of immersion option for their systems.