Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?

[Saga Lout]

... TBH I don't think there's a reliable, modern car out there...

At the risk of tempting fate: I've had a 2019 Mazda 6 estate for the last 3 years. It's been as reliable as a [insert example of reliable thing here].

2.2 diesel? You are lucky then

Don't be silly. Nobody buys Mazda diseasel if they've done their homework.

[v8-powered]

At the risk of tempting fate: I've had a 2019 Mazda 6 estate for the last 3 years. It's been as reliable as a [insert example of reliable thing here].

2.2 diesel? You are lucky then

Don't be silly. Nobody buys Mazda diseasel if they've done their homework.

I had a Mazda 6 2.2 as a company car, circa 2017. Went back after 2 years then all of a sudden disappeared from the MOT system, so assume written off or engine boom!

[Horse]

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/07/ ... e-battery/

Octopus ... also announced Swaptopus, a joint venture with CATL to develop a European battery-swapping network for electric trucks. The first battery-swapping hubs are scheduled to open in the United Kingdom in 2027. An Octopus spokesperson told ESS News that the company aims to expand the network across Europe, including Italy, by 2035.

[MyLittleStudPony]

Seriously considering a Toyota BZ4X. Could be a good replacement for the seven seat Prius, now I no longer need seven seats.

Used ones look good value and I image the running costs are low.

[Docca]

I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan

Going to look at one in August.

[v8-powered]

I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan

Going to look at one in August.

Lovely but huge depreciation!

[weeksy]

I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan

Going to look at one in August.

Lovely but huge depreciation!

Cars are insane in that though. It makes me laugh that i am frowning on selling a MTB frame for £1000 less than i paid for it, but people are OK losing £20k on a car after a year.

[v8-powered]

I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan

Going to look at one in August.

Lovely but huge depreciation!

Cars are insane in that though. It makes me laugh that i am frowning on selling a MTB frame for £1000 less than i paid for it, but people are OK losing £20k on a car after a year.

20k? I've heard some nearer 50k!

[Docca]

I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan

Going to look at one in August.

Lovely but huge depreciation!

Absolutely agree.

I’ve lost a couple of mates in recent times and I’m of the view that life has a huge depreciation so I’m going in for the best ride possible.

[Taipan]

Yup, life's too short to be a greeny, so I'm going back to fire spitting ice engines with pops n bangs, as is befitting of a man over 60! Driving gloves and polyester trousers may or may not follow...

[v8-powered]

I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan

Going to look at one in August.

Lovely but huge depreciation!

Absolutely agree.

I’ve lost a couple of mates in recent times and I’m of the view that life has a huge depreciation so I’m going in for the best ride possible.

Fair play. A neighbour has a Taycan - it's a lovely car but surprisingly big to park! His was an offset against his corporation tax bill, so wasn't too worried about the depreciation hit, but must still smart a bit!

Yup, life's too short to be a greeny, so I'm going back to fire spitting ice engines with pops n bangs, as is befitting of a man over 60! Driving gloves and polyester trousers may or may not follow...

Jag slag?

[weeksy]

Yup, life's too short to be a greeny, so I'm going back to fire spitting ice engines with pops n bangs, as is befitting of a man over 60! Driving gloves and polyester trousers may or may not follow...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/298478566465 ... R5Ko0ZPoZw

[Sunny]

Yup, life's too short to be a greeny, so I'm going back to fire spitting ice engines with pops n bangs, as is befitting of a man over 60! Driving gloves and polyester trousers may or may not follow...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/298478566465 ... R5Ko0ZPoZw

That is fucking stunning.

[Taipan]

This is stunninger!

[v8-powered]

No parcel shelf for your Werthers Originals, tartan blanket and tissues?

[Taipan]

No parcel shelf for your Werthers Originals, tartan blanket and tissues?

The wifes lap!

[Pirahna]

This is stunninger!

It's a big pile of bills before you go back to a Tesla.

[Noggin]

I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan

Going to look at one in August.

A mate in S'ton had a Taycan, he was less than impressed as it spent more time with Porsche than in his garage at home!! But hopefully they've cleared up the gremlins

Taycan 4S this was the electric one, plagued with issues
Never buy a Porsche without the Porsche warranty)

[Taipan]

This is stunninger!

It's a big pile of bills before you go back to a Tesla.

Its never the cost, its the journey...

[Pirahna]

This is stunninger!

It's a big pile of bills before you go back to a Tesla.

Its never the cost, its the journey...

The only journeys you'll be making in a Jag are to and from the workshop.