Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2026 5:54 pm
Don't be silly. Nobody buys Mazda diseasel if they've done their homework.
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Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2026 6:00 pm
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!Saga Lout wrote: Sun Jun 28, 2026 5:54 pmDon't be silly. Nobody buys Mazda diseasel if they've done their homework.v8-powered wrote: Sun Jun 28, 2026 3:21 pm2.2 diesel? You are lucky thenSaga Lout wrote: Sun Jun 28, 2026 3:19 pm
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].
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2026 5:05 pm
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.
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.
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2026 11:29 pm
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.
Used ones look good value and I image the running costs are low.
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:04 am
I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan
Going to look at one in August.
Going to look at one in August.
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:17 am
Lovely but huge depreciation!Docca wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:04 am I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan
Going to look at one in August.
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:21 am
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 wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:17 amLovely but huge depreciation!Docca wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:04 am I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan
Going to look at one in August.
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:24 am
20k? I've heard some nearer 50k!weeksy wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:21 amCars 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 wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:17 amLovely but huge depreciation!Docca wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:04 am I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan
Going to look at one in August.
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 10:12 am
Absolutely agree.v8-powered wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:17 amLovely but huge depreciation!Docca wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:04 am I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan
Going to look at one in August.
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.
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 10:46 am
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... 
Driving gloves and polyester trousers may or may not follow... Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 11:01 am
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!Docca wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 10:12 amAbsolutely agree.v8-powered wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:17 amLovely but huge depreciation!Docca wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:04 am I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan
Going to look at one in August.
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.
Jag slag?Taipan wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 10:46 am 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!
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 11:16 am
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/298478566465 ... R5Ko0ZPoZwTaipan wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 10:46 am 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!
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 11:38 am
That is fucking stunning.weeksy wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 11:16 amhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/298478566465 ... R5Ko0ZPoZwTaipan wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 10:46 am 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!
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 11:51 am
This is stunninger! 
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 11:54 am
No parcel shelf for your Werthers Originals, tartan blanket and tissues?
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 12:06 pm
The wifes lap!v8-powered wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 11:54 am No parcel shelf for your Werthers Originals, tartan blanket and tissues?
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 12:36 pm
It's a big pile of bills before you go back to a Tesla.
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 12:38 pm
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 gremlinsDocca wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2026 9:04 am I’m considering this as my next car: https://www.carwow.co.uk/porsche/taycan
Going to look at one in August.
Taycan 4S this was the electric one, plagued with issues
Never buy a Porsche without the Porsche warranty)
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 12:51 pm
Re: Would you have an electric car if you had the money for a new car and were in the market for one?
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 1:34 pm
The only journeys you'll be making in a Jag are to and from the workshop.