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Old 07-26-2023, 07:52 AM   #1
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I've been thinking the same although I doubt there will be a next car for me. I'm old enough to make it with this one. It would do for well over 90% of my driving though. I'd have to add Stabil or similar to the fuel.
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Old 07-26-2023, 09:02 AM   #2
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Never thought of that. I always use 97 or 99 RON petrol and I use the same in my Briggs & Stratton mower and it stays fresh in the jerry can over winter. What I would do with a PHEV is only keep about a quarter full tank and, if I had a long journey to make, I could fill up with enough fresh for the trip before I go.
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Old 07-26-2023, 01:20 PM   #3
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Why not go full EV? Prices are rock bottom now, you can get a Zoe with just 35k on the clock for a tickle over £4k now. The cheapest plug in hybrid is almost 50% more with double the mileage. With the miles you cover, i.e. hardly any, the range is probably more then adequate.
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Old 07-27-2023, 02:40 AM   #4
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The range would be adequate for most use, but every so often I have a 200-mile trip.
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I'm sure it's probably not the $4k version but this one on Wikipedia is a SERIOUSLY good looking car. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaul...f_22112020.jpg
Far better looking than the Wiki Renault 5 elec replacing it.
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I'm sure it's probably not the $4k version but this one on Wikipedia is a SERIOUSLY good looking car. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaul...f_22112020.jpg
Far better looking than the Wiki Renault 5 elec replacing it.
Yea that's the one. You can pick them up for less than £5k with less than 30k miles. Although many have the battery leases, best to find one where the battery has been bought by the previous owner.
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Old 07-28-2023, 10:42 AM   #7
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I'd go for that 2020 in an instant, which I believes comes with the 100kw motor and 52kw battery and 245 (theoretical) miles range. That's one really good looking skateboard.
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Depreciation has been awful on EVs here, some guy on a forum I follow lost 50% in 7 months, some £17,000. Great for people looking to buy used, devastating for those buying new.
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Old 07-29-2023, 05:34 AM   #9
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Found this about a Zoe for under £5K.

https://youtu.be/h4hPkfn6FwE
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Old 07-30-2023, 08:45 AM   #10
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That's an interesting report. It would be great for an around town car as he said. I like that red color in the wiki photo and the 2020 specs but you can't argue with $4400. Well, 4400 pounds (don't know the secret of making the pound symbol) and $5650. I can't see anyone arguing about either of those amounts.
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