Who arranged the lease on the Renault? Where did you collect, happy?We are travelling in EU at the moment and so many electric cars, plus all the charging stations. Living in regional Queensland these days not sure if electric works for me, but I do support electric.
Having said that we currently have 3 cars - crazy I know .
2003 Holden Statesman which we have had since new , we use it for a fun drive every couple of weeks, and if we go out with friends we take that as it’s so comfortable and roomy.
2013 Suzuki LX which we use as our shopping cart and beach car
2023 BMW 440i convertible is the fun car.
Living in Bargara we find that parking in Bundaberg is dreadful so we choose to keep the Suzuki , other drivers have no respect for you side panels etc.
However this being a FF forum, currently I am in a Renault Megane wagon for 73 days as we drive around Europe, our cars at home are being looked after by friends and family.
A nephew got lucky with the BMW but he has one of his own and a spare car space at his apartment
Think I'll go white and base model Hyundai, Mazda, Volkswagen... hatch or sedan(if can fit in garage)
The Megane isn't massive, so similar size boot to the VW Golf really even though the car is a different shape etc.Who arranged the lease on the Renault? Where did you collect, happy?
How's the boot for travel luggage? This is my big concern as I'd prefer to be able to get checked bag and cabin size luggage out of sight.
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If you have excess rooftop solar and the car often sits at home during the day - then an EV becomes a very cheap vehicle to operate.Living in regional Queensland these days not sure if electric works for me
So many model out there to choose fromThink I'll go white and base model Hyundai, Mazda, Volkswagen... hatch or sedan(if can fit in garage)
Was kicking myself last week when I realised that I had left my charger set to charge at full rate 7kW instead of tracking my rooftop solar generation, until I realised that at 25c per kWh for the 8kW that got added, even if I pulled it all from the grid (which it didn't - it was a sunny day but not 7kW worth of sun) it would have cost me all of $2.08 for the whole charge instead of 27c worth of solar FIT.If you have excess rooftop solar and the car often sits at home during the day - then an EV becomes a very cheap vehicle to operate.
Ahem ......... VM diesel emissions scandal in Europe .............. surely that takes away from 'good brand' (I assume that's what you were referring to by VWGate)So many model out there to choose from
Depends on how you are going to use the car, how many km, long distance driving, etc etc
What about a Toyota Corolla/Camry? - especially the hybrids
Also consider that a lot of EV are priced sharply. I personally would not get a ICE vehicle these days.
EVs are eligible for 100% tax deductibility for private use if self employed, or if employer provides you with an EV
I have a VW Golf TDi that is hitting 300,000km - about to get its third timing belt changed in Jan. Good brand. Even got some $$$$ back after VWGate.
So what did you buy ?
I've had the 140kW troc rline since mid 2021. It's excellent.. love it.VW T-ROC, awd, 2 litre turbo. Hate the name, will probably try to remove it from the back.
It's a bit higher, so easier to get in and out of at our age.....
With Audi (part of the same group) if you're buying brand new you can customise and have it built without. Do they not offer that for VW or are you buying straight off the lot?VW T-ROC, awd, 2 litre turbo. Hate the name, will probably try to remove it from the back.
It's a bit higher, so easier to get in and out of at our age.....