In reply to Post #28
Our neighbour just got rid of his Kuga, constant dpf problems.
Electric is a joke for French trips. The guy at Peugeot tried to sell us the electric Rifter, said the range was near 300 miles, I asked about fully loaded motorway, he said just over 100 miles probably. I asked him if he'd buy one to go to France, 800-1000 miles, he just laughed 😅 and said no, not yet.
Our neighbour just got rid of his Kuga, constant dpf problems.
Electric is a joke for French trips. The guy at Peugeot tried to sell us the electric Rifter, said the range was near 300 miles, I asked about fully loaded motorway, he said just over 100 miles probably. I asked him if he'd buy one to go to France, 800-1000 miles, he just laughed 😅 and said no, not yet.
In reply to Post #31
Bought mine (66 plate) just before Covid. Apart from the usual tyres, brakes, fluids etc, it has never had a single problem. Fuel consumption is pants driving around town but on the open road it is fantastic. Probably the best car I have ever owned and still only 49k on the clock as im a home worker since covid and do less than 4k a miles a year. Also had my friend do the alloys and a few dinks in the bodywork so its looking pretty immaculate as well. Shame to get rid but i'd rather sell soon as been offered 10k for it.
Bought mine (66 plate) just before Covid. Apart from the usual tyres, brakes, fluids etc, it has never had a single problem. Fuel consumption is pants driving around town but on the open road it is fantastic. Probably the best car I have ever owned and still only 49k on the clock as im a home worker since covid and do less than 4k a miles a year. Also had my friend do the alloys and a few dinks in the bodywork so its looking pretty immaculate as well. Shame to get rid but i'd rather sell soon as been offered 10k for it.
In reply to Post #32
I think the reason he had dpf issues was because he only drove 5 miles to work and back in it, absolutely not ideal for a dpf. He had the dpf cleaned twice on the driveway before he swapped it for ........ a ecoboost petrol Fiesta
I think the reason he had dpf issues was because he only drove 5 miles to work and back in it, absolutely not ideal for a dpf. He had the dpf cleaned twice on the driveway before he swapped it for ........ a ecoboost petrol Fiesta
In reply to Post #33
Good lord no. Too unfashionable.
Good lord no. Too unfashionable.
In reply to Post #33
Ecoboom?
Engines in general are crap these days aren't they.
Ecoboom?
Engines in general are crap these days aren't they.
In reply to Post #35
I didn't want to say it
I didn't want to say it
Toyota Corolla hybrid Wagon, loads of room, reliable and 60 to the gallon.
Thanks for all your suggestions, I have narrowed it down to - astra estate, Skoda superb, Octavia, all diesel, and my budget means all will have done around 100,000.
Seen two of them, just need to decide and stop being so indecisive.
Seen two of them, just need to decide and stop being so indecisive.
In reply to Post #38
All those extras on the superb might help make your mind up.
Good sound system as well..
All those extras on the superb might help make your mind up.
Good sound system as well..
ive had various vehicles and vans over the years (including Estates) .... and I should add I am lucky enough to afford multiple vehicles (nice car, van and "fun car") and so my opinion will be slightly skewed by that.
Personally i would suggest buying a van as a second vehicle purely for fishing, work, tip run etc .... something you can afford to not be overly precious about. It is a game changer (i have had Berlingos and Experts .... both been great!) .... and then buy something else, that is nicer for for day to day. It opens up far more options then. I hated using my "nice" car for fishing etc.
If it has to be "one vehicle fits all", the most practical and best all rounder vehicle for fishing, family, days out etc I had was the Citroen Berlingo Multispace .... not great fun to drive and not a great looker, but brilliant for everything else. The seats all came out and I could wheel a loaded barrow into the back (handles off) ....
I put the Berlingo Multispace ahead of any estate ive owned (including Volvo V70) .... Estates are practical for long stuff but have a low roof line so everything needs to be broken down before loading.
For a any newer vehicle, I wouldnt entertain diesel nowadays, . Old technology and soooo mny issues that causes problems that can cause big bucks, unless you go down the mapping route. I prefer hybrid as i use zero fuel for 85% of my trips. As soon as technology allows a bigger battery range and quicker charging i will go over go over to an EV.
Personally i would suggest buying a van as a second vehicle purely for fishing, work, tip run etc .... something you can afford to not be overly precious about. It is a game changer (i have had Berlingos and Experts .... both been great!) .... and then buy something else, that is nicer for for day to day. It opens up far more options then. I hated using my "nice" car for fishing etc.
If it has to be "one vehicle fits all", the most practical and best all rounder vehicle for fishing, family, days out etc I had was the Citroen Berlingo Multispace .... not great fun to drive and not a great looker, but brilliant for everything else. The seats all came out and I could wheel a loaded barrow into the back (handles off) ....
I put the Berlingo Multispace ahead of any estate ive owned (including Volvo V70) .... Estates are practical for long stuff but have a low roof line so everything needs to be broken down before loading.
For a any newer vehicle, I wouldnt entertain diesel nowadays, . Old technology and soooo mny issues that causes problems that can cause big bucks, unless you go down the mapping route. I prefer hybrid as i use zero fuel for 85% of my trips. As soon as technology allows a bigger battery range and quicker charging i will go over go over to an EV.
In reply to Post #14
Ive had a 14 plate octavia 1.6tdi diesel estate for the last 11 years plus. 52-55 mpg and free road tax.
The boot is very large with seats dropped get loads of gear in, including a massive electric prestige barrow.
Ive Had zero issues with it except for 2 water pumps and the timing belt replacements and its on 112k miles. Still runs like new. (Waterpump and timing belt recommended every 50k)
Id like a skoda superb for an even bigger boot but im loathed to give up a no headache car, for a modern car and all the infotainment software issues.
If id didn't need quite so much space id buy a Toyota corolla sports wagon. Self charging hybrid, the boot is just slightly smaller than an octavia but still decent.
Ive had a 14 plate octavia 1.6tdi diesel estate for the last 11 years plus. 52-55 mpg and free road tax.
The boot is very large with seats dropped get loads of gear in, including a massive electric prestige barrow.
Ive Had zero issues with it except for 2 water pumps and the timing belt replacements and its on 112k miles. Still runs like new. (Waterpump and timing belt recommended every 50k)
Id like a skoda superb for an even bigger boot but im loathed to give up a no headache car, for a modern car and all the infotainment software issues.
If id didn't need quite so much space id buy a Toyota corolla sports wagon. Self charging hybrid, the boot is just slightly smaller than an octavia but still decent.
In reply to Post #1
First thing I'd ask myself is do I need to take so much gear.
I manage with a Nissan Note and before that a Renault Clio.
First thing I'd ask myself is do I need to take so much gear.
I manage with a Nissan Note and before that a Renault Clio.
In reply to Post #42
Well said,just how much kit does the so called average carper need to take on a overnight or forty eight hour trip ..
You don't see many poor tackle manufacturers or whatever
Well said,just how much kit does the so called average carper need to take on a overnight or forty eight hour trip ..
You don't see many poor tackle manufacturers or whatever
In reply to Post #31
I've just done a French trip in an EV. Kent to Abbey was less than 80% charge in a loaded estate car. £25 to charge in 30 mins while there, then all the way back. AC running all the way, seemed pretty reasonable to me. Added bonus is your car is a charger if you need power while on the bank.
I've just done a French trip in an EV. Kent to Abbey was less than 80% charge in a loaded estate car. £25 to charge in 30 mins while there, then all the way back. AC running all the way, seemed pretty reasonable to me. Added bonus is your car is a charger if you need power while on the bank.
Another point to add, couple of years ago I bought the Trakker X Trail compact barrow, it's very low profile so with a motorcycle ramp you can wheel it into your boot still made up and depending on the vehicle, still with bedchair on. Then when home just wheel it down and into the garage. Makes the whole process a lot quicker.
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