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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2019 15:22:02 GMT
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Post by Humph on Nov 26, 2019 15:23:55 GMT
I'd quite like to just go and howl at the moon now.
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Post by Humph on Nov 26, 2019 15:25:24 GMT
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Post by tyrednexited on Nov 26, 2019 15:25:38 GMT
I think I'd probably go for a lesser BIK LEC than the Merc..... I think I'd certainly be looking - though choice is quite restricted. Something from the KIA or Hyundai stable might be worth a pop, partially on the basis of the long-term warranty given your mileage. I think the Kia Optima Sportswagon is on run-out at the moment. Not the most highly rated, but fine, good price, large, well equipped. The diesel is DCT though; the petrol might be more appealing (I think it's a slush box), more power, and the higher emissions will be offset somewhat by the lack of diesel BIK premium. I suspect the Ceed Sportswagon/I30 Tourer might be a bit small, though the boot is large and of good shape. (DCT as well) Frankly, if you don't fill the car to the gunwales all the time, and can manage with a slightly smaller boot than now, augmented by a roof box as and when, I think I'd be looking at a petrol Focus Estate (Slush-box), and considering waiting for the imminent mild hybrid to limit the BIK. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2019 15:29:08 GMT
I'd quite like to just go and howl at the moon now. 😫 See. Told you. Wolf fleece, aggressive long haired Alsatian. |
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Post by Humph on Nov 26, 2019 15:32:51 GMT
I think, it's stick with an E, or chance a Superb or a 508SW to save a bit.
Or, a Navara, to save a lot.
Four thousand eight hundred earth pounds...
A year.
How bad could it be?
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Post by tyrednexited on Nov 26, 2019 15:38:42 GMT
...that's at least two more bikes....  |
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Post by Humph on Nov 26, 2019 15:40:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2019 17:08:18 GMT
My accountant keeps telling me that the BIK for pick-ups is no different to any normal car because if they have four doors and for or five seats. So not sure why I see so many Ford Rangers around with very car like interiors.
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Post by Humph on Nov 26, 2019 17:09:25 GMT
You might need a new accountant...
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Post by tyrednexited on Nov 26, 2019 17:14:52 GMT
.....only one way that would go...... "That looks like a real bargain, dear. Can you get me one too?"  |
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Post by Humph on Nov 26, 2019 17:17:11 GMT
Aye, and then my son would want one as well.
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Post by Avant on Nov 26, 2019 17:50:05 GMT
As I've often said on HJ, finance, although a vital consideration, isn't the only one. For your use and mileage, it surely needs to be big, new, comfortable and above all enjoyable to drive. Try a Superb estate and a 508 SW; but if neither gives you the feeling of well-being that you get from the Merc, then bite the bullet and go for another Merc.
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Post by Humph on Nov 26, 2019 17:56:36 GMT
You may well be right Avant !
In fact, you almost certainly are right.
But, four thousand eight hundred pounds !
Sheesh !
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Post by Humph on Nov 26, 2019 18:39:14 GMT
I suppose, if I were to take your ( very good ) advice Avant, ( in your capacity as our very own in house FD and wise elder statesman ) 😉, then, if there are bullets to be bitten, it throws the net out to include V90s, A6 Avants, 5 series tourings, and maybe some others as yet not thought of.
Hmmm, 5 series touring...or V90
Time to ponder.
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