if thats really what you want, why do you own a skodia fabia estate??
Are we being forced to go electric?
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if thats really what you want, why do you own a skodia fabia estate??
vickster
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Huh?
well, you said you want a simple to use, good looking, fun car to drive..... Also in another post, you stated you didnt want something too big
So i was confused based on what you have said. Why do you drive skoda fabia estate??
Any car made in the last 10-15 years, regardless of power unit, is essentially a laptop on wheels. They all are basically computer controlled for engine management, braking, climate control, airbags, traction etc etc.
I do agree about touch controls though, an increasing number of studies are being done that show they are demonstrably less safe than tactile buttons. There's less of an issue with screens as long as they're close to driver's eye line but they should be controlled by physical buttons and switches. For clarity I'm not talking about changing music tracks but stuff you have to do while driving. You wouldn't want to have to hit a touch area on a screen to adjust the speed (or sensitivity) of your wipers for instance. I'm glad my 2014 BMW has the iDrive wheel system and it's one reason I want to hang onto it for now.
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/featu...r-touchscreens-do-they-help-or-hinder-drivers
I do agree about touch controls though, an increasing number of studies are being done that show they are demonstrably less safe than tactile buttons. There's less of an issue with screens as long as they're close to driver's eye line but they should be controlled by physical buttons and switches. For clarity I'm not talking about changing music tracks but stuff you have to do while driving. You wouldn't want to have to hit a touch area on a screen to adjust the speed (or sensitivity) of your wipers for instance. I'm glad my 2014 BMW has the iDrive wheel system and it's one reason I want to hang onto it for now.
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/featu...r-touchscreens-do-they-help-or-hinder-drivers
vickster
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For all the reasons above. It’s not a big car, no longer than the Golf it replaced and narrower. Fits on my driveway, in any car parking space, has great visibility, very comfortable seats , and practical. 4 adults plus luggage, or two adults, two bikes in boot plus luggage. Doesn’t cost too much to insure, maintain, VED acceptable. Perfectly economical for the relatively few miles I do.
It’s DSG so simple to drive and comfortable for my knackered left knee, VRS spec so quick and fun, good looking to me (as stated, Ymmv)
All uphill
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Not everyones car's are owned by the groups stated above either.....my manager has an electric car, fully owned and bought by herself and a few other friends too, along with me and my own car.
vickster
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I don’t want to spend £20k or more on an electric car I have no need for especially as there is not one current model I would actually choose to own and I’ve said numerous times.
I have friends with fancy cars too, that’s their choice. Mine is not to. Happy for the money to sit in my savings finally earning some interest rather than having a costly depreciating asset sitting on my drive
BrumJim
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You should get yourself a second hand Fiat Coupe. Sounds like just the car for you.
vickster
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I've had 3 in the past...unfortunately I can't drive a manual car in the past...or get a bike in the back with the wheels on 
This is funny couldn’t make it up for the company I work for . Senior managers and above have the option of a company car . The only choice now is an EV. It will cost you money to drive one now , as the mileage rate is practically nil . So my Dept Head whom travels all over the North region, at this time leaves his company car at home for the Mrs to drive to the shops etc . That’s as far as it goes ! For all his long journeys he either trains it or hires a normal car.
I thought the mileage rate for electric company cars is 8p after dec 2022
Not for our company 4p !! And for normal cars it’s being halved as well . We occasionally use our own cars for work , can see that stopping !
It was 4p, but hmrc now advise 8p….id have a word with your company
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