Are we being forced to go electric?

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Jameshow

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jowwy said:
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??
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Skoda is simple good looking, and fun.

I have an 02 polo which is much the same, except the Skoda has a better boot.
 
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Jameshow said:
Skoda is simple good looking, and fun.

I have an 02 polo which is much the same, except the Skoda has a better boot.
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First time i have heard a skoda called good looking and fun…
 
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vickster said:
Maybe try one.
Mine is far more fun than many of the cars that preceded it…
Golf GTI
Mini Cooper Works
Focus ST170
Merc SLK

I did enjoy my Fiat Coupes and they are still head turners…but I can’t drive a manual now
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A skoda fabia doesnt float my boat sorry…
 
icowden

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vickster said:
Because I see no need at all to have a big touchscreen in my car for any purpose. My phone is fine for sat nav, knobs and buttons are fine for adjusting heat, ac, etc. they are unnecessary and a potential distraction.
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Knobs and buttons are a potential distraction. You constantly have to move your hands off the wheel to use them. In most EVs you just ask the car. The Tesla is particularly good at being asked.

vickster said:
Frankly, I don’t need a marketing department to take me in with blokey gimmicks to buy a car,
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That's good. Tesla don't have one. Nor dealerships.

vickster said:
I need straightforward reliable transport in a colour that isn’t grey, black, white, dark blue, the colour is the only positive of the car above.
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Almost all vehicles come in multiple colours, you just have to pay extra.

vickster said:
What’s wrong with locks and alarms to protect a car?!
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They are old fashioned and easy to break or pick.

vickster said:
Teslas don’t meet my needs and are fugly in my view, especially the SUV with the stupid doors.
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The beauty is on the inside. They have been designed to be electric cars. The looks are about aero and range.

vickster said:
I also don’t want a car from a company underpinned by the Chinese regime…
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That rules out all cars.

So essentially your dream is either to keep the car you have or walk? There is nothing wrong with the car you have and nothing wrong in buying older and older Skoda Fabias as they gradually become uneconomical, but the reality is that your next car made in 2022 is going to have a touch screen, lots of driver assists and probably a battery. Even if it is a Skoda Fabia Estate:
The new SKODA Fabia Estate ensures that the driver and passengers are entertained throughout city or motorway journeys. Every Fabia trim comes with a 6.5” touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard which allows you to connect your smartphone (through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and access apps which are compatible. This allows you to access applications such as maps, music, address book and more!

Whether you’re travelling in the summer or winter months, the Climate Control Air Conditioning will ensure you’re driving in comfort with its cool and heat settings. It’s also fitted with a humidity sensor which reduces windscreen misting. Further to comfort, the front seats are height adjustable and there’s plenty of leg-room and space for the back seat passenger.
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Jameshow

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tyred said:
I have one and don't think much of it all. There always seems to be something wrong with it and it's just not nice to drive.
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Funny that we have two VW not had problems.
Sisters had a tourans and they have been trouble exhaust gases in cabin, springs breaking etc etc.

My polo is idea town car quick to warm up, just nippy enough, handles ok, just needs a 6th gear tbh which I guess later models have.
 
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Chislenko said:
Tesla have a dealership in our city
https://www.tesla.com/findus/location/store/chester
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That's not a dealership, it's a store. You can't buy a car there.
Instead of selling you a car, Tesla Stores simply exist to give customers a place to see sample vehicles and get more information. This format entirely removes the stereotypical sales-pitch that often comes with a car dealership; the people working in the Tesla stores are not trying to sell you a vehicle. They’re there to educate you. And that’s a completely different mindset.

Having a place to educate consumers about Tesla vehicles is useful, especially in an ever-changing auto industry. With hybrid and electric vehicles moving toward the forefront, more and more people are seeking information on how they work and the benefits to driving one. These stores are working to educate the public, even if they don’t pick out a Tesla for themselves.

I went into a Tesla store to see it for myself. The Product Specialist explained to me that their goal is not to sell you a vehicle. To paraphrase his words, “We know that most of the people who walk in that door don’t plan on buying a car,” he said. “Our goal is to inform people that these are the kinds of cars that are out there, and they are becoming cars that everyday drivers can afford.” The specialist, of course, was referencing the new, more affordable Tesla Model 3.
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