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S80 '06-'16 / V70 & XC70 '07-'16 General Forum for the P3-platform S80 and 70-series models |
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Mar 22nd, 2024, 17:25 | #31 |
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Hi Kev, I was dead set on my next car (after my V70) being a BMW i3, preferably the 33kwh REX model, preferably pre April 2017 as they attract zero road tax despite having a small petrol engine under the boot floor which works as a generator for extra range if needed.
I wasn’t interested in other EVs but specifically one of those due to the interesting engineering and construction, plus obvious EV benefits of low running costs for my moderate commute, the fact I could charge at home, and lack of general maintenance required for a daily car. I have several other vehicles I could use for longer trips, carrying loads etc. I asked several owners who all raved about them, did a lot of research and scoured the used market for them for months in my budget. I read lots about the relative lack of battery degradation over time too and all seemed positive. However, for my use case, ultimately I couldn’t quite get my head around having a car with compromises of an EV, even though as an economical daily driver I’m sure it’d be great. I was also keeping an eye on smaller more modern 5 cylinder Volvos too around the same budget and went for a 2017 V60 Cross Country D4 AWD in the end and got the dealer to add Polestar for good measure Haven’t regretted it but I would still love an i3. If your reasons are entirely financial/running cost related I’d say an EV make sense if it fits your use case, but if they’re not - mine weren’t and I never drive in London or intend to, then to me a decent petrol or diesel car still has the advantage with the freedom to go anywhere, refuel in 5 mins and keep going. I generally do all my own maintenance so that’s a factor too. Keep us updated with how you get on, through researching the i3 I became very interested in EVs generally though not enough to buy one yet as clearly I can’t quite shake the desire for 5 cylinder engines… Cheers, Stu
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Mar 22nd, 2024, 23:29 | #32 | ||
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I like the look of the i3, but being honest, I’m not a fan of BMW and would never have one. Each to their own as the saying goes. Quote:
With regards to the heating, that would definitely take getting used to. Although, you can preheat EV’s without leaving your house (not sure if all EV’s have that function). So there’s no going out in the freezing cold de-icing the windows and leaving the car running to get warm. Just use the app and let the car do its business whilst you stay inside drinking a nice cup of coffee. In saying that, the car would get cool quickly on a really cold day. I guess use the heated seats and steering wheel more, as opposed to the actual heater? Not ideal I know, but its better than nothing. Then again, not all EV’s have heated seats or heated steering wheels.
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Mar 28th, 2024, 15:20 | #33 | |
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-New control arms (£180) - Meyle (Parts for Volvo website) -Shocks (full set) - £221 - Bilstein B4's (Parts for Volvo website -Top mounts - £100 (front). I've got a spare set of rear mounts. Price from a local motor factor, as I don't like the ones that Parts for Volvo sell. They're called "ProParts Sweden". Never heard of them = me not using. Call it £500 in parts, then £350 labour including alignment. These prices are based on £60 per hour labour, which most garages around here are charging minimum. Parts prices are from Parts for Volvo website. So £850 to spend on a car that's 17 years old. Not sure what to do.
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