markp4200
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I don't remember the last time I posted on here but it's a nice place to be.
I did have a look to see who said 'what' about the subject but . . .
. . . . like most of the members on this forum, I do like to read the motoring press, though not for the opinions of the writers.
However it struck me hard that as the non-specialist magazine journos have begun to write about new cars a horribly large amount were electric (not just hybrids, but full scale electrics).
I worried and began to read and research more about ELECTRIC cars.
Now I have my classic Mini Cooper and my gorgeous 4200 and for everyday had to think about swapping in the Volvo.
Was this time to look deeper.
I did.
I think we have reached the tipping point, prices are looking realistic, I don't drive long trips, so why not.
Read a lot, downloaded a heap of sales brochures, and thought!
It's true that currently most are just electrified petrol/diesel models - and look it. Just fill in the radiator grille and hey presto, design completed.
Now that doesn't apply to Tesla, BMW or even one or two others.
I had driven electrics before but had they improved?
Yes. very much.
So trials over and the BMW i3 won out hands down.
Placed the order but it's not ready for a while and I didn't want a used one.
In all honesty, were it not for the fact I have most fun cars already with the cheek of the Mini and the glamour of the 4200, I doubt I would have gone this route yet.
But it is an interesting route to follow.
I'm covering my ears awaiting the castigation.
I did have a look to see who said 'what' about the subject but . . .
. . . . like most of the members on this forum, I do like to read the motoring press, though not for the opinions of the writers.
However it struck me hard that as the non-specialist magazine journos have begun to write about new cars a horribly large amount were electric (not just hybrids, but full scale electrics).
I worried and began to read and research more about ELECTRIC cars.
Now I have my classic Mini Cooper and my gorgeous 4200 and for everyday had to think about swapping in the Volvo.
Was this time to look deeper.
I did.
I think we have reached the tipping point, prices are looking realistic, I don't drive long trips, so why not.
Read a lot, downloaded a heap of sales brochures, and thought!
It's true that currently most are just electrified petrol/diesel models - and look it. Just fill in the radiator grille and hey presto, design completed.
Now that doesn't apply to Tesla, BMW or even one or two others.
I had driven electrics before but had they improved?
Yes. very much.
So trials over and the BMW i3 won out hands down.
Placed the order but it's not ready for a while and I didn't want a used one.
In all honesty, were it not for the fact I have most fun cars already with the cheek of the Mini and the glamour of the 4200, I doubt I would have gone this route yet.
But it is an interesting route to follow.
I'm covering my ears awaiting the castigation.