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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago

This is a VERY boring thread, soz. But I need some help. I have a 10 year old diesel. I have the opportunity to buy a 6 yo hybrid for a third of the resale price. Should I, as I will get a better car for the money than I could normally afford? And pre-empt any major issues with my diesel as it gets older.

I haven't actually ever bought a car for myself. All the cars I've had have been bought by a partner or passed onto me by family.

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By *TG3Man
50 weeks ago

Dorchester

My advice is you'll be sitting waiting forever to charge your hybrid is life not more precious?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago


"My advice is you'll be sitting waiting forever to charge your hybrid is life not more precious? "

I don't do many miles. Get through a £30 tank every month ish.

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By (user no longer on site)
50 weeks ago


"My advice is you'll be sitting waiting forever to charge your hybrid is life not more precious? "

If its just a hybrid, it won't need charged.

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By *en JerkinoffMan
50 weeks ago

whitehaven

It would all depend on your budget and what make and model this hybrid car is?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago


"It would all depend on your budget and what make and model this hybrid car is?

"

My budget probably would have been about £5k a few years in the future. My diesel is worth about that now from a basic online check. The hybrid is a Kia Niro.

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By *TG3Man
50 weeks ago

Dorchester


"My advice is you'll be sitting waiting forever to charge your hybrid is life not more precious?

I don't do many miles. Get through a £30 tank every month ish."

well i saw a guy and his partner i guess sat in their car for what seemed like hours the other day i just wouldn't have the patience to wait, so I'll wait until its an established proposition to have electric, i mean the other thing is they are also very expensive to repair somebody was telling me he paid £330 for a tyre the other day the cars are lighter why would the tyres be more expensive, all they've done is changed the propulsion system

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By *entlemanFoxMan
50 weeks ago

North East / London

Hi,

Is it a plugin hybrid or just self charging.

One of the things to watch out on an old EV/hybrid is how much the batteries have degraded in terms of the amount of charge they hold.

If you are just pottering around doing a few miles at a times a hybrid may make more sense than a diesel, especially and older diesel.

Do you live or travel in an area that has a ULEZ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago


"My advice is you'll be sitting waiting forever to charge your hybrid is life not more precious?

I don't do many miles. Get through a £30 tank every month ish.well i saw a guy and his partner i guess sat in their car for what seemed like hours the other day i just wouldn't have the patience to wait, so I'll wait until its an established proposition to have electric, i mean the other thing is they are also very expensive to repair somebody was telling me he paid £330 for a tyre the other day the cars are lighter why would the tyres be more expensive, all they've done is changed the propulsion system "

It's not an electric though. It's a hybrid so it charges differently from what I can gather. I've literally just had an offer of this car yesterday.

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By *TG3Man
50 weeks ago

Dorchester


"My advice is you'll be sitting waiting forever to charge your hybrid is life not more precious?

I don't do many miles. Get through a £30 tank every month ish.well i saw a guy and his partner i guess sat in their car for what seemed like hours the other day i just wouldn't have the patience to wait, so I'll wait until its an established proposition to have electric, i mean the other thing is they are also very expensive to repair somebody was telling me he paid £330 for a tyre the other day the cars are lighter why would the tyres be more expensive, all they've done is changed the propulsion system

It's not an electric though. It's a hybrid so it charges differently from what I can gather. I've literally just had an offer of this car yesterday."

some you still have to plug in though

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago


"Hi,

Is it a plugin hybrid or just self charging.

One of the things to watch out on an old EV/hybrid is how much the batteries have degraded in terms of the amount of charge they hold.

If you are just pottering around doing a few miles at a times a hybrid may make more sense than a diesel, especially and older diesel.

Do you live or travel in an area that has a ULEZ?"

Thank you -those are good questions. I will find out if it's plug-in or self-charging. It's done 36k miles which doesn't seem a lot for a 6yo car.

No I don't have ULEZ to content with.

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By *hristopherd999Man
50 weeks ago

Brentwood

Why is it so cheap?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago


"My advice is you'll be sitting waiting forever to charge your hybrid is life not more precious?

I don't do many miles. Get through a £30 tank every month ish.well i saw a guy and his partner i guess sat in their car for what seemed like hours the other day i just wouldn't have the patience to wait, so I'll wait until its an established proposition to have electric, i mean the other thing is they are also very expensive to repair somebody was telling me he paid £330 for a tyre the other day the cars are lighter why would the tyres be more expensive, all they've done is changed the propulsion system

It's not an electric though. It's a hybrid so it charges differently from what I can gather. I've literally just had an offer of this car yesterday.some you still have to plug in though "

Hmm. If so I figured I can plug it in at Lidl whilst I do my weekly shop. Naively I suspect.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago


"Why is it so cheap?"

Part of an estate going through probate

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By *TG3Man
50 weeks ago

Dorchester


"My advice is you'll be sitting waiting forever to charge your hybrid is life not more precious?

I don't do many miles. Get through a £30 tank every month ish.well i saw a guy and his partner i guess sat in their car for what seemed like hours the other day i just wouldn't have the patience to wait, so I'll wait until its an established proposition to have electric, i mean the other thing is they are also very expensive to repair somebody was telling me he paid £330 for a tyre the other day the cars are lighter why would the tyres be more expensive, all they've done is changed the propulsion system

It's not an electric though. It's a hybrid so it charges differently from what I can gather. I've literally just had an offer of this car yesterday.some you still have to plug in though

Hmm. If so I figured I can plug it in at Lidl whilst I do my weekly shop. Naively I suspect. "

well like everything their are only so many sockets available

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By *TG3Man
50 weeks ago

Dorchester


"My advice is you'll be sitting waiting forever to charge your hybrid is life not more precious?

I don't do many miles. Get through a £30 tank every month ish.well i saw a guy and his partner i guess sat in their car for what seemed like hours the other day i just wouldn't have the patience to wait, so I'll wait until its an established proposition to have electric, i mean the other thing is they are also very expensive to repair somebody was telling me he paid £330 for a tyre the other day the cars are lighter why would the tyres be more expensive, all they've done is changed the propulsion system

It's not an electric though. It's a hybrid so it charges differently from what I can gather. I've literally just had an offer of this car yesterday.some you still have to plug in though

Hmm. If so I figured I can plug it in at Lidl whilst I do my weekly shop. Naively I suspect. "

and the more popular they get the worse it will get

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago


"My advice is you'll be sitting waiting forever to charge your hybrid is life not more precious?

I don't do many miles. Get through a £30 tank every month ish.well i saw a guy and his partner i guess sat in their car for what seemed like hours the other day i just wouldn't have the patience to wait, so I'll wait until its an established proposition to have electric, i mean the other thing is they are also very expensive to repair somebody was telling me he paid £330 for a tyre the other day the cars are lighter why would the tyres be more expensive, all they've done is changed the propulsion system

It's not an electric though. It's a hybrid so it charges differently from what I can gather. I've literally just had an offer of this car yesterday.some you still have to plug in though

Hmm. If so I figured I can plug it in at Lidl whilst I do my weekly shop. Naively I suspect. and the more popular they get the worse it will get "

Maybe. But it's not an electric car.

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By *host63Man
50 weeks ago

Bedfont Feltham

Just make the decision

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago


"Just make the decision "

You're a charmer aren't you?

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By (user no longer on site)
50 weeks ago

I have a self charging hybrid.

I get 72 mpg.

I did find that insurance on hybrids is higher than petrol/diesel.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago


"I have a self charging hybrid.

I get 72 mpg.

I did find that insurance on hybrids is higher than petrol/diesel. "

Oh! Good point. I will check that.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago

Thanks for the help those who have proffered advice - I am building up a list of pros and cons.

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By (user no longer on site)
50 weeks ago


"I have a self charging hybrid.

I get 72 mpg.

I did find that insurance on hybrids is higher than petrol/diesel.

Oh! Good point. I will check that. "

Also check out servicing costs.

I brought mine new with a 5 year service plan. ( Honda)

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago


"I have a self charging hybrid.

I get 72 mpg.

I did find that insurance on hybrids is higher than petrol/diesel.

Oh! Good point. I will check that.

Also check out servicing costs.

I brought mine new with a 5 year service plan. ( Honda) "

Actually I have to ring my garage so I will ask them!

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By *hunky GentMan
50 weeks ago

Maldon and Peterborough

I've got a hybrid and it's probably the best 'alround' car I've ever had.

You have the efficiency of battery power for local journeys and diesel power for long journeys.

The best of both worlds

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
50 weeks ago


"I've got a hybrid and it's probably the best 'alround' car I've ever had.

You have the efficiency of battery power for local journeys and diesel power for long journeys.

The best of both worlds "

Thank you for that. As I mentioned before I've never bought a car or chosen one so it's a new game for me!

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By *ack 500Man
50 weeks ago

stafford

Never sell a reliable car

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By *hunky GentMan
50 weeks ago

Maldon and Peterborough


"I've got a hybrid and it's probably the best 'alround' car I've ever had.

You have the efficiency of battery power for local journeys and diesel power for long journeys.

The best of both worlds

Thank you for that. As I mentioned before I've never bought a car or chosen one so it's a new game for me!"

I bought loads

Always happy to chat.

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