swede
9265 posts since 21/3/09
20 Jul 2020 16:16
most similar: seat leon cupra r
other: focus or fiesta st, merc a45, bmw m135i… maybe a mini cooper s/john cooper works
Gaz
2624 posts since 20/10/05
20 Jul 2020 16:27
You should be able to pick up a half decent example of a M140i in that price range these days. It all depends on what you're looking for in a car, but in that price range I'd be looking at the above - a pre-PPF example with the M Performance exhaust and adaptive suspension and pro media package being a must imo.
It's not as pretty to look at, and feels a bit dated inside the cabin in comparison to the Audi, but by god it's a fucking scream.
11 Sep 2020 09:41
Further to my query above, I'm getting range anxiety with the thought of owning an electric car (even if it's for a short period). Looking at the new Zoe and the range is 249 miles WLPT, but in real terms it's more like 200-210. Reason for wanting to lease one for short term is I plan to make multiple long car trips back home (250 miles each way) in November, December and January, and by leasing a car on a monthly basis it would work out far cheaper than just renting one for a week, or even getting the train.
With OnTo (previously Evezy) you get free membership to the Polar charging network (didn't realise there were so many of them), and looking on Zap-Map the charging points on the route don't appear to be too reliable. I'm guessing it's worth signing up to at least another charging network to ensure you're covered? If so what networks are worth signing up to/well maintained for short term ownership (not looking to be tied into a 12 month subscription), a question for the electric car owners for the forum.
Failing the above, any recommendations for companies that do short term leases, max 3 months for ICE cars? Google brings up a load, but many of them look a little suspect. Therefore, recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
ismvil
1479 posts since 16/9/11
11 Sep 2020 09:44
For charging network, nothing beats a Tesla, the Polar, Electric Highway and Chargemaster machines just aren't reliable enough in my experience to risk it. Have you thought about a plug in? Will give you decent intracity range and you have the dinosaur burner for motorway vibes.
11 Sep 2020 10:01
ismvil wrote: Picked up my Model 3 performance post wrapping, much happier with the colour now
upload images Colour looks nice mate. How you finding the tesla?
swede
9265 posts since 21/3/09
11 Sep 2020 10:29
drove my dad's model 3 awd a few weeks back. they really are impressive - so much instant torque. kind of strange driving with the electric motor, feels like its braking the minute you take your foot off the accelerator - like a jet ski
ismvil
1479 posts since 16/9/11
11 Sep 2020 10:33
Yeah the lack of coasting takes some getting used to, brakes should last an age I'm hoping because of all the one pedal-ness
posted 11 Sep 2020 12:18, edited 11 Sep 2020 12:18
ismvil wrote: Kadafi39 wrote: ismvil wrote: Picked up my Model 3 performance post wrapping, much happier with the colour now
upload images Colour looks nice mate. How you finding the tesla?
Honestly, it's the best car I've owned. And once you get used to the response of an electric motor even something like a 911 Turbo S isn't instant enough. Don't drive one because you'll ruin any ICE car for yourself. A good friend of mine who used to be an automotive journo, rebuilt a XJS by hand, owns a 575 so is a proper car guy drove mine for 5 mins and had to order one. Also a great Q car as it can beat any prat off the lights.
I love the tech and speed but imo an engine is the heart of a car, you get so much feedback and drama from a big v8, v10 or v12 as it screams up to the redline, also the batterys weigh a ton so most elec cars end up handling like a boat with so much body roll that its no fun to blast it down a B road and it doesnt exactly inspire confidence around corners, but if youre in a city i Guess this is a moot point anyway. Personally ill put off the switch as long as possible. However its clear elec cars have come along way, players like Porsche with the taycan will change the game imo, heard many people say the taycan still feels like a normal car, which is probably the highest praise you could give an electric car!
Yeah theres no much out there that can keep up with the electric cars up to road speeds.
11 Sep 2020 12:27
swede wrote: supposedly able to hit 80,000mi without changing brake pads

This is crazy, I never knew the pads lasted like that! Surely only if you drive very sensibly though, im sure if you're playing the traffic light GP at every opportunity and slamming the brakes on from speed frequently they'll need changing like normal car pads at 10-20k?
Some of the figures here are unbelievable!
https://forums.tesla.com/discussion/78266/brake-pad-replace-yet
stoney
17643 posts since 22/1/05
11 Sep 2020 12:31
ismvil wrote: Kadafi39 wrote: ismvil wrote: Picked up my Model 3 performance post wrapping, much happier with the colour now
upload images Colour looks nice mate. How you finding the tesla?
Honestly, it's the best car I've owned. And once you get used to the response of an electric motor even something like a 911 Turbo S isn't instant enough. Don't drive one because you'll ruin any ICE car for yourself. A good friend of mine who used to be an automotive journo, rebuilt a XJS by hand, owns a 575 so is a proper car guy drove mine for 5 mins and had to order one. Also a great Q car as it can beat any prat off the lights.
Speed from a standing start is mad. Had jag for a week now, nice to drive.