Davidfromdigswell
Well-known member
I took delivery of my Bev in early 2014 on a three year lease and am still really enjoying it. I only drive it locally so range has never been an issue for me and the car has only 7000 miles on the clock. I am now starting to think about whether I want to keep it or whether I should order a new car in about 6 or so months time for delivery when my lease comes to an end (I am quite tempted by the soon to be released Fiat 124 Spider).
I am really quite torn as I don't think I will ever be totally happy in a car again without pre-conditioning, an amazing turning circle, and instant torque. I was just wondering what special considerations I should be thinking about should I decide to keep the car for another three years. I am guessing the main consideration is battery degradation, but am not sure if this is a real issue. My understanding is that the battery pack is quite modular so individual failing cells could be replaced? There is also talk of the possibility of an upgrade to a higher capacity pack so this might be a way of extending ownership in the unlikely event that such an option was affordable. Given the lack of oily bits under the bonnet I would rather hope that the car would be pretty reliable and cheap to maintain. I am not all that concerned about eventual resale value which I am guessing would be pretty low at 6 years old.
Any guidance would be most welcome.
David
I am really quite torn as I don't think I will ever be totally happy in a car again without pre-conditioning, an amazing turning circle, and instant torque. I was just wondering what special considerations I should be thinking about should I decide to keep the car for another three years. I am guessing the main consideration is battery degradation, but am not sure if this is a real issue. My understanding is that the battery pack is quite modular so individual failing cells could be replaced? There is also talk of the possibility of an upgrade to a higher capacity pack so this might be a way of extending ownership in the unlikely event that such an option was affordable. Given the lack of oily bits under the bonnet I would rather hope that the car would be pretty reliable and cheap to maintain. I am not all that concerned about eventual resale value which I am guessing would be pretty low at 6 years old.
Any guidance would be most welcome.
David