I'm getting a new (used?) car

I'm getting a new (used?) car | Help me choose!

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I'm getting a new (used?) car | Help me choose!
It's time to get ourselves a second car, the big question is do I go with my head or my heart? I guess a lot of people go through a similar process, especially for a second car - so I thought I'd share mine!
Please try and watch it through to the end - it's a big help if you do!
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@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@capgram 2 күн бұрын

I hope you've bought a BMW i3

@graememuir9704 2 күн бұрын

Get a BMW i3, there fun to drive and electric. They have good battery management so no worries there. Space when you need it too

@davidlang3625 Күн бұрын

Looking forward to the unveiling of the 2010 Ferrari F430 😅😅

@jpvaines 2 күн бұрын

I killed 3 heart cars in 4 years - one squashed by a tree in a storm, the other two had consistent engine & electrical problems - good money after bad. I had to buy a car with my head this time around. Despite wanting to hate it I forced myself to buy a 7 year old Honda Jazz that had only done 12k miles. After 6 months of ownership I realised I loved it. I'm coming up to 3 years of ownership, and it is 10 years old, but it has been ultra reliable. My biggest issue was I needed to save money for a new roof on my house. With the old cars I was always spending what I'd saved up on car repairs rather than roof repairs. It is wonderful living without the stress of wondering what is going to go wrong next, and this far outweighs any pleasure I derived from the money hemorrhaging heart cars.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@anthonyn3774 2 күн бұрын

After listening to your intro, the seat mii sprung to mind. Good to see it in the shortlist. Cracking little car.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@peterpo7657 2 күн бұрын

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru it’s all about the Mii in my book.

@cnut4563a 2 күн бұрын

I think this guy is a really good KZfaqr.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

Me too 👍👍👍

@vigneshn.y3048 2 күн бұрын

Me too 😅

@Ashley.D 2 күн бұрын

Definitely handy seeing the thought process. When you released the van video I skipped over it thinking I'll never need a van, but this got me thinking I should definitely consider it if the right deal came up seeing as it's just me, wife and dog who'd be in it

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@Pete.Ty1 2 күн бұрын

👍👍👍 Go with what ever makes you happy. Good luck. Thanks Jim

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

Thanks mate

@deansh8506 2 күн бұрын

A 40kWh LEAF all day long for around for £7k-8k if your looking for a local run around. 100 miles range in winter and 130 miles in summer. Ultra reliable. Plenty of space and a comfy car. 8 year and 100k mile battery warranty to go with it.

@ashb8572 2 күн бұрын

Now as low as £6k with 40k mileage 😊

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

They’re just not me unfortunately

@davidlang3625 2 күн бұрын

Looking at your requirements, a small electric car through your business seems to make the most sense for you. A 10-15 year old small european built automatic ICE car is a huge risk in terms of garage bills and downtime likely creating a load of inconvenience and frustration. The Electric Vehicle Man has recently videoed a review of his Seat Mii and raved about its driving experience and efficiency. I wouldnt have thought you would need a huge range for your second car? I am not biased by the way, we have 2 petrol cars and 1 diesel in our household, but would certainly consider a secondhand electric car as a second car when we come to change. One of our cars is an MX5. Its great fun but the the times when we can actually use it is limited due to the need to carry people or "stuff". Or its just raining in the UK summer!

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@mikeschofield5500 Күн бұрын

We recently bought a Seat Mii manual petrol for my son to learn to drive but it is do good my wife use it all the time now instead of our own cars. So when he passes his test we are going to buy a used Seat Mii electric for us to drive. Test drive one, I think you will really like. The heart car can wait.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@KFORDYCE73 2 күн бұрын

My experience says buy what you love/want. Then when stuff does go wrong you’re more tolerant and forgiving plus you’ll enjoy driving it more. Good luck 🤞

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@martinwatts5411 Күн бұрын

Go with your head Jim, you can go with your heart when the kids have left ! I did !

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@volt8684 2 күн бұрын

Depends what your priorities are? I am a bangernomics guy, dad was a garage owner. Gave me wise advice. Vitara auto. Slow but huge,y dependable and torque converter Japanese made gearbox. I bought my daughter a yaris 1.0 11 years ago now done 90k not a single fault. 60 mpg all day, slow but capable. Sliding rear seat, very capacious plus bigger wheels than Aygo better ride. 35 tax it’s a tool but not auto

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@nikboseley5117 2 күн бұрын

I've been thinking of a van for a while just as I can get my bikes in the back when I go to the forest. I would go with your head at this moment in time, hopefully the business will get better and better and when it does you can then allow your heart to make the choice and you will feel you earned it. Also you can put a few vinyls on the side of it and advertise the business...if you make them magnetic you can add and remove as needed. Cheers Jim.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@Meatbrish 2 күн бұрын

Best thing we ever did was to get a van. 6 seats, huge load area, we get the whole families bikes inside as well and luggage etc, perfect vehicles.

@andrewdyson4255 21 сағат бұрын

Heart says Porsche or Z4 head says Yaris - I stayed to the end 😂😂😂

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 20 сағат бұрын

Thanks for sticking around 👍👍

@PeteMulv 2 күн бұрын

Its got to be the head, you can be a born again boy racer when the kids move out🤣 Seat Mii I have heard nothing but good things. I always watch to the end so keep them coming.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

Thank you!!! Watching to the end without skips is evidently mega important. I’m still learning after 3.5 years at this 😁

@andrewjones5570 11 сағат бұрын

Heart car for a second car, you've got the Tesla for shifting the family about. Got a TT for the wife as a second car, she loves it

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 11 сағат бұрын

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@colin13579 2 күн бұрын

I personally would go with your head over your heart, only saying that through my own experience. Old Mini’s will be money pits so I’d count them out even though I can tell you’d love to own one!

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@johnharris3972 Күн бұрын

My wife had a 63 plate ice VW Up from new. It was very good, if a little gutless. She switched to the e-Up two years ago and it is brilliant in every respect. The 0-62 time may be slow by comparison with other EVs, but the 0-30 acceleration is terrific and the extra weight of the 32 KWH battery has improved the handling no end. One pedal driving makes it feel like a go-kart and it is also very easy to park with as the spec includes an integrated reverse camera. It's ideal as a town car and even copes well with the connected potholes that are called roads in East Dorset. Get one of those, or the Seat/Skoda derivatives.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 23 сағат бұрын

Video on the new car coming very soon!

@davidwade4594 2 күн бұрын

Its just funny to see you go through the same process i went through a few months ago, after an impulse buy of a 3.0 tdi A4 that shifted nicely but cost an arm and a leg to rin and repair, i then went with my head and got an electric corsa. Goy to say i don't love it the same way at all but it is very capable and will save me aome money for a bit. Go with your head until yout business has a couple more years of books and then lease something maybe a bit more fun like a cupra born 😊

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@hazels27 2 күн бұрын

I enjoyed watching this and the thought process you were going through. I am in a similar dilemma, as I really need to change my car - an Audi TT which I ordered new. I have no idea what car to choose as I am elderly but still a sporty girl at heart! Although a Granny, I don’t want a Granny car! I like cars that I feel good in, so something like a Honda Jazz is out of the question. You mentioned a BMW 3 Series?? I think my similar like minded friend has one of those. I have some money to buy but am considering leasing. I have kept a spreadsheet of all my expenditure from new (not Road tax or insurance) and looking at the depreciation I think it will be worth my while. Oh, the decisions!

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

😁👍👍

@HugeYFronts 2 күн бұрын

Got one of those Ora 03’s off the back of your videos, £190 a month, it’s great!

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

Shame I can’t get a lease at the moment

@YannisVlassis Күн бұрын

Go with your heart Jim. Life is about living and be happy! You know your financial limits better than anyone commenting here. So choose something that will make you smile every time you're behind the wheel :)

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@matteo1907atalanta 2 күн бұрын

Go with your heart mate, it’s coming home 😂😂⚽️⚽️

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂🥲🥲🥲🥲

@TheAlexandermaclean 2 күн бұрын

you've got a tesla already so just get the seat mi. I really enjoy your videos so keep going! good luck with the purchase.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@jeremywentworth1833 2 күн бұрын

1 of our cars the DS3 Dsport Thp 63 plate i did my homework and the N14 BMW engine as long as it has been maintained well they aren't a bad engine, i looked maticulosly at timing chain been done etc, so if you fancy a cooper S buy 1 definitely after 2010 & 2012 for Cooper Works with at least 90,000 + and just look for good history like i did with Thp Dsport DS3.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@craiggibson2062 2 күн бұрын

Hey Jim I’ve got a Toyota GT86 automatic 70k on the clock full Toyota service history…..WBAC say it’s worth around £8k…..had it since new best car I’ve ever had…..won’t let mine go yet but worth a look 👀 cheapish to insure and tax (£210)….2+2 with regard to seats ok for short trips…..just a thought 😊

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

👍 cool car

@gonzaloleviatanh Күн бұрын

Bought a 2015 Toyota Aygo as it was the sensible thing to do (First car). Cheap, reliable, etc. But hating the clutch. For London traffic it is not fun.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@Jimages_uk 2 күн бұрын

i3 you really can't go wrong with one of these as a second car.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@malcolmcourt7478 2 күн бұрын

I’d look at a Honda Civic. If you look at a post 2009 car the gearbox is better than the I-shift system previously. They have great engines and also a lot are owned by people who keep up with maintenance. The budget should be around £3500. Hope that helps.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@SeanPowell 2 күн бұрын

BMW i3 has to be on the shortlist surely. You won't get the bigger battery within budget, but the BEV is super reliable and silly amounts of fun for something with shopping trolley proportions. I do 12k a year in my 8 year old one and it's still amazing

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

Yep

@andyrobertshaw9120 Күн бұрын

I first thought of a 4-year-old Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoë, or Seat Mii when you gave your brief. They are available with sensible mileages within your budget. There are also a few electric Corsas. Much better than the £4-£5k cars you were considering that were older. For older autos, they say buy a torque converter. I know Kia and Hyundais are good, also the CVT in Honda and Toyota is reliable. I think the VW Up might by from Cyprus - tends to be Japanese cars or classics that are imported from Japan. European cars tend to come in from Cyprus (and Ireland).

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@saviomoniz6089 Күн бұрын

A bit left field but VW are doing some stonking (and loss making) offers on approved used ID5s at the moment which caught my eye. On a 3 year pcp they are doing 0% finance, deposit contributions (Inchcape offering £1000) and come with at least 2 years warranty and free servicing. Remember these are £55k new with incredible spec if you get a Style/Tech/Max trim. You can but 3k down and pay less than £200 a month and can hand it back in a few years if you’re worried about depreciation. I guess these were overpriced to begin with according to the reviews but had I not got a Cupra born recently, I would have seriously considered an id5. And remember it’s an Audi Q4 underneath and charging is cheap on a flex tariff.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

Yeah it’s not for me but cheers 👍

@paulscott1759 Күн бұрын

@@DefinitelyNotAGurugive the Mrs the Tesla and you get the ID5

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

The finances don’t work for me mate

@lntghll 15 сағат бұрын

Seat Ibiza? the 95 tsi is a very decent engine with decent torque in low gear. 2018 onward is relatively modern if not plain interior, upkeep is cheap, cheap tyres, good on fuel you can get up to 60 on a run. New chassis is great. Average drive, no feel but very capable. They look great, LED headlights! 5 door, practical.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 15 сағат бұрын

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@OldCodeMonkey 2 күн бұрын

Kia Soul EV 30kWh (not the 27kWh) 2018, will still have a years Kia Warranty. 140 mile real world range, heat pump, heated seats and steering wheel as standard. Super efficient and ours has done 54k miles and still 100% SoH. Worth a look.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@OldCodeMonkey 2 күн бұрын

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru In June I was getting between 5-7 miles/kWh. They are a bit oddball but servicing is around £100 a visit to maintain the Kia warranty. Certainly head over heart choice but easy to live and dependable. Late Brake show has a good review of used Souls.

@keithbrown339 2 күн бұрын

I have been thinking about second car top slot for me is Kia soul Ev as well

@OldCodeMonkey 2 күн бұрын

@@keithbrown339 The Soul or the Ioniq 28kWh or 38kWh. A late Kia can push the warranty out to the end of 2025, as long as it has FSH. Recently put ours in for a service, dealer said the steering column universal joint needed replacing and just ordered the part and did the work. No hassle, I didn’t even notice there was an issue ☺️The Soul comes loaded with kit as well. 140-150 miles in summer, 110-120 winter.

@ivanwhitfield7951 2 күн бұрын

I’ve just temporarily bought the Mii Electric… driving on the motorway/A roads and I’ve been getting around 5.5mls/kWh (4.8 when it was cooler)… in the town it’s closer to 7!! Insanely efficient and not at all bad to drive daily. I came out of an MG4 which is a very, very easy car to live with (a lot to be said for that and never really pitched by KZfaqrs when they review). I’m running this Mii until March when I’ll buy a nearly new EV, not sure what yet but it will break my heart not to get this economy! 😂

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@mikeschofield5500 Күн бұрын

What's worse than spending too much time browsing used cars and bikes on Autotrader................watching someone else doing it 😂. Good video.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@stuey2sovs 2 күн бұрын

VW Polo. Got a 2015 for my son two years ago as a first car. Cheap tax, cheap insurance, look good as a 3 door. VW build quality and reliability.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@kevinlally7653 2 күн бұрын

Smart Roadster. Tiptronic shifting.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

I’d adore one but don’t have the funds to keep it on the road

@kevinlally7653 Күн бұрын

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru good fun. Quite cheap to run (based on the For2 kit), except for the 7,000 m service interval. Not the most reliable though.

@antonycollins22 2 күн бұрын

Consider a mini countryman or clubman, practical and good looking, a diesel automatic, plenty of independent mini specialists out there, good luck bro👍

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

Diesel would be bad news for the low annual mileage it would do unfortunately

@shkelzenprelezi5524 Күн бұрын

Just go for Toyota Yaris 1.33 auto , I’ve had my 15 plate Yaris for 3 years now and haven’t done anything else apart from oil and filter change and tyres once. Gives 48-50mpg in real life. Those are still expensive but even a 10 plate for 3-4k is totally worth it !

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

It’s just not for me

@bellshooter 2 күн бұрын

This is a me-too post, and yes the Mi/Go/Up ev makes massive sense. If you are up for a challenge, how about a 2019 Leaf 30 Tekna with 20k miles, for not very much? Catch is , sat on my drive last 3 years, complex Buyer fails, Covid and health issues. PM me if interested.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

I’m just not after a Leaf but thanks. Get well soon mate 👍

@isackville 2 күн бұрын

SEAT MII would be my choice a friend of has one and he gets 5 to 6 miles kw and it's great to drive as well

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@DavidBoreham-kk9dx 23 сағат бұрын

Hi Jim I would go for the mii my wife shares a petrol one with her mum and it's really comfortable and if you go with your heart there's nothing worse than having a beautiful money Pit sitting out side waiting for you to get to be funds to fix the latest issue whatever you decide I wish you well take care and don't forget the V check👍👍

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 23 сағат бұрын

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@samteknic 2 күн бұрын

Don’t forget that 100% write down allowance applies to pre-reg as well, as long as it’s only demo mileage.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@David-bl1bt 2 күн бұрын

With a depleted wallet.....heart will inevitibly end in tears.....particularly so with the Mini...you will be crying yourself to sleep in the early hours having anguish and stressing about what the next invoice will bring! So, heads it is...based on the options presented, the mii would be the most cost effective and sensible option.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@nealewilliams1677 Күн бұрын

Go for the head... No brainer for a run around. The Mii or E-UP.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@bst1623 2 күн бұрын

I'd go EV and then MGZS or 5. Maybe an e-Golf or Ioniq. Also, I don't know how urgently you need the 2nd car, but the early ID.3s are about 11-12k, so wait a few months and maybe have one of those?

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@yoseagle6464 Күн бұрын

Go for a Suzuki swift, drive really well and very reliable

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@Big-stu 2 күн бұрын

What should do is get a lease deal I can recommend you a good one

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

I can’t get a lease - did you watch the video?

@stephen4518 2 күн бұрын

Another good one, Jim I'd go head. Citigo is the best option. Been keeping an eye on used EVs for a while as they keep falling in price. e208 takes my eye , but they're over £11k still. Corsa-e is slightly less. So I quite know that market. Under 9k. How big do you want to go? Skoda Citigo too small? Leaf? Kia eSoul if you need bigger?

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@joycecottingham9432 2 күн бұрын

BMW flat six,that would interesting !.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@humphreychiu1767 Күн бұрын

I think you're wrong on the Boxster. I have had a 996 for 10+ years, servicing is every 2yr, major-minor-major-..., not annual. Apart from engine, everything on that generation of 911/Boxster are easily serviceable at indy garages. Most of the usual parts have OEM supplies at prices no more expensive than Mini, BMW. And for that generation, the Porsche autobox is old style torque converter made by Merc. It is bomb proof and only needs ATF change at 84k miles. I also own en eUp, best car in my fleet, 5.9 m/kwh averaged over 12 months. The skoda version doesn't have heated windscreen, reverse camera, and optional parking sensors. Seat Mii electric probably best value of the 3 variants.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

I’ve had several friends with them with the dreaded IMS issue and other things; I will have one someday but when I have budget to get a cherry example rather than a frilly one.

@adam85296 Күн бұрын

What could you get? A much newer than most of those cars - Peugeot 308 for £7k, a Skoda of some variety usually bomb proof…or what my mate does which is buy a sub £500 car with an MOT and run it for a year or until it explodes and do the same again.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

I’ve got something sorted now 👍

@Pete-rf6zz 2 күн бұрын

Corsa electric are coming down in price and love ours

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@criterian 2 күн бұрын

My mother has an 08 automatic Yaris, and I can confirm it has the worst auto box I have ever driven!!! My pick with head over heart would be the Seat Mii.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@tardeliesmagic Күн бұрын

Those MK2 Yaris's have MMT gearboxs....utter garbage! Had the MK1 4sp auto (49mpg best) which was brilliant,now have a 2015 Yaris CVT (58mpg) which is fantastic!

@johndoyle4723 2 күн бұрын

We are all different and have different use cases. I would hate high excise duty and low mpg and unpredictable high repair costs, and I would go boring but cheap to run and reliable. 20 years ago someone gave me a £50K Jaguar XK8 almost new, I hated it because of the above mentioned reasons, kept for a year and sold it. Go for the Seat would be my choice, but if you want fun, then yes the Cooper, but never the BMW or the van, but too late, you have already decided.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@NatGooner Күн бұрын

SEAT Mii electric - brilliant car 👍

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@NatGooner Күн бұрын

160 mile range and you actually slightly more real world miles than the car tells you.

@davidlloyd498 Күн бұрын

Head , we would all like our dream car . But at the end of the day they. are all just metal boxes

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@bwarey52 2 күн бұрын

It's really dull but a used leaf is such good value at the moment. My Dad's currently looking to replacing his CRV and spending £12/15k . I've told him he can get a almost brand new leaf and it will run on fresh air but he's determined to buy the 10 year old CRV with 60k miles for some reason

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@stevo2828 2 күн бұрын

Im in a similar position only a little more hair😅 the used car prices are still high in my opinion....going between newer car with high mileage versus an older model with less ?? Its a minefield of 💩buying an older car.......ive been looking at VW Tiguan/ Passat estate with DSG as long as they have service history of the DSG service being every 40k.....then viewing the car trying to spot any future problems, i suppose you can buy an extended warranty?? Be interesting to see this one through.....your selected car being viewed and scrutinized etc.....great honest video as i thought you used £50 notes as loo paper !! 😂

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

I only use twenties mate, the £50’s dig into my 🍇 too much.

@krystalgazer5196 2 күн бұрын

I have had a 14 plate merc b class 1.5 diesel for the past 10y, tax is £30 , and I'm getting 60 mpg, best car ive ever had,

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

Diesel is a bad idea for my mileage but thanks

@captainashcam Күн бұрын

How about a first-gen Leaf? You’ll only get 60 miles range from it, but if it’s only doing short trips anyway, should be all you need.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

Just not my cup of tea. I’ve got something sorted now, video coming soon.

@clewis5220 2 күн бұрын

Whatever you get it needs to be low emissions otherwise you are cancelling out the air quality benefits your emission free Model Y.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

I’m ok with that. I got a Tesla for other reasons, air quality benefits are a bonus however.

@bernardcharlesworth9860 2 күн бұрын

Leaf prices are good and they are reliable

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

They make a ton of sense but are just not for me at this stage 👍

@collector1946 2 күн бұрын

VW Golf mk7 1.6tdi SE 2:20 DSG Auto 2013 on, £4500 - £5500 best car you could get for the money will hold it’s value

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

Diesel, especially that one, is a terrible choice for low mileage use but thanks 👍

@RetroClinic Күн бұрын

You need a Lexus 😎 You can get a nice GS or IS for 5k, reliability even on the older ones is top notch if they’ve been looked after, and they come with all the bells and whistles. Or, how about PCP through the business on an electric UX300e? They go for £20k outright now, so a PCP deal might be good value? Ok, they’re not the best EV in terms of range and charging speed, but they’re a superb car to drive.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

I’m not a fan 👍

@johnwhite8891 Күн бұрын

Ora Cat/03 would be a good choice as v cheap lease deals atm

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

I can’t get a lease, as per the video

@johnwhite8891 Күн бұрын

Yes, of course. If you can increase budget for Ev how’s about an eGolf or Ionic for well under £10k?

@slimjim2526 Күн бұрын

Seat mii electric for me for a 2nd car i had the Skoda city go petrol was mustard

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@simonreeves2017 Күн бұрын

You might want to consider leasing, I think there are some very cheap deals out there. I hear you can get an Ora new for about £150 a month. Mini’s can be money pits.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

Please watch the full video - it really hurts the algorithm when you don't - thank you!

@AnotherBoring43yearold 2 күн бұрын

used Honda e! do it!!!

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

Out of budget unfortunately

@kevingreen8581 Күн бұрын

Definitely not a Mini as not reliable. I'd say it's between the Yaris and the electric van. Yaris will hold its value and be super reliable. I've owned a Yaris for 12 years with no issues, it's the newer shape eCVT auto with the 1.3 petrol engine. Great video BTW.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

Yeah I can’t get a lease on the van as I said in the video and I’m just not ready for a Yaris, amazing cars but not me right now

@rogerfinch7651 2 күн бұрын

Egolf. Love mine

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@markosborne6971 2 күн бұрын

As a business you should consider a van maybe a small VW

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@davidpickard9393 2 күн бұрын

I bought a Mini R56 from New and it was a continual nightmare.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@happysporran 2 күн бұрын

current shape, high mileage, 40kwh leafs are available from under £5000, with good battery state of health and decent range...I wouldn't drop to 2k

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@jamessharp1645 2 күн бұрын

2nd hand Corsa E potentially? Over 200 miles "quoted" on a full charge and around 8k on autotrader 2020 plate 80k miles

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@grantrandall1674 2 күн бұрын

Ioniq pre 4/2017 0 rated road tax if there any pre April ones not sure but there are sub £10,000 on autotrader.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@eamoneejit Күн бұрын

Have you considered short-term renting, Avis, Hertz, local firm etc? Perhaps not as convenient as having a car sitting on your drive, but wouldn’t cost you anything when you’re not using it.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

It’s not for me but thanks

@aclmotorsport4420 Күн бұрын

Honda Jazz. You're welcome.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@shieldaigbencher 2 күн бұрын

Audi a4 Avant Black Edition. Any age or mileage to suit your budget. If you can pay Audi £35 a month for their Audi All In which gives you 2 years warranty, Audi Breakdown and full servicing. Great deal. You dont even need to buy it from Ausi. Mine came from a car supermarket.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

I’m not getting that for £6k mate

@anthonybrown4874 2 күн бұрын

Feel you might get a decent EV if you can hit £9k Mii, Ioniq, Corsa Zoe ( as new as poss) if not go petrol Yaris, Jazz, Swift.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@Clarioner1 Күн бұрын

Zoe Gt-line 50, Niro 64kwh version, Leaf 40kwh, or if petrol hyrid Nissan Juke, Hyundai i20

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

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@timoliver8940 2 күн бұрын

Would the company funds stretch to a 2018/2019 pre facelift Mini Cooper S E - great little fun car if you are doing less miles a day than it’s 110 miles range. Their batteries seem not to degrade much. Has 2 adult seats + 2 small children in the back.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

Nope, if I’m buying through the company it needs to be an EV, if I’m buying personally it needs to be sub £6k

@brianiswrong 2 күн бұрын

If you had 2 EV'S do you have the ability to charge both overnight on your property? And is a 2 seater the answer for getting the 2 kids around when needed.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

@andyspiller0 2 күн бұрын

Hi Jim - how about the ORA3 - lots of very cheap deals going on at the moment

@andyspiller0 2 күн бұрын

Should add to lease not buy. . .

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

I can’t get a lease, as I mentioned in the video mate 👍

@andyspiller0 2 күн бұрын

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru Sorry Jim misunderstood

@ashb8572 2 күн бұрын

How much would the insurance cost sway the car you pick?

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

It wouldn’t really

@gavjlewis 2 күн бұрын

Get the Seat Mii and make the wife take it to work, even good in winter with the heated seats.. Then you can have the Tesla. More comfortable and faster than a 15 year old mini.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@petershorney7504 2 күн бұрын

You can get a 2020 Corsa-e on Auto trader for £12k. Low mileage, low maintenance, 5 doors. No brainier for me.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@johntilsley9111 23 сағат бұрын

You always tell people to go for the DEAL not the car. Forget the more exciting stuff. Getting in and out of a sports car with dodgy knees is a no, no! But as you say, a small automatic will be top dollar. Go to a supermarket carpark mid morning and look at what comes in and who it's driven by. Honda Jazz 2002, 44000 miles, 3 grand. Keep it 2 years sell it for the same.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 23 сағат бұрын

I do - video on the new car coming soon 😉

@Dddddffffff.. 2 күн бұрын

2k to service a boxster? Watch a few video tutorials and they are easy to service yourself.2 to £300 every other year.No one with a 15 plus year old boxster is going to take it to a main dealer for servicing.will admit suspension arms etc are more costly than other brands but they'll last about 20 years,people generally don't do so many miles in one.tbf I'm retired so not likely your target audience.. How much does it cost to lease a car for a few months? About 2k? Keep up the good work 👍👍👍 Enjoy your channel..

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

That van would have cost about £2k for 18 months and given me no other bills or headaches and cost under £6 per month to fuel. Don’t forget the dreaded IMS on the Porsche.

@Dddddffffff.. Күн бұрын

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru I checked the engine number before purchasing..It has the larger internal bearing so unlikely to fail.Registered march 2006 so lower tax band and it's the 2.7 so no bore score issue I've had it for 9 years . Daily drove for 7 and with a little preventative maintenance (put on a heavy duty water pump ) no problems.It was 10 years old when I purchased it for £8000, less than half the price a 10 year old boxster today.Even adjusted for inflation how does that make sense? Oh yes that van is very cheap motoring (if you can call a EV motoring) 😜 Good luck with your new car search.I bought a little Kia Picanto Monday of Facebook marketplace 2010 70,000 miles,£1000 Lovely condition and was tempted to Mike Brewer "old out Ur aaand"

@chrisduffill5248 2 күн бұрын

Head all the time with kids as there will also be the unknown problem high cost item will happen

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@nesvarbu6964 2 күн бұрын

Nissan leaf 2018❤

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@edwardcoley9287 2 күн бұрын

Volvo v60, Aud tt, fiesta zetec s

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@robertoneill8666 Күн бұрын

Hope its a Suzuki Grand Vitara 3 or 5 door

@DefinitelyNotAGuru Күн бұрын

It’s not

@keithbrown339 2 күн бұрын

EVMan has an Id3 sport forsale also" chops garage" have an Esouls forsale. Personally i would get a newer kia E soul.

@keithbrown339 2 күн бұрын

For God sake don't get a mini they are a bag of expensive crap

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

You like what you like at the end of the day mate, however daft it may be

@mrgrumpy9077 2 күн бұрын

Jim at the gym , no way my man 😂

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

I’m shredded under all the fat

@MCJC96 2 күн бұрын

Go with your head for now. Try and a get a long term press car down the line

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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@mustafaassad2916 2 күн бұрын

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@mikadavies660 2 күн бұрын

As a sensible second car.... I think the Zoe is a bargain. Your example with 83,000 appears to be a really bad choice.... There are so many out there with private owners and low mileage. An E-up is just too slow and too dull. And the Zoe GT is "Mini Like" in its kind of nippy performance.

@DefinitelyNotAGuru 2 күн бұрын

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