Hey guys
So I test drove a M3 a good few months ago now as my employer recently signed up to a salary sacrifice car scheme and the M3 was one of the best EVs for the price. The idea kinda fell away as we were moving house, lockdown came in, etc. so I'm back looking again now and seriously considering it with another test drive (with the missus) booked in soon.
I do have a few concerns though - it would be the only car in the household, anyone else in this position? I know it ultimately comes down to individuals lifestyles but just a bit concerned that there could be situations where I have hardly any charge left and have to make an urgent journey. It seems unlikely but always possible I guess. Especially if for whatever reason technology fails and the car doesn't charge at home (again unlikely but knowing technology, possible?). How many miles could you get from say a quick 10 minute charge on a home charger? I imagine very little?
Secondly, im not sure on the costs. I have a Mercedes C Class at the minute which is a 2L petrol on a PCP, I would need to pay at least £1k to get out of this deal and then go for the M3. It works out about £100 per month more expensive but does include servicing, tyres, etc. but not insurance, which I got a quote for £800 which isn't toooo bad. I don't do many long journeys - probably about 9,000 a year and I'm averaging 35.8mpg in my C Class, at 109.9 a litre that works out about £1200 a year in fuel if my maths is correct but probably a bit skewed because of lockdown.
Just a bit cautious committing to a 4 year deal if it somehow works out even more expensive than my current car, is that impossible when taking into account home chargers, paying to charge at places, electricity rates, etc.?
Sorry for the probably stupid questions, if it was a PCP then I wouldn't be so bothered cus I could sell it at any time and deal with the consequences after (and I've done that a few times!) but I know it's not quite as simple with a lease. It just seems like now is one of the best times to take the plunge!
Thanks in advance!
So I test drove a M3 a good few months ago now as my employer recently signed up to a salary sacrifice car scheme and the M3 was one of the best EVs for the price. The idea kinda fell away as we were moving house, lockdown came in, etc. so I'm back looking again now and seriously considering it with another test drive (with the missus) booked in soon.
I do have a few concerns though - it would be the only car in the household, anyone else in this position? I know it ultimately comes down to individuals lifestyles but just a bit concerned that there could be situations where I have hardly any charge left and have to make an urgent journey. It seems unlikely but always possible I guess. Especially if for whatever reason technology fails and the car doesn't charge at home (again unlikely but knowing technology, possible?). How many miles could you get from say a quick 10 minute charge on a home charger? I imagine very little?
Secondly, im not sure on the costs. I have a Mercedes C Class at the minute which is a 2L petrol on a PCP, I would need to pay at least £1k to get out of this deal and then go for the M3. It works out about £100 per month more expensive but does include servicing, tyres, etc. but not insurance, which I got a quote for £800 which isn't toooo bad. I don't do many long journeys - probably about 9,000 a year and I'm averaging 35.8mpg in my C Class, at 109.9 a litre that works out about £1200 a year in fuel if my maths is correct but probably a bit skewed because of lockdown.
Just a bit cautious committing to a 4 year deal if it somehow works out even more expensive than my current car, is that impossible when taking into account home chargers, paying to charge at places, electricity rates, etc.?
Sorry for the probably stupid questions, if it was a PCP then I wouldn't be so bothered cus I could sell it at any time and deal with the consequences after (and I've done that a few times!) but I know it's not quite as simple with a lease. It just seems like now is one of the best times to take the plunge!
Thanks in advance!