Seacow
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- Mar 30, 2022
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- Audi TT
I suspect you would struggle to get any of them much quicker that the Taycan - especially the BMW - dealers were guilty of being very optimistic with dates earlier in the year and i think it’s as 12 months now - doubt any on your list would be less than 6 months. BMW IX3 and IX as well as some of the mercs are in stock or short lead timesInteresting. I too need an interim car with a LONG range as I won't have home charging until at least middle next year. I am almost decided on a BMW I4 40. Test drive beginning next month. Initially I was considering a Tesla M3, but I just have no love for the brand or conservative looking car, and insurance was eye-watering.
I've instead been deciding between the Cupra Born - looks very fun, but will probably depreciate horribly and the larger battery that I want only has four seats, which will further hurt resale value; Hyundai Ioniq 5, which is technically an SUV and I don't like that bodystyle, also difficult to gauge depreciation where a new model comes out next year; or a BMW I4 40 M sport that will remain highly desirable and reviews says it drives incredible, which is what I want: something fun to drive. BMW are a premium brand unlike the other two, so depreciation will likely be softer.
Depreciation is a concern only because it's either rent something basic like an ID3 from ONTO, or purchase something and sell it in <12 months.
Granted the BMW is £15k more, but then I am looking at the "purchase" cost as purchase price minus sale price. That could mean the BMW ends up "cheaper" than both the Cupra and the Hyundai.
And cheaper than renting via ONTO or similar, for a similar class vehicle, even with insurance and public charging costs factored in.
Insurance is about £500 more than the other two brands, but that's nothing really as it's expensed through my business.
I4 M50 is a great choice! The range is excellent.
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