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#1 ·
Just thinking aloud here, but is it worth having one thread in this section where people could post what deals they got on their EV's and where from?
I don't want to upset sponsors and such but if we have a central place to compare it would help people out...

I'm thinking something like this.

BMW
i3
£2500 deposit 35*£420 GFV £17000 Williams BMW Wilmslow(8000miles PA, black, no options)

Nissan
Leaf 40kwh Tekna
£1800 deposit 35*£360 GFV £9000 Westway Oldham(9000miles PA, white, no options)


As above really, people can post and then the thread starter adds the details into the first post in the thread.
All the details above would be needed as then what I'm thinking is a total life cost of each offer and also including offers that are cash purchase as well in a section of its own in the post.

Does this sound like something reasonable?
 
#2 ·
I'd say no because you'd end up with a very long thread only the last few / most recent posts had any relevance, the others being out of date, even a post from this week might be out of date, eg just one car at this price or whatever. And the deal might not cover the exact model you want anyway.
And then, let's say you are looking for a good deal on an i3. You'd be looking randomly in that thread amongst all the other makes and models that are irrelevant to you . Why not ask on the BMW forum, or post in the for sale/ wanted forum or ask on one of the quote websites like drive the deal or Car wow.
 
#3 ·
I used the piston heads lease deals thread to find the deal on my Merc B250e for 9+23 @ £130.

If I understand your proposition here, it’s a great idea. Not just to include your own deal but simply ANY deal that you come across that someone could make use of? But I guess it works best with the nationwide lease deals.

But no need to add to first post, simply add a new post with your findings. If the deals good, it’ll be gone in a day or two anyway. Doesn’t matter how long the thread is, could be 100 pages long, you just need to check the last few posts or couple of pages. In fact when I picked up my EV in 2016, I didn’t even know what I wanted for definite, but the price got my attention and after some research I went for it.
 
#5 ·
How would it disappear if it’s added to a thread? Posts are displayed chronologically so it’s up to you to check back. If you go back too far and ring and it’s gone well then move on! Some deals are gone within a day so it would be hard for the first post to be amended in time. The PHs thread works perfectly well, except it’s not tailored for EVs.

Anyhow I’m not in the market for a car.
 
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#10 ·
Having someone update the first post in theory is better, but maintaining it will consume hours of time, and keeping on track of what deals have expired isnt easy.

Checking the last few posts on the PH thread requires no maintainer, and puts the time onto the person actually looking for a car.

I guess it works there as people check the thread regularly and "keep up" with the chat.
 
#11 ·
It also needs people to post deals for each car, either proactively, or by reading the thread frequently and responding to requests for the cars they know about (whilst avoiding all the other brands they don't know about)

If you look in the classifieds section here, there are already people posting deals on cars, albeit usually s/h, all you'd need is them to post deals on new cars. The posts are very clear since each has a subject line.
 
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#12 ·
I believe a good deal thread focused on EV's following a similar format to the pistonheads one is an excellent idea. What tends to happen now is you have to trawl through each models specific thread. For example I discovered there are aggressive deals on the Kia Soul purely due to a chance visit to the car's thread. The BMW 225XE can currently be had for £229 on 1+17, but where would you inform others members, who are not closely following the BMW thread? The Pistonheads lease thread is basically full of chat about the best colour for a 300bhp petrol SEAT. It does have occasional EV nuggets. I found my B250e and 225XE through posts on Pistonheads
 
#13 ·
I also found my Volvo lease on there and there are 100s of other folks who have found great deals on there. It’s a simple system - add a link to your post. If the link in someone else’s post doesn’t work you’ve probably missed that deal. If it does work ring about it, then update the thread accordingly.

I think the crux of the matter here is if you are genuinely after a deal and prepared to follow the thread for a few days or weeks, and have the conviction (or maybe in some cases the wife’s permission :p ) to lift the phone immediately then it’s a great thread.

But if you are just after a bit of tyre kicking then I can see why you don’t ‘get’ it.
 
#18 ·
tooth_dr said:
Joe

It’s actually split into its six volume now, on page 102, but that’s besides the point.

You don’t get it. I get that. It’s not going to suit everyone. But how you fail to see it’s the simplest way to do it? Anything else requires lots of user input and checking multiple threads. Have the ‘deals’ thread stickied on top of the forum.

Moderate the thread/prevent chitchat/minimal questions about cars on the thread - do your research elsewhere.

Deals expire sometimes the same day. It’s got to be in one thread IMO.

My views are clear on this lol :D:ROFLMAO:
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-How is it "lots of user input" to title your post ????
-Why do you need to check multiple threads if each one is titled with the make or model ? You'd only need to check the ones relevant to you, rather than read through say the last 2 weeks worth of posts in case one applied to you.
- If deals expire the same day, what's better, a thread titled "i3 fantastic deal applies today Mon 22nd Aug" or post 2,463 which mentions in the body text the same deal ?

The fact that the piston heads thread is going strong doesn't mean it can't be improved. :D
 
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AnotherJoe said:
-How is it "lots of user input" to title your post ????
-Why do you need to check multiple threads if each one is titled with the make or model ? You'd only need to check the ones relevant to you, rather than read through say the last 2 weeks worth of posts in case one applied to you.
- If deals expire the same day, what's better, a thread titled "i3 fantastic deal applies today Mon 22nd Aug" or post 2,463 which mentions in the body text the same deal ?

The fact that the piston heads thread is going strong doesn't mean it can't be improved. :D
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You surely must be trolling :confused:

It’s not like you click on a thread and you have to go through 200 pages each time in the hope you spot this elusive post. When you open the thread it goes to your last viewed. You can then review all updated posts since last visit. You start looking at today’s posts and move forwards. You check it several times during the day in the hope a deal pops up.
 
#47 ·
Not sure if it helps at all but hiring from EVision on a long term basis, prices as follows:
- No up front cost i.e. no deposit to pay)
- No servicing or maintenance costs to worry about
- No contract (give the car back at any time)
- UNLIMITED MILEAGE

If taken for 3 months+, the cost per week is £460 for the Jaguar I-Pace & EVision will have this car delivered at our Kent location in early November 2018.
 
#25 ·
I can't see the issue in having lots of old deals in a thread.

Surely the interest level is high to see where the market prices have come from and where they are now.

....and make it obligatory for active members to post the deals they are actually on ... then we will have a regular update to make us feel great or crap about the deal we've just got, or does that feel too exposed for British sensibilities?
 
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#26 ·
I dont have an issue with old deals.

1. they provide context to the current deals to help you decide if they really are good are not
2. how hard is it to click on highest page number at the bottom of the thread and work backwards until the deals aren't fresh enough for you?

I'm guessing not many people start at page1 of the EV news rides again thread....
 
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what mileage excesses?
 
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#31 ·
These might be good short term deals while we wait for some decent deals on fully electric.

Personal contract hire 12 month contracts 1 month deposit +11 monthly payments. 12,000 miles

BMW 225XE Sport Premium £279
BMW 225XE M Sport Premium £299
BMW 530e M Sport Saloon £399

Total Motion Vehicle Management

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
https://leasing.com/independent-brokers/total-motion-ltd/bmw/2-series/323821238/
https://leasing.com/independent-brokers/total-motion-ltd/bmw/5-series/323821229/

I signed up for the earlier 18 month 225XE deal.
 
#33 ·
Ok time for my input...
Cheapest leaf tekna deal I can find currently is
Lookers are offering a manufacturer £1000 deposit contribution when taking out the RCI finance deal and you have to put in a fair deposit of £4000 as well.
In all it works out about 22% discount if you took the finance out to get the deposit contribution then paid it all off within a month or two.

Has anyone seen any better deals?
Total is £24340
 
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