[Joe13]

Hi all.

Bought an Amperia 2 years ago and love it! Found out the wife is expecting our third child, and the Ampera is only 4 seats. Gutted.

I'm in two minds, sell the Ampera and get a good, expensive EV/Hybrid that fits 3 car seats, or but a cheap Petrol or Diesel run around to keep us going for a few years.

Ultimately I would love a Tesla long term, I just don't feel I can commit to those high monthly repayments in this uncertain economy.

At the moment, we are using the car (as a family) once a week.

I'm so torn, any suggestions? I have looked at things like the Outlander PHEV but they just don't look like good value for money when compared to the Ampera we have now. Damn my loins, ha ha.

Thanks.

 

[Edd Beesley]

Super club

www.multimac.com

Worth a look to get three in the back.

 

[Joe13]

Theres a huge central console in the Ampera, but thanks.

 

[Jeffrey Cooper]

Volvo V60 PHEV - cheap as chips, especially compared to the ampera - diesel economy after the electric runs out (24 -26 miles) and built very well thank you. Make sure you get all the toys you can afford.

 

[Edd Beesley]

Theres a huge central console in the Ampera, but thanks.

Multimac say it's compatible with the Ampera, and it seems the console is just a piece of plastic that pops out:

How to Remove Rear Center Console

I asked this question a week ago. Now that I know the answer I thought that I would share it. Most VOLT owners may never want to remove this. But if you want to wire the 12V outlet so that it is not switched. Then you can charge your cell phone or Bluetooth headset when not in the car. I'm...

www.gm-volt.com

 

[ohit1]

I'm so torn, any suggestions? I have looked at things like the Outlander PHEV but they just don't look like good value for money when compared to the Ampera we have now. Damn my loins, ha ha.

Kia Optima PHEV

Get one registerred before March 2017 (which are mainly saloons) and road tax is free.
The estate's are great if you're happy paying the road tax.

 

[donald]

Hi all.

Bought an Amperia 2 years ago and love it! Found out the wife is expecting our third child, and the Ampera is only 4 seats. Gutted.

I'm in two minds, sell the Ampera and get a good, expensive EV/Hybrid that fits 3 car seats, or but a cheap Petrol or Diesel run around to keep us going for a few years.

Ultimately I would love a Tesla long term, I just don't feel I can commit to those high monthly repayments in this uncertain economy.

At the moment, we are using the car (as a family) once a week.

I'm so torn, any suggestions? I have looked at things like the Outlander PHEV but they just don't look like good value for money when compared to the Ampera we have now. Damn my loins, ha ha.

Thanks.

Get another one. You can each drive your own if you all go out together.

 

[Joe13]

Multimac say it's compatible with the Ampera, and it seems the console is just a piece of plastic that pops out:

How to Remove Rear Center Console

I asked this question a week ago. Now that I know the answer I thought that I would share it. Most VOLT owners may never want to remove this. But if you want to wire the 12V outlet so that it is not switched. Then you can charge your cell phone or Bluetooth headset when not in the car. I'm...

www.gm-volt.com

Thank you!!
Seems they do fit an Ampera. That would be such a cheaper option than a second car.

 

[Joe13]

Volvo V60 PHEV - cheap as chips, especially compared to the ampera - diesel economy after the electric runs out (24 -26 miles) and built very well thank you. Make sure you get all the toys you can afford.

I got my Ampera for £7000 at a car auction.
Can’t find any V60 PHEV for that.

 

[Jeffrey Cooper]

Well not to state the obvious, but you were bleeding lucky then !!!!!!

 

[Hitstirrer]

Thank you!!
Seems they do fit an Ampera. That would be such a cheaper option than a second car.

The Multimac also offers a bespoke fitting service if things are difficult. This is an extract from their 'rules' section.

" If the adult seat belt mountings are not present, or not conveniently positioned, our specialist fitting agents can provide alternative certified fittings which will not affect your car's warranty."