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And if you follow mainstream manufacturers, you might realise the gap has closed quite a lot.
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Its a personal choice, It may not make sense to you, but it did to me. Mainstream offer plenty of choice, but bang for buck and overall level of finish and feel the Euros for us were perfect, whereas the mainstream are a little behind and very plastic. |
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so whilst others go back and forth over types/brands etc what are your or wife's pref's zilo ?
Surely you have some choice's under consideration put em up.
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Being a dealer employee is there a Ford that caters specifically for three dogs and a wife? Or do you thing maybe a twin turbo v8 Merc g wagon might be the go? |
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Would you settle for a convertible for wife and TWO dogs?
(Big 2nd dog though, so could fit 3 smaller?) ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Looking at options for my wife/family vehicle. We live somewhat regionally, tow a caravan every now and then, and also although not a lot sometimes offroad i.e sandhills or beach. We have used a my10 SR5 auto which has been amazing, but the time to offload it draws near as it nears 300k kms + wear and tear. We have 2 skids, and currently one dog (previosly 2 - RIP Leo) and heavier malter/s, and will likely get dogs in the future. Therefore Hilux has been the best choice. Other options?
I like the idea of a puma or everest but my wife isnt good at keeping cars clean. Mid range $$ but since COIVD them 2nd hand 4wds go fo big $$ especially with options
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Merc and Bmw ate Fords lunch. |
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Once upon a time the Euros had NO small models now look at them. Hatchbacks/small sedans/small SUV's and mid sizes - they have picked up where others left off ie Ford. I've mentioned before why is the toy crowd so strong despite all the wrongs and not like they used to be.....Range. The euro's have good range as well whereas the yanki doodle Blue collar company has shrinked. Not just them but seems all merican companies withdrew/or lets say retreat more and more from everywhere else but focus on Nth Merica. How good we're the last Focus/Fiesta models, a sector that is massive yet the japs/koreans/euros keep pulling numbers and Ford couldn't keep in any fight. The small/mid SUV sectors, again just no where. Its very sad - since FGX I have not gone to a Ford to date.
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Hold the phone!!
Ford of Europe has released Foe Ford Explorer Electric based on Vw meb platform Shiver my Timbers looks good 4.5 m long not related to Us explorer And electric Puma next year Oh Ford Australia have no plans for New Foe Explorer New sticker pack for Ranger coming up |
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Old man is looking at WRX/i30N as replacement for his WZ Fiesta ST. |
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In case anyone wants to read more: https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...in-europe.html I find it odd they have used the same name as an existing production vehicle which iirc is still sold in Europe in it's PHEV version...although sales are tiny. Last edited by Dr Smith; 22-03-2023 at 02:50 PM. |
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we are about to trade our 2016 VW Jetta....bought new...7 speed auto...1.4 TSI....BEST car we ever bought, by a country mile
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So she wants the feel good electric experience, or hybrid. But...she hates the stupid doors on it...and so do I. Trading in a C250 wagon with all the AMG stuff on it btw...but we have had fun with the diesel thingey and are over it.
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Latest X Trail from Nissan petrol electric hybrid getting very good reviews.
Ford Escape PHEV but not sure on cup holders/think the Nissan would floor Ford on that one. Tesla model Y. That Audi E tron but getting some poor reliability reviews in US. Merc electric SUV. Too much choice at $ end of market. |
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Sounds like its the happy wife happy life route, E stuff just doesn't tick me nor my wife thankfully at this stage but suggestions looking at the Volvo E SUV.
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Sure(& I have read the reviews) but the ‘Hybrid’ system( which is not a ‘proper’ hybrid) just does not cut it against a full Hybrid system.A diesel will get better economy.There are quite a few articles about this particular set up.I was interested in the E-Power Qashqai, but after researching them, decided to go full Hybrid.
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Probably speed limited to 10kmhr.
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This Ïoniq from Hyundai seems cheap for what you get? https://www.hyundai.com/au/en/cars/eco/ioniq5 Anyone seen one in the flesh?
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Yep a few on the road - look way nicer than teslas imo.
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You would buy an Everest? I imagine. Money being no object. Seems to me the Ford options are slim
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Pretty easy then, Puma ST-Line V or Focus SUV Vignale
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Seen a few now, i really like the look its almost a retro kinda look i think. One of the better looking EV's i think
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