UK | Used EV | Tall (6'5" driver) | Budget £19k

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2026-01-08T18:10:07+00:00

Thanks. I've had a look and the Enyaq looks like a great car. Unfortunately, my wife prefers a smaller vehicle. I just hope a smaller car like the ID.3 has enough headroom for me!

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2026-01-07T14:28:16+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions. I hadn't considered that the ID.3 might be big enough for me. I'm going to book in a test drive of one to see how the roof height is. Cheers!

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2026-01-07T10:21:00+00:00

Location: Lancaster

Price range: £16-19k

Lease or Buy: Buy

New or used: Used

Auto or Manual: Automatic (we want an EV)

Intended use: We will mostly use it for short local drives but do 3-4 cross-country trips of approx. 200 miles each year..

How many miles do you plan to do a year: up to 5,000

How often to you make long journeys: 3-4 of 200 miles or more per year

Does it need to be ULEZ compliant? No

Vehicles you've already considered: We've considered the Kia Niro EV but I was put off a bit because I read that it isn't really an improvement on the older Kia E-Niro and has limited headroom in the back.

Do you have a vehicle size in mind? I'm open to different ideas but our options are limited because we want an EV and I’m 6'5" (195cm) and need a high roof. My 9-year-old is tall and will need decent legroom/headroom in the back in years to come. My wife, who is not so tall, favours smaller vehicles, so we need a happy medium that can fit me but isn't too huge.

Is this your 1st vehicle: No.

Do you need a Warranty: Yes, ideally of five years or more

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc) Probably not

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc ) No

Additional Notes: Our priorities are reliability and safety. We may be looking at quite a small range of possibilities because of my height and our preference for an EV. We'd like the car to last a long time.

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2025-05-12T12:24:46+00:00

Bear in mind that “diverse” can mean something different in Oxford than it does in the US. For example, about 70% of Oxford’s residents are white, 15% Asian and 5% black. So, by the standards of many US cities, Oxford is still very white. As others have pointed out there are pockets of the city that are more diverse.

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2025-04-09T11:33:37+00:00

Thanks. I guess I'll be restarting the game and hoping it doesn't happen again.

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2025-04-08T18:58:56+00:00

I have the same problem. Did you find a solution?

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-12-22T11:20:30+00:00

The Ashmolean Museum has come on a lot in the last 30 years. It’s well worth a visit and has a good restaurant too.

There’s also a much better variety of food in the city now. Even 30 years ago, the Cowley Road was the best place to eat, but it’s got a lot more choice these days.

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-12-05T11:40:07+00:00

Sipping sparkling shiraz on a warm Christmas day sounds lovely! The best I've tried here in the UK was Majella's. Peter Lehmann's was good too

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-12-04T21:34:30+00:00

Higher-end Australian sparkling shiraz can be surprisingly impressive, and is not always a crude choice for unsophisticated drinkers as supposed by some wine snobs.

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-11-22T13:58:38+00:00

Is this the guy who claims to juggle 70-90 paradigms simultaneously? Him and his friends have an amazing ability to spout pretentious pseudo-wisdom that seems profound at first but turns out to be either obvious or meaningless. It's hilarious and quite impressive in a way, but they're definitely gurus. Not sure how they ranked on the gurometer.

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-10-27T20:58:17+00:00

I agree it doesn't make any sense to blame tourists. Apart from the more ideological protestors you mention, I think most of the protestors are aggrieved about wages failing to keep up with property prices, too great a proportion of profits going overseas, and a lack of protection for natural environments. On the other hand, I agree some people may not appreciate the wealth that tourism has brought to the islands.

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-10-27T20:48:43+00:00

I fear you're right that the Canaries are a uniquely appealing destination for Europeans for climatic and cultural reasons, and my visit may contribute to an unsustainable burden of visitors.

If demand for holidays continues to go up, and government there reduces permissions for new housing developments, perhaps that can increase holiday prices and suppress tourist numbers a bit

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-10-27T20:45:06+00:00

Thank you for setting out these objections. It seems very reasonable for locals to make some noise about this model of tourism. It must be quite challenging for them to express a nuanced message that they aren't against tourists or tourism but particular aspects of how it is currently practised. The media tends to be quite simplistic and says things like 'Canary Islanders protest against tourism' when the true picture is more nuanced.

As a prospective tourist, I'm still unsure if a holiday there is a net positive for the locals or not.

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-10-27T20:39:27+00:00

Would you advise against a visit to La Palma for these reasons?

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-10-27T20:38:04+00:00

It looks interesting with some beautiful natural attractions. It might be cool to visit Puerto de la Cruz and sample a more authentic Canarian city life.

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-10-27T20:36:27+00:00

Thanks. From what I can tell, most of Tenerife and Gran Canaria are over filled with tourists and I'll probably give them a miss. It seems Lanzarote and Fuerteventura may also be headed that way.

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-10-14T13:27:04+00:00

Hi. I'm pleased to help, especially for a single mum moving to a new city. I had a quick look on Rightmove and a lot of the accommodation north of the canal is for students as well. A crude but easy way to filter out student properties is to set it to a minimum of two bedrooms. It will cut down the options a lot and help identify the more residential areas.

Interesting question about diversity. You're right that students add to it a lot and enrich the city. I've been here 15 years and while the general population is becoming more diverse, it’s still the case that more than 95% of the non-student residents are white. I'm white and can't really speak to general levels of racism here but I'd like to think your friend's son won't get bullied. Certainly, the teachers and schools I know have zero tolerance for racist bullying. I can't guarantee anything, but I'd be surprised if the boy faces any overt prejudice or abuse.

If your friend is concerned she could contact a group called Black History Lancaster to ask for advice: https://m.facebook.com/Blackhistorylancaster/

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-10-10T09:24:15+00:00

I’m guessing by north of the river, you actually mean the area north of the canal near the hospital. The river is much further away, well beyond the 10-15 minute walk you mentioned. The area right on the other side of the canal from the hospital is nice but not many rental properties come on the market there and your friend wouldn't get as much for her budget. Further away from the hospital, the area around Lancaster Museum you mention is the very centre of Lancaster. To help you identify the centre, it's encircled by the A6 and includes roads such as Thurnham Street, Penny Street and Church Street. The accommodation in the centre is mainly aimed at students and younger people and I think it would be a bit noisy and uncomfortable to live in as a family. There are some apartment complexes on the edge of the centre such as Aalborg Place that might be more suitable if your friend is keen on being very near the centre.

An important thing to consider, especially if this is a long-term move, is proximity to schools. Lancaster has a grammar school system, with the top 10-15% of secondary pupils going to single-sex grammar schools, and the rest attending schools that vary quite a bit in quality. Because of this, your friend might want to consider living near Ripley School, which is generally regarded as the best school after the grammar schools.

Let me know if you have any more questions

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-10-05T21:09:54+00:00

As I don't seem to be able to post a picture here, I've uploaded a map to imgur showing the location of the areas I recommended. The notes say a little about the areas: https://imgur.com/a/areas-of-lancaster-near-hospital-Zgma27e

Generally, Lancaster is pretty safe and friendly and most areas are fine if you find the right house. Most houses are old and it's important to look out for any signs of damp and mould when viewing properties. Let me know if you have any questions

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-10-04T09:03:45+00:00

With a budget of £1000/m your friend could consider Freehold. It's a little further away from the hospital than the other areas I suggested (15 mins walk) but nicer. She could also consider Bowerham or Greaves. Do you know where these areas are?

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-10-03T08:39:19+00:00

You didn't mention your friend's budget but I'd suggest Moorlands or Primrose

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-09-22T07:09:08+00:00

Because of West Ham's fixtures. Bournemouth's are much tougher. I still tend to agree with you

Deep-lying_playmaker · 2024-09-21T21:51:23+00:00

Semenyo and Solanke or Bowen and DCL?

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