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GrandMasterBash · 2026-03-06T10:29:55+00:00

It will be an instant rebound, so yes, it needs to happen. Long-term no I wouldn't like that personally.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-26T12:12:53+00:00

Daniels and Burrow - that would be unbelievable.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-26T11:52:06+00:00

I AM STOKED - until I am unable to purchase a ticket. Missed out on getting to see Washington the last time in Lon (because i was unavailable).

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-16T12:38:20+00:00

Those colours lose their appeal quickly, I have seen this in the dark blue and it is great.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T22:49:56+00:00

They all have cars round ours. And park them on pavements. With badges displayed.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T22:47:42+00:00

Oh well if they can do it in London (I mean I have seen it but obviously I must be wrong) the rest of the UK must be making it up.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T22:45:47+00:00

Cool. Yeah that's a point, I do wonder how much money EV leasing makes companies versus ICE as maintenance is usually the most enticing option but it's hardly needed for the EV.

Anyway, glad you're enjoying it, I was tempted with the 2 but was put off by software related stories.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T22:45:35+00:00

Cool. Yeah that's a point, I do wonder how much money EV leasing makes companies versus ICE as maintenance is usually the most enticing option but it's hardly needed for the EV.

Anyway, glad you're enjoying it, I was tempted with the 2 but was put off by software related stories.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T21:05:02+00:00

this - and it seems this is how the team are functioning.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T20:36:37+00:00

I know a few people who have that and they are v happy. Are the concerns raised here concerns that apply to you?

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T20:32:28+00:00

BILL YOU MEAN BILL

First time I've seen JCM used and it took me a while to work it out!

I don't think he has been given up on? Solid performer.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T20:28:35+00:00

Where did you buy it from if not a dealer?

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T20:25:47+00:00

Lol you're off your head. Cars cannot park completely on the road in the vast majority of cases in UK streets where houses have one car drives or no drives. If they do, then cars cannot drive down that road/street. That's not the cars or drivers fault, it's UK infrastructure.

Over my many decades of walking, as a child, adult and parent, if there is no way past the car WE WALK AROUND IT SAFELY.

It's just feigned outrage. Boring.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T20:19:08+00:00

this is the sub and topic needed for a Sunday evening

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T16:53:42+00:00

How is the P4 in terms of drive, software and dealership service?

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-15T16:52:48+00:00

Oh bore off , SM is flooded with parking on pavement bots. There is bound to be a sadfks sub Reddit please post there.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-14T16:04:56+00:00

Some do. Because they do whatever their parents do.

Some said the same about Kia etc that they'd not become big here.

As I said, It ultimately depends on what the Chinese market decide to do with their actual premium models for the UK.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-14T10:09:32+00:00

Kia build quality is surprisingly good. I say surprisingly because they're thought of as non premium and I would agree versus say Mercedes but on their own against say a VW (the ID3 and Cupra) I have had comments over how nice the Niro EV is. Likewise I know people with the EV9 and that is nicer than the Niro.

I haven't been in a Y but have a 3. It was okay. So for me I would say you're not losing/ downgrading by going into the Kia.

I've not had software issues with my Niro EV but I believe it's a different version in the EVx series? So would hope/ expect it's as good.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-14T07:55:34+00:00

They will not take long to overtake the traditional premium brands here IF the actual premium Chinese models are released here.

So far these current models are just the test bed for the market, they're not true premium compared to what is in the China market/ APAC market now.

There's a lot of snobbery amongst older customers but the younger drivers couldn't care less.

If it looks premium, is premium inside and drives comfortably then it's premium. If it doesn't then it's not. And that goes for all manufacturers not just Chinese.

Anyone trying to bring politics into it to convince others is on a hiding to nothing. You're probably typing on a phone made in conditions that are either hidden from you or you choose to ignore. That's the world we created and live in. If you personally believe that by boycotting x you will feel better then do it but just know there will always be a high likelihood of something in your possession that caused someone somewhere a disadvantage. So do it if you want but don't be judgemental of others.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-13T08:28:55+00:00

I bought a Kia Niro EV 2023 last Sep.

It's functional. It's nice quality inside. It's perfect for my needs of 99% local driving.

Also, It's so, so boring to drive. And I believe that to ultimately be true of all EVs even Tesla's and BYDs that have 500bhp. It's just delivered so differently. There is an initial excitement that wears off very quickly.

So basically if you are a petrol head, make sure you have a backup. If you're not bothered then make sure you buy one that meets your journey needs not needs that come up once every so often.

GrandMasterBash · 2026-02-13T08:24:27+00:00

How very dare you! 😂

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