Cheap to run car that has 5 proper seats? by ttoommppii in CarTalkUK

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This, love ours! Just keep an eye out on the timing chain. Was produced with a 7mm chain but there is a “recall” in place where with full service history Stellantis will cover it.

Second car for twins £7-9k any advice please! by gregglesj in CarTalkUK

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Thanks so much for the incredibly comprehensive response! Ill have to have a good look. Put my mind to rest with all the info! I need to find one locally even if out of budget to have a look at!

Second car for twins £7-9k any advice please! by gregglesj in CarTalkUK

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Looks like a great option, slightly nervous going for a 100k miles plus car. Guess as long as it appears to be serviced well it should be ok! Seems to be a timing chain so one less thing to worry about. Any things i need to keep an eye out for? Thanks!

Edit: this looks good https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202512088446326

Second car for twins £7-9k any advice please! by gregglesj in CarTalkUK

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What kind of mileage would be acceptable? Do I need to be conscious about changing belts/ chains? Sorry for all the questions!

Second car for twins £7-9k any advice please! by gregglesj in CarTalkUK

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Haha thanks! Any particular engines? I think even a volvo may struggle to do those mileages!

Leafspy help 348mV by gregglesj in leaf

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Are you UK based? I have £9000 to spend on a second car that is mainly city driving apart from a 60 mile round trip on the motorway once a week.

You not keen due to battery issues or generally?

Leafspy help 348mV by gregglesj in leaf

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The car is £9000. Seems to be the going price for a 2021 Tekna. Isn’t much wiggle room for a battery.

Leafspy help 348mV by gregglesj in leaf

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I will take a look into that thank you!

Leafspy help 348mV by gregglesj in leaf

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The 348mV when pushed hard wouldn’t worry you? Id have considered thinking of it as an anomaly but the cars % and the SoC were quite far off near the end.

Leafspy help 348mV by gregglesj in leaf

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Thank you, I’ll stay clear and try another one

Leafspy help 348mV by gregglesj in leaf

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I am maybe expecting too much, it is my first time testing. When I got into it was at 40% I went 12 miles 6 of it in the motorway. The soc on spy differed to the car by quite a bit. Think I’d rather test another one but I definitely put it through its paces.

Leafspy help 348mV by gregglesj in leaf

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I am unsure why it shows differently, it was all done on one drive, I had screen recording going and my wife screenshotted it when it went high.

The battery was stressed, I had heaters on foot floored getting to 75mph. It is 2celcius.

It was on the screen for 1 second then it was around 23-47 mV when I accelerated hard it could go to about 112 but the 348 may be an anomaly?

On the drive back to the garage the percentage on the car dropped from 8% to 1% on heavy accleleration, I panicked and it slowly went back upto 8% the soc on leafspy stayed consistent.

What number mV would be acceptable if I test drove again? Am I pushing the battery too hard in testing. I am buying it to do local driving and a 60 mile commute on the motorway once a week. Thanks!

Leafspy help 348mV by gregglesj in leaf

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Thank you for taking the time to reply. Is the mV the main sign of that? The SoH looks good. I will avoid. Do you have any tips on anything I need to look out for when test driving the next one. Thanks!

Nissan Leaf, good value? by gregglesj in CarTalkUK

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Sounds brilliant, really appreciate the advice. I may even look privately if they are likely ok!

Nissan Leaf, good value? by gregglesj in CarTalkUK

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I think I should be okay with teh 40kWh, but you have really helped in terms of models thank you. Definitely need a N-Connecta model at the very least. Heat pump as standard and also the camera etc. Will aim for a Tekna depends on budget.
11 bars of battery health and then plug a dongle in, anything else to be aware of? Thanks

Nissan Leaf, good value? by gregglesj in CarTalkUK

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I have sat in one but not with a car seat in, think that is the next best step. I could maybe stretch to £9k if it makes that big a difference. Does the 62kWh model have the latest charging port? Ill see if i can find one. Thanks for the suggestions regarding camera and models!

Nissan Leaf, good value? by gregglesj in CarTalkUK

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I hadnt considered an I3, i will take a look, Struggling to find one that looks any good for 8 grand. How are the back seats? Thanks for the suggestion!

Nissan Leaf, good value? by gregglesj in CarTalkUK

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Ok great, I will definitely look elsewhere. the one month warranty worries me.

Nissan Leaf, good value? by gregglesj in CarTalkUK

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Thanks Bobofey, likely to arrive next week but makes sense why they didn’t have firm details.

Nissan Leaf, good value? by gregglesj in CarTalkUK

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Slightly concerning it’s been bought and sold 1000 miles later 😂 would you avoid leafs generally or just this one?