Loving my 1 year young XC40 :)
Am I the only one who's so fed up with these "my way is the only way" rants?
Recently on a FB sponsored ad for Volvo's CbV I had some bigot describing subscribers as "brain dead", "it's more than a mortgage" etc
I'm mortgage free. But my car outright purchase days are over. I personally feel in today's state of flux in the market it makes zero sense to commit a big chunk of capital to either ICE or EV (or a combination). But that's just me.
if another preferred it, I'd say "crack on". I wouldn't feel the need to point out the downsides and the uncertainty of tyres etc. Even if purchase isn't the future. Life's too short.
I don't have CbV. If I did, it would be because I valued the peace of mind and fixed budget it would provide.
Not sure why we feel the need to convince others that their way of running a new car is wrong
Recently on a FB sponsored ad for Volvo's CbV I had some bigot describing subscribers as "brain dead", "it's more than a mortgage" etc
I'm mortgage free. But my car outright purchase days are over. I personally feel in today's state of flux in the market it makes zero sense to commit a big chunk of capital to either ICE or EV (or a combination). But that's just me.
if another preferred it, I'd say "crack on". I wouldn't feel the need to point out the downsides and the uncertainty of tyres etc. Even if purchase isn't the future. Life's too short.
I don't have CbV. If I did, it would be because I valued the peace of mind and fixed budget it would provide.
Not sure why we feel the need to convince others that their way of running a new car is wrong
Mike. West Yorks.
MY22 B4P R Design 8 sp auto, Thunder Grey with Climate, Park Assist, Android Auto, Car Protection & mudflaps, Service Plan.
Ordered 02/11/21, collected 17/11/21
MY22 B4P R Design 8 sp auto, Thunder Grey with Climate, Park Assist, Android Auto, Car Protection & mudflaps, Service Plan.
Ordered 02/11/21, collected 17/11/21
Finance deals are aok but in round terms cost £200 / month
and more in interest charges. If you swallow that it's all good.
and more in interest charges. If you swallow that it's all good.
XC40 R-design B4 FWD 7 speed. Ordered 14/10/21 Delivered 13/1/22
Pilot Assist, 360 deg cam, Panoramic roof etc.
Pilot Assist, 360 deg cam, Panoramic roof etc.
Semantics.
I rent my XC40, no upfront payment, no final payment, no option to purchase, just a car on my drive for as long as I want for one monthly fee and 3 months notice to switch or dump. Simples. It suits me perfectly at this time. What is your problem with that?
I rent my XC40, no upfront payment, no final payment, no option to purchase, just a car on my drive for as long as I want for one monthly fee and 3 months notice to switch or dump. Simples. It suits me perfectly at this time. What is your problem with that?
XC40 MY24 B4 Ultimate Dark, Black Leather, Crystal White, 20" Rims
Lincolnshire England.
Lincolnshire England.
Beats me. We each get a car on the drive in the way which suits us best. There is no *best way*.
I won't be here in 25 yrs. But by then, not only will outright car purchase/ownership no longer be a thing, even exclusive use of a vehicle will become rarer.
Mike. West Yorks.
MY22 B4P R Design 8 sp auto, Thunder Grey with Climate, Park Assist, Android Auto, Car Protection & mudflaps, Service Plan.
Ordered 02/11/21, collected 17/11/21
MY22 B4P R Design 8 sp auto, Thunder Grey with Climate, Park Assist, Android Auto, Car Protection & mudflaps, Service Plan.
Ordered 02/11/21, collected 17/11/21
I suspect you could be right. Land Rover currently have a Banded rental scheme where you pay a monthly fee which gives you access to any car within your subscribed Band. All cars less than two years old but not necessarily new. Probably the best way to have a Land Rover if my experience is anything to go by!
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XC40 MY24 B4 Ultimate Dark, Black Leather, Crystal White, 20" Rims
Lincolnshire England.
Lincolnshire England.