ITV What car to buy

macafee2 · 6th September 2018, 19:06

Just watched a half hour program fro ITV, What car to buy.
What a rubbish program, about as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle.

People talking about how good the gizmos in side the car was. I expect all the gizmos are available with petrol and diesel cars.

I think only 1 person thinking of changing their car was advised to stick with diesel. One couple who were petrol heads were given a Telstra electric car worth over 100k just so they could see the acceleration.

One women commented on how her fuel bill went from £60'ish to mid 30's but how long would it have taken her to cover the cost of buying the car.

My wife just changed her car for a 2nd hand one, it will take about 8-10 years to recover the cost.

long range currently not possible with the cars used in the show. nothing about a fully loaded car with luggage or god forbid towing a caravan.

real shame they did not take the opportunity to really discuss which cars are appropriate for town, motorway, long distance, short distance towing etc.

They did highlight the problem of charging cars, lack of charging points, lack of off street parking making charging problem even worse

macafee2

roverbarmy · 6th September 2018, 19:36

One word. Propaganda ! It could have been shown on the Beeb!

minimutly · 6th September 2018, 19:37

Electric cars only any good for local commute.
Hybrid petrol probably cleanest and best choice if you want to feel good.
Diesel for long journeys and towing.
Hydrogen will be the future.

Just my opinion. also, that program was pants.

Bogbrush82 · 6th September 2018, 19:58

The first 5 minutes in and I had already decided what my next car would be........

......Another 75, possibly a tourer.

AND TO BLAZES WITH THIS DIESEL CARS ARE EVIL PAP!

SCP440 · 6th September 2018, 20:35

The only way electric cars will work is when they have a 500 mile range in real world conditions and can be recharged in a short time.

Tesla's might be impressive things to drive but in real world conditions there range is 200 odd miles and they need at least 45 mins plugged in to travel another 125 miles.

Petrol hybrids are probably the sensible solution at the moment but I would want to see how long the batteries last before I splashed the cash on one. What good will it be when the batteries need replacing?

Sprinter · 7th September 2018, 11:13

I've always wondered what would happen to the motoring holiday if we went electric.

I think a canal barge would be quicker and more fun.

Darcydog · 7th September 2018, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimutly

Electric cars only any good for local commute.
Hybrid petrol probably cleanest and best choice if you want to feel good.
Diesel for long journeys and towing.
Hydrogen will be the future.

Just my opinion. also, that program was pants.

Never saw the programme - and I agree totally with your assessment.

stevestrat · 7th September 2018, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprinter

I've always wondered what would happen to the motoring holiday if we went electric.

If its a caravan holiday I hope there's a site at the end of the road.

ChestersDad · 7th September 2018, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimutly

..........Hydrogen will be the future.......

My thoughts and hopes too

trikey · 7th September 2018, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChestersDad

My thoughts and hopes too

6th September 2018, 19:06	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	ITV What car to buy Just watched a half hour program fro ITV, What car to buy. What a rubbish program, about as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle. People talking about how good the gizmos in side the car was. I expect all the gizmos are available with petrol and diesel cars. I think only 1 person thinking of changing their car was advised to stick with diesel. One couple who were petrol heads were given a Telstra electric car worth over 100k just so they could see the acceleration. One women commented on how her fuel bill went from £60'ish to mid 30's but how long would it have taken her to cover the cost of buying the car. My wife just changed her car for a 2nd hand one, it will take about 8-10 years to recover the cost. long range currently not possible with the cars used in the show. nothing about a fully loaded car with luggage or god forbid towing a caravan. real shame they did not take the opportunity to really discuss which cars are appropriate for town, motorway, long distance, short distance towing etc. They did highlight the problem of charging cars, lack of charging points, lack of off street parking making charging problem even worse macafee2

6th September 2018, 19:36	#2
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	One word. Propaganda ! It could have been shown on the Beeb! __________________ Oil in my veins!

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Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	The first 5 minutes in and I had already decided what my next car would be........ ......Another 75, possibly a tourer. AND TO BLAZES WITH THIS DIESEL CARS ARE EVIL PAP! __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

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Sprinter Posted a thing or two Jag S-Type 4.2 V8 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Derby Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 271 Thanked 427 Times in 293 Posts	I've always wondered what would happen to the motoring holiday if we went electric. I think a canal barge would be quicker and more fun. __________________ “Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.”

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minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Electric cars only any good for local commute. Hybrid petrol probably cleanest and best choice if you want to feel good. Diesel for long journeys and towing. Hydrogen will be the future. Just my opinion. also, that program was pants.

6th September 2018, 20:35	#5
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	The only way electric cars will work is when they have a 500 mile range in real world conditions and can be recharged in a short time. Tesla's might be impressive things to drive but in real world conditions there range is 200 odd miles and they need at least 45 mins plugged in to travel another 125 miles. Petrol hybrids are probably the sensible solution at the moment but I would want to see how long the batteries last before I splashed the cash on one. What good will it be when the batteries need replacing?