tom27111

What are your typical journeys? I wouldn't go anywhere near one, personally. You'll probably see your fuel consumption get worse.

Just to hammer home what I'm saying, this is a car that'd cost you around 50k brand new. It's just over 6 months old and being sold by a main dealer, with warranty and all the substantial prep costs that a main dealer spends on prep to make sure everything is tip top. Plus, bear in mind, we're making profit on it.

I'd sell you a pre-reg that has 14k off the list price! Or one that's up to 2 years old where the depreciation has already hit. It isn't just a Nissan problem, it's an EV problem. Literally yesterday a customer came in, looking to px her 2 year old Leaf to go to an Ariya. Her settlement figure was 19k. Her Leaf is worth 10k at trade value. She needs to give me 9k before I can even think about looking at her getting a new car. If it was an ICE Juke or Qashqai, I could have worked out a deal. EV, not a chance. The car market can fluctuate wildly, but the only thing guaranteed at the minute is the huge depreciation of EV's. Various factors are contributing to it, but it means you can't go wrong buying a used one.

Short answer, no. If you buy a new ICE/Hybrid on PCP, you've still got a good chance of having equity towards the end of your finance term. If you buy a new EV, it's probably the worst financial decision you could make. I've not seen anyone in a non-EV with an unsustainable amount of negative equity. I sell Nissans. To give you an example, we're a main dealer, selling 3 year old Leafs for around 12k. They retailed at 32k brand new. That's an outrageous difference. Buying one second hand is incredible value for money right now. But the person who bought it new has lost so much money.

In a bit more depth to @ozleicester aside from some potentially bad financial implications... I would 100% buy one myself, I'm seriously considering it at the minute Ince the right thing comes along. My company car at the dealership is a petrol and I'm being taxed through the roof on it. Even more so because my company only decided to tell HMRC I had a company car in September, rather than at the start of the tax year. An EV would be perfect for me, I'd have a company car contribution of £250 a month if I buy one from my company. I drive 40 miles a day and could charge at work. So with zero cost for fuel/charging, £250 contribution and company car tax saving, I could enter a finance agreement for about £380 a month and be saving money. Even though I'd have to pay my own insurance. I think they're great to drive, so smooth and quiet. Instant power. There's nothing that isn't to like. The only thing stopping me right now is the fact I can only get substantial staff discount on a new car, not a used one. You can't buy a brand new one. It's financial suicide.

That's @Milo He usually has my back when we team up against @Izzy for a round of golf.

I'd highly recommend not buying a brand new one. The depreciation is absolutely ridiculous. To the extent that I've had customers who are in 14k negative equity after 2 and a half years. If you're looking brand new, lease one, don't do anything where you're liable for ownership, but be aware you're tied in to it for the whole term. Look at stuff up to 2 years old if you're financing on a PCP/HP or buying cash. Then the majority of the depreciation has hit. There's really good value to be had on used EV's.

They have, haven't they? Loads of empty seats tonight and I'm being bombarded with emails to try and get me to buy tickets.

We're down. If we weren't already, that's pretty much confirmed it.

We aren't far off being one of the worst sides ever in this league. Woeful. Not even putting up a fight.

Some shameless self promotion... If anyone is looking for a brand new car, give me a shout. Nissan are offering some mad deposit contributions at the minute. At least a grand extra for every model in quarter 1 of this year. That saves you about £23 a month. Some models are getting £4500! Just gone back in to work today after a week off. It was utter chaos. We're only open 10 till 3 and I dealt up 4 people.

Was thinking of you today mate. Hope all went well. Absolutely admire you totally for organising it and doing a speech. Also hope it gives you and your family some closure. And share that Just Giving link on here if you haven't already. ❤️

You can drive on the private plate until you receive notification from the DVLA of what plate will go back on the car (which is usually it's original plate, unless it was first registered with the private plate, in which case, they allocate an age related registation). I've never done it myself, so not 100% sure if they notify you immediately when you put your own plate on retention online, if not, it will be when you receive your V5C (logbook). I do know that a few people are struggling to do it online and the DVLA are asking for it all to be done by post, which delays the process. Sorry, that probably isn't much help. Don't forget to notify your insurance company of the players change.

Bit cold this morning for my 8.30 tee time. Greens were as receptive as concrete. I hit at least 3 approach shots that were all over the pin, then they bounced 20 foot in the air and went 30 yards over the back of the green! The new heated gilet was a genius move by myself though

Got some 4 wheel drive Qashqai's. Depends on the weight of the caravan though, I think the Qashqai tows 1500kg. The X-Trial's pull 2000kg, but they're a lot of money.

Fancy a Nissan?

I saw these the other day. They look pretty cool and definitely reminded me of the old Renault 5 turbo. But why do what they've done to the interior? If you want a top spec, it's a horrendous yellow inside and no other option. Manufacturers need to realise that people actually don't like shit like that.

It was bloody lovely, thanks for asking. No red cabbage or cauli cheese, but the ease of it all made up for it! Merry Christmas, Deb. I hope you and your family have had a lovely time x

Totally understand that and I hope Deb is ok. It's kind of our public, yet private joke. Thinking of you @FoxesDeb ❤️

The biggest question of the day is did @FoxesDeb do red cabbage?!

Enjoy mate 👍

I bloody loved the Lego Shell Petrol Station I got in 1986. I still reference it today. Scalectrix and Game Boy get an honorable mention. As does the Sega Megadrive. I was very lucky to be spoilt so much as a child. As a (step) parent, it ain't easy to make Christmas special for kids, especially when they're all teenagers or in their 20's. The Clive Tyldesley notes that my step-lad got me are probably the most thoughtful gift I've ever received. Been with my Mrs for almost 6 years now and I'm incredibly proud of the young adults that my step kids have become.

I was also looking forward to seeing what curries and sides @Jattdogg had done today, but he's apparently lording it in Cancun. Turkey tacos, mate?

Went out for dinner today. First time we've ever done it. Absolutely amazing. Food was incredible and service was spot on. We're already thinking of doing it again next year. I had a rack of lamb. There was also loads of carrots, parsnips and brussels to add to this. It ain't cheap, but when you think no stress of ordering and buying everything, plus no washing up, it's well worth it.