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Would a 530e be a good taxi?
Would a 2018 BMW 530E with 70k km be a decent choice as a taxi? Would it do the high mileage without giving too much expense/problems? I had asked this question already but a mistype got me the wrong answer haha
Our answer:
Hi Jamie,
Yes, we think it would make for a great taxi, especially if you have a way to charge up the battery regularly and you do most of your fares at slow speeds and around own. The petrol-electric powertrain should be much better suited to such driving than a diesel and should also cost less to maintain in the long run.
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