admin Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 If you're thinking about signing up as a driver for a ride service such as Uber, you'll want to make sure that your car of choice is up for the job.How many seats does it have?How many doors? What type of amenities?Is it comfortable? Is it reliable?Fuel efficiency? For UberX i will always say Toyota Prius is the best option!!!What about Uber EXec or LUX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imperator Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Definitely for Uber X, best option is Prius, Civic. For Uber exec i will say Mercedes E class, more reliable than 5 series , specially those Bmw F10 520d with that N47 timing chain problem!!! For Uber lux i don't know what to say, it;s all about perception in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullpower Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Yes, indeed, i just changed the timing chain for my bmw f10 520d, £1700 bill. It is a bbc show regarding this problem, very disappointed with Bmw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I think this post should be connected with another one called Best and most efficient driving mode I think is very important the way you drive as well, you can have a brand new car and after 1 year of hard cabbing it could be a disaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinCabbie Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Both fuel efficacy and space are the two big concerns that I have. I want to make sure that my passengers have plenty of room. But, I also don’t want to spend up all of my earnings on fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imperator Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 UberX - Toyota Prius UberXL - Ford Galaxy Exec - Mercedes Eclass 350D Lux - ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUED Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Depends how on how you view your job. If you just want to make money, buy the most economical car to run. If you want to enjoy your job and driving, you may not be able to place a value on paying extra on a car which you want to drive, which will cost more to run, though will pay you back in being in a more pleasant car. Also need to consider what passenger's expect and want to be seen in - which generally applies to Exec and Lux. There are some cars which have the space of the normal Exec and Lux car, but just doesn't have the right badge on its' nose, such as the Volvo S80, Chrysler 300C, Skoda Superb and for Lux, Lexus LS and VW Phaeton. It's got to be the top German brands + Jaguar for Exec/Lux. For UberX, Prius is the car of choice. I'd be happy to drive one as a personal vehicle anyway, considering its' low running costs. For UberExec and UberLux, Mercedes E- and S-Class respectively. BMWs have a yobby image, Audis are bland looking. Jaguar although different and just as luxurious, the brand isn't as recognised worldwise as a Mercedes. All in my own opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUED Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 And if must do UberXL, buy an ex-Addison Lee Ford Galaxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedriver Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Vauxhall Insignia Is a very good buy, a 2013 model will cost you around £9000 and plus you still have warranty for it. Its cheap, economical, fun to drive. Compared to a prius is half the price, do the math , how much you have to drive to recover the running cost???? admin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberdriver Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Once again, i will always say. JAPANESE cars!!!! http://www.wfaa.com/story/money/cars/2015/05/07/consumer-reports-cars-over-200000-miles/70956532/ Here's the list of cars most likely to hit 200,000 miles: •Toyota Prius •Toyota Camry, with a four-cylinder engine • Honda Odyssey • Honda Pilot •Toyota Corolla • Honda Accord sedan, also with a four-cylinder engine • Honda CR-V •Toyota Sienna •Toyota Highlander • Honda Civic, but not the hybrid, Si or GX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Never buy BMW 520d, N47 engine timing chain problem!!! I heard loads of guys complaining about it and once i saw it with my own eyes, minim £2000 bill to repair it. THey are not what they use to be, old good reliable BMW is dead!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheToyota Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 2016 Prius is out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasile Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Nissan NV200 for Uber XL , 1.5 diesel, 50mpg easy - £5000 2014 model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberdriver Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Ford galaxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puber Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I drive a Civic myself. A very good all-around car and definitely useful for something like Uber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...