@petepaphides Soul for 4 yrs (from new). PAYG rather than a plan and think that the best decision. That said, don't do high mileage and don't feel need for every poss option for getting stuff done - I'll do what needs to be done. 3rd yr service is a biggy (battery coolant change).
@petepaphides If have somewhere to charge it, go electric. Cheap as chips to run and maintain. Good range and a lot to choose from. I was (still am) a petrol head, but I've had an electric Kia for over a year and it's great. Won't buy a fossil fuel car again.
@nedboulting A gorgeous country and would, imho, be wonderful setting for such an event. Yes, it has a history and issues, but arguments for must significantly outweigh arguments against.