Does the BYD e6’s taxi heritage make it more appealing or less appealing for private owners?

The BYD e6 has a rich history in being used as a taxi in many countries around the world, notably in Singapore where it has been a favourite of fleet operators. The design and engineering priorities for this taxi background have been durability, spaciousness and ease of maintenance. This heritage can be seen in two very different lights for private buyers. For some, that’s a good thing, which means that the vehicle is built to take a beating and should therefore be reliable and long lasting. Some may view it as a negative because the e6 is a utilitarian kind of no frills car that doesn't fit the bill of what they would consider a personal vehicle. It starts to raise some interesting questions about perception, status and what people really value in a car that they own as opposed to one that they might be a passenger in.