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whitter45

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Registered: 15th Nov 02
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11th Feb 14 at 09:47

So just received access to my new list and I have to say the taxman has well and truely screwed over the benefits of having a company car

Effectively my car is currently 13% BIK and now all the ones I am looking at are between 20% and 23% so increase is quite dramatic.

Short list based on doing some quotes is;

320D MSport Plus package with Business Media and folding seats
518D MSport - as it comes
C220 Coupe AMG premium with nav and panoramic roof
A6 2.0 TDI 177 Black Edition - Pretty much as it comes as its got good spec with Sat Nav, 20inch alloys, folding seats, Bose system,

Maybe new C Class when it comes out

Out there is also Golf R DSG but don't fancy the fuel bills and it not that well spec'd - also S3

At the moment A6 and 3 series are favourites
Anyone had experience with any of the above cars

[Edited on 11-02-2014 by whitter45]

[Edited on 28-02-2014 by whitter45]

[Edited on 02-04-2014 by whitter45]

Baskey

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11th Feb 14 at 09:55

Lol at folding seats.

whitter45

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11th Feb 14 at 10:02

quote:
Originally posted by Baskey
Lol at folding seats.

I know but I didn't spec them on my current one and its the one option I missed.

Makes me laugh that you have to pay for them

pow

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Registered: 11th Sep 06
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11th Feb 14 at 10:08

Get a Hybrid - not a Prius granted but is the Lexus on the list? 10% BIK

Piss off you have to pay for folding seats in a BMW these days? Cunts :lol;

[Edited on 11-02-2014 by pow]

Balling

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11th Feb 14 at 10:09

quote:
Originally posted by pow
Get a Hybrid

pow

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11th Feb 14 at 10:11

Dad does 50k a year, we worked out the other day that his car costs him in tax a year the same amount as 1.5 months worth of fuel, working on the basis of 2.5 £55 tanks a week.

That's a car, tax, insurance, all fuel (personal & business), servicing, repairs, tyres, breakdown for the same that he would put into a 55MPG car in 1 and ahalf months. Bargains ahoy.

[Edited on 11-02-2014 by pow]

RichR

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11th Feb 14 at 10:20

My Jag hasn't got folding seats and its the single biggest pita about the car. I'd never have one without again.

Baskey

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11th Feb 14 at 10:22

quote:
Originally posted by whitter45

quote:
Originally posted by Baskey
Lol at folding seats.

I know but I didn't spec them on my current one and its the one option I missed.

Makes me laugh that you have to pay for them

It's odd isn't it, something that came as standard in a C reg base spec nova is now listed alongside 20 inch wheels , dsg or whatever.

But like you said, it's pritty much essential

Colin

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11th Feb 14 at 11:04

A mates just bought an A6...looks the business!!!

Brett

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11th Feb 14 at 11:51

Knowing your past cars, BMWs, I'd probs give the Merc or Audi a whirl.

Ian

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11th Feb 14 at 11:55

No folding seats, how you going to improve your handling

Ben G

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11th Feb 14 at 15:18

The new c classes with the amg kit on are lovely looking motors.

whitter45

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11th Feb 14 at 16:11

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
The new c classes with the amg kit on are lovely looking motors.

they are not out yet if your referring to the saloon. are you thinking of the CLA- if so they look terrible from a side profile

JayCarr

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11th Feb 14 at 16:33

I'd go for the 5 series if you could put some decent options on it. But if the 5 series can't have any options then out of that list I'd have the A6.

I'm hopefully picking up my 520d M Sport at the weekend, I looked at 3's but they felt a bit small and not as nice inside with the screen just sticking out of the dash.

whitter45

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11th Feb 14 at 16:47

the 5 series would be first choice if I could spec the plus pack with wheels etc

But I am not willing to put anymore money so it would as it comes which means its less desirable to me

E220CDI AMG Sport is also a good contender as its very well spec'd

JayCarr

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11th Feb 14 at 16:54

Yes that's the trouble with the BMW it needs the 19's and a good few more options to make it a really good car. Luckily mines got the 19's, pro nav, visibility pack, sun protection and 8 speed auto so quite well spec'd.

I really like the look of the E class AMG's and mercs usually come well spec'd as standard.

Ben J

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11th Feb 14 at 20:59

quote:
Originally posted by pow
Dad does 50k a year, we worked out the other day that his car costs him in tax a year the same amount as 1.5 months worth of fuel, working on the basis of 2.5 £55 tanks a week.

That's a car, tax, insurance, all fuel (personal & business), servicing, repairs, tyres, breakdown for the same that he would put into a 55MPG car in 1 and ahalf months. Bargains ahoy.

[Edited on 11-02-2014 by pow]

I pay £33 a month tax on my company whip.

pow

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11th Feb 14 at 21:40

No fuel card though. And 40% tax band?

Ben G

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11th Feb 14 at 21:44

I'm so glad I don't have to fuck about with company cars. Looks like far too much of a faff.

Tiger

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12th Feb 14 at 07:08

Get the Audi and get it remapped - if anyone asks, say you know nothing.

whitter45

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12th Feb 14 at 09:00

so total costs vary from £230 to £310 depending on car and how much extra I am willing to pay

Taking some tests drives next week which should help me make a decision

BYRON

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12th Feb 14 at 09:11

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
I'm so glad I don't have to fuck about with company cars. Looks like far too much of a faff.

I would disagree. All expenses paid brand new car, every 'x' years, fully maintained, fully insured.
The only cost to me is my private fuel and associated tax.

Paul - I have a 63 plate Audi A6 2.0 TDI 177 Black Edition Multitronic. I have it in Daytona grey pearl with black leather. Only additional option I selected was auto folding door mirrors.
Stonking car and chews the miles better than any of my previous company cars.

It gets replaced in a couple of months so also on the look out for the next car

whitter45

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12th Feb 14 at 09:21

Great stuff - I really do liek the look of the A6 package although I worry its not as nice to drive as the BMW. However the spec etc is far better than anything else

BYRON

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12th Feb 14 at 09:46

My A6 Black Edition

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[Edited on 12-02-2014 by BYRON]

Ben J

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12th Feb 14 at 09:48

quote:
Originally posted by BYRON

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
I'm so glad I don't have to fuck about with company cars. Looks like far too much of a faff.

I would disagree. All expenses paid brand new car, every 'x' years, fully maintained, fully insured.
The only cost to me is my private fuel and associated tax.

Paul - I have a 63 plate Audi A6 2.0 TDI 177 Black Edition Multitronic. I have it in Daytona grey pearl with black leather. Only additional option I selected was auto folding door mirrors.
Stonking car and chews the miles better than any of my previous company cars.

It gets replaced in a couple of months so also on the look out for the next car

Same here. Its an absolute no brainer for me. the saving on insurance is worth it alone!

I pay for private fuel and £33 a month tax.

Although I only get a Clio

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