[uchetrip]

I hope its a 4 door our Almera is a 2 door putting the niece and nephew in the back is a serious pain in the ass.

Our car doesnt cost much a year -

£260 insurance fully comp
£30 m.o.t
Tax is free

So apart from petrol the car costs us under £300 a year though im probly gonna buy some new tyres this year so the cost will rise for this year.

Did you buy it outright? I think everybody is including finance/leasing costs so for a comparison you should spread the initial capital value across the effective ownership of the vehicle to get an equivalent cost.

If you didn't, include the annual finance cost and see that £300 rise!

[XqrkN4a0]

I didn't think they even did the diesel models over there!

As for the mocking, it was because of the number of cylinders (3), not the fuel used.

Indeed. In fact I think it probably is the Golf diesel with a cylinder knocked off.

I like them though in all seriousness. If I was to get a smaller economical car I'd maybe get one, or a DS3 if I wanted something a bit more unusual.

Sometimes you can get bored with having a fast or flash car, but you can never really get bored of saving money. It's also almost fun to me to try get the best MPG possible on journeys. I sound like I'm 50 not 25 :'(

[Esmeralfaf]

Well, it was delivered today.

Is it meant to sound like a tractor? [surrender][rofl]

Has about 34k KM on the clock (2010 model). Kinda happy I only have this one for 10 weeks before I get my "permanent" one. Maybe that one will sound a little less tractor-like.

Don't get me wrong - I actually really like it - its certainly nice to drive. It just sounds a bit "rough" [rofl]

[sabbixsweraco]

The sound of the engine starting in a diesel will stand out for a while. No matter how refined they are they still sound like chug boats. Once going though the engine should sound much smoother.

[Esmeralfaf]

The sound of the engine starting in a diesel will stand out for a while. No matter how refined they are they still sound like chug boats. Once going though the engine should sound much smoother.

True - I noticed it was much better after 5mins of driving already.
I have to do 300km on Tuesday so I can give it a good thrashing then

[Ygxejxox]

To be honest i like some modern turbo diesel engines my old mans 2litre one in 3rd gear and above flew and gave great MPG great bypass and motorway car.

[Sotmoigma]

...so I can give it a good thrashing then

Yep. Then you see 70 year old man with cane overtaking you, walking. [no]

Sorry mate, I just had to!

[EmpaccalGah]

Nice! The bluemotion range of engines give a crazy return in mpg, just as well given the current price of fuel...especially diesel.

Lupo 3L For Teh Win!

[sabbixsweraco]

Lupo 3L For Teh Win!

Efficient dynamics for the bigger win

[Necedofer]

Gz, this new Polo is a very very nice looking car, and the quality from VW is always there.


What do you mean by 'very cheap via my salary tax'?

VW polo Bluemotion 1.2 will be delivered tomorrow. I could have picked something better, but this one is very cheap via my salary tax.

[Esmeralfaf]

Gz, this new Polo is a very very nice looking car, and the quality from VW is always there.


What do you mean by 'very cheap via my salary tax'?

Here in NL when you have a company car which you also use privately, you pay extra tax through your salary, which is based on the value of the car, and its green rating.

This car is very good - meaning even though a good portion of my salary hits the 50% tax bracket, I still only end up paying about 110 euro NET a month for having the car to use privately.

[VomsVomaMew]

It's one of the last few good perks in the UK as far as I'm concerned. I've got a 30 grand motor on the drive and all it costs me is around £140 a month in benefit in kind tax. I swear I will start crying on the spot if I ever had to buy my own car again.

[XqrkN4a0]

It's one of the last few good perks in the UK as far as I'm concerned. I've got a 30 grand motor on the drive and all it costs me is around £140 a month in benefit in kind tax. I swear I will start crying on the spot if I ever had to buy my own car again.

You'd just have to buy your polo shirts from Primark.

Company cars are a very nice perk though. Does it work like... tax band (as percentage) * price of car = extra earnings. Extra earning taxed at say, 40% ???

So 13% of £30,000 = £3,900

£3,900 /12 = £325 a month. Taxed at 40% = £130.

So just the £130 is deducted as tax?

[VomsVomaMew]

You'd just have to buy your polo shirts from Primark.

Company cars are a very nice perk though. Does it work like... tax band (as percentage) * price of car = extra earnings. Extra earning taxed at say, 40% ???

So 13% of £30,000 = £3,900

£3,900 /12 = £325 a month. Taxed at 40% = £130.

So just the £130 is deducted as tax?

I work for a limited company so it's may be different in the the public sector but my payslip has income tax and BIK tax.

I know I pay tax at 40% on 13% of the car which comes to about £140 a month. Actually, it's slightly less as I have another BIK tax I forgot about.

I specifically chose a low c02 engine though at the sacrifice of a bit of power. The next band (120 g/m co2 takes it up to 18% tax).

I couldn't be seen in Primark! (kidding - I get quite a few things from there).

[XqrkN4a0]

I couldn't be seen in Primark! (kidding - I get quite a few things from there).

It's actually cheaper to keep buying new underwear from Primark than it is to wash what you already have.

[VomsVomaMew]

It's actually cheaper to keep buying new underwear from Primark than it is to wash what you already have.

Not with my weapons grade skid marks.

[Storwaytozy]

Pics man! How can this be a thread about you showing off something without pictures

[Esmeralfaf]

Pics man! How can this be a thread about you showing off something without pictures

Meh - the one I have now is a short lease for 10 weeks - so its not my "permanent" car. I'll post pics when I get the "real" one!

[Storwaytozy]

Meh - the one I have now is a short lease for 10 weeks - so its not my "permanent" car. I'll post pics when I get the "real" one!

Ah I see [yes] okay then keep us posted

[pymnConyelell]

Nothing like a new car... it's ace isn't it... I've not had one for a while though[thumbdown] Looking at Motobikes now... as I need speed [thumbup] Don't forget to post loads of piccies when you get it!