[IRMartin]

The surcharge is not for CO2 emissions, but for driving a diesel. I think it's a 4% addition to the benefit in kind tax.

Currently I pay 40% tax on 13% (this number varies depending on emissions) of the value of the car per month.

The diesel surcharge is 3%.

You should be paying at least 15% on a 320d by now - 2012-2013 tax year. Next year it will be 16%.

An Audi says the decision maker has arrived

No, it says a ****** has arrived, and they're usually wearing an entire tub of hair gel. Especially true of white Audis I find.

[nd90t3sf]

Does that sound like the sort of thing that would bother me lol.

As stupid as it is, the Audi would be a better carpark statement. It's sad that stuff like that still makes a difference with clients, but it does. An Audi says the decision maker has arrived, a VW says his PA has come along.

... I drive a VW.

[T5qYkHWQ]

The diesel surcharge is 3%.

You should be paying at least 15% on a 320d by now - 2012-2013 tax year. Next year it will be 16%.



No, it says a ****** has arrived, and they're usually wearing an entire tub of hair gel. Especially true of white Audis I find.

You're right, it's gone up again. Yay. I hadn't noticed as my annual review tends to coincide with the new tax year.

No, it says a ****** has arrived, and they're usually wearing an entire tub of hair gel. Especially true of white Audis I find.

Yes, that is the typical reaction of someone who can't afford an Audi.

Base model A3/A4 drivers tend to be in their 20's and in sales so can be tossers. To assume everyone that drives an Audi is a ******* says a lot of bad things about you.

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... I drive a VW.

....Exactly

[OWDavid]

Yes, that is the typical reaction of someone who can't afford an Audi.

Now now, that's what a ****** would say. Audis aren't really that expensive anyway.

Base model A3/A4 drivers tend to be in their 20's and in sales so can be tossers. To assume everyone that drives an Audi is a ******* says a lot of bad things about you.
Exactly... like the BWM 3 series - 316 and 318s of the late 90s were almost as common as a Ford Escort. You have to admit though, for young blokes, driving an Audi A4 or S3, is akin to walking down the street with your c0ck hanging out.

[Smittoh]

Yes, that is the typical reaction of someone who can't afford an Audi.

Just to be clear - I drive a 520d M Sport

Base model A3/A4 drivers tend to be in their 20's and in sales so can be tossers. To assume everyone that drives an Audi is a ******* says a lot of bad things about you.

Because I actually said that and was being 100% serious, right? My last car was an Audi.

Anyway, I clearly said white Audis.

[exhibeKed]

Just to be clear - I drive a 520d M Sport



Because I actually said that and was being 100% serious, right? My last car was an Audi.

Anyway, I clearly said white Audis.

There is a clear breakdown of communication here. I thought you'd take my comments in good humour.

Have you got the latest model 5-series? I could get one but there are a couple of things that concern me...

1) If I get the 520d M-sport auto (I want an auto) then I'll have to forgo electric seats and tinted glass to keep in budget.
2) I'm not sure if I want to bump up to a car that big. I don't really need it and it will just be a pain to park more of the time.

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Now now, that's what a ****** would say. Audis aren't really that expensive anyway.

Leasing costs are about the same as a Ford as they have so much better residuals.

You have to admit though, for young blokes, driving an Audi A4 or S3, is akin to walking down the street with your c0ck hanging out.

It's nothing like it! I have never been arrested for driving down the street.

[TOD4wDTQ]

It's nothing like it! I have never been arrested for driving down the street.

That's odd, because I've never been arrested for having my c0ck hanging out!

As an aside - what % of your gross income do you think is reasonable to spend on a car?

[UlceskLialels]

That's odd, because I've never been arrested for having my c0ck hanging out!

I don't know many policemen that drive around with a telescope.

[domeffire]

I don't know many policemen that drive around with a telescope.

You're too quick... I was going to ask

As an aside - what % of your gross income do you think is reasonable to spend on a car?

I think people have a odd view of what they can 'afford' - I know leasing is different.

[RogHammon]

As an aside - what % of your gross income do you think is reasonable to spend on a car?

Depends how much you earn and how many family members you have to support.

Hypothetically,I'd allow up to 20% in my current circumstances. However, if I didn't get a company car I'd be rolling around in a 25 year old Fiat.

My car is a perk, not part of my basic package, so £160 to have a roughly £40,000 car on the drive and no servicing / insurance costs is a bit of a non-brainer.

[wvbwxol]

Depends how much you earn and how many family members you have to support.

Hypothetically,I'd allow up to 20% in my current circumstances. However, if I didn't get a company car I'd be rolling around in a 25 year old Fiat.

I'd say the same, or even less but I think a lot of people spend way more than that.

[Vapepreab]

As an aside - what % of your gross income do you think is reasonable to spend on a car?

I think people have a odd view of what they can 'afford' - I know leasing is different.

My rule of thumb is never purchase a new car for more than your yearly salary after taxes.

[SarSerceSaice]

I'd say the same, or even less but I think a lot of people spend way more than that.

When I was mid 20's loads of my mates lived at home and had a top of the range car on the drive. I'd rather have my own place and not worry about filling up every twenty miles.

[Cibirrigmavog]

There is a clear breakdown of communication here. I thought you'd take my comments in good humour.

I didn't read it that way, but sorry if I really got it wrong.

Have you got the latest model 5-series? I could get one but there are a couple of things that concern me...

1) If I get the 520d M-sport auto (I want an auto) then I'll have to forgo electric seats and tinted glass to keep in budget.
2) I'm not sure if I want to bump up to a car that big. I don't really need it and it will just be a pain to park more of the time.

Yep, latest model.

I'd much rather have the Sport Auto box than the electric seats. Tinted glass is helpful with kids, although I don't think it actually makes the sun that much dimmer. I'd probably spec built-in blinds next time.

I decided against the Auto, as good as it is, and went for Xenons and Business speaker system instead (the standard lights are crap, so I'm told). I've never had an Auto, so don't miss it or wish I'd specced it.

You do get used to the size. Parking can be a pain in some spaces, expecially shorter ones, but sensors are standard front and back. It doesn't feel that heavy to drive either - it's actually feels pretty light footed. I was planning on a new 3 series, but they weren't out yet and I was looking to save on tax and fuel costs as soon as possible. Yes, it's big, probably bigger than I need, and I'd probably get a 3 next time, but it is a beautiful car and way more comfortable than a 3 to sit in and drive.

[indianstory]

An Audi says the decision maker has arrived, a VW says his PA has come along. Halfway through that sentence, my mind automatically started reading it in Alan Partridge's voice....

[Vipvlad]

Halfway through that sentence, my mind automatically started reading it in Alan Partridge's voice....

I was reading it with Jimmy Corkhill's voice... but I do that with all of his posts.

[ulw7A8Po]

I was reading it with Jimmy Corkhill's voice... but I do that with all of his posts.

I can live with that.

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Halfway through that sentence, my mind automatically started reading it in Alan Partridge's voice....

I'm not having that.

[klubneras]

I can live with that.

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I'm not having that.

Try it - it's so Partridge.

[Nikkkola]

Don't you roll in your mum's Honda Jazz or something?

How on earth do you know my mum has a Honda Jazz?! I have an Audi A1, but I was already a ******.

[we0MA4MI]

How on earth do you know my mum has a Honda Jazz?! I have an Audi A1, but I was already a ******.

I think he's confusing you with Kentris.