Company Car Choice
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Hi,
The Galaxy will be the most expensive for tax , highest Co2 and also highest P11d value also high BIK rating
The SMax will be second and the A3 the cheapest
You need to check the engines been offered and P11d values
If you do a search there is a web site that calculates new car tax costs and also older cars.
Think it is called fleet manger or something.
Andy.
The Galaxy will be the most expensive for tax , highest Co2 and also highest P11d value also high BIK rating
The SMax will be second and the A3 the cheapest
You need to check the engines been offered and P11d values
If you do a search there is a web site that calculates new car tax costs and also older cars.
Think it is called fleet manger or something.
Andy.
Thank you for the sensible replies. Sorry, it wasn't really a sensible post. I don't really see there is a sensible choice between a car and two 7-seat MPVs!
Seriously, unless you run a taxi company, what is the point of a 7-seat MPV?
So, I'm getting the Audi by default. It is also half the tax of the other two (I do have a family, but we went camping in Wales last year in our Focus and it wasn't too difficult).
(I know the Audi A3 TDI S-line doesn't have a great reputation, but our own car is a 10 year old focus and my last last car was a Y-reg Corsa, so I can't see myself being too disappointed!)
Seriously, unless you run a taxi company, what is the point of a 7-seat MPV?
So, I'm getting the Audi by default. It is also half the tax of the other two (I do have a family, but we went camping in Wales last year in our Focus and it wasn't too difficult).
(I know the Audi A3 TDI S-line doesn't have a great reputation, but our own car is a 10 year old focus and my last last car was a Y-reg Corsa, so I can't see myself being too disappointed!)
tjw_78 said:
Seriously, unless you run a taxi company, what is the point of a 7-seat MPV?
A few years ago, a mate of mine got a Previa for a company car. His lad was in a band so he ferried them & all their gear about in it. It was also very handy for tip runs!I like the S-Max personally.
Yes, I could opt out, but I didn't want to do that - I could without the hassle of running my own car at the moment for various reasons (new baby, new job, etc, etc).
The reason is that it is an odd list is that new starters only get a choice of what has been handed back in by leavers. When it comes to the end of its 'life' I can then get a new car from a much longer list. This will be next year for the A3 (also next year for the Galaxy, 2015 for the S-Max).
The reason is that it is an odd list is that new starters only get a choice of what has been handed back in by leavers. When it comes to the end of its 'life' I can then get a new car from a much longer list. This will be next year for the A3 (also next year for the Galaxy, 2015 for the S-Max).
tjw_78 said:
The reason is that it is an odd list is that new starters only get a choice of what has been handed back in by leavers. When it comes to the end of its 'life' I can then get a new car from a much longer list. This will be next year for the A3 (also next year for the Galaxy, 2015 for the S-Max).
Thought that might be the case. I'd choose whichever was the cheapest for you then if you're not going to have it that long.Ved said:
Surely they have more on offer. Failing that can you opt out?
What is the role and what does the company do out of interest as that is a very odd list to pick from.
New starters list.What is the role and what does the company do out of interest as that is a very odd list to pick from.
Cars they have available at the moment, possibly from employees leaving? My company does the same, you do not get the option of your own car until your probation is over.
(And the car list is now s
te!)
northwest monkey said:
A few years ago, a mate of mine got a Previa for a company car. His lad was in a band so he ferried them & all their gear about in it. It was also very handy for tip runs!
I like the S-Max personally.
Fair enough. I'm sure there are other reasons for it too, and I am sure it is a good car. But I do think its a little much to get me back and forth to work. I like the S-Max personally.
fjord said:
1.6 a3?
Ugh.
Yeah, but its all relative. Its got to be a step up from [current] a seat on my over packed train or [previous] a y-reg Corsa.Ugh.
What (and this is a serious question) is so bad about the A3? Be nice - I've got to live with it for the next 12 months.
Edited by tjw_78 on Friday 13th September 13:38
Edited by tjw_78 on Friday 13th September 13:38
Meltham Terrier said:
You could also chose the oldest car or the one with the highest mileage on the basis that it will get changed first and you can spec what you want.
Yep, I don't think there is much to choose between the A3 and the Galaxy in that respect. They are both 2010 and so due to be changed in 2014. I don't know the millage.tjw_78 said:
fjord said:
1.6 a3?
Ugh.
Yeah, but its all relative. Its got to be a step up from [current] a seat on my over packed train or [previous] a y-reg Corsa.Ugh.
What (and this is a serious question) is so bad about the A3? Be nice - I've got to live with it for the next 12 months.
But compared to a train seat or a Y-reg Corsa, it'll be great!
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