New company car policy
Discussion
I change my cars regularly.... The norm is 6 months until I got my 2009 m3. What a car, finally happy.... Can't think I'd ever sell it because it's such a complete car, that is until last week.
New car policy at work... Under 5 years old and more than 30mpg on both car allowance and company scheme.... Basically in screwed, I have a notice period and I need to change but can't think what to. To get something interesting for £400 a month under 5 years old proves an impossible task in getting anything similar to my m3.... Help please!
The other option under the company car scheme is a brand new audi s3 sportback which is interesting me.
What to do... What to do Arghhhhhhh
New car policy at work... Under 5 years old and more than 30mpg on both car allowance and company scheme.... Basically in screwed, I have a notice period and I need to change but can't think what to. To get something interesting for £400 a month under 5 years old proves an impossible task in getting anything similar to my m3.... Help please!
The other option under the company car scheme is a brand new audi s3 sportback which is interesting me.
What to do... What to do Arghhhhhhh
Oh yeah forgot about the M135i, Golf R
This looks nice and the Merino nappa leather looks good.
http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/3-Series/3.0-306bhp-335i...
This looks nice and the Merino nappa leather looks good.
http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/3-Series/3.0-306bhp-335i...
Edited by Wills2 on Saturday 7th February 23:30
SBN said:
Finding a 335i saloon under 5 years old is pretty difficult.
M135i have come down somewhat, other options rather than company car would be an s4 perhaps.
Currently in a M135i and looking to change to something different. Tested the S4 last week and well it was boring as hell compared to the BMW. It hung on well don't get me wrong, but the interior, engine, sound and well most things just felt a bit meh... The BMW S6 turbo felt streets ahead of the Audi V6 T (which is actually supercharged.)M135i have come down somewhat, other options rather than company car would be an s4 perhaps.
M135i is a decent little motor and has your M3 pegged for everyday performance. But it certainly feels a lot more normal....
SBN said:
I change my cars regularly.... The norm is 6 months until I got my 2009 m3. What a car, finally happy.... Can't think I'd ever sell it because it's such a complete car, that is until last week.
New car policy at work... Under 5 years old and more than 30mpg on both car allowance and company scheme.... Basically in screwed, I have a notice period and I need to change but can't think what to. To get something interesting for £400 a month under 5 years old proves an impossible task in getting anything similar to my m3.... Help please!
The other option under the company car scheme is a brand new audi s3 sportback which is interesting me.
What to do... What to do Arghhhhhhh
I've come across companies that stipulate things like an age limit and the number of doors a car must have if it's being purchased using a company car allowance and I sort of see that from the point of view of company image (old bangers don't give a good impression!) or what's appropriate for the job (if you need to take customers out a two door car perhaps isn't ideal). However, I've never come across one that stipulated a minimum mpg requirement and frankly what's it to do with them unless they're paying all the fuel bills? For drivers with car allowances most companies just reimburse a rate per mile for business use regardless of what you drive and if that applies at your company I think they have a bit of a nerve telling you how many mpg your car needs to do! What next, if you get a mortgage based on the salary you receive from them are they going to want to restrict your choice of house by stipulating a minimum energy rating it must have?!New car policy at work... Under 5 years old and more than 30mpg on both car allowance and company scheme.... Basically in screwed, I have a notice period and I need to change but can't think what to. To get something interesting for £400 a month under 5 years old proves an impossible task in getting anything similar to my m3.... Help please!
The other option under the company car scheme is a brand new audi s3 sportback which is interesting me.
What to do... What to do Arghhhhhhh
Anyway, leaving all that aside, if an A3 is interesting would a Golf R not be worth a look? Looks good (understated works for me!), good performance and handling, nicely made and £400/month will also get you one with a pretty decent spec.
Currently have a fuel card so no issues on that front but the issues for me are that my grade gives x a month but the car must be younger than 5 years old and get 30mpg which don't apply to my m3.
I can stay on car allowance but it needs to meet the above criteria. What ever I get on this needs to be less than £400 a month otherwise it will be a lot more expensive a year than just getting one of the below.
Or I move to the car scheme and have a list of BMW, mercs, audi and vw'a to choose from. Bmw list is pants, mercs are a bit better, audi has the s3 sportback and the rest are rubbish, vw has all the Gti varients and the golf r.
Asked for a quote on the GTI, R and s3
I can stay on car allowance but it needs to meet the above criteria. What ever I get on this needs to be less than £400 a month otherwise it will be a lot more expensive a year than just getting one of the below.
Or I move to the car scheme and have a list of BMW, mercs, audi and vw'a to choose from. Bmw list is pants, mercs are a bit better, audi has the s3 sportback and the rest are rubbish, vw has all the Gti varients and the golf r.
Asked for a quote on the GTI, R and s3
SBN said:
Unfortunately one will have a notice period to comply or lose car allowance and fuel card 
They are after all paying for me to have a car so I kind of understand it even if I don't want to sell my m3
To be honest if you've had a scheme whereby your company has been giving you a fuel card whilst allowing you to drive anything you want you've probably had it good for a few years; sounds like someone has now decided enough is enough which I can understand! That said there are quite a lot of interesting machines with a combined figure over 30mpg so not a total disaster (albeit slightly annoying when you're happy with your M3!). Presumably you have the option to put money to the £400/month allowance although cars like the Golf R and M135i should be available within that budget anyway.They are after all paying for me to have a car so I kind of understand it even if I don't want to sell my m3
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