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VRT reductions and the Price of Extras

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  • 10-12-2007 2:58pm
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    TheBigEvil
    Registered Users Posts: 498 ✭✭


    Was just thinking today, having read the thread about the guy who said that Lexus had increased the prices of some of their models already by 2-3grand, that all optional extras also incur VRT at the current rate of the car.

    So with some cars dropping in VRT by upto 10%, it will be interesting to see if the dealers also drop the cost of their extras like metallic paint, alloys, sun roofs etc.

    Wondering if its worthwhile making a note of current prices of extras now and seeing if they also drop come next july.

    Another one to watch


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    JoeA3
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    yes, factory fit options should definitely move in-line with the adjusted VRT... e.g. Met paint on a Golf GTI currently costs significantly more than it does on a 1.4... for the same amount of paint.


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    TheBigEvil
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    JoeA3 wrote: »
    yes, factory fit options should definitely move in-line with the adjusted VRT... e.g. Met paint on a Golf GTI currently costs significantly more than it does on a 1.4... for the same amount of paint.

    Yea it will be interesting all right. Will have to keep an eye on it alright!


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    E92
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    I wouldn't rule out the idea that car prices won't go down by as much as we're expecting but there will be extras normally found on UK spec cars but left out for Ireland because of VRT put in in lieu instead. It would save the manufacturers money by having an identical spec level for Ireland and the UK.


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    keefg
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    Yeah, strange one this. I have bought in several very high spec cars from the UK and have been lucky enough not to have any VRT charges added on for leather/alloys/ICE etc.

    However, guy I know who brings in cars for the company he works for (for directors & reps) told me he gets stung for everything :confused:


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    Gandalf23
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    I'm going to watch this very carefully as I've decided to buy a BMW 318i ES next July.

    Current Irish prices here, and current uk prices here

    The 318i ES has a 10% VRT reduction (30% currently dropping to 20%) from July 2008. The current price of this car on the BMW.ie website is €40650. This should mean the price including VRT will drop from €40650 to €37500.

    Like I said, I'm expecting this to be passed on FULLY to the consumer ... I'll be watching very very carefully.


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    TheBigEvil
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    Gandalf23 wrote: »
    I'm going to watch this very carefully as I've decided to buy a BMW 318i ES next July.

    Current Irish prices here, and current uk prices here

    The 318i ES has a 10% VRT reduction (30% currently dropping to 20%) from July 2008. The current price of this car on the BMW.ie website is €40650. This should mean the price including VRT will drop from €40650 to €37500.

    Like I said, I'm expecting this to be passed on FULLY to the consumer ... I'll be watching very very carefully.

    Good man Gandalf. I'll be watching this with interest myself. I wouldn't be surprised if we see car specs increase inline with the UK and prices creeeping back up, but for a better sepcced motor.

    But I think it's important to see that any VRT reductions on optional extras are passed on the the consumer and it doesn't turn into profiteering by the motor industry.

    God knows Irish Motorisits have paid their share over the year and its time to get something back!


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    galwaytt
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    better save off that current price list now, for fear it might.........'disappear' in July...........might be handy to have, as backup......

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    Gandalf23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,643 ✭✭✭Gandalf23


    galwaytt wrote: »
    better save off that current price list now, for fear it might.........'disappear' in July...........might be handy to have, as backup......

    Already done my friend ...


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    E92
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    Gandalf23, did you not read my post telling you how VRT was calculated?(especially as you asked me to explain how it was done) if you did you'd know that you VRT adjusted figure is wrong(you asked me in this thread).


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