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Looking to buy a BMW 1-Series or 3-Series

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  • #2
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 40,552 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Don't buy the 116i or 316i - small underpowered engines.
    You would probably be better off going for a diesel if you are importing anyhow!


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,328 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Lauder wrote: »
    Was looking at 2006ish 1-series up north for around that price range (inclusive of VRT). New Low Tax band would be preferential.

    Hate to burst your bubble but only 2008 registered cars have the Co2 motor tax. Pre 2008 cars are still taxed on engine size irrespective of being an import or not.

    And for the record I think a 116i or 316i are pointless. You should be looking at the 118d or 318d at least. Slightly higher motor tax will be more than offset by better fuel economy and lower VRT.


  • #4
    Lauder
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Lauder


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Hate to burst your bubble but only 2008 registered cars have the Co2 motor tax. Pre 2008 cars are still taxed on engine size irrespective of being an import or not.

    And for the record I think a 116i or 316i are pointless. You should be looking at the 118d or 318d at least. Slightly higher motor tax will be more than offset by better fuel economy and lower VRT.

    Yea i know but it applies to imports regardless of year.


  • #5
    Owen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    Lauder wrote: »
    Yea i know but it applies to imports regardless of year.

    The VRT will be based on Co2 emmissions, but the road tax for any car registered before 08 will be based on the old system, whether it's imported or not.


  • #6
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,800 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Lauder wrote: »
    Hi there,

    I looking to spend around €12-14 grand on a car. I want good German Build Quality (looking at 1-Series, Audi a3 or hi spec golf.) ....Must have cruise control and climate control. and wouldnt mind leather.

    ...mmm, lots of people still looking for good German build quality. And they work for the German car industry :) !...why not just Quality of build ? Unfortunately, German build quality isn't what it used to be you know..........even Skoda beats VW now.....which must be most disconcerting to the lads in Wolfsburg..........
    Was looking at 2006ish 1-series up north for around that price range (inclusive of VRT). New Low Tax band would be preferential.

    ..as pointed out by Ned, you'll be on 'old' cc-tax unless you bring in a post Jan 08 car. There goes your 12k budget........:(

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