Cars with low running costs - m.p.g. , tax etc...?

Dinarius

What cars fall into the low running cost category?

Friends have some class of a Volvo estate (new) which, apparently, has very low emissions and only costs €200 per annum to tax! Our 2003 Renault diesel costs €600 - a considerable chunk of what the car is now worth.

What family-sized cars fall into the reasonable to buy/reasonable to run category?

Thanks.

D.

Seweryn

Dinarius wrote: »

What family-sized cars fall into the reasonable to buy/reasonable to run category?

Anything that is reliable, does not depreciate and is reasonably economical. Here is a good example.

Charlie19

Seweryn wrote: »

Anything that is reliable, does not depreciate and is reasonably economical. Here is a good example.

I'd say that's exactly what the op is looking for.

Dinarius

Charlie19 wrote: »

I'd say that's exactly what the op is looking for.

Thanks for the replies, but fail to see why we would sell our 2003 diesel Laguna to buy a a car that is even more expensive to tax and two years older.

D.

Seweryn

Dinarius wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, but fail to see why we would sell our 2003 diesel Laguna to buy a a car that is even more expensive to tax and two years older.

You were not clear with your question, i.e. that you were thinking of changing your current car. In this case, just keep the Laguna until a large repair bill arrives. Then just sell / scrap it and buy something as suggested above .

Dinarius

Thanks again.

Now, if I was in the market for a car up to 5 years old, with similar low running costs to that Volvo estate, what are my options?

D.

Cheensbo

Dinarius wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, but fail to see why we would sell our 2003 diesel Laguna to buy a a car that is even more expensive to tax and two years older.

D.

There's more to running a car than just the tax bill, the initial cost of buying it for one..

Also, buying a car could be a minefield, if the car you've got is treating you well, and does everything you need, there's no point changing it just to get cheaper tax. Change it cos you want to, or for better reasons than that..

Del2005

Dinarius wrote: »

What cars fall into the low running cost category?

Friends have some class of a Volvo estate (new) which, apparently, has very low emissions and only costs €200 per annum to tax! Our 2003 Renault diesel costs €600 - a considerable chunk of what the car is now worth.

What family-sized cars fall into the reasonable to buy/reasonable to run category?

Thanks.

D.

So he's paid over €30k and will loose more than the cost of your car in the first year in deprecation and you think he's saving money. Unless you're current car has a major fault it's the cheapest car for you because even buying new you can still get a lemon never mind 2nd hand.

Charlie19

Dinarius wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, but fail to see why we would sell our 2003 diesel Laguna to buy a a car that is even more expensive to tax and two years older.

D.

Sorry I should of added a wink face in an attempt of sarcasm. I knew by your op that you are not in the market for a 10+ year old car.

You be a looking at a mid 2008 and onwards to fall into the low tax bands.

bazz26

Dinarius wrote: »

What cars fall into the low running cost category?

Friends have some class of a Volvo estate (new) which, apparently, has very low emissions and only costs €200 per annum to tax! Our 2003 Renault diesel costs €600 - a considerable chunk of what the car is now worth.

What family-sized cars fall into the reasonable to buy/reasonable to run category?

Thanks.

D.

Remember how much did your friend pay for their Volvo in order to save €400 or so in motor tax over your Laguna. Now if you want a newer car then fair enough but just remember spending thousands in order to save a few hundred in annual motor tax is not really a money saving exercise.

Volvoair

most cars from july 2008 onwards have very low road tax, when compared with older models.
but handing over several thousands to save 3/400 ,if your old car is perfect is waste of money,

mullingar

No.

Every car first registered from 1/1/08 was taxed on the new system. The only exception was for cars that had high emissions could still be taxed on the old cc system if it was cheaper. This exception was only in place until 30/6/08.

Dinarius

Thanks for the replies.

I'll probably stay as I am for the moment.

D.

Idbatterim

just a few points, if you ask me, your current car is already cheap enough to tax. You will be losing thousands extra in depreciation and loan interest if applicable to save a euro a day on tax, dont bother if the sole aim is money "saving" because its not, its costing you...