Company car

Hades · 13 Jun 2008 at 18:07

I'm starting a new job on MOnday. Previously I've always taken the money instead of a company car. But with my car getting older and fuel prices rising I'm thinking about taking the car at the new place. I currently have a 2.8 V6 4Mo Golf and just don't need something so expensive to run.

The car allowance is about £4500-ish a year but I don't have any idea on company car tax, etc. I have a family (2 kids, wife) and so need something with 4 doors and a reasonable boot. But petrol/diesel costs are important as I can only see prices rising.

Any recommendations on make/model?

Third Opinion · 13 Jun 2008 at 18:10

Mondeo, need you ask?

GinG · 14 Jun 2008 at 09:50

^^lol

But so very true.

Or...http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/563458.htm ??

Pyscho_Si · 14 Jun 2008 at 10:04

£4500 on a lease with full maintance/no milage limit/insurance included is going to be something like a new Vectra or Mondeo or a high spec Astra diesel. That was the kind of things you could get through Lex with my place (well not the Mondeo as we are GM only).

[TW]Fox · 14 Jun 2008 at 10:38

GinG said:
^^lol

But so very true.

Or...http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/563458.htm ??

How is he going to lease a used car off Pistonheads?

GinG · 14 Jun 2008 at 11:15

^^ didnt read it properly

Hades · 15 Jun 2008 at 08:57

Thanks guys

233 · 15 Jun 2008 at 08:59

4500 a year is not a lot of money when it comes to leasing a car,

MONDEOOOOOOOO tbh

thepharcyde · 15 Jun 2008 at 09:09

£375 a month right? Some tasty cars to be had i.e.

Depending on the terms/years etc, you could get a BMW 320i SE Coupe

Rotty · 15 Jun 2008 at 09:10

Foxtrot26 said:
4500 a year is not a lot of money when it comes to leasing a car,

MONDEOOOOOOOO tbh

dunno, that will prob be VAT exclusive, when we had company cars that would get an Impreza WRX , 320i etc

Duke · 15 Jun 2008 at 09:14

£375 is quite a good amount really. How flexible is your new company with car choice? Some will only allow a certain list / model to pick from.

thepharcyde · 15 Jun 2008 at 09:14

Rotty said:
dunno, that will prob be VAT exclusive, when we had company cars that would get an Impreza WRX , 320i etc

That's what I thought

thepharcyde · 15 Jun 2008 at 09:17

Just wack in your budget in here.

Hundreds to choose from, would not get a boring run of the mill mondeo

http://www.contracthireandleasing.com/

[TW]Fox · 15 Jun 2008 at 10:08

thepharcyde said:
would not get a boring run of the mill mondeo

But of course you've never driven one or really done anything bar express your prejudice about something you know precious little, so your opinion is frankly worthless. PS hows the ever so exciting Focus.

coolpunkskater · 15 Jun 2008 at 10:12

Third Opinion said:
Mondeo, need you ask?

2nd that

Nick1881 · 15 Jun 2008 at 10:20

What is it with the Mondeo bumming on this forum? Its the most boring car in the world, you would just be another of millions already on the roads, also Ford = Fix Or Repair Daily. Have some imagination people and recommend a decent car.

[TW]Fox · 15 Jun 2008 at 10:23

mr_x_plosion said:
What is it with the Mondeo bumming on this forum? Its the most boring car in the world, you would just be another of millions already on the roads, also Ford = Fix Or Repair Daily. Have some imagination people and recommend a decent car.

Becuase the Mondeo is the best average car on the market - he's chosing a company car. Not a Lotus Elise for the weekends. Not a Nissan Skyline for some illicit street racing. He wants a company car for sitting on the Motorway, driving for work and being efficient on tax.

Frankly the Mondeo does this in a way no rival can beat in the sub premium market. Infact the latest one is so good that's virtually as good as the BMW 3 Series from the class above.

Put your badge snobbery and prejudice to one side, the new Mondeo is an absolutely excellent car.

And with the greatest amount of respect, you drive a car thats only a badge away from a Vauxhall Vectra - a car which was frankly so average only its quirkyness and the fact it appealed to people becuase it wasn't German rather than becuase it was any good (Which at anything other than going reasonably quickly in a straight line it wasnt, compared to similar priced alternatives when new) helped it survive.

Pyscho_Si · 15 Jun 2008 at 10:27

mr_x_plosion said:
What is it with the Mondeo bumming on this forum? Its the most boring car in the world, you would just be another of millions already on the roads, also Ford = Fix Or Repair Daily. Have some imagination people and recommend a decent car.

And what would you suggest with the cost constraints he has listed?

Nick1881 · 15 Jun 2008 at 10:32

[TW]Fox;11891233 said:
Becuase the Mondeo is the best average car on the market - he's chosing a company car. Not a Lotus Elise for the weekends. Not a Nissan Skyline for some illicit street racing. He wants a company car for sitting on the Motorway, driving for work and being efficient on tax.

Frankly the Mondeo does this in a way no rival can beat in the sub premium market. Infact the latest one is so good that's virtually as good as the BMW 3 Series from the class above.

Put your badge snobbery and prejudice to one side, the new Mondeo is an absolutely excellent car.

And with the greatest amount of respect, you drive a car thats only a badge away from a Vauxhall Vectra - a car which was frankly so average only its quirkyness and the fact it appealed to people becuase it wasn't German rather than becuase it was any good (Which at anything other than going reasonably quickly in a straight line it wasnt, compared to similar priced alternatives when new) helped it survive.

Your saying if your not buying a boy racer car you have to get a Mondeo?

So you have driven a Saab and done extensive research to back this up with facts? Trust me the older 9-5 are a million miles away from vauxhall tat.

I wouldnt have a Mondeo if they were giving them away.

How about a Lexus?

Pyscho_Si · 15 Jun 2008 at 10:34

mr_x_plosion said:
How about a Lexus?

Have you seen how much even the most basic Lexus costs?

Acutallly, do you have any understanding on how company car schemes work?