New job, first company car

gadgetman · 17-09-2007, 21:13

Starting a new job soon and getting my first company car with it.

They have choices on car of a Passat or mondeo estate, and one guy requested an Octy (well done!). I'm assuming the usual suspects around the £18k mark.

Now as I already have my loaded elegance mk2, I'd like another octy.

However I'm concerned at a) not have xenons, maxidot and MFSW and b) the thieving tax man.

So what is my best option to have something nice as my 'office', but not highly taxable.

I know the fuel tax issue, and my contract will be worded that private mileage is MY responsibilty, must refund the company @ *p/mile and failure to acurately disclose is grounds for dismissal. I'll also have to detail all my jobs/appointments to ensure my mileage tallies up - no biggy as I have MY car for personal use.

So if I did go for the Octy, which version and should I get extras?

DaveI · 17-09-2007, 21:21

You can get a 1.9 L&K for 18k. All the toys and economical.

EDIT

You can't get the new L&K in 1.9 so just ignore me!

gadgetman · 17-09-2007, 22:05

LOL, funny enough was thinking L&K, although pricey for tax me thinks.

I'm also assuming, which ever car I end up with, the drug dealer window tints are a must for an estate? Or will they actually give me unwanted attention & smashed rear quarters than if left std?

DaveI · 17-09-2007, 22:23

Any chance you can wangle an extra £600, you may be able to negotiate it from a dealer.

Volkswagen UK > Models > Golf Estate > Sportline

??

Tax is based on the purchase price of the car and the emissions. So 18k is 18k, it's the engine that will make a difference.

Polo Bluemotion??

gadgetman · 17-09-2007, 22:28

ROFLMAO.

Has to be an estate I'm told. I tried the old "just give me a car allowance and I'll use mine.

They have a 'spare' mondeo, but hints are I'll get something new from their chosen supplier/lease firm.

Thoughts were Elegance/L&K in Flame Red.

DaveI · 18-09-2007, 08:20

Sure you don't fancy the golf estate in the link I posted, i've seen a black Sportline in the metal and it looks a very very nice.

**mannyo** · 18-09-2007, 08:29

You should be able to opt out of the company car scheme, then use your current car and take the cash instead.

gadgetman · 18-09-2007, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveI

Sure you don't fancy the golf estate in the link I posted, i've seen a black Sportline in the metal and it looks a very very nice.

Has to be Vectra (*shudders*)/Mondeo/Passat sized.

DaveI · 19-09-2007, 22:00

Never mind, I have a pretty free reign when it comes to my company cars. Well I do at the moment, that may all change in the future

SteVRs · 20-09-2007, 09:34

A lot of the CC lists are made up from total cost of the lease, rather than an initial purchase price - our company will give you a specced up 170 A3 over an Octy because the lease costs are lower.

Wait until you see the list before making a decision, there might be something you haven't considered that's perfect for you - also, actually look at the Passat, Mondeo etc - you might actually prefer them...

17-09-2007, 21:13	#1
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,400 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 117 Times in 110 Posts	New job, first company car Starting a new job soon and getting my first company car with it. They have choices on car of a Passat or mondeo estate, and one guy requested an Octy (well done!). I'm assuming the usual suspects around the £18k mark. Now as I already have my loaded elegance mk2, I'd like another octy. However I'm concerned at a) not have xenons, maxidot and MFSW and b) the thieving tax man. So what is my best option to have something nice as my 'office', but not highly taxable. I know the fuel tax issue, and my contract will be worded that private mileage is MY responsibilty, must refund the company @ *p/mile and failure to acurately disclose is grounds for dismissal. I'll also have to detail all my jobs/appointments to ensure my mileage tallies up - no biggy as I have MY car for personal use. So if I did go for the Octy, which version and should I get extras? __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

17-09-2007, 21:21	#2
DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,054 Members Car: Seat Leon FR TDi Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: New job, first company car You can get a 1.9 L&K for 18k. All the toys and economical. EDIT You can't get the new L&K in 1.9 so just ignore me! __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm!

17-09-2007, 22:05	#3
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,400 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 117 Times in 110 Posts	Re: New job, first company car LOL, funny enough was thinking L&K, although pricey for tax me thinks. I'm also assuming, which ever car I end up with, the drug dealer window tints are a must for an estate? Or will they actually give me unwanted attention & smashed rear quarters than if left std? __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

17-09-2007, 22:23	#4
DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,054 Members Car: Seat Leon FR TDi Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: New job, first company car Any chance you can wangle an extra £600, you may be able to negotiate it from a dealer. Volkswagen UK > Models > Golf Estate > Sportline ?? Tax is based on the purchase price of the car and the emissions. So 18k is 18k, it's the engine that will make a difference. Polo Bluemotion?? __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm!

17-09-2007, 22:28	#5
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,400 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 117 Times in 110 Posts	Re: New job, first company car ROFLMAO. Has to be an estate I'm told. I tried the old "just give me a car allowance and I'll use mine. They have a 'spare' mondeo, but hints are I'll get something new from their chosen supplier/lease firm. Thoughts were Elegance/L&K in Flame Red. __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

18-09-2007, 08:20	#6
DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,054 Members Car: Seat Leon FR TDi Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: New job, first company car Sure you don't fancy the golf estate in the link I posted, i've seen a black Sportline in the metal and it looks a very very nice. __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm!

18-09-2007, 08:29	#7
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,467 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 58 Thanked 359 Times in 330 Posts	Re: New job, first company car You should be able to opt out of the company car scheme, then use your current car and take the cash instead. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

19-09-2007, 22:00	#9
DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,054 Members Car: Seat Leon FR TDi Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: New job, first company car Never mind, I have a pretty free reign when it comes to my company cars. Well I do at the moment, that may all change in the future __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm!

20-09-2007, 09:34	#10
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,065 Members Car: Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: New job, first company car A lot of the CC lists are made up from total cost of the lease, rather than an initial purchase price - our company will give you a specced up 170 A3 over an Octy because the lease costs are lower. Wait until you see the list before making a decision, there might be something you haven't considered that's perfect for you - also, actually look at the Passat, Mondeo etc - you might actually prefer them... __________________ Engined bike. Engined car. Neither a Skoda - been there, done that

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